reverts

i think sisters make more effort to see that those new to the deen, either to practicing it or reverts are made to fit in and apply more social pressure to make this happen than brothers do.

and yes many reverts, brothers as well as sisters are left alone once they've been fitted for their new jubbah /jilbarb, toppee / hijab, it is like the community thinks once the external is taken care off they can leave job done not realising there is whole set of jahil things below the surface in thoughts, beliefs and actions and that making someone a strong believer needs more effort.

however i dont see how this would make a revert sister a better or worst marriage prospect, in the west many sisters new to practicing face the same problems revert sisters face so if you wish to marry to help a sister practice more then dont confine yourself to reverts only.

Reverts need to be left alone to figure out what type of Islam they intend to follow. Also there is the whole issue that some excuses for a man, justify various things with the "Islam says so" excuse, when in fact it has nothing to do with Islam.

format_quote Originally Posted by Pomak

Reverts need to be left alone to figure out what type of Islam they intend to follow. Also there is the whole issue that some excuses for a man, justify various things with the "Islam says so" excuse, when in fact it has nothing to do with Islam.

I concur, although I'd say it's more of allowing them a chance to develop their deen and find out how they approach the religion, rather than what type of islam they follow (I'm not a big fan of dividing into groups).

I married 3 years after I converted, and looking back, I'd think even now that was too soon. I've developed my religion and decided to follow the shafi'i madhab, and often am in opposition with my ibn hazm loving husband. We still love each other to death, but it's hard when spouses disagree on things religiously.

format_quote Originally Posted by Muhajabah

Salaam aleikum

I might becoming unpopular here now, but I have my own thoughts about this. And I know these things because I actually have experience in life. I am 33 years old and I have been single, married, divorced and re-married, so I tried it all.

I would be VERY VERY sceptical to a brother who insisted on marrying a revert only, if he is born muslim. Why, you might ask. The truth is... I could never know if he wanted me for visa, as a trophy-wife to bring home to his homeland, or just past-time while living in foreign land. I have seen so so many hearts of sisters being broken by men who just used them, because honestly, reverts are an easy target.

wa3lykoum aslaam wr wb
dear sister
trust me it isn't just reverts that unscrupulous men prey on, two examples of friends of mine was a pediatrician whose mother after the death of the father kept pushing her to get married (she had people asking in mosques) like her daughter was some sort of goods for sale (astghfor Allah) and one man posed himself as a doctor (in fact he was a taxi driver) there is nothing wrong with his vocation except that he deceived her from the start about everything which I'll not get into on this forum, another one also married the daughter of a prominent doctor, she herself was a computer engineer while he worked at a gas station, upon marrying her he decided to stay at home whole she fostered his habits, he cheated on her while she was five months pregnant..

I hope insha'Allah these people get what is coming to them one day.. they abuse Islam and they abuse women.
I am not sure who to blame in some of these cases, pushy parents or impatience on one's current state.. whatever the case, I suggest people not engage in marriage until they are absolutely sure about the other party's intentions, vocation and religiosity and character but so many folks feign being religious when they are if you'll forgive the term nothing but schmucks..

format_quote Originally Posted by Pomak

Reverts need to be left alone to figure out what type of Islam they intend to follow. Also there is the whole issue that some excuses for a man, justify various things with the "Islam says so" excuse, when in fact it has nothing to do with Islam.

I don't agree. Why leave a revert alone? And what do you mean what "type" of Islam to follow? Is Islam slowly becoming full of sects? When you start labeling Islam with different types you start picking and choosing what you want to practice and what you don't want to. It's not up to us to determine what parts of the religion we want to follow and what not to. Allah knows best and we should follow his commands not tailor them to our desires.

I am an American revert myself and I think Muslims should reach out to recent reverts for help and guidance. I think too many reverts feel left out or missed place after they revert because a lot of Muslims just stick to themselves and their own people. I'm not saying all Muslims are like this I'm just saying a lot of Muslims may feel more comfortable just sticking to themselves.

Marriage should not be based on a persons race. I realize that a lot of older Muslim parents pressure their children to marry within their race but this is not Islamic. You should marry someone because they have a strong iman not because of their race.

format_quote Originally Posted by kwolney01

I don't agree. Why leave a revert alone? And what do you mean what "type" of Islam to follow? Is Islam slowly becoming full of sects? When you start labeling Islam with different types you start picking and choosing what you want to practice and what you don't want to. It's not up to us to determine what parts of the religion we want to follow and what not to. Allah knows best and we should follow his commands not tailor them to our desires.

I am an American revert myself and I think Muslims should reach out to recent reverts for help and guidance. I think too many reverts feel left out or missed place after they revert because a lot of Muslims just stick to themselves and their own people. I'm not saying all Muslims are like this I'm just saying a lot of Muslims may feel more comfortable just sticking to themselves.

Marriage should not be based on a persons race. I realize that a lot of older Muslim parents pressure their children to marry within their race but this is not Islamic. You should marry someone because they have a strong iman not because of their race.

This post will most likely be deleted, but you asked so i'll explain my reasons.

Converts should be left alone, particularly for marriage, because there is Islam but there are many attitudes and takes of Islam. There are muslims who have a habit of forgetting the classical motto. "believe that your right with the possibility of being wrong".

And by left alone i don't mean socially, rather not trying to push 50,000,000 books worth of stuff into his or her brain in the 1st day after shahada.

format_quote Originally Posted by Pomak

This post will most likely be deleted, but you asked so i'll explain my reasons.

Converts should be left alone, particularly for marriage, because there is Islam but there are many attitudes and takes of Islam. There are muslims who have a habit of forgetting the classical motto. "believe that your right with the possibility of being wrong".

And by left alone i don't mean socially, rather not trying to push 50,000,000 books worth of stuff into his or her brain in the 1st day after shahada.

Okay, brother. I agree about not pushing books and knowledge on them right away they need time to adjust and take everything in. This would only make them more confused. I'm a convert and sometimes when I hear many different takes on one issue I get confused. So I get your point brother.

Thanks for responding.

Salam