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Hi,it’s me again !;-)... Four years ago, I became a medical student at Baghdad Medical School, which is of course a very huge honour and privilage,but at the same time a very huge burden in a country where unfortunately nothing at all goes in the right direction... Ever since I joined the medical school four years ago I always keep asking myself this question :”What’s really best for me ?! To leave my Iraq and finish my under and post graduate studies abroad or to stay at home, help developing my country, and try to make a real difference by hanging in there and fighting from the inside ?!”... And the answer to this question in everytime was :”Lubna, your Iraq despairly needs you.. Shame on you if you let ‘HIM’ down or leave ‘HIM’ alone and run away !”... That answer used to be,until very short period of time,totally unquestionable..But after what happened to me recently. I’m currently in a state of extreme doubt about everything I’ve ever believed in and fought for, my patriotism, my love and passion for my homeland, my feeling of loyalty to my Iraq and to its pure soil, simply a feeling of extreme doubt about everything that’s making me who I am...The whole thing was exactly like a very strong slap on my cheek that’s put me down to the ground... To be treated with extreme cruelty, mercilessness, and insensitivity by your own country citizens, it’s just a huge shock and a great disappointment for me...But hey, Iraqi ‘brains’ are actually coming back home again...So may be the hope is still present out there and still alive... I do really wish if I’d wake up tomorrow with all those doubts and confusions having left my heart and my mind forever... With my love... Yours forever,Lubna...
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Sister, i dunno much but what i know is that for a true Muslim, the entire land is Allah’s land and Islam is our identity not any religious boundries. I dont know how you can really contribute to rebuilt your country at this stage... but hijrat , Migration is always there since even the Prophet (SAW) did so when things became unfavorable in Makkah. I dont know the whole picture, but sometimes we need to work with wisdom. May b u can complete your studies abraod and then come and serve your country again. Muslims all over the world are one community; we do love our countries yet Islam is our first identity...
I pray that Allah guide u and show you the best way and help u make the best decision. Surely He is the Friend and Supportor of true believers. May Allah make things easy for You! Ameen.
I always feel that whenever things seem very difficult and choices are a burden thats exactly when these troubles reach a crescendo only to subside and that too in a favourable direction!
So I hope that INSHA ALLAH may your troubles be also pacified!
”surely with hardship comes ease”. Quran
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In an increasingly globalized world, I guess patriotism only means supporting your nation in a soccer game. But real patriots are always the ones who help make a difference to their country, to their town and to their community.
News reports constantly keep telling us how things are on edge in your country... But with the noble profession you have chosen, you can really make a difference you know!!!
I salute your spirit sister and I hope only the best for you and your people!!!