Since America's founding, the principle that all men are created equal with the right to the pursuit of happiness has shaped our story. This truth is even more precious considering that, even today, nations across the world continue to deny these basic rights.
Ahmadiyya Times | News Staff | US Desk
Source & Credit: Daily Bulletin | July 4, 2010
By Rizwan Jattala | Rancho Cucamonga, CA
On the anniversary of our nation's independence, I would like to express my gratitude of being a Muslim born in America.
As I have grown, I have grown a particular attachment toward our country's refusal to settle for the status quo. We seek for new horizons.
Since America's founding, the principle that all men are created equal with the right to the pursuit of happiness has shaped our story. This truth is even more precious considering that, even today, nations across the world continue to deny these basic rights.
On the cusp of July 4, I realize how thankful I am to be in such a nation - a nation that embraces many different religions and cultures; a nation that comes together both in moments of happiness and heartache. Despite our different backgrounds we are one people. Above all, we all are all Americans.
Happy Independence Day to all.
RIZWAN JATTALA, Rancho Cucamonga
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Rizwan Jattala, a third year Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology student at the University of California, Los Angeles, is a casual contributer to Ahmadiyya Times. The writer has contributed to the UCLA's Daily Bruin and other Los Angeles area mediums.
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