Bismillah

I never thought that a "white" women converting to Islam out of the blue would be easy. I new my Southern Baptist family would take sometime to get use to the idea. I knew acquaintances might not understand the moving experience that led to my conversion might doubt my sincerity, or be confused by the fact one day I was an average american, and the next a hijabie (wearing a hijab). I didn't really prepare myself for all the racism that I would face. Horns blaring at me while I am standing waiting for the bus, obscenities yelled from passerby's windows, rude commits at school, and other situations that sometimes made me fear for my safety. I have a new found respect for Muslim women in America. My Fiancee recommends I do not go out alone after dark, and whenever possible I do not, however two nights a week my bus from school does not drop me off until almost 10pm. It is very unfortunate our country is filled with so much hate. I am an american born women, who prior to converting to Islam served in the U.S. Army and I am still getting so much hate aimed at me; I truly feel for Muslim women in the U.S. who are from another country of origin. I am just surprised at the hate people can hold in there heart's for the unknown. I am saddened by this people, and I pray Allah will show them the error in their ways and move their hearts. Please pray for these people as well, thank you.