I was sexually harassed. 

The HR manager asked. . .

“What would you like to happen”?

I thought to myself, why ask me?

I’d already been abused. . .

Why couldn’t she see?

And why couldn’t she comprehend what he’d done to me?

I replied “EDUCATION”, he needs to know e-mailing nude body part photos is unacceptable at work”. 

The HR manager documented the incident and proceeded to stare at me. 

I took a half personal day and I ran out of that place.     

I was a single, divorced mom at the time, so my options were extremely limited.

When I returned the next day I felt so out of place.

My coworkers conversed continuously creating craziness.

Was I wrong for reporting the incident?

I thought, maybe I should’ve spoken to him and ended it?

I promised myself I wouldn’t quit my job until I found a better fit. 

I had to maintain my livelihood mainly for my 2 “dependents”. 

In March of 2021, I liberated myself. I moved on. Mentally, I began my journey to work with intention.  I would listen to brother ‘Khalil Ismail’s 99 attributes of Allah’. I felt deep in my soul I needed to remember Allah MORE.  I was in an environment battling to maintain my soul while combating unproductivity, negativity, and doubt.  I emphasized praying intentionally Asking Allah to protect and guild me. My soul wanted to be sustained while my spirit was in pain.  I was yearning for consistent spiritual gain.  Indeed, this was essential for me to maintain.

In September of 2021 – 6 months later. I felt I WON! No longer did I work for “the man”.  Who lives by laws of ego That a-kin to the Klan.  I am currently employed at IMAN. The Inner City Muslim Action Network. An organization. . . Not a distribution. . . A work situation that fosters health, not wealth. No longer do I use my “sick time” for the Eid holiday Or have to take a leave for Ramadan.  In the environment I worked in I could never peacefully recite. But Allah made a way for me to move on. Fostering wellness and healing in the inner city. Where food deserts live, this organization gives. . . To those in need and not the greedy. Everyone is welcomed to BECOEME, OVERCOME, and BLOOSOOM!!! With traditions like Taking It to the Street & Fresh Beats & Eats IMAN is consistently fighting to provide a pathway to change. ONE LINK ONE CHAIN WE ALL EFFECT CHANGE

Al Musawir The all-seeing, all-knowing. The all-mighty. He forms and shapes. I’m most grateful I know he willed it all. Now I stand totally upward, TALL. I pray Allah continues to guide me. No longer will I rush to work, sacrificing my serenity to punch a time clock. This work is fulfilling a new balanced faith I’m instilling. Serving humanity & healing should be NEVER ENDING!