I still like someone after a long period of no interaction?

So, to start, I have someone I really like (Obviously).

Last year, we only saw each other in math class. Our first impressions on each other were not the best. I pictured him as an annoying dork and he most likely pictured me as the video game freak (Grand Theft Auto, anyone?).

Although, after sitting next to one another in math class for pretty much the entire year, I developed feelings for him, and (most likely) vice versa. I never confessed though. Neither did he. Now, since I could not contact him over the Summer and he is not in any of my classes this year, I have no real interaction with him besides the occasional greeting when we pass each other in the hall. I think he has gotten over me, assuming he ever liked me in the first place.

I can't wrack up the nerve to go up and talk to him. When I do, there's usually nothing to talk about and it gets awkward. Plus, he is already flirting with another girl, and I would feel guilty if I got in the way of anything. My parents prohibit dating for religious reasons. (Him and I are both muslim. No, we are not stereotype terrorists, if you were thinking that. And I don't wear that scarf, nor study my religion much. I only follow a few religious rules such as no pork, no romantic acts before getting married, etc., so it doesn't play a big role in this.)

I was hoping to stay close friends with him if not anything more. But he is apparently not interested.

I am unsure of what I should do as of now. I would ask my friends for help, but they specialize in video games and not romance, and apparently gave me the worst advice.

Basic Question: What should I do?