Faith Beyond Borders: Being a Muslim in a Non-Islamic School

It is not easy to navigate a society whose faith is predominantly different from yours. So, how do our Islamic brothers and sisters thrive in SJCNHS?

“Kami po ay tao rin kagaya ninyo ngunit may kaibahan, kami ay may batas na nakasulat sa Quran at ang sa inyo po ay sa Bibliya.”

Those were the words of Johaima Sampiano from 8-Topaz, who is one of the 26 Muslim students in SJCNHSJHS. Sampiano sometimes feels that she does not belong in her other classmates' conversations and is often left out. However, she is grateful that even though this happens frequently, her friends always remind her that she is not worthless and that she is appreciated and loved by many.

With that in mind, these are the ways to consider being a proud and loud member of the Muslim community: Patience: Having patience along the journey of life can lead us in the right direction. This principle also applies to all Muslim individuals who choose to stay on the right path, despite being unjustly criticized or judged by people. Yet, with patience, all things are possible to attain, and by maintaining their faith and trust, they can be stronger even in times of discriminations.

Resilience: This is one of the important qualities, especially for individuals from the Muslim community who often face lots of challenges and feel like they are outcasts in society. Despite this, it's important to remember that every difficult situation can lead to a positive and successful outcome. As these situations can serve as lessons for life, and help individuals cope with future challenges.

Willingness: If we want, we will. It has been said that members of the Muslim community tend