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It's time for the Asr prayer. We near the Toronto Masjid and Wendy stops to take put her hijab on. 
She hopes to soon wear the hijab full-time but admits it takes a lot of courage.
The reaction of her family, friends and coworkers play a factor in the decision, for now.
She says she looks forward to the day when she can say 'salam' to a stranger without them becoming surprised or confused by her greeting.
 
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Before going out, Wendy visits the prayer room at Ryerson to pray magrib, then waits for iisha and prays that as well.
Her plans for the night are to go to dinner for a mini-reuninon/ birthday party with old friends.
They know of her conversion and have no problem with it.
 
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At the restaurant, Wendy and her friends catch up, reminisce and share recent stories.
For her birthday one of her friends gives her toy wine bottle filled with confetti. Everyone laughs hysterically.
 
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Coming from jummah, Wendy continues to sport her hijab as she travels across the city.
 

Shanele Soares - The Person That Put it all Together

"I've noticed a constant theme while following these converts. They all are refreshingly independent. They often progress towards their goals with little to no encouragement from family or friends; propelled purely by a humble confidence rooted in trust in Allah.  I sincerely pray Allah makes achieving their goals easy for them and He keeps them on the straight path. Amin."
 


Comments

Zenaira
03/27/2010 12:53

Wow Shanele you did such a great job with the entire series! I can't believe it's the finale already. Thank you for putting together such an inspiring piece - may Allah swt reward you. I especially love what you wrote at the end - subhanAllah may we all progress towards the straight path with ease and may Allah swt strengthen our faith, ameen. I strongly suggest that you write an article as well. I honestly can't wait to hear more from you!

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