Samuel P. Huntington

"We know who we are only when we know who we are not and often when we know whom we are against." – Samuel P. Huntington

Our introduction is this; we are proud Muslims and Arabs.

Then comes our background, our family, our past, our beliefs. Usually this is what categorizes a person and there personality, their culture and tradition. We believe that a person's way of thinking and their actions is what shapes them into who they are, individuals.

Its commonly said that no one really knows who they are until they grow up, see the world and understand reality. This may be the case for some people but for us, we think differently. Today the world is filled with hypocrisy and demands. We live in a society that expects you to act a certain way, think a certain way, dress a certain way. A world in which every time you turn your face, creeps a judging eye. Materialistic people, who cannot see past themselves, are beginning to surface now more than ever. Those who seek naught but money, money and more money. Do they realize that money is mere paper? Do they truly believe that money will make them feel content, that money will rid the pain in their hearts, will give them satisfaction?

In the 21st century, education and knowledge has advanced like never before. Technology is at its peak and yet we hear of people who complain about being forced into going to university. The same people who never have a point of view because they are too busy following trends, fashion and friends.

Who do we blame?

The media?

The media plays a large part but should they be the real blame?

Because celebrities dress in a certain way, does not make it the right way.

Because all your friends wear a certain brand, does not mean you should to.

Because the Arabic society thinks in a certain way, does not mean those living in it should have the same thoughts, the same ideals.

Because your parents have certain beliefs, does not mean you should comply with those beliefs.

When the Kuwaiti society defines things as corrupt that does not mean they are, especially when all your trying to do is purse an education, purse your dreams and feel like you’re an individual.

Etc.

Why is it that the word “3aib” comes up in almost every sentence when a kid is trying to have a conversation with his or her parent? Why is it that the mother and father refuse to listen, because you are the child and they are the parent, so automatically you do not understand. Of what age are we considered mature enough to understand? If we cannot change society and its ideals, we should at least try and change ourselves.

We shouldn't act materialistic and trample on everything around us, because wallah that’s how all Kuwaiti’s do it.

We shouldn't think how someone else wants us to think. Whether our parent or friend or sibling. We all have brains for a reason and we all have souls for a reason therefore we should all be allowed to use what we have and make up our own minds, and not expect someone else to do the thinking for us.


This blog “ a point of view” has been made for the simple reason that we cannot live like this. We want to grow up, and live for cause. We want to have a voice and we’d like to hear other peoples voices with us.

We do not seek agreement, we seek understanding.