  I am a Syrian-French-American lady who is 24 years of age. Was born in Syria, but have lived in the US for around 14 years. AlhamdoliLah, I have a B.A. in Psychology and Political Science from Augsburg College, and a Master in Public Policy from the Humphrey School of Public Affairs. I currently work with the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR) in their national office in D.C. as the Government Affairs Department Coordinator. 

I strive to be a good Muslimah who implements as much of the Sunnah as she can in her life. I value family, friends, and contributing to the betterment of society. My friends describe me as fun, adventurous, wise, loyal, and caring. I love to laugh and make light of situations, when suitable, and remain optimistic about life and Allah's plan.

I seek a man who will respect me, my values, and my role in the relationship and raising a family. The Quran and Sunnah are my guide and want someone who will help me improve in their implementation inshAllah. Volunteering and helping the community is important to me, and would hope that my husband enjoys that as well.
With regards to my aspirations, I do hope to work while married. In the meantime, I might need to start out working full-time in the policy field. Long-term, I want to get my PhD and work part-time teaching at a university about politics in Islam, and using the blessings Allah gave me to improve relationships between Muslim and non-Muslim communities. 

My husband and my children come first. When I have children, I will do my best to take care of them and will resort to trusted family friends for support of raising my kids when help is needed. I plan on playing a big role in my children's life and will work my work life around my family.

Who I’m looking for:

My number one priority in a husband is that he is practicing Islam from his heart. I desire someone who takes the sunnah seriously and isn't satisfied with doing the least possible in being a Muslim. Thus, attending halaqas and Islamic events is favorable. With regards to character, I value sincerity, kindness, confidence, patience, generosity and a sense of humor.

I love doing physical activities such as canoeing, camping, etc. It would be nice to have a husband who enjoys these things as well. A really important point to me is that my husband understands that his duty as a husband and father are not only monetary, there is valuable emotional and intellectual support as well. That includes respecting every member of the family and treating them as having something valuable to say and offer regardless of age or sex. Along the lines of respect, I would like someone who supports my aspirations just as much as I intend on supporting him inshAllah.