Defining Me: A Personal Analysis

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What defines me the most? My ethnicity and race speak to where I come from, and say a little about the person I am, without defining me intellectually. However, my religion gives voice to my identity and reflects my personality.
Islam provides me with a defined pathway and comprehensive way of life. More than religious principles, it teaches Muslims tolerance and love. In Minnesota, home to a large Muslim population, the Muslim Community promotes human values that Islam emphasizes such as: peace, justice, mercy, and compassion. It promotes active involvement in society by providing opportunities for community service, interfaith initiatives, and civic engagement.
The Muslim community I belong to empowers youth and embraces diversity.