for those that reverted to Islam...

[Just_A_Girl13]

Oh my my absolutely favourite kind of dates, but they are quite expensive, BUT im sure any arab brother would love to get them for you, Arabs have plenty of dates!

LOL, my brother's father is Algerian and dates are all he ever gives as gifts ;D

MAshAllah thats great... Im sure you're probably aware, but excercize, and drinking plenty of water, fresh juices really helps drive the alcohol out of your system..Start a healthy active life style, start jogging, or some sport that you like, it also helps ease away the withdrawl symptoms of alcohol which is depression/anxiety ,restlessness, confusion and etc..

Have you ever heard of figs? ( its called Injeer in arabic) they are very very nice dried up fruit and they have been mentioned in the Quran, and been known to really help purifying the blood and digestive system, mentioned in the QUran so must try! You can ask a muslim brother for help, and they are very tasty, well i love them

Also honey is very good, if you can take about a teaspoon or two, before you eat anything in the morning, well its really good to have 2,3 glasses of water first thing in the morning, follow them with honey or injeer, and its really good Alhamdulilah. You can also take a teaspoon of honey after your measl, they help in digestion and its In sunnah as well, the Prophet saww loved honey : )

Another purifying fruit is, Ajwa dates, Oh my my absolutely favourite kind of dates, but they are quite expensive, BUT im sure any arab brother would love to get them for you, Arabs have plenty of dates! They are also known to be healing in nature, and also protect from the effects of poisons and magic, And only Allah knows best, but you must try!

Eat plenty of fruits, drink milk shakes, Once you start the healthy stuff you'll be repelled to have alcohol, InshAllah Be positive, think Only good thoughts!find some activity to do even if its mowing the lawn or washing your car, don't sit idle, an idle mind is a devils factory! : ) May Allah swt be with you!

Jazak Allah Khairan, very good advice, sister

 

[DippedinJannah]

In the U.S., I think one of the big challenges is finding halal food. Particularly because in our culture we eat out so much. I know I do in the workplace - we are always having breakfast meetings, lunch meetings, etc. I've become semi-vegetarian as a result

 

[Who Am I?]

In the U.S., I think one of the big challenges is finding halal food. Particularly because in our culture we eat out so much. I know I do in the workplace - we are always having breakfast meetings, lunch meetings, etc. I've become semi-vegetarian as a result

Ugh, the dreaded V-word. Never will I succumb to such measures.

 

[Just_A_Girl13]

In the U.S., I think one of the big challenges is finding halal food. Particularly because in our culture we eat out so much. I know I do in the workplace - we are always having breakfast meetings, lunch meetings, etc. I've become semi-vegetarian as a result

Agreed. Finding halal food is a daily challenge, especially when eating out. I make lots of duaa that I don't starve ;D

 

[Starrynight]

Um... dumb question. But aside from meat, what else is not "halal" food?

 

[Ali Mujahidin]

Agreed. Finding halal food is a daily challenge, especially when eating out. I make lots of duaa that I don't starve

I always carry some tamar (palm dates) with me. Just eating one gives me enough energy for a few hours' work. It's also one of the sunnah of the Holy Prophet saw. Once I lived through one whole month eating only tamar (some people call it kurma). Lost 30 kgs but otherwise in good health. (btw 30 kgs is not much considering that I started at 120 kgs.)

 

[Ramadhan]

Um... dumb question. But aside from meat, what else is not "halal" food?

All food is halal except for these:

• Meat from swine
• Pork-based products and by-products
• Animals improperly slaughtered, or already dead before slaughtering is due to take place
• Animals killed or sacrificed in the name of others than Allah (swt)
• Intoxicants/alcohol
• Most carnivorous animals, birds of prey and land animals without external ears (i.e., snakes, reptiles, worms, insects etc.)
• Blood and blood by-products
• Foods contaminated with any of the above products

Seafood is safe, so if you happen to like sushi and sashimi, rejoice!
note: some japanese restaurants cook their rice with sake (rice alcohol) so watch out.

 

[Starrynight]

Heehee, I'm a vegetarian and have always avoided alcohol so I really got off easy on this one.
Seriously though, you all don't need to starve. There are tons and tons of foods without meat if you're having trouble finding halal meat. Just google "easy vegetarian recipes" and you'll be munching away in no time.

 

[Who Am I?]

Too many vegetarians in here, man. I have to have a steak or some chicken with my veggies.

 

[Futuwwa]

I know what you mean. I live in a country where food serving is based on the dichotomy that either you eat any and all meat that comes your way, or you are a total vegetarian. So I've had to eat my share of hippie food ;D

 

[Ramadhan]

Remember all fish are halal as well as seafood.

For you who live in western countries, why don't you find out your closest halal meat suppliers and/or butchers? I'm sure the brothers in the masjid can help you.
When I lived in Australia and other western countries, thats what I did. And often the suppliers sell their products in the masjid yard after shalah jum'ah and often they do delivery as well. So I bought a week's supply and keep them in the freezer.

 

[Who Am I?]

Remember all fish are halal as well as seafood.

For you who live in western countries, why don't you find out your closest halal meat suppliers and/or butchers? I'm sure the brothers in the masjid can help you.
When I lived in Australia and other western countries, thats what I did. And often the suppliers sell their products in the masjid yard after shalah jum'ah and often they do delivery as well. So I bought a week's supply and keep them in the freezer.

Not a bad idea. I'll have to look into that.

 

[MustafaMc]

Remember all fish are halal as well as seafood.

This is what I order at restaurants

For you who live in western countries, why don't you find out your closest halal meat suppliers and/or butchers?

I travel about 150 miles to buy halal meat about once a month.

 

[Woodrow]

This is what I order at restaurantsI travel about 150 miles to buy halal meat about once a month.

I can empathize with that. But I just found out ND is the third largest producer of halal neat in the USA, but virtually all of it is for export. I finally contacted one of the producers and am now making arraignments to buy in bulk.

 

[Ummshareef]

What did you find were the largest adjustments?

After reversion, my life became completely built around Islam, in particular salah and Islamic study, which meant that I no longer had any time for lots of the things that I did before like watching TV and going out with friends. Now, if it something that doesn't help me with my worship, it's simply not a top priority and gets ditched. Our time in this dunya is limited and we are here for one reason and one reason only - to serve, glorify and worship Allah subhana wa ta'alaa. So, many things I did before reversion, I no longer do.

How did you tell your close friends and family?

Family - I let them know over a period of months that I was becoming increasingly thoughtful about spritual matters and then almost immediately after taking my Shahada, I told them what I had done and what it meant to my life. It was a huge shock for them and they were not at all happy, but I think they thought it was just a fad. They did not disown me or anything like that but made their displeasure clear, especially when it became clear that Islam is a full way of life and not just something that you do on a Sunday morning. I think it, was partly a case of "what willl the neighbours think?". One particular source of friction has been the way I dress - from early on it was really important for me to look as well as feel like a Muslimah and so I started dressing more modestly and quickly moved to hijab and jilbaab.

Friends - I just told them what I had done and that my priorities had changed. I ended up drifting apart from most of my old friends, at least the ones who were more interested in drinking and lewdness subhanallah. I have kept up with a few who seem genuinely interested in my new lifestyle. I see them as dawah projects!

Obviously after embracing Islam, I had to completely cut off the few male friendships I had (mostly at work) subhanallah. I just let them know that non-essential inter-gender relationships are forbidden in Islam and I stopped speaking with them socially and learned to cut them off if they tried.

What are the biggest positive changes your life has had as a result?

A strong sense of purpose and servitude, knowing that I am following the Right Path and that whatever advice and guidance I may need it is there waiting for me. I try to spend as much time as possible in ibadah and study with my hubby and family and it always gives me immense pleasure and satisfaction, like I never experienced before alHumdulillah.

 

[SFatima]

salamo alaikum ummshareef,

MashAllah so great to hear about your efforts ,it helps other reverts to move ahead with their declaration to their family/social circle too, may Allah swt reward you in this life and hereafter for taking this step and keep you strong in it, may Allah swt be with you all the way , ameen.



peace!

 

[Who Am I?]

Well I'm still not ready to tell my family yet, but Allah will show me when the time is right.

 

[SFatima]

InshAllah you will be shown the way, afterall you're the king of nines ( 9 cats?, 9 ?) : ) it has to be a grand event, red carpeted and all :giggling:

hehe just kidding.

 

[Flame of Hope]

Well I'm still not ready to tell my family yet, but Allah will show me when the time is right.

Yup. There's a time and place for everything. Trust Allah to guide you in all affairs.

 

[Who Am I?]

InshAllah you will be shown the way, afterall you're the king of nines ( 9 cats?, 9 ?) : ) it has to be a grand event, red carpeted and all hehe just kidding.

Short version of the story: the name comes from a night of bowling. A friend of mine gave me the name "King of Nines" because I was knocking down 9 pins all night long on my first ball, but never the 10th. I liked the name, so I use it now.

Red carpet... so it will happen at the masjid, then. Mine has red carpet inside.

Yup. There's a time and place for everything. Trust Allah to guide you in all affairs.

I pray that He will guide me every prayer, sister.