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Asalaamu alaykum (peace and blessings be upon you) – my name is Loni.  I have three older sisters, 2 cats, 10 fish, and a husband.  I am pregnant, we are expecting the baby insha’allah in November.  I am Muslim.  I reverted to Islam three years ago.  The posts in this blog are centered around my life as an American Muslim, the changes and emotions I am experiencing throughout my pregnancy, and also lists some background info on Islam for those who are interested.

Why I Feel I Know What I’m Talking About:

I am happy to answer any questions about Islam (including personal questions about my own journey to Islam), so don’t be shy.  I have taken a few classes which increased my knowledge of Islam:

-World Religion
-Global Gender Issues
-Arab Culture and Language
-Gender in Islam

I have also spoken with many scholars of Islam, in addition to doing my own personal research through my small library of books about Islam that is continuously growing.

Other Meaningful Experiences:

-Taught Creative Writing at a Women’s Correctional Facility.
-Served as Facilitator for Intergroup Dialogues in the Intergroup Relations Program.
-Worked at treatment facility for children with emotional and behavioral problems.

How To Use This Blog:

Look under categories and navigate through the various posts based on whatever interests you most.  Leave me comments with questions, more information or your own opinions on any topic you’d like.  I want to hear from you!

Hope you enjoy your stay!

Speedy, our Iridescent Shark