  I am a nerdy, Muslim feminist who just happens to be working as physicist. I enjoy intellectual conversations about science, religion, and politics. The 3 most important things in my life are: 1) Islam 2) my family and 3) my job and community service activities. The way I practice Islam is a mix of liberal and conservative ideology. I wear hijab but I am not about to give up my fashion. I do not drink but I am willing to meet friends and coworkers at a bar. I choose to eat zabiha only but my family doesn't and I am cool if my future spouse does not. As far as my family is concerned my mom is an American (by way of Germany/Ireland/England) convert and my dad is a Pakistani from Lahore. I have 4 siblings that mean the world to me. I am one of a few women in an office full of male scientists and engineers.  I enjoy the challenging work I get to do. When I get free time I like to fill it with learning new things, volunteering, and traveling to visit friends and family. My favorite tv shows are mostly fantasy/scify (Doctor Who, Supernatural, Once Upon a Time, Constantine. I also enjoy Sherlock and Russel Howard's Good News. I enjoy political (think John Oliver and Trevor Noah) and science humor. As far as music is concerned I am down with most types (I can't stand heavy metal). I used to play clarinet. On road trips my music of choice is a mix of country, pop and some classic rock. I enjoy new experiences. Things that are on my bucket list that I have not done yet include: going on hajj, doing the Bayyinah dream program/learning classical Arabic, sky diving, visiting all 50 states (I have 26 under my belt), visiting London, going to a comic-con, and getting my masters(will be starting in the summer inshallah) and phd. Things on my bucket list that I have crossed off are: seeing a Broadway musical, ziplining, getting my bachelors degree and visiting DC. I enjoy hiking and swimming. As far as my appearance is concerned: I am 5' 4.5'' and of average build. My faults include: I am not organized at all, I am really opinionated, and logical to a fault.