2008-2009 Fourth Place Winner– Muaz Sa'ad Rahman (West Springfield High School)

Muaz Rahman is a junior at West Springfield High School. He is currently the President of his local religious youth group and is affiliated with various Islamic programs around Virginia. Muaz is also part of a wide range clubs and activities around his school, most notably the Math and English Honor Societies, as well as the Interact Club - a community service organization. He wants to give back to the community, and so he decided to become part of the Volunteer Crew at Georgetown University Hospital and is the Head of the Community Service Committee for the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). He also likes to debate, and so he is part of the Debate Team and has been going to tournaments for the past two years. In the future, Muaz would like to go into the fields of Computer Science, Medicine, or Law.

Essay Abstract ("The Hope for a Better World"): “The world is green and beautiful, and [God] has appointed you his guardian over it,” taught the prophet Muhammad. We, as human beings, are responsible over this world and will be accountable for all our actions which we take on the environment and the society around us. Nature is a gift which has been given to us by God and he has entrusted us to its safe-keeping and betterment so that we may bring justice and peace into our lives. Humanity, as a whole, should perceive the world as a sign from God, and that to admire and revere nature is to acclaim that all creatures have a distinct and notable place in creation. Nature and creation represents the unity and greatness of God. Thus, one should keep the earth in balance and maintain its integrity so as to win his mercy and pleasure.

On the value of the 2008-2009 Children of Abraham project: “Thank you so much for your effort and enthusiasm. To me the meeting was an exceptional one. In north America, we have so many faiths but there is not many organization working out there to bring people together for mutual respect and understanding. From this viewpoint, your effort and work is outstanding. I enjoyed the whole meeting and I learned a lot from that meeting.” 

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