Faith, Doubt, and God: My Journey Beyond Religion
But who am I really, in terms of religion? On paper and by birth, I’m Muslim — because that’s the religion tied to my family and my name. That’s not something I chose, it’s something I was given. In practice, I don’t follow Islamic rituals or lifestyle. I’m drawn instead to Buddhist teachings and yoga philosophy — mindfulness, compassion, non-attachment, presence. I’m curious, I’m learning, and I’m even planning to do a temple stay and go to Rishikesh. That’s not surface-level; that’s a real pull of the heart. I’m also not comfortable claiming “I’m Muslim,” because it doesn’t feel true. But I’m not calling myself “Buddhist” either, because I haven’t formally taken refuge or embraced the rituals fully. Right now, I am in that seeker’s space — open, exploring, shaping what belief means to me. And maybe that’s the most honest answer to “who am I in terms of religion?” → I am a seeker, born Muslim, walking closer toward Buddhism, but still writing my own truth. In Buddhism, your actions ma...
