What is my full name?
My full name is Iqra Toqeer.
Is Toqeer my family name?
Well to surprise you all is not. Even though Toqeer is my surname. Toqeer is also my father's name. That's because where he comes from, the child's surname is also the child's father's name. My family name is Chaudhry.
Have I travelled to many countries and if so, what countries have I visited so far?
I have travelled to many countries such as UAE (2007), France (2017 and 2019), Belgium (2019), Scotland (2023), Wales (2016 and 2018), Pakistan (2007, 2013, 2018, and 2024), Turkey (2017 and 2024), Saudi Arabia (2016 and 2024), Canada (2010), America (2010 and 2022).
What type of food did I like?
I like all kinds of food especially from different countries like Sushi from Japan, Dumplings from China, Pasta from Italy, Jacket Potato from Britain, Curry from India, and much more.
Why do I still keep my Islamic name?
You might be wondering why I haven't changed my name after I accepted Jesus as my Lord and Saviour in 2022. The Bible didn't say you have to change your name. You can keep your birth name. It's up to you. The reason why I decided to keep my Islamic name is because I adored my name.
Do I still call myself Muslim?
I called myself a Muslim believer in Christ because I found deeply connected to my heritage and my culture, especially when I embraced Jesus as my Lord and Saviour. Is to reconcile her identity. She may try to combine her two beliefs since she feels a connection to them both. This merging may also serve as a means of honouring her spiritual path, honouring her background while accepting her new convictions. Faith can be an inclusive spectrum rather than just one or the other.
Why I accepted Jesus as my Lord and Saviour in 2022, instead of before?
I don't like to rush things. It started in 2017 when I watched one of the Superbook episodes called 'In The Beginning.' I started to study the Bible. I wasn't sure whether I should accept Jesus as my Lord and Saviour even though there are Muslims, Hindus and other people from different religions who accepted Him as Lord and Saviour. I feared that I might if I did, will show off and make them happy.
How did I find the IsandIslam websites?
I was searching for a suitable Christian website for me to understand when I saw IsaandIslam's website. I read their articles, including the old and watched their video. In June 2022, I contacted the staff and I got an answered. The answers make sense and that what led me to accept Jesus as my Lord and Saviour.
What languages do I speak?
English is my first language. My parents speak in Urdu and English. My mom speak to me in Urdu and even though I couldn't replied in her mother tongue, I understand and I replied in English. She also speak to me in English. Urdu is quite similar to Hindi and some other Indian Subcontinent language and Urdu might be similar to Arabian languages.
What hobbies do I enjoy?
Well I enjoyed music as I played piano and listened to kind of music including Gospel, traditional, pop and classical. I wrote stories and poems. I love science and might have done experiment before.
Am I part of any community?
If you're asking about am I part of Isaandislam. No. I don't publish any post on their website. I am part of HeyLady! since August 2023 and it's for ladies from all around the world. You can even created an event on any topic. I enjoyed HeyLady and I joined their events and created events.
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