This reflection is from a sister who used to run a store that was catered for Muslims. She eventually had to close it after losing her money and health to cope with non-supporting Muslim consumers. Nothing interesting in that part of the story, but what follows is interesting:

Well here is the thing… I now work part time in an American store where I am happy doing things that I love and with the energy and enthusiasm that I love to give. I am sorry brother but I don’t think that I would ever open a store that catered to our community alone again. That is what makes me sad. Now let me tell you the other thing when the customers who used to come to my store, come to the American store that I work for they are just wonderful. You see it actually makes me MORE sad because they are willing to be on their BEST behavior with the non Muslim. That is why that I decided it is best for me and my Eeman to play in a game that I understand the rules and can be the best I can be physically, mentally and spiritually. That’s the thing people don’t understand…is I lost all of that, I was physically sick….at my Islamic store. May Allah guide us all.

What do you think? How can Muslim businesses thrive as a minority community? Any suggestions or experience?

Tags: consumer, halal business, muslim