"Allahu Akbar!"—I screamed, As I pulled the trigger, Sending bullets wrapped in terror, Shattering hopes, ending dreams, Executing Allah’s will— Or so I thought. "Allahu Akbar!"—I rejoiced, As I pulled the trigger again, Beginning my journey to martyrdom, Claiming a seat in Al-Jannat, As I was taught it would be. Did it matter if it was true? Infidels fell before me, Their cries drowned in the echoes of gunfire. Was this truly Allah’s wish? Was this what I was meant to do? "Allahu Akbar?" ---