Peace upon all of you. I am an agnostic now (former Muslim now Christian). So I believe in one God.
I feel like I left Islam too fast and just wanted to fill the emptiness in my heart. But then I realized I had followed somethings I don't agree witg because emotions.
I think you said in another thread that you are young....like 13-14...
I am 34...I work with teens at my church for over 13 years....and I know you guys pass trough this questioning as I did...
Like you said....seek God with a clean heart and I am very sure He will present Himself...
Hope the best for you!
God bless!
Thank you so much for your support! Yep I am just trying to start with a clean picture of god, attributing him to positivity. I believe he will show me the light.
And yes I am 13, and will be 14 in less than a month.
(smile) At your age, I was driving the nuns crazy with questions... and then I moved to Canada, and my life turned upside down. My parents were also from different ethnicities, and I was feeling culture shock, I had to re-learn French (after having blended in finally and learnt perfect English in England!) and then my parents separated, and the in-kids at school were mean to me, and... and... well, a lot of challenges. (smile) So I got pretty angry with God, and thought that God- if He Existed- just couldn't be Good. How could He let innocents suffer?! (smile) The transition to adulthood is a difficult time for everyone. And if then you have identity issues and instability in your family situation... well, it's just that much harder, isn't it?
(smile) So I'd suggest: focus on putting one foot in front of the other. Give yourself time to think. Go for walks in nature. Try to find somewhere to see the stars. Take up a sport. Read books, both fiction and non-fiction. Listen to people when they talk. Listen to a variety of people of different ages. Ask questions. Take time to sleep. Eat good food. (smile) And you will find after a couple of years, that your life will start settling down. And your mind will be clearer, and more focused.
(smile) I listened to Tariq Ramadan speaking once. Did you know, when he was a teen, he wasn't really much into his deen, either? And his mother was Hasan Al-Banna's daughter, and his father was one of Al-Banna's best pupils! But, growing up in Switzerland, he faced some of the same struggles of identity that you and I are facing/have faced. (smile) And then, as he got a little older, he found his faith flowering much stronger and brighter than ever before...
(smile) So, yes. Feeling fluctuations in your faith and having questions and emotions is... well, pretty normal, I'd say.
Anyway, thank you for the gift of sharing your struggles and thoughts with us on this Forum. We all learn from each other, you know.
May Allah, the Source of Peace and Safety, Help us to walk the Path that leads to Him.
StrivingForDeen, you have so much knowledge about Islam, why forsake it? You are confused and the satan is definitely grabbing hold of this opportunity of your state of confusion.
I urge you to hold onto your deen for your own sake.There will be no one to help you on day of Qiyamah, so Im warning you with gentleness and love, please do yourself a favour and hold tight onto the deen of Islam. This lifetime is short and just an amusement and illusion. The everlasting is still to come, so be wise.
Always remember to be very conscious of the company you keep. Always stay in the company of good muslims and the righteous. If there are no good company then it is far better to be alone. You can always keep contact with good muslims through the internet etc.
dear dad, after a long time soul searching i have decided i will follow biology rather than chemistry...
dad replies, should have been a doctor son.
biology majors raise flags and chant in your honour.
a collective sigh is heard across ib.
.....i actually have no idea what you have done, but im kinda ok with it.. although im not sure you should label yourself as a "former muslim" or if you should flaunt it.
dear dad, after a long time soul searching i have decided i will follow biology rather than chemistry...
dad replies, should have been a doctor son.
biology majors raise flags and chant in your honour.
a collective sigh is heard across ib.
.....i actually have no idea what you have done, but im kinda ok with it.. although im not sure you should label yourself as a "former muslim" or if you should flaunt it.
(smile) At your age, I was driving the nuns crazy with questions... and then I moved to Canada, and my life turned upside down. My parents were also from different ethnicities, and I was feeling culture shock, I had to re-learn French (after having blended in finally and learnt perfect English in England!) and then my parents separated, and the in-kids at school were mean to me, and... and... well, a lot of challenges. (smile) So I got pretty angry with God, and thought that God- if He Existed- just couldn't be Good. How could He let innocents suffer?! (smile) The transition to adulthood is a difficult time for everyone. And if then you have identity issues and instability in your family situation... well, it's just that much harder, isn't it?
(smile) So I'd suggest: focus on putting one foot in front of the other. Give yourself time to think. Go for walks in nature. Try to find somewhere to see the stars. Take up a sport. Read books, both fiction and non-fiction. Listen to people when they talk. Listen to a variety of people of different ages. Ask questions. Take time to sleep. Eat good food. (smile) And you will find after a couple of years, that your life will start settling down. And your mind will be clearer, and more focused.
(smile) I listened to Tariq Ramadan speaking once. Did you know, when he was a teen, he wasn't really much into his deen, either? And his mother was Hasan Al-Banna's daughter, and his father was one of Al-Banna's best pupils! But, growing up in Switzerland, he faced some of the same struggles of identity that you and I are facing/have faced. (smile) And then, as he got a little older, he found his faith flowering much stronger and brighter than ever before...
(smile) So, yes. Feeling fluctuations in your faith and having questions and emotions is... well, pretty normal, I'd say.
Anyway, thank you for the gift of sharing your struggles and thoughts with us on this Forum. We all learn from each other, you know.
May Allah, the Source of Peace and Safety, Help us to walk the Path that leads to Him.
I honestly feel the best as a agnostic spiritually. I feel like I am starting from scratch with God (Praised be he). I learnt alot of things during this little "adventure" of mine.
StrivingForDeen, you have so much knowledge about Islam, why forsake it? You are confused and the satan is definitely grabbing hold of this opportunity of your state of confusion.
I urge you to hold onto your deen for your own sake.There will be no one to help you on day of Qiyamah, so Im warning you with gentleness and love, please do yourself a favour and hold tight onto the deen of Islam. This lifetime is short and just an amusement and illusion. The everlasting is still to come, so be wise.
Always remember to be very conscious of the company you keep. Always stay in the company of good muslims and the righteous. If there are no good company then it is far better to be alone. You can always keep contact with good muslims through the internet etc.
Honestly the question that made me "leave" Islam was why am I Muslim? I was born into Islam and didn't choose it. And I believe just staying within your own religions way of thinking will limit your potential overall. So yes there arw religions I see truth in but I am not going to do anything too fast.
Honestly the question that made me "leave" Islam was why am I Muslim? I was born into Islam and didn't choose it. And I believe just staying within your own religions way of thinking will limit your potential overall. So yes there arw religions I see truth in but I am not going to do anything too fast.
Please re-read my post to you a few times, hopefully it will sink in and then you can be saved; but then again as M.I.A said, there is no compulsion in religion, whatever you choose is up to you but what answer are you going to give to Allah swt - your Creator, - for forsaking the truth?
Honestly, brother, you dont have to answer me as I am just giving you advices for your own good, so thats why Im saying read my replies a few times so that you may understand. Most importantly, stay completely away from those who are misleading you onto the wrong path, the path to destruction.
Please re-read my post to you a few times, hopefully it will sink in and then you can be saved; but then again as M.I.A said, there is no compulsion in religion, whatever you choose is up to you but what answer are you going to give to Allah swt - your Creator, - for forsaking the truth?
Honestly, brother, you dont have to answer me as I am just giving you advices for your own good, so thats why Im saying read my replies a few times so that you may understand. Most importantly, stay completely away from those who are misleading you onto the wrong path, the path to destruction.
I read your post like 3 times. I am not going to make any hasty decisions. I believe in a monotheistic god with no partners. I want to establish a connection with him before looking for a religion. BTW what if someone dies believing in one god, but doesnt testify to Muhammeds Prophethood?
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