“The thing about being Muslim is that you are taught to ignore your gut feelings. Those feelings are usually attributed to the devil. It’s the devil whispering in your ear and making you feel that way. So you learn to ignore your evil gut feelings and just do as you’re told. You are told that those around you are smarter and more experienced than you. It’s not like you trust your own ability to make decisions, anyway – it’s a skill that is never encouraged or actively developed.”
