|  Re: Being a convert is hard! -
12-10-2007
Assalam-o-Allikum,
i myself am a new muslim and the main thing i find extremly difficult since converting is FOOD. in my area there is no halal meat and i have to travel long distances and buy in bulk when i can. or i resort to eating veggies...
my family have been more than supportive, my mother a christian was actually more than happy to know that i had 'found my faith'
i did my first Ramadan and read the entire Holy Quran during this month ( english translation ) with great ease... its also taken me 6 months to learn namaz from heart and i take great pride and self worth when offering my prayers....
ive never lived such a clean and understanding way of life since i converted, i do however have a great deal to learn and inshaAllah i can gain great insight and education from talking to other muslims here on this site.
But in many respects.. i do agree with the title of this board. Beign a convert is hard.. especially when you live in a small english market town where you find yourself to be the one and only islam follower. I hope in time this will become easier for me inshaAllah.
Peace and Blessing
Allah Hafiz |