--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: That Islam you see on TV does not…" description: "\"That Islam you see on TV does not represent me, I'm too busy waging jihad against myself, My own nafs are my enemy. I'm sorry that Muslim and Muslim la..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f05/boonaa-mohammed-10340_busy_that-islam-you-see-on-tv-does-not-repres_1806367.jpg" --- # That Islam you see on TV does not represent me, I'm too… ![“That Islam you see on TV does not represent me, I'm too busy waging jihad against myself, My own nafs are my enemy. I'm sorry that Muslim and Muslim lands do not represent Islam, Our religion is perfect, but we on the other hand...” quote by Boonaa Mohammed](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f05/boonaa-mohammed-10340_busy_that-islam-you-see-on-tv-does-not-repres_1806367.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f05/boonaa-mohammed-10340_busy_that-islam-you-see-on-tv-does-not-repres_1806367.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f05/boonaa-mohammed-10340_busy_that-islam-you-see-on-tv-does-not-repres_1806367.jpg) > “That Islam you see on TV does not represent me, I'm too busy waging jihad against myself, My own nafs are my enemy. I'm sorry that Muslim and Muslim lands do not represent Islam, Our religion is perfect, but we on the other hand...” [Boonaa Mohammed](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/boonaa-mohammed/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Self‑conflict arises when one's inner desires clash with religious ideals, leading to personal struggle despite external perceptions. **In simple terms:** Inner battles can contradict outward faith. Key Takeaway Address inner conflicts honestly. Themes faith identity self‑reflection Mood introspective empathetic Type thought‑provoking philosophical When to use this quote - personal meditation - counseling - community dialogue - self‑help practices Key Concepts spiritual struggle psychology self‑awareness Questions to Reflect On - What inner desires conflict with your beliefs? - How can you reconcile personal struggle with communal expectations? 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As a Muslim, I try to comply with the requirements of my religion. I have a responsibility to…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/recep-tayyip-erdogan/before-anything-else-i-m-a-muslim-as-a-muslim-i-try-to-comply-with/) [Recep Tayyip Erdogan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/recep-tayyip-erdogan/) > [In New York, a Jew is a Jew, an Italian is an Italian, a Muslim is a Muslim: Nobody's going out of his way…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/peter-eisenman/in-new-york-a-jew-is-a-jew-an-italian-is-an-italian-a-muslim-is-a/) [Peter Eisenman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/peter-eisenman/) > [The truth is nobody was a Muslim until Public Enemy came out. Then, everybody was Muslim this and Muslim that. It's a bandwagon thing.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/krs-one/the-truth-is-nobody-was-a-muslim-until-public-enemy-came-out-then/) [KRS-One](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/krs-one/) > [Your nafs (soul/desires) is your first battlefield. 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Then…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/yahya-ibn-mu-adh-al-razi/fight-against-your-ego-with-the-four-swords-of-training-eat-little/) Yahya ibn Mu'adh al-Razi ## More by Boonaa Mohammed > [Ya Allah, if you were to take me in my solat, take me as a believer I pray that the angel of death is…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/boonaa-mohammed/ya-allah-if-you-were-to-take-me-in-my-solat-take-me-as-a-believer-i/) [Boonaa Mohammed](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/boonaa-mohammed/) > [Alhamdulilah Wallahi I swear to God. I do not feel comfortable swearing to God because Im not sure if my faulty words would even…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/boonaa-mohammed/alhamdulilah-wallahi-i-swear-to-god-i-do-not-feel-comfortable/) [Boonaa Mohammed](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/boonaa-mohammed/) > [She is Islam, and I am in Love...](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/boonaa-mohammed/she-is-islam-and-i-am-in-love/) [Boonaa Mohammed](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/boonaa-mohammed/) > [Know that whoever is trying to bring you down, is already below you.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/boonaa-mohammed/know-that-whoever-is-trying-to-bring-you-down-is-already-below-you/) [Boonaa Mohammed](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/boonaa-mohammed/) > [It is usually best to be generous with praise, but cautious with criticism.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/boonaa-mohammed/it-is-usually-best-to-be-generous-with-praise-but-cautious-with/) [Boonaa Mohammed](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/boonaa-mohammed/) > [The Kabah in line with my nose. 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