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**zAk** · **Re: my first post..selam by James -** 01-20-2006

Greetings

Welcome to the forums...

Hope u hv a beneficial stay here

I am sure u'll like it here

swanlake · **Re: my first post..selam by James -** 01-20-2006

Can i suggest to the brothers and sisters to stop writing one liners where the answer aint complete and evidence from the Quran and Sunnah isnt provided. Lets provide full answer to the questions inshallah with the evidence.

New muslims and non-muslims may not be aware why such thing is done or why it is forbidden if we are answering in one line. We end up confusing them or misleading them which could lead them to leave Islam. We dont want to be the cause of that. So Lets provide answers from the Quran and Sunnah. and if we are able to provide explanation as to why certain things are done or why they are forbidden.

james · **Re: my first post..selam by James -** 01-20-2006

woops.....perhaps my questions were not set out correctly.....i'll try to write them in a different way......

AGAIN thanks for the wonderful welcome.i am overwhelmed by such a HUGE welcome.....Islam is truly a welcoming religion compared to the way i was brought up (jehovahs witness) in that religion no one even deals with non JW people but you have welcomed me even though my knowledge in islam is very very basic.....THANKS AGAIN............james

An-Najwa · **Re: my first post..selam by James -** 01-20-2006

Assalamu Alaikum James
Hope u have an enjoyable and beneficial stay inshaAllah

Ma'asalamah

swanlake · **Re: my first post..selam by James -** 01-20-2006

Br James

You are very welcome to ask questions. We are only glad to help you in anyway we can. But i merely asked for the other brothers and sisters to answer you fully from the Quran and Sunnah inshallah. They shouldnt write one sentence answer. That was what i meant.

So Ask away pls.

james · **Re: my first post..selam by James -** 01-20-2006

okay..i understand.and HELLO LONDON and BIRMINGHAM..........!!!!!!!

please have a marmite sandwich for me (we cant get marmite here in Turkey where i am living )....if you dont like marmite then have a cheddar cheese sandwich for me...lol..thanks.......

Takumi · **Re: my first post..selam by James -** 01-20-2006

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Originally Posted by james

hello......well.this is my first post...so let me introduce myself .....
i am james d mc millan 35 years of age and i have been living in Turkey for 4 years. I teach English privately and to businesses..

I am from London and my mother was Italian and father English. I was raised in a VERY religious household, from 4 to 20 years of age. I come from a JEHOVAH'S WITNESS background and but feel i was brainwashed to believe everything they teach. They are nice people , friendly, pleasant, but i felt it wasnt for me and left at the age of 20 ish.

your new brother JAMES........

You're not new.

You're MY brother.

Jehovah witnesses? They are indeed very nice people. I'd hang out with them. If they become muslim, they'll be perfect. They have good character, polite and very unassuming, well, many of them whom i've met.

And the Mormons, man, they are really cool. They don't have to do a lot if they become muslim. They're almost perfect.

They came to my house and we'd chat.

james · **Re: my first post..selam by James -** 01-20-2006

yes....muslims love everyone no matter what there religious beliefs..i like that about Islam......but JWitnesses are fine as long as you dont bring up religion (in my experience) although islam and the JW belief is similar to a certain degree.....
thanks for the sisterly welcome...okay.im not new now.hey..lol.....

let us rejoice in the knowledge of truth..........

**Abu Sayyad** · **Re: my first post..selam by James -** 01-20-2006

Welcome to Li my brother. Feel free to ask around about anything you want and Inshallah (God-Willing) we will be able to answer them. And most of all dont feel shy

james · **Re: my first post..selam by James -** 01-20-2006

well///thanks BUT i DOOOO feel shy as i don't want to offend anyone or Islam..i may ask something or say something offensive and as you are ALL well rooted and knowledgable in Islam and i am merely a new worshipper trying to find my path in life so i would use the word apprehensive really.
i have read the Koran fully but its like reading the bible...its a good story the first time you read it and the second time you should ask questions.the third time i tried to find answers to my questions but people have different thoughts or answers to them which is understandable.......

all the rules scare me a little but i got used to rules as a jehovahs witness so it shouldnt be too hard...although following Allah is not easy .and i dont expect it to be.....we all fall from the path sometimes and must jump straight back on it......im on the path but right at the beginning....so bear with me while i gain some knowledge and learn the correct way.......

**'Aisha** · **Re: my first post..selam by James -** 01-20-2006

salaam
welcome to da forum
hope u like it here
ma'salaam

*charisma* · **Re: my first post..selam by James -** 01-20-2006

Assalamu Alaikum

WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME TO THE FORUM EKHI (brother) !!!

hope u enjoy ur stay and find it beneficial

Quote:

well///thanks BUT i DOOOO feel shy as i don't want to offend anyone or Islam..i may ask something or say something offensive and as you are ALL well rooted and knowledgable in Islam and i am merely a new worshipper trying to find my path in life so i would use the word apprehensive really.
i have read the Koran fully but its like reading the bible...its a good story the first time you read it and the second time you should ask questions.the third time i tried to find answers to my questions but people have different thoughts or answers to them which is understandable.......

all the rules scare me a little but i got used to rules as a jehovahs witness so it shouldnt be too hard...although following Allah is not easy .and i dont expect it to be.....we all fall from the path sometimes and must jump straight back on it......im on the path but right at the beginning....so bear with me while i gain some knowledge and learn the correct way.......

if you have ANY questions regarding Islam, plz feel free and dont hesitate to ask inshallah. We are all brothers and sisters here in Islam so if you do not understand anything, we are all here to help you to understand. You can start out by creating a thread about ayahs (verses) or chapters in the Quran that you do not understand.

No one is perfect and we dont expect you to be so therefore go ahead and ask away!

fi aman Allah
w'salaam

Rabi'ya · **Re: my first post..selam by James -** 01-20-2006

welcome

alhamdulillah u ask alot of question

inshAllah ull find the truth here and evidence will be supplied

Rabi'ya:rose:

james · **Re: my first post..selam by James -** 01-21-2006

Thank yu brothers and sisters around the globe........i'll ask away then and try not to feel silly with my basic questions........and thanks for this HUGE welcome.it's AMAZING............May Allah bless all your familes and spiritualness......Amen...

Brother_Mujahid · **Re: my first post..selam by James -** 01-22-2006

your been here 2 days and had loads of people welcome you............ so i thought id welcome you aswell to this wonderful site. hope you enjoy your stay and make it a means to increase in knowledge and draw closer to Allah.

take care

wa'alykumasalam

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zAk Administrator Status: Online Posts: 20,520 Reputation: 54025 Rep Power: 111 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cyberabad Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: my first post..selam by James - 01-20-2006 Greetings Welcome to the forums... Hope u hv a beneficial stay here I am sure u'll like it here

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swanlake Allah's slave Status: Offline Posts: 388 Reputation: 470 Rep Power: 24 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: London Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: my first post..selam by James - 01-20-2006 Can i suggest to the brothers and sisters to stop writing one liners where the answer aint complete and evidence from the Quran and Sunnah isnt provided. Lets provide full answer to the questions inshallah with the evidence. New muslims and non-muslims may not be aware why such thing is done or why it is forbidden if we are answering in one line. We end up confusing them or misleading them which could lead them to leave Islam. We dont want to be the cause of that. So Lets provide answers from the Quran and Sunnah. and if we are able to provide explanation as to why certain things are done or why they are forbidden.

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james Peace to you all Status: Offline Posts: 61 Reputation: 76 Rep Power: 18 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Izmit, Turkey Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: my first post..selam by James - 01-20-2006 woops.....perhaps my questions were not set out correctly.....i'll try to write them in a different way...... AGAIN thanks for the wonderful welcome.i am overwhelmed by such a HUGE welcome.....Islam is truly a welcoming religion compared to the way i was brought up (jehovahs witness) in that religion no one even deals with non JW people but you have welcomed me even though my knowledge in islam is very very basic.....THANKS AGAIN............james

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An-Najwa Sabrun Jameel.. Status: Offline Posts: 521 Reputation: 945 Rep Power: 22 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: ღ♥ Fil firdaws al-a3la inshallah● Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: my first post..selam by James - 01-20-2006 Assalamu Alaikum James Hope u have an enjoyable and beneficial stay inshaAllah Ma'asalamah __________________ Ahmed Bin `Ali Al-Ajmi- Surah Al Waqi`ah Sa`ad Bin Sa`eed Al-Ghamidi - Surah Al-An`aam

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swanlake Allah's slave Status: Offline Posts: 388 Reputation: 470 Rep Power: 24 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: London Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: my first post..selam by James - 01-20-2006 Br James You are very welcome to ask questions. We are only glad to help you in anyway we can. But i merely asked for the other brothers and sisters to answer you fully from the Quran and Sunnah inshallah. They shouldnt write one sentence answer. That was what i meant. So Ask away pls.

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james Peace to you all Status: Offline Posts: 61 Reputation: 76 Rep Power: 18 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Izmit, Turkey Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: my first post..selam by James - 01-20-2006 okay..i understand.and HELLO LONDON and BIRMINGHAM..........!!!!!!! please have a marmite sandwich for me (we cant get marmite here in Turkey where i am living )....if you dont like marmite then have a cheddar cheese sandwich for me...lol..thanks.......

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james Peace to you all Status: Offline Posts: 61 Reputation: 76 Rep Power: 18 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Izmit, Turkey Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: my first post..selam by James - 01-20-2006 yes....muslims love everyone no matter what there religious beliefs..i like that about Islam......but JWitnesses are fine as long as you dont bring up religion (in my experience) although islam and the JW belief is similar to a certain degree..... thanks for the sisterly welcome...okay.im not new now.hey..lol..... let us rejoice in the knowledge of truth..........

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Abu Sayyad *iwannagetmarried.com* Status: Offline Posts: 6,821 Reputation: 50179 Rep Power: 91 Join Date: Mar 2005 Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: my first post..selam by James - 01-20-2006 Welcome to Li my brother. Feel free to ask around about anything you want and Inshallah (God-Willing) we will be able to answer them. And most of all dont feel shy __________________ هَلْ جَزَاء الْإِحْسَانِ إِلَّا الْإِحْسَانُ؟ Is there any reward for good other than good? [ar-Rahman: 60] "However, keep in mind that you must instruct the people with kindness and mercy. Don’t take this answer and shove it in their faces.* Be kind, gentle and patient.*" - Imam Suhaib Webb, advising after giving an answer. O Allah, Lord of Jibril, Mika'il and Israfil, Creator of the heavens and the earth, Knower of the unseen and the seen, You will judge between Your servants concerning that wherein they differ. Guide me with regard to that wherein there is dispute concerning the truth by Your leave, for You guide whomsoever You will to the straight path. Oh Allah, I seek refuge in You lest I misguide others, or I am misguided by others, lest I cause others to err or I am caused to err, lest I abuse others or be abused, and lest I behave foolishly or meet with the foolishness of others.

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james Peace to you all Status: Offline Posts: 61 Reputation: 76 Rep Power: 18 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Izmit, Turkey Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: my first post..selam by James - 01-20-2006 well///thanks BUT i DOOOO feel shy as i don't want to offend anyone or Islam..i may ask something or say something offensive and as you are ALL well rooted and knowledgable in Islam and i am merely a new worshipper trying to find my path in life so i would use the word apprehensive really. i have read the Koran fully but its like reading the bible...its a good story the first time you read it and the second time you should ask questions.the third time i tried to find answers to my questions but people have different thoughts or answers to them which is understandable....... all the rules scare me a little but i got used to rules as a jehovahs witness so it shouldnt be too hard...although following Allah is not easy .and i dont expect it to be.....we all fall from the path sometimes and must jump straight back on it......im on the path but right at the beginning....so bear with me while i gain some knowledge and learn the correct way.......

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'Aisha ummAbdillah Status: Offline Posts: 1,982 Reputation: 8951 Rep Power: 35 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: dunya Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: my first post..selam by James - 01-20-2006 salaam welcome to da forum hope u like it here ma'salaam __________________ "Our Lord!" (they say), "Let not our hearts deviate now after Thou hast guided us, but grant us mercy from Thine own Presence; for Thou art the Grantor of bounties without measure. 3:8

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Rabi'ya Ex - Mod Status: Offline Posts: 2,452 Reputation: 4918 Rep Power: 29 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Cardiff, Wales Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: my first post..selam by James - 01-20-2006 welcome alhamdulillah u ask alot of question inshAllah ull find the truth here and evidence will be supplied Rabi'ya:rose: __________________ Rabi'ya

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james Peace to you all Status: Offline Posts: 61 Reputation: 76 Rep Power: 18 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Izmit, Turkey Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: my first post..selam by James - 01-21-2006 Thank yu brothers and sisters around the globe........i'll ask away then and try not to feel silly with my basic questions........and thanks for this HUGE welcome.it's AMAZING............May Allah bless all your familes and spiritualness......Amen...

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Brother_Mujahid To infinity & beyond Status: Offline Posts: 979 Reputation: 3604 Rep Power: 29 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Leicester Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: my first post..selam by James - 01-22-2006 your been here 2 days and had loads of people welcome you............ so i thought id welcome you aswell to this wonderful site. hope you enjoy your stay and make it a means to increase in knowledge and draw closer to Allah. take care wa'alykumasalam __________________ Member of - LI's MTH™crew (Marriage thread haters)-