Advice and support

[Sophie_1]

Hey,
im currently wanting to revert to Islam but I don’t have anyone to talk to about it to anyone to support or guide me, I did look for sister circles in my area but had no luck, I would really like to get to know some of you and get every bit of help and advice for you. I’d love to learn from you guys at the moment I’m a beginner at it all.

thank you in advance :)

[Cptn._.Mario]

Hey,
im currently wanting to revert to Islam but I don’t have anyone to talk to about it to anyone to support or guide me, I did look for sister circles in my area but had no luck, I would really like to get to know some of you and get every bit of help and advice for you. I’d love to learn from you guys at the moment I’m a beginner at it all.

thank you in advance :)

Hello!

To become a muslim, all you have to do is say the shahdah (testimony).

“ASH-HADU ANLA ELAHA ILLA-ALLAH WA ASH-HADU ANNA MOHAMMADAN RASUL-ALLAH”.

Which means

“I bear witness that there is no deity (none truly to be worshipped) but, Allah, and I bear witness that Mohammad is the messenger of Allah.”


Where are you from? There could be sister reverts around whom you've yet to find, or perhaps an international whatsapp group for revert sisters?

Take it slow, prayers etc. It's ok to learn slowly and take things one step at a time. Don't be overwhelmed.

[Sophie_1]

Hello!

To become a muslim, all you have to do is say the shahdah (testimony).

“ASH-HADU ANLA ELAHA ILLA-ALLAH WA ASH-HADU ANNA MOHAMMADAN RASUL-ALLAH”.

Which means

“I bear witness that there is no deity (none truly to be worshipped) but, Allah, and I bear witness that Mohammad is the messenger of Allah.”


Where are you from? There could be sister reverts around whom you've yet to find, or perhaps an international whatsapp group for revert sisters?

Take it slow, prayers etc. It's ok to learn slowly and take things one step at a time. Don't be overwhelmed.

Thank you so much for replying, so you know of any sister whatsapp groups? Also I’m from Kent (UK) if you or anyone know of any sister groups or whatsapp groups I could join please let me know

[eesa the kiwi]

Have a look at this site www.islamreligion.com it's a good resource to learn a little about Islam

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[Zzz_]

have you tried facebook? you can find local muslim groups and sisters groups on there.

[adyiqbal]

have you tried facebook? you can find local muslim groups and sisters groups on there.

Yes, I really tired from Facebook. There is nothing except vulgarity.

[Zzz_]

how's your journey going Sophie?

[Sophie_1]

have you tried facebook? you can find local muslim groups and sisters groups on there.

I don’t have Facebook anymore do you know where else I could find sister groups?

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Yes, I really tired from Facebook. There is nothing except vulgarity.

Did you find any groups in the end?

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how's your journey going Sophie?

I’m struggling slightly at the moment as I haven’t been able to find any sister groups or Anh sister support

[*charisma*]

I don’t have Facebook anymore do you know where else I could find sister groups?

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Did you find any groups in the end?

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I’m struggling slightly at the moment as I haven’t been able to find any sister groups or Anh sister support

Stick around! If you get more posts in, you will have access to the sisters section on this forum. Lots of helpful sisters on there. :)

[cinnamonrolls1]

Sophie!! If ya post some more ya can access the sisters bit! We have like a casual chat type of thing going on there that you're welcome to join!!

[Umm Malik]

Assalamo alaykum sophie
Welcome to the forum and to Islam
Feel free to ask anything you want I sent you a pm
I will be so happy to be your sister for the sake of Allah and help you in any thing you need as I can
Your sister maryam

[adyiqbal]

Did you find any groups in the end?

Yes, someone was added me in such kind of groups. Now, I really hate FB.

[Zzz_]

In addition to what others have mentioned here about joining the sisters group, you can also visit your local mosque and inquire therein. There are sister events they can let you know about and introduce you to sisters who can help you get adjusted to your new way of life.

[A786]

Hey,
im currently wanting to revert to Islam but I don’t have anyone to talk to about it to anyone to support or guide me, I did look for sister circles in my area but had no luck, I would really like to get to know some of you and get every bit of help and advice for you. I’d love to learn from you guys at the moment I’m a beginner at it all.

thank you in advance :)

Islam is open to all those who want to believe the truth. I am so glad alhumdulillah to know that you are wanting to join the large religious community. Welcome :) I will be so glad to assist you in strengthening your faith, insh'Allah. You may feel free to ask any question you want and I will try my level best to acknowledge it from whatever I know. For indeed, we are all striving to become better Muslims day in and day out. May Allah guide us all, Ameen.

[adyiqbal]

In addition to what others have mentioned here about joining the sisters group, you can also visit your local mosque and inquire therein. There are sister events they can let you know about and introduce you to sisters who can help you get adjusted to your new way of life.

Agreed.

[Sunnie Ameena]

I said my Shahada over the phone on my birthday in 2010. I called a Mosque in Missouri about an hour from my home at the time, and someone helped me. Since then I have moved back to Oklahoma and contacted the Mosques in OKC, Oklahoma and in the Dallas, Texas area. I live half way between the two large towns. In all these years, I have never found anyone to help me learn to pray or anything. So the only thing I do, is watch videos of lectures. Maybe no one wants to help because I was not born a Muslim or because I am in my late 50's. Either way, I was very disappointed and hurt.

[Ishaaq]

I said my Shahada over the phone on my birthday in 2010. I called a Mosque in Missouri about an hour from my home at the time, and someone helped me. Since then I have moved back to Oklahoma and contacted the Mosques in OKC, Oklahoma and in the Dallas, Texas area. I live half way between the two large towns. In all these years, I have never found anyone to help me learn to pray or anything. So the only thing I do, is watch videos of lectures. Maybe no one wants to help because I was not born a Muslim or because I am in my late 50's. Either way, I was very disappointed and hurt.

Muslims in Western countries have failed to develop proper institutions. This is because they are largely economic immigrants who themselves often come from a very secular and irreligious background.

Visit an Islamic country, maybe one of the Gulf states like Saudi Arabia or Qatar, or otherwise Egypt, Jordan, Pakistan, Malaysia or Turkey. Spend some time there and immerse yourself in Islam and Muslim society you will not regret it trust me.

[cinnamonrolls1]

I said my Shahada over the phone on my birthday in 2010. I called a Mosque in Missouri about an hour from my home at the time, and someone helped me. Since then I have moved back to Oklahoma and contacted the Mosques in OKC, Oklahoma and in the Dallas, Texas area. I live half way between the two large towns. In all these years, I have never found anyone to help me learn to pray or anything. So the only thing I do, is watch videos of lectures. Maybe no one wants to help because I was not born a Muslim or because I am in my late 50's. Either way, I was very disappointed and hurt.

Thats awful, im so sorry for that. Im actually angry that no one even showed you how to pray and the fact that youv been excluded from everything. Sister you're more than welcome to join our chat ( its called like casual chat i think or smthing along those lines) and msg me anytime you want!

[your_ukht]

My dear sister I know of Islamic groups. I sent you a private message:)

[A786]

I said my Shahada over the phone on my birthday in 2010. I called a Mosque in Missouri about an hour from my home at the time, and someone helped me. Since then I have moved back to Oklahoma and contacted the Mosques in OKC, Oklahoma and in the Dallas, Texas area. I live half way between the two large towns. In all these years, I have never found anyone to help me learn to pray or anything. So the only thing I do, is watch videos of lectures. Maybe no one wants to help because I was not born a Muslim or because I am in my late 50's. Either way, I was very disappointed and hurt.

Dear sister, firstly, Mashallah, I am so happy that you have converted to Islam, the religion of peace and tranquility, alhumdulillah. WELCOME! Secondly, I am so heartbroken to hear that nobody is helping you. You are more than welcome to join our chat in conversation with the Muslim community and please feel free to message me anytime.

[Zzz_]

I said my Shahada over the phone on my birthday in 2010. I called a Mosque in Missouri about an hour from my home at the time, and someone helped me. Since then I have moved back to Oklahoma and contacted the Mosques in OKC, Oklahoma and in the Dallas, Texas area. I live half way between the two large towns. In all these years, I have never found anyone to help me learn to pray or anything. So the only thing I do, is watch videos of lectures. Maybe no one wants to help because I was not born a Muslim or because I am in my late 50's. Either way, I was very disappointed and hurt.

I am sorry to hear about your experience, although i'm not surprised. Most masjids are run by not religious Muslims but just common muslims who want to be in charge. Its the same they do back home, they take control and feel in power. Even the ones that are "educated" and from here feel they have the power to impose their views and ignore everybody else. Not all masjids are like that but you will find many. I noticed you have been a member here since 2001, have reached out on here for any help? also if you like, i can message you some resources inshallah.

[your_ukht]

I said my Shahada over the phone on my birthday in 2010. I called a Mosque in Missouri about an hour from my home at the time, and someone helped me. Since then I have moved back to Oklahoma and contacted the Mosques in OKC, Oklahoma and in the Dallas, Texas area. I live half way between the two large towns. In all these years, I have never found anyone to help me learn to pray or anything. So the only thing I do, is watch videos of lectures. Maybe no one wants to help because I was not born a Muslim or because I am in my late 50's. Either way, I was very disappointed and hurt.

السلام عليكم
My dear sister, I'm a born muslimah alhamdulillah. And you know what, since I don't live in a Muslim country anymore, I've been trying to pray just once in a masjid and wallahi is so hard because we don't have enough masjids here, and if you find one, it's just a small room to pray in. And women can't go to pray there because of the lack of space. So only men pray in the masjid as it's an obligation upon men to pray in the mosque.

So now they have built a small masjid and I was so happy to go and try pray there. Once there, I and my brother were ready to pray and suddenly a man came and kicked us from the masjid as if it was his home you know. Subhanallah. I couldn't believe what was happening. And this man is an ignorant cause he thinks young teenagers and women can't pray at the masjid.

What really hurt me is that by the act of this man so many teenagers won't go to the masjid because of this kind of behaviour.

So please sister don't think they didn't want to help you because you are a revert. No sister. It happens to born muslims as well.

P.S.
You can DM me if you wish to, and I'll be very happy to help you with all my heart. Also if you want to join any Islamic groups on whatsapp I can add you bi idni Allah.

Fi amani Allah

[adyiqbal]

But, don't rely on these groups. there are too many Islamic Channels that learn alot of Islamic things. I suggest you, go for them such as Madni Channel

[Sunnie Ameena]

Several days ago, I reached out to the Mosque in Richardson, Texas. I asked if there was a place I could purchase a Quran and maybe come by to see the Mosque. I got an automated email that said my email had been delivered. That was about 4 days ago. I have yet to hear back from them. It is truly sad, because I really want to be involved and learn all I can.

[Misbah-Abd]

Several days ago, I reached out to the Mosque in Richardson, Texas. I asked if there was a place I could purchase a Quran and maybe come by to see the Mosque. I got an automated email that said my email had been delivered. That was about 4 days ago. I have yet to hear back from them. It is truly sad, because I really want to be involved and learn all I can.

Salaam Alaikum sister, may I suggest this translation. It is what I read from: https://www.amazon.com/Quran-Saheeh-...Y0YJSJFD4K69KM

[Zzz_]

Several days ago, I reached out to the Mosque in Richardson, Texas. I asked if there was a place I could purchase a Quran and maybe come by to see the Mosque. I got an automated email that said my email had been delivered. That was about 4 days ago. I have yet to hear back from them. It is truly sad, because I really want to be involved and learn all I can.

I know a sister in dallas area I can connect you to if you like. Let me know :)

[Sunnie Ameena]

I emailed them back last night, and told them how disappointed I was that no one was willing to help me. I told them I would find the help on my on, so any help from here would be welcome. I just figured that if they are trying to spread the word of Allah and educate people about Islam, that they would be willing to help me. But I guess not.

[azc]

@Sunnie Ameena

May we help you in learning Islamic teachings...?

[cinnamonrolls1]

I emailed them back last night, and told them how disappointed I was that no one was willing to help me. I told them I would find the help on my on, so any help from here would be welcome. I just figured that if they are trying to spread the word of Allah and educate people about Islam, that they would be willing to help me. But I guess not.

Salam sister
In terms of a Quran translation id reccomend Muhammad asad's one( its called The Message of the Quran), its the one which i use and it has really brought me closer to my faith as a teenager!
You can download it for free as a PDF file if you just search "muhammad asad quran pdf" and hit the first result.
Once again ur more than welcome to speak to us sisters, sister! (lol)

[cinnamonrolls1]

Also, like brother Misbah said, sahih international seems good as well from what i've read.

[cinnamonrolls1]

السلام عليكم
My dear sister, I'm a born muslimah alhamdulillah. And you know what, since I don't live in a Muslim country anymore, I've been trying to pray just once in a masjid and wallahi is so hard because we don't have enough masjids here, and if you find one, it's just a small room to pray in. And women can't go to pray there because of the lack of space. So only men pray in the masjid as it's an obligation upon men to pray in the mosque.

So now they have built a small masjid and I was so happy to go and try pray there. Once there, I and my brother were ready to pray and suddenly a man came and kicked us from the masjid as if it was his home you know. Subhanallah. I couldn't believe what was happening. And this man is an ignorant cause he thinks young teenagers and women can't pray at the masjid.

What really hurt me is that by the act of this man so many teenagers won't go to the masjid because of this kind of behaviour.

So please sister don't think they didn't want to help you because you are a revert. No sister. It happens to born muslims as well.

P.S.
You can DM me if you wish to, and I'll be very happy to help you with all my heart. Also if you want to join any Islamic groups on whatsapp I can add you bi idni Allah.

Fi amani Allah

Its disgusting the lack of facilities there are for us sisters honestly! Im shocked at these people, ah well may Allah guide

[Zzz_]

Its disgusting the lack of facilities there are for us sisters honestly! Im shocked at these people, ah well may Allah guide

It's not always black and white. In some small communities, there isn't enough funding to build such facilities and since going to the mosque is wajib for men and not women so only men section is built. As for the attitude of the people, most of these old uncles are cultural Muslims who think they are religious so what they say shouldn't be taken too seriously.

[Sunnie Ameena]

Thank you so much for the link, I will check in to it.