I'm a 30 yr old Muslim Pakistani American and am divorced.  I  currently reside in Philadelphia and am working towards my doctorate degree, which I will complete in a few months. 

I was raised in a Sunni  Sufi household. My parents and elders have strongly emphasized the importance of love for our beloved Prophet, peace be upon him, as well as development of one's character and spirituality. I am far from perfect, but I strive to maintain Islamic ethos of compassion, generosity, and tolerance in every aspect of my life. I hope to further my study of Tasawwuf insha'Allah once I complete optometry school.

In my free time, I like to  spend time with my family (especially my 6 month old nephew!), read Sufi poetry, engage in human rights/women's rights activism, and play basketball.  

 I believe marriage is a beautiful, sacred relationship in which two people truly love and honor each other for the sake of Allah. Ultimately Allah brings two people together in marriage, and His Divine Care is the best place to be enveloped.  I pray Allah guides me to find a God-fearing man who will  treat me with respect, honor, dignity, and sensitivity.  And I will strive to be the same towards my spouse insha'Allah