Greek Life and the Muslim girl

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They are suffering and they wanted Muslims to be like them
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On the Rise

Special-interest sororities like Gamma Gamma Chi are emerging, Collins says, because most traditional sororities have yet to embrace diversity and fulfill the varying needs of prospective members. “Sometimes the common ground that is found in religion and race needs a place to be nurtured, and that can only occur in special-interest organizations,” Collins adds.

Abualsoud was excited to find a place where she could share the traditions and beliefs of her peers. In Gamma Gamma Chi, she connected with “girls [who] would understand everything I do rather than putting a question mark on every move I make--like praying during the day and not eating pork,” she says.

But being a haven for Muslim women isn’t the sorority’s only goal. Gamma Gamma Chi also aims to establish common ground between Muslims and non-Muslims. “I think it’s important to remember that American Muslims are a part of the American culture. Anything that we can do to become a part of it in a meaningful way, I think we ought to,” Collins says.

With this in mind, the sorority invites Muslim and non-Muslim women--who are committed to its mission of promoting positive visibility of Muslim women and Islam--to apply for membership. Although only Muslim women have completed membership applications, a handful of non-Muslim women are considering joining the sorority, says Abdul-Haqq.