..the thread I know a lot of you have been waiting for.
I almost didn't do it, but I decided to go ahead and take the plunge anyway. So I took my shahada today.
I feel like a big weight has been lifted from my heart. The old order of my life has passed away, and the old life is gone. This is the dawn of a new day for me.
I know it won't all be easy from here, but I feel at peace right now. For the first time in a long time, I feel good about myself.
That feeling of a cleaned out heart won't last: you're bound to start sinning again. So enjoy it while you can. And if you ever have any concerns, we're here.
Peace be to any prophets I may have mentioned above. Praised and exalted be my Maker, if I have mentioned Him. (Come to think of it praise Him anyway.)
I hope you enjoy your stay and find Islaam being a beneficial way of life towards yourself and others around you insha'Allaah..
I wonder how it felt when reciting the Shahadah...
please keep us all in your prayers..
.. peace ..
"Allah! La ilaha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He), Al-Hayyul-Qayyum (the Ever Living, the One Who sustains and protects all that exists).".."[Al Qur'aan 3:2]
That's not a very nice thing to say and especially the way you said it.
I didn't mean anything personal by it. It's not like any of us aren't sinners. I'm trying to help him enjoy a good thing while it lasts. Excuse me to death.
Peace be to any prophets I may have mentioned above. Praised and exalted be my Maker, if I have mentioned Him. (Come to think of it praise Him anyway.)
No offense taken, Yahya, because you're right. I may have already sinned, but I asked Allah to forgive me while I was typing my story. I had to put the exact words of my old angry self and I'm afraid it wasn't very nice.
*walks in with a big smile on face* - takbeer, Allahu Akbar! Mabrook & welcome back to Islam my dear brother . I'm really happy for you to hear this wonderful news. Couple of quick reminders: take it slowly, one step at a time, don't overwhelm yourself and be patient. May Allah Azza wa Jal make your journey easier, ameen.
عن تميم بن أوس الداري أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم: قال الدين النصيحة ثلاثا قلنا لمن يا رسول الله قال لله ولكتابه ولرسوله ولأئمة المسلمين وعامتهم - رواه مسلم
Yeah, there is a lot I don't know yet. Like reciting the surahs during prayer. I don't know how to do that yet, so I just spoke to Allah as if I was normally praying. I hope He is not offended by that.
Practice and repetition will take care of a lot of this, inshallah.
Congratulations! May Allah make it easy for you and may He keep you steadfast. May He grant you beneficial knowledge and make you a source of guidance for others. Ameen.
Congratulations brother!
All Praise be to Allah (SWT) who Guided you to the Truth.
May He keep you steadfast in your faith and make you a pious Muslim and make you from among His beloved slaves. Ameen
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so I just spoke to Allah as if I was normally praying. I hope He is not offended by that.
That's absolutely fine! He definitely won't get offended…why would He??
You know what….rather He'll reward you for every single effort of yours…He knows your intention and sincerity of the heart is what is most important.
Keep Praying and always be Thankful! Don't worry, soon InshaAllah you'll pray just like the other Muslims Pray!
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Practice and repetition will take care of a lot of this, inshallah.
Definitely! first off, you should have complete trust and hope in Allah (SWT) and then your effort if what follows. Actually both go hand in hand.
May Allah (SWT) Bless you with Beneficial Knowledge and correct understanding of Deen. Ameen
Now, all that remains is for them to marry each other.
Just a Girl is only 13 years old, if I'm not mistaken. Just a Guy is 22 years older than her! Not quite sure if they are interested in each other. lol.
It is pointless to watch other people's houses crumbling when our own house is in need of repair and attention.
Uh yeah, I don't think I will be getting married anytime soon, not in my situation. In fact, I was talking about this with a brother at the masjid today.
At some point, I will have to tell the family that I am a Muslim. I am living a secret life right now, and I can't ask anyone else to take on that burden. If I have a wife, she will have to deal with the fallout of that, and that's not fair to her. So for my sake and the sake of any sisters, I must remain single, inshallah.
Just a Girl is only 13 years old, if I'm not mistaken. Just a Guy is 22 years older than her! Not quite sure if they are interested in each other. lol.
I'm a little older than that, although still a bit young to get married
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