SALAM from Christen Iman

[Christen Iman]

ASSALAMU " ALAYKUM WA RAHMATULLAHI WA BARAKATUH.

I am a new member here on this forum. And look forward to hearing the many perspectives of your members.

I am a 45 year old white American male, living in Northern California.
I do not hold to any political view point per se', (such as socialism, communism, capitalism, etc..) but I do feel that equality for ALL people is upmost in importance. I also do not hold to any particular religious view other than there is but one GOD (the creator) and he has no equal. I suppose this belief would be more in-tune with both the Judaism and Muslim beliefs. But I am not an adherent to either. I am presently studying the teachings of the Prophet Zarathushtra in order to understand more about monotheistic religious beginnings.

The reason I decided to join this particular forum, it's being an Islamic one, is that I share many things in common with your belief. And I feel that there has been quite a bit of confusion and even fear in many westerner's minds as to what your Holy Quran says as well as what it represents in the way of morality and service to one another. Most people who fear it, have never even read it. They simply take another person's word as to what is written in it. Being an American-born male myself, I can say that without a doubt, it's been quite difficult to attempt to explain to these people at least what I have come to realize concerning this. (I have read the Quran) I am not a Muslim, therefore I cannot be an authoritive or proper representitive for this cause. But I do recognize the truth. And it is this truth that I am passionate for.

I used to be a Christian for many years. And have recently come to some conclusions that there is so much corruption within this religious realm, that I no longer wish to accept it's teachings. I have found fault and contridiction on many things within, not only within the Bible, but in the belief system itself. Only to be treated with contemptuous mirth for speaking about it and wanting a reasonable explaination to be given me.


Anyway.. I believe a lot of things are soon to take place in the world that if, we had a better understanding of one another, a better respect for our fellow man, would not take place. But that is just the delemma. There is evil in the world and it's disguised as an angel of light. What better disguise is there?

Chris

[Riya90]

Welcome chris hope u will have a nice stay :)

[- Qatada -]

Hey Chris.


Welcome to the forum, and i hope you have an enjoyable yet beneficial stay here. :)

You may want to check this site out: www.beconvinced.com


Peace.

[afriend2]

salaam,:oeace:

welcome Chris, i hope you have a very beneficial stay here :) and im really looking forward to your future posts inshAllah :happy:

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[czgibson]

Greetings Chris,

Welcome to the forum - I'm sure you'll have valuable contributions to make to the discussions on the forum. :)

I'd certainly like to know more about Zoroastrianism...

Peace

[extinction]

welcome to the forum....

[Christen Iman]

Thank You ISLAMICGIRL MS.

[Christen Iman]

Thank You Fi_Sabilillah.

[Christen Iman]

Thank You nazia.

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thank you hafizmo...???

[Christen Iman]

Thank You czgibson. I am only beginning really, in my studies of Zoroastrianism. Therefore I could add very little insight as yet. I have always been interested in Iran and Iraq. Ever since I was a child. I had always felt something drawing me to these countries. This was long before realizing my last name was an Arabic name. And Before I learned that Aryan was Persian.
My friends used to call me "Iman the Iran". It was funny because I used to wear a tahj-like wrap around my head and sandals. Too many re-runs of Lawrence of Arabia I suppose :)

Chris

[afriend]

Welcome to the forum!

I hope that you will enjoy being here, I also hope you find what you are looking for, Hopefully the straight path if Allah wills.

Looking forward to any of your queries and questions.

Feel free to ask.

Take care now, bye bye then.

[F.Y.]

Hello Christen!:)
Nice to have you here. Hope you have a beneficial stay.
You might like to check out this link - it' worthwhile. It's a talk by a guy called Khalid Yasin titled "The Purpose of Life".
http://is.aswatalislam.net/DisplayFi...halid_Y aseen

Peace

[itsme01]

Welcome Chris.

If you have time, then please view the following video: in short its about a christian preacher his family and christian priest, reverting to Islam due to one single guy...

http://www.watchislam.com/videos/video.php?vid=3

[Arch_warrior]

Welcome chris , there are many of you who are thinkin that way chris i hope you come to understand accept the truth :)anyways hope you have benefite from this forum

[cool_jannah]

The reason I decided to join this particular forum, it's being an Islamic one, is that I share many things in common with your belief. And I feel that there has been quite a bit of confusion and even fear in many westerner's minds as to what your Holy Quran says as well as what it represents in the way of morality and service to one another. Most people who fear it, have never even read it. They simply take another person's word as to what is written in it. Being an American-born male myself, I can say that without a doubt, it's been quite difficult to attempt to explain to these people at least what I have come to realize concerning this. (I have read the Quran) I am not a Muslim, therefore I cannot be an authoritive or proper representitive for this cause. But I do recognize the truth. And it is this truth that I am passionate for.

Walaikumassalaam Chris

Beleive and act upon "Laa Ilaaha Ilallah Muhammadar RasoolAllah" before you take your last breath Chris. Once you come into Islam you will realize the beauty of your life and the truth that every human soul is reaching out for.
I swear by Allah that if you are really sincere and open-minded in seeking the truth Chris, you will enter into Islam.
Atleast make an effort and try your best to seek the truth with an open heart before you leave this world . Trust me Chris, to leave this world without even knowing your Creator is and the Creator of the whole universe, is not something worthy of because a painful punishment is waiting for those who rejected the signs of Allah.

[shanu]

A Big Salam Alaikum to Chris
God bless u, do share with us ur info. May God bless u :D:D:D

[MetSudaisTwice]

peace
welcome to the forums

[The Ruler]

:welcome: to de forum :)

[Christen Iman]

Little by little the cotton thread becomes a turban..

[Muslimaatan]

thank you hafizmo...???

looooooooooooolzzzzz..awwwwww...itz okayy..try a bigger welcome next time mayb u'll get a thanxx..lolzz

Wecome chresten Iman..

[H4RUN]

:sl:
;D

thank you hafizmo...???

loooooooooool i think i can safely conclude that the brother didn't notice your reply lol....
any how, welcome 2 the forum, hope you have a beneficial stay, looking forward 2 your posts...
:w:

[glo]

Welcome, Chris!

I'm sure you'll have an interesting time here. :)

Peace.

[A.P]

welcome to the forum....

[Christen Iman]

Hello to you also. Thanks for such a warm welcome.

Chris

[broth3r Ali]

salaam

:welcome: to the forum!! :)

:thumbs_up

[Kittygyal]

hiya :)
welcome to the forum :)
bye!