User blog comment:XMCL/Character submission for new season!/@comment-26896797-20171224000711

Name (Age): Saliyah Sahid (49)

Hometown: Augusta, GA

Current Occupation: Homemaker

Background: Saliyah was raised in a Muslim family and always has been Muslim. She even married a Muslim man, Mohammed, when she was 21. She had four children, Chaima (26), Rania (25), Mohammed Jr. (21) and Hakim (19). Her two daughters have decided to not follow the Muslim lifestyle, something Saliyah completely respects. She's a proud grandma and is really close to her four grandchildren. She always chose not to work to take care of her children but has developped really good cooking skills and is considering a career in this path now that her "babies" are grown enough to not need her.

Hobbies: Cooking, spending time with my siblings and cousins, drinking tea

Pet Peeves: Definitely people who don't finish their plates, I think it's really disrespectful for the person that cooked the food, and I've had my fair share with my children. (chuckles)

3 Words to Describe You: Smiling, helpful, sneaky

Why You Think You Will Win SURVIVOR: Well, I plan to be very social and motherly to be in a good position in my tribe. I mean, I'm not the best in any physical activites so I hope my social game will compensate. Also, I've prayed to Allah before coming here, and He told me He's okay with me using my religion to go far. Indeed, I have no problem swearing on my Koran to get me further, but I also have no problem with lying, I mean, if I have to fake swear on my Koran to blindside someone, I will! I'm here for the million and I'm sure Allah will forgive me.

