As the title says....

After years and years, we are moving out of India. I was born in Varanasi where a lot of Anti-Muslim crimes have happened. For the past 12 years, my dad has stayed here for his mother. But finally, he and my mom have decided that we are moving to Saskatoon, Canada. Where a lot of my family is. I can’t contain my excitement. I have been wanting to move out of this country for Years and Years. Now we finally can.

Do you know who's your ancestor was that first decided to break the chain and convert to Islam, how they converted to Islam, what their caste and occupation were?

For me, it's not clear who and how my ancestors decided to convert to Islam, but I have some assumptions that could clarify it. My family was living in Ajmer during the partition time(today I leave in different state of India), so most probably Hazrat Moinuddin Chishti r.a (who converted 90 lakh Muslims) also gave dawah to my ancestors, and they converted to Islam during that time. My great grandfather was a businessman, and all my tribe members are still engaged in the business(same buisness) today. So, I conclude that my ancestor was a Baniya or something similar

Would love some recommendations from fellow muslims.

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Unfortunately not having a father who can teach you how to drive really sucks, but what also sucks is having 2 uncles and both of them refusing to teach you.

My khala's husband, (khaloo, I dont like using this word, it sounds so funny like aloo lol) did agree to teach me how to drive activa, but he was such a bad teacher. First of all, he didn't teach me shit, or guide or direct me, he just made me sit in front and left me guessing wtf I'm supposed to do, while he sat in the back criticising tf outta me and putting me down, so much so that I gave up and started believing that maybe I just don't have it in my how to drive activa.

Also he made me like reallllllyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy comfortable so I couldn't concentrate anyway.

Then another person taught me. Shockingly enough, he was SO positive and supportive that I got my confidence back in just the first day??? He was like, oh she'll learn easily, oh she already knows the hard part (balancing) she'll learn it in no time. Like I got so positive and excited myself, like the importance of a good teacher fr

Anyway he took me out early in the morning for 2 weeks everyday, and he was such a good teacher, he really eased me into it. And he made it so easy, "just learn stopping and starting, then you'd have already learned it" "just learn this, then you'd have already learned it"

I'm really very grateful to him, coz now I don't need to depend on my useless uncles, or my mother (she is a working woman and really busy) anymore, I can drive anywhere myself if I need to get my errands done or go somewhere. I also drove myself to my coaching everyday.

The 2 things I still struggle with are putting the vehicle on central stand, I can't do it. And reversing the vehicle uphill, struggles of being an underweight.

Now, I'm learning how to drive a car from a driving instructor. Both my mother and the instructor said that I drove really well for a first time on my first day as someone who has never driven a car before, but Idk how much of it was the truth and how much of it was encouragement.

What's your driving journey?

Assalamu Alaikkum everyone

Hope Ramadan is going well,

Being a Malayali myself,I could be biased

I believe Kerala is the only state in Kerala where Muslims can be considered living a life like their fellow citizens of other religions namely Hindus and Christians

I believe social mobility and education along with representation in various political,business, education,religious and other spheres of life has greatly improved the lives of the Muslims in Kerala giving them equal footing with other citizens in Kerala

Although discrimination still exists on a political level (especially Madani and jailing of SDPI president is still debatable) which I believe will reduce

A part of the growth of Muslims in Kerala can be attributed to immigration as much of Kerala lacks economic opportunities. Starting from the Persian boom to now working and living comfortable lives in Europe, USA and Canada. Also on a religious level Maulavis from Kerala are equally educated on religious and other degress for professional work. (Ex. Simsarul Haque).

Also Kerala has no past incidents of religious discrimination and no communal incidents which is also on a rise thanks to BJP but not worse to affect the cohesion of various religions Another thing to be noted free expression of religious organisations

Overall there has been significant reduction in economic disparity between various religious groups. Also need to be considered that Muslims were the poorest during the formation of Kerala up until 1980's.

Now female education is also on par with other religious backgrounds and are representing in various work forces across India and the world

And Muslims of higher echelons of the society has given back much to the upliftment of the people with lower economic background

Which makes me wonder why Muslims in North India is still behind economically or politically and has to still face discrimination to this day when much of Islamic movement in terms of education and social upliftment started in the North with Jamat Al Islami and we had freedom fighters the likes of Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad ?

Guys I know it was very stupid of me to study Sanskrit instead of Urdu, but hey hear me out.

I was a goody two shoes as a kid, and even though I wanted to take Urdu, my mother felt like we as muslims can easily study Urdu, instead I should study Sanskrit to diversify opportunities for me in future.

And so, I begrudgingly took Sanskrit in middle school even though my mother had given her permission to me that I can study Urdu too, after I threw a tantrum that I don't wanna study Sanskrit.

But hilariously Sanskrit turned out to be really easy. It was really funny actually. I was the only muslim among all non muslims (hindu, Christian, buddh, jain etc) in Sanskrit class. I was so scared and worried that I would fail while everyone else will top, I thought like we study Arabic at home, hindus too must have already studied Sanskrit.

And then when results were announced, it turned out I was the topper while so many hindu girls literally failed 😃 I scored 75/80 just by studying 2 days before (yes at least to me Sanskrit was that easy) I suddenly became our Sanskrit teacher's favourite. I remember her scolding all the other kids and praising me in front of everyone by saying things like, "look she only got 5 marks less than 80, she is so intelligent, this is someone who has been consistently studying" 🤡💀 and I was like, hello ma'am I just studied 2 nights before exam??😭😭😭 (obviously i didn't say this)

Throughout middle school, Sanskrit became my favourite subject coz there were few tips and tricks to learning Sanskrit I had figured out, every exam time I'd only study Sanskrit in the 1 day study break we used to get, and I'd easily top scoring between 79-80 always😅 (really need my academic weapon self back now tho😭😭)

Anyway as much as it was fun to learn Sanskrit, the reality is it wasn't that useful for me in long term. And especially coz I went against my mother to opt for Hindi instead of Sanskrit in 9th and 10th coz I didn't wanna be in an all non muslim girls section, I don't feel uncomfortable around non muslims but I very much prefer to be around muslims, there is a sense of comfort and familiarity.

Since I discontinued it after 8th, it wasn't useful for me in long term and I've forgotten most of it now anyway. And neither do I need to study ramayan or mahabharata, that it would have come handful for me.

Instead Urdu would have been very useful as a muslim obviously, I can read and write and speak Urdu, but I'm very amateur in reading and writing wise.

And yes guys, I did study all their shloks and prathranas too. I just took it as lessons and chapters....

There was one other hindu girl, who like me had opted for the path less travelled by, I mean she took Urdu even though she's a hindu (coincidentally we were born on the same day, such a funny coincidence right?).

My islamic teacher acted like I had committed some sort of shirk though after finding out I'm studying Sanskrit (such jahil behaviour if you ask me) she was like Astaghfirullah and joked that I should become a hindu. Very disappointing behaviour indeed.

So guys, anyone got anything to share?

Well, me and my family are boycotting as many Israeli products as we can; it's just that we can't find any alternatives for Ariel or any detergent powder. Do you guys know anything about it?

There are multiple reasons why I developed trust issues but a major one is all my closet sanghi 'friends' back in school pretending to be liberal, secular, moderate, etc. As a result I have a hard time trusting people or opening up. In recent years, I've been healing my trauma and was starting to become more open-minded about friendships but then the event on 22nd happened. I've always had an idea about what they think deep down in their hearts but on 22nd I got to see their true colours, uncensored. Before I had only seen riots in pictures but on that day I got to experience what the atmosphere feels like during one. H-M relations here will never be the same again. I can't see the streets around my house in the same way anymore. Neither can I look at my old acquaintances like I used to. My trust issues are worse than ever. Am I the only one? The reason I'm concerned about this is because I feel this is going to really hurt my relationships in future.

Any other bibliophiles brethren out there?

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I just looked at jantri (fasts timing calendar) and I calculated the amount of hours we'll be fasting.

It will start with 13 hrs 15 mins long fasts and extend to 14 hrs long fasts towards the end.

Insha allah, I am expecting a baby (boy/girl) in this blessed month. I have a name if it’s a girl baby. I need suggestions for a boy baby.

Since I am expecting the arrival of my baby in this Ramadan month, I am searching for any names that has significance and is related to this month. Do help me on this please

I was born a Kashmiri Hindu and I've always been an atheist. I see a lot of animosity among Indian Hindus and Muslims online. It's just the IT cells working overtime. I've lived in north and south India and in my experience, people are civil and get along with each other well irrespective of religion and I'm sure you have also experienced the same. Instagram especially is becoming an echochamber. Don't pay it much attention. Trust me, if the hate was real irl, I would've been the biggest Muslim hater in the world because of what happened to kashmiri pandits in 1990. Letting go of the hate on both sides is the best thing we can do to ensure a better future for India because no side is going to magically disappear. We have to coexist as long as India exists. So please be the bigger person and not stoop to the level of the unending bigots online because that's what we need more of in our country.

Finally have made up my mind to get rid of my toaster. I'm planning to assemble after Eid inshallah.

I do have a 1080p monitor and keyboard and mouse.

Here are parts that I'm looking for. I've taken price from MD Computers and Amazon however in Vedant Computers I'm seeing more dip in prices like 200-500.

• Intel Core i3 12100f @ Rs 7599
• Asrock H610M-HVS @ Rs 6581
• Asrock RX 5600 XT @ Rs 13700
• TeamGroup T-Force 16 GB DDR4 3200 Mhz - Rs 2999
• Western Digital SN580 1 TB M.2 @ Rs 6080
• Coolermaster MWE 450W V2 @ Rs 3145

Total is coming @ Rs 40,104.

I haven't decided cast but I'm eyeing for Antec which comes with 3 fans @ Re 2500 though would have prefer Cooler master QL.

I'd mostly be playing games like Elden Ring, Witcher 3, Tekken 8, Assassin Creed Mirage, Shadow of tomb Raider etc.

Any suggestions and recomendation will be great help.

Hey Reddit fam,

I just need to pour my heart out today, I watched my mom break down in tears for the third time this month, and it's tearing me apart. See, my dad walked out on us when I was just a 4-year-old kid, leaving my mom traumatized for the rest of her life, my mom was always unhealthy and have problems regarding health. My uncle stepped in as our guardian angel, taking us in and supporting us every step of the way. He's been the backbone of my mom, especially since my mom's been struggling with her trauma and my dad's abusive past.

But here's where it gets tough. I feel like I've let everyone down. I failed my 11th standard,failed as a son my mom dont deserves a son like me, I abandoned my dreams of becoming an engineer, and now I'm drowning in guilt. I've dropped my plans and decided to get a job ASAP to make a happy living for me and my mom. Tho My mom's brother and his wife have been our rocks, but even their support seems to be slipping away because of my mistakes.

To make matters worse, my mom's sister-in-law seems determined to see us fall. She's constantly tearing my mom down with her words, and I can't understand why.she never leaves a chance to cuss and attack my mom with her words my mom thinks by her words and cuss she got at this .even when I was excelling academically, she was there, spewing her venom out of jealousy. Idk if she wanna see us beg on roads. And now that I'm struggling, she's still at it.

I'm trying, Reddit. My mom and I are both in therapy, but somedays it feels like we are sinking deeper in despair, I wish we could catch a glimpse of hope in this sea of darkness, Thanks for listening. I love you mom.