In Sunday school she learned her chapters and verses with people her own age and of her own culture.

“I had a blast,” she said. “And I found out there were more Bosnians than just my family -- the majority of the population came here from the war.”

It is this love of faith and humanity that drives Gusic and Sarajlic to spread the word about Sabah Youth Group -- who and what they are. They want to attract Muslims, as well as people of other faiths or no faith to come and to learn -- and more importantly, understand that Islam is not about terror and world domination, but of love, peace and worshipping God.

“We want people to know about us and accept us,” Sarajlic said. “Even some Bosnians and Muslims don’t come, because they are afraid if they are here everyone will characterize them and treat them differently.

“It takes courage to come.”

But maybe, one day, the fear will disappear, Gusic and Sarajlic said.

One way to do that is to give back.

“When we got here, we needed to rely on the help of others,” Gusic said. “They (community) helped us get on our feet, and we want to do the same for people who need it -- that is just as big.”