Seeking Truth, Finding Love

This blog will be a place where I explore various issues of importance to me, most notably religious and spiritual ones. Even though I've ceased to claim the label of "Muslim," I see no reason not to hang on to the moniker "bashirkareem" because it's actual meaning still has relevance for me and my life. Thus, you will hear more as time passes. God bless!

"Bashir" means "bringer of glad tidings" while "Kareem" indicates ideas such as generosity and friendliness. Thus, my online moniker, Bashir Kareem, indicates my desire to bring gladness and kindness whereever I may, in accordance with the will of God.

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

All That I Want (Prologue)

First, he turned his head to the right. "Assalaamu aleikum wa rahmatullah." And then to the left. "Assalaamu aleikum wa rahmatullah." God, his neck is so kissable...

But, then, he snapped back to reality. "Why am I even thinking about this during Juma?" He wondered. "And, why him? Is there a point to this -- me being so captivated by this beautiful young man next to me? Why do I have to have the hots for one of these guys? There's plenty of Muslim guys out there who have already realized they're gay, worked through any issues, and came out. Why can't I just stick to them?"

Before he could think anymore, everyone on his row stood up to perform Sunnah rakats...