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Essay On Allaa Sayf

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My name is Allaa Sayf; I am a senior at George Mason University majoring in Global Affairs with a concentration in Management and Economics and a minor in business. Coming from a background were Islam was deeply influenced in my daily life, I never truly appreciated it till I began to search for my purpose in this world. My journey to purpose ultimately led me to learn more about this faith. This expedition began in high school and has steered me to be heavily involved with my community both locally and nationally. Islam is a complete religion and it does not limit the acquisition of knowledge into the only the field of religion. It also encourages us to seek other knowledge, which is beneficial to us. However, it stresses that knowledge

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