I grew up in a moderate Muslim family, and have always played ‘devil’s advocate’ if you will. Being fasnicated by physics and philosophy, I opted to study philosophy as an A-level, but quickly realised how our education system has been affected negatively by religion. I went to a predominately Muslim college, being taught through biased lenses.

I am 22 years old, and throughout my life I’ve alwahs faced barriers created by religion, from relationships, to friends. Being a humanist, I’ve been involved in anti-war activism (Stop The War Coalition), and Help Refugees. And also environmental activism (Surfers Against Sewage, and GreenPeace).

I’m working to establish my own foundation dedicated to nature/animal conservation, environmentalism, and infrastructure for underdeveloped parts of the world. My first campaign being about plastic pollution.

I think it’s very important to speak openly about religion, and challenge the privelaged status it given. I am a huge fan of people like Richard Dawkins, and Sam Harris, and feel they speak through me, and share the same ideas I have.

Therefore I’ve decided to throw my name in the hat, and express what I have to offer. As a literature enthusiast, I am convinced I will be publishing books in the near future.

As for now, this may just be the platform to begin my journey.

I couldn't help but think that if I were to live in a country governed by religious law, I would have been killed by now for apostacy. But fortunately it isn't a reality for me, but it is for 940 Million people today. It's tragically absurd that for over 2,000 years, and to this day, people are trapped and oppressed by ancient literature.

Love and power to those too afraid to speak out.