Allahu Akbar
by Naveed A. Rahman
Author’s Note: Some names have been changed to protect the identities of
those involved.
The door swings open on well-oiled hinges, welcoming a steady
stream of students. Excited chatter fills the room as people talk about
their weekend plans or the most recent breakups: your typical high school
conversations. I wander in, stopping to occasionally comment—
“Definitely Chipotle over Qdoba, the queso just doesn’t overcome
the better ingredients…”
“I’m so sorry to hear about your breakup, Emilee. But you know
what, you deserve someone better. I promise you, it will all work out for
the best…”
“Yo, f