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A question I hear a lot is, "So how is it back home in Afghanistan?" Woah there, hold up! Not all Muslims are from Afghanistan. As a matter of a fact, there are plenty of Muslims, like me, que hablan español ("that speak Spanish"). Yes, that's right; I am part of the 38.3 million people in the Unites States, who speak Spanish as a first language. To add to the mix, not only am I Mexican but I was born in a small city called Toledo in Spain. The funny thing is, my fellow Muslims are surprised when I tell them I am half Mexican, but Mexicans are even more surprised that I share this similarity with them! So either way I am an outcast, which ultimately, makes me unique.
My parents named me "Iman" because they liked the sound of it. The name "Iman" originates from Arab roots. Although, I am half Arab because my dad was born and raised in Morocco, I consider myself more Mexican. My mom is Mexican and as a kid, I grew up going to quinceañeras (an extravagant party for when a girl turns 15 years old, similar to a sweet 16), having family parties almost every weekend with piñatas, eating l...

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