        I am a 29 year old, Somali-American, chemistry teacher who is looking forward to building a strong Muslim family after marriage. My sambuus making skills are a work in progress but I am optimistic they'll reach perfection insha’Allah. I'm committed to memorizing the Qur'an, insha'Allah, and finding creative ways to inspire my students in both public school (while wearing hijab) and the weekend Islamic school. I strive to have a healthy lifestyle by exercising, eating organic to the best of my ability and staying positive. I love reading  books about social justice issues to help me grow, stay open minded, and value treating people with respect even when we don’t see eye to eye. Whenever I travel, I love exploring Masjids and cafes in the U.S and outside of the U.S. I am not very good at telling jokes, but I'm light-hearted and laugh easily with my family with whom I maintain a loving and close relationship. 

**Languages I speak: English, Somali, Urdu (I lived in Pakistan when I was young so I can understand Urdu really well.)