I am the imam of a small community of muslims situated in Springdale, Washington. What I earn as a substitute teacher in six local schools districts provides far more for me and my community than The Prophet sallAllahu 'alaihi was-sallam ever enjoyed. My "poverty" does not debilitate me and I welcome a woman who knows her religion enough to understand the invaluable blessing of a life lived in the footsteps of Muhammad.<br><br> I am tired of pretense and falsehood. I am weary of posturing simply to impress a woman by fleeting appearances. I would rather my wife be beautiful of spirit and rich with generosity than painted and dressed as a display window mannequin.<br><br> Love of the ephemeral is destined to fail, while love of The Eternal yields eternal love.