‘i Am’ A British Muslim Poem by Khadim Hussain

I am a Muslim born in Britain
I wonder if most people will ever understand Britain is my home
I hear people whisper he’s a Muslim but never British
I see myself as a British Muslim
I want to be a good person
I aim to be a law abiding citizen and a good neighbour
I am a British Muslim
I feel Britain is my home
I am touched by the freedom of worship in Britain
I love living in a multicultural society
I dislike intolerant people
I cry when people malign Britain - their home

I am an optimistic British Muslim
I understand Britain is my home
I believe there is no better place
I dream of being called a British Muslim
I hope prejudice is eliminated
I am Muslim
I am British.