Student Spotlight #21: Lycee Ouzoud (Morocco)

Fatima

Fatima AitAissa shares with you all this article she wrote for you about Islam and the native people of Morocco, the Amazigh:

In Morocco there are a lot of great things to talk about and learn about. For example, on January 13th Moroccan people, especially Amazigh people, celebrate a great day: Amazigh New Year. On this day Amazigh people make a lot of great things such as couscous and other special food and parties to show their happiness and to enjoy themselves by spending time with their families, friends and other Amazigh people. 

Of course each occasion has its reasons and history. On this day, January 13th, Amazigh people attacked Egypt with their president, Shi Shonge. They occupied it around the Christmas birthday and started to celebrate these days as a new year. 

Amazigh people are in many countries of the world- in America, Canada, Asia, Tunisia, India, Italy... In Morocco, people throw parties and make shows to define themselves and to help the new generation become aware and conscious about their history, to know the value and the worth of Amazigh people. They do this because there are a lot of people who think that they are illiterate and underdeveloped. Of course that is wrong and false! In fact, the secret of who makes Morocco safe and free are those "underdeveloped" people- their resistance, their power, and their pride for their country. They are modest and respected and poor because they do not seek out money and authority, instead they search for happiness and purity. 

But now, unfortunately, the Islamic values are to refrain and retreat. We can find a lot of selfishness, jealousy and tough people- the dangerous thing is that they say they are Muslims. They are why we have all these dangerous rumors about Islam. Unfortunately, I cannot do anything to restore our values and help, but what I want you to know is that Islam isn't like what some people show and do. Islam is a gift, it is a candle that lights your way and your path to win contentment of God. It shows beauty within the darkness. Islam makes you feel happy, safe, and knowing the love of God and its value. So, please do not blow out that candle.