A Battlefield of Love (Muslim vs. Hindu)
Do you remember Romeo and Juliet and how much they loved one another? Regardless of their forbidden love for one another, they stuck together and died in the name of their love. What if you were in this situation? What would you have done if you and your partner were in the center of a battlefield between the two families who have been fighting for generations? Would you choose love? Or would you sacrifice your happiness for your family who forbids you to love this individual? These are all the types of concerns I deal with daily with my forbidden, Hindu girlfriend, Monica. When I first met Monica, I never realized how quickly she would become the most important thing in my life. She is all I ever wanted in a girl. She has the looks, the brains, the drive, the hospitality, the personality, and the biggest heart I can ask for. She is perfect in my eyes, however, there is one major issue- She is Hindu and I am Muslim. Hindu and Muslims have been rivalries for many generations and they still are today. It had all started with the Era when Pakistan was a part of India. At the time, British ruled the entire country of India. Eventually India regained its Independence and in turn Pakistan decided to become separated fr
om India and become its own country. Following this, there were numerous events that took place that triggered a feud against the two religions. It had turned into a major, brutal war between Pakistan and India. The blame was tossed back and forth on a number of occasions which eventually embedded hatred, stereotypes, and rumors in the hearts of Hindus and Muslims throughout the generations. These beliefs have been traveled through the bloods of our ancestors to our parents. Each generation is different and is always changing. The way our parents think is nothing like Monica and I. We believe in the basic theory that all religions teach the same concept and that is to live a moral and ethical life. That is all that matters us. The war that has been an ongoing process over the seas should not be the determining factor in who I shall marry. It is happiness that is the determinate. We have the perfect relationship. It is the relationship that I have always dreamed about. Is that worth risking just because we were slightly brought up differently? It would be wonderful if we could make our decisions and not have to worry about answering to anyone. Unfortunately we have to answer to our parents. We end up hurting our families in the process and all we eve
Some topics in this essay:
Overall Hindus,
Hindus Muslims,
Romeo Juliet,
Hindus Hindu's,
Hindu's Muslims,
Independence Pakistan,
Pakistan India,
India British,
Hindu Muslims,
true love,
muslim religion,
Eventually India,
family's perspective,
pakistan india,
love sacrifice,
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