I am just going to come out and ask this. What if i converted to Islam?

[aadil77]

Mash'Allah we have brothers all around the world

 

[Ar-RaYYan]

All i can say is follow your insticts and heart. Put your trust in Allah/God and everything else will work out afterwards.

May Allah make it easier for you and guide you to the right path.

 

[Hamza Asadullah]

Strictly hypothetically speaking. What would i experience? I have been a Christian my whole life. I know my family wouldn't be happy about a decision like this, but they would not disown me.
My wife is sure to leave me(well i shouldn't say that, and what of my son?
What about my way of life?
What about my mission trips?
What about helping other Christians?
What about my business?
I would lose most all my friends.

I have had more Muslims think that i am Muslim because of how i act, think, dress, look, (not to generalize) and just my knowledge of Islam and deffense of it lately.

I am a little affraid of this, and no one in the world, except you now, know i have been feeling this way

It has been waying heavy on my heart lately and..............

Hello my friend and thank you for sharing your feelings and being open about your concerns. You should know that countless reverts go through the same thoughts as you do. I have several revert friends and every revert has their own story to tell. But if one knows the truth in ones heart then does anything else really matter?

If one knows that one has been created by one who has no partners then should we not acknowledge our creator who created us and has and still is sustaining us and has given us everything we can ever imagine?

Should we not accept his oneness and acknowledge that all the prophets he sent came with the same message and that is to convey the oneness of God?

Should we not acknowledge the seal of the prophets who is not the messenger of the Muslims but the messenger of the whole of mankind?

Do you think that you are doing injustice to yourself and others by simply accepting the truth in your heart?

The only injustice is that one knows the truth yet one rejects it based on the fact that one does not want to face the trials that it will bring and is this world not a test and of trials?

Trials brings us closer to God and God is wanting to guide you and he does not guide all so he sees something in your heart that he likes and it is now upto you to accept or reject the signs and the invititation from your lord.

You can continue to help Christians to see the truth aswell as enjoining good and forbidding evil which is the duty of every Muslim.

Your true friends will stay with you regardless and you will make MANY more friends who will help and support you and guide you towards the right path and towards paradise and the bad friends will want to drag you to hell with them.

Your new mission would be to spread Islam and to invite towards goodness and forbid evil.

Your job does not have to be effected. Who sustains you? Who provides for you? Who gives you energy in your muscles to work? If God does all of this then will he stop sustainig you? Put your hopes, faith,trust and reliance in Allah for he feeds the birds and animals and they trust in him so should we not?

You can still enjoy life within the boundaries of Islam and at the same time your new way of life will bring you peace, contentment and tranquility into your heart that you never imagined possible.

Yes it may be a shock to your family for a while but they will get over it. If they see a change in you for the better than they may themselves see the beauty of Islam and Allah may unseal their hearts.

Do not despair my brother for satan will ever try and put you off accepting the truth. He is ever whispering evil in our eyes and trying to misguide us.

We are all here for you and know that Muslims are all one and we are like a body and if there is pain in any part of that body then we should all feel that pain so therefore we invite you to the brotherhood of Islam and we are here to help and support you and so is your lord if you ask of him and strive to get closer to him. Let the trials come and say to yourself if God is by myside then NOTHING can bring me down!

Here are some very useful links for you to look through including some very touching experiences from reverts to Islam who you may well relate to:

How the Bible led me to Islam

http://www.islamicboard.com/discover-islam/134288310-how-bible-led-me-islam.html

See why they converted to Islam

http://forum.mpacuk.org/showthread.php?t=44218

Very useful threads and links for those looking into Islam

http://www.islamicboard.com/discove...-useful-threads-those-looking-into-islam.html

 

[HandOnHeart]

I was a Christian also, and just like Italy, Ireland is a religous country(home of my family), it was religon which split it from the United Kingdom (I think so, not good at history). It's really difficult to convert to Islam, it takes alot of hard work. I only recently declared my Shahada, I don't even know how to properly pray yet. You may as if there were a lot of gaps in the bible, the Qu'arn and Hadith fill them in (in my opinon). Basically, anything I didn't understand in Christianity, Islam helped me see a clearer picture.

Without a doubt, it was the best descition I ever made in my life, it is a beautiful religon and I am so poud to be partially apart of it. Really I am only answering your first question, 'What would i experience?'. That is because I don't think I am a good enough muslim to answer the other questions for you, i don't believe I have the right to, yet. The expeirence is magical, life-changing. Personally, when I look out onto the street and see young girls with skirts past their thighs, their private areas hanging out their tops, pissed out their heads not knowing their own name and possibly heading towards going home with a guy they don't know(each to their own); I feel this gratefulness towards Allah for taking him time to show me that my life doesn't have to be this way. I feel more respect for myself, I love the new me, I feel cleaner and more beautiful. Of course, you are a man so your expeirence will be different from mine, but what my main point is I was a Catholic, and if I didn't find Islam I couldn't imagine how my life would be. It will give you a clearer explaination. I thought as I've gave this rather emotional speach, can I just take my time to thank all the brothers and sisters that have supported me here and also to Allah for guiding me to meet such wonderful people.

 

[جوري]

^^ God bless you.. great Muslims become they aren't born.. Islam isn't a birth right but a covenant we all have to make with Allah swt as Abraham (p) once did

May Allah swt guide you on your path-- make you steadfast and accompanies you on your journey..

 

[HandOnHeart]

Also, I'll add my family still don't know about my religon change. Personally, I feel it's between me and Allah and no-one else really has to know about it until I am ready. However, of course you should to tell your family at one point, but you should do it when your ready, and dont let it be something on your mind. First, think about how you should be living your life, learn about the stories of wonderful Propets (peace be upon them all) because they are fascinating and it will be an enjoyable expeirence. Then, start considering how you should tell your family. It's not an easy subject, but it's nothing to be ashamed of. You have found the truth, you are really lucky. There are people that will never find the truth. Really, to conclude, it's important to let your family know about your new faith, they may even decide to follow it too . However, it should not be the most important thing on your mind right now. You are about to make a life-changing, wise decsition, and personally i would be concentrating on that right now. This is all in my opinon by the way, you are best to ask the more knowledgeable muslims, I thought as i was in your position, my opinon would be quite useful.

 

[Grofica]

I was a Christian also, and just like Italy, Ireland is a religous country(home of my family), it was religon which split it from the United Kingdom (I think so, not good at history). It's really difficult to convert to Islam, it takes alot of hard work. I only recently declared my Shahada, I don't even know how to properly pray yet. You may as if there were a lot of gaps in the bible, the Qu'arn and Hadith fill them in (in my opinon). Basically, anything I didn't understand in Christianity, Islam helped me see a clearer picture.

Without a doubt, it was the best descition I ever made in my life, it is a beautiful religon and I am so poud to be partially apart of it. Really I am only answering your first question, 'What would i experience?'. That is because I don't think I am a good enough muslim to answer the other questions for you, i don't believe I have the right to, yet. The expeirence is magical, life-changing. Personally, when I look out onto the street and see young girls with skirts past their thighs, their private areas hanging out their tops, pissed out their heads not knowing their own name and possibly heading towards going home with a guy they don't know(each to their own); I feel this gratefulness towards Allah for taking him time to show me that my life doesn't have to be this way. I feel more respect for myself, I love the new me, I feel cleaner and more beautiful. Of course, you are a man so your expeirence will be different from mine, but what my main point is I was a Catholic, and if I didn't find Islam I couldn't imagine how my life would be. It will give you a clearer explaination. I thought as I've gave this rather emotional speach, can I just take my time to thank all the brothers and sisters that have supported me here and also to Allah for guiding me to meet such wonderful people.

perfectly put.

 

[Italianguy]

Grazie Fratello

sei molto gentile !!

Abito in Milano..... Ho studiato entrambi Il corano e la bibbia profondamente.

wish you were near, to meet you....

All the best

Dio ti benedica

Mi desidero dove loro l'incontrare come bene! È duro per trovarli un di essere comodo per parlare di questo con.

Non sono sicuro io la wan' t di portare il passo di conversione ancora. Apprezzo la sua risposta nonostante. Sono eccitato per sentire da un italiano di persona!

Dio è con lei sempre!

 

[Italianguy]

Also, I'll add my family still don't know about my religon change. Personally, I feel it's between me and Allah and no-one else really has to know about it until I am ready. However, of course you should to tell your family at one point, but you should do it when your ready, and dont let it be something on your mind. First, think about how you should be living your life, learn about the stories of wonderful Propets (peace be upon them all) because they are fascinating and it will be an enjoyable expeirence. Then, start considering how you should tell your family. It's not an easy subject, but it's nothing to be ashamed of. You have found the truth, you are really lucky. There are people that will never find the truth. Really, to conclude, it's important to let your family know about your new faith, they may even decide to follow it too . However, it should not be the most important thing on your mind right now. You are about to make a life-changing, wise decsition, and personally i would be concentrating on that right now. This is all in my opinon by the way, you are best to ask the more knowledgeable muslims, I thought as i was in your position, my opinon would be quite useful.

God be with you. Thank you for your reply.

 

[Italianguy]

I have to be honest. I don't think I am ready to embrace Islam as of yet. I do have to say I am amazed in reading all of your responses. You all have been very gracious in trying to help me in my decision. Not that I had any negative connotations before my study of Islam, but I have a newfound respect for all of Islam.

I will also say that I don't think it would be very hard for me to convert. Although I have mainly Christian friends, they are Christians and would still embrace me as a friend. I also have a lot of influence in my community, as well as in the corporate and business world here where I am located. I am well known throughout the community and respected as well.

If I where to embrace Islam as my faith I would only do so wholehearted and fully. I would not hide it; I would only try my hardest to bring Islam’s meaning, and Muhammad’s (PBUH) teachings and truth to all the community. Just as I have with Christianity. My Muslim office manager Mohammad is constantly telling me that Islam needs a brother of influence such as myself in this community (local), he is always trying to set up a meeting with an Mosque to discuss these matters. I know A LOT of people in high places and introduce Mohammad to them constantly.

I must be careful in my decision though, I am a Christian and first and foremost I must do as Allah commands me in my heart. To come to Islam and embrace Muslim belief I must feel in my heart that this is the correct and God given order to do so.

I have experienced many positive remarks, comments, and replies from all of you; my Muslim brothers and sisters. I have even made many new Muslim friends in the community locally (they know me from TV commercials anyway. lol) and continue to learn more of your faith daily. I will continue my study of Islam as of now, and continue my reading of the Qur’an.

I want to thank you all for all of your help and support. I cannot deny that I am a little emotional as I right this, as I have experienced a whole new level of fulfillment in joining this forum and talking with each and every one of you.

May Allah guide you all along the right path, May He give you peace in your heart, May He bless you with all that you deserve and weigh your acceptance into paradise as that of men and women of God.

God bless you all!

 

[cat eyes]

Strictly hypothetically speaking. What would i experience? I have been a Christian my whole life. I know my family wouldn't be happy about a decision like this, but they would not disown me.
My wife is sure to leave me(well i shouldn't say that, and what of my son?
What about my way of life?
What about my mission trips?
What about helping other Christians?
What about my business?
I would lose most all my friends.

I have had more Muslims think that i am Muslim because of how i act, think, dress, look, (not to generalize) and just my knowledge of Islam and deffense of it lately.

I am a little affraid of this, and no one in the world, except you now, know i have been feeling this way

It has been waying heavy on my heart lately and..............

brother don't let these things hold you back it would be such a blessing in your life if you reverted it might be that if all these things happened such as wife might leave you, Allah might bless you with a better woman because if she left you, is that love?:hmm: Allah will give you better friends i mean look at all the brothers on IB They will help you inshaAllah your buisness will be okay. then when you revert you can go on dawah missions it will be more enjoyable because muslims are so kind to be around and they will help you Allah will take care of everything else.

 

[yasin ibn Ahmad]

Strictly hypothetically speaking. What would i experience? I have been a Christian my whole life. I know my family wouldn't be happy about a decision like this, but they would not disown me.
My wife is sure to leave me(well i shouldn't say that, and what of my son?
What about my way of life?
What about my mission trips?
What about helping other Christians?
What about my business?
I would lose most all my friends.

I have had more Muslims think that i am Muslim because of how i act, think, dress, look, (not to generalize) and just my knowledge of Islam and deffense of it lately.

I am a little affraid of this, and no one in the world, except you now, know i have been feeling this way

It has been waying heavy on my heart lately and..............

Do you notice that all the list is about this worldly things, family,friends,business,etc.I dont mean they are unimportant.But they are not more important than you and your life.As you are a christian you must be believing after life.And if we compare the two lives ,this life and hereafter, you realise which one is important.
I suggest you read the lives of our prophet Mohammad (saw) and Sahabas(His companios).You need to learn what they left behind when following Allah's rules, choosing Islam as a way of life.
I pray Allah show you the right path.

 

[Supreme]

I have to be honest. I don't think I am ready to embrace Islam as of yet. I do have to say I am amazed in reading all of your responses. You all have been very gracious in trying to help me in my decision. Not that I had any negative connotations before my study of Islam, but I have a newfound respect for all of Islam.

I will also say that I don't think it would be very hard for me to convert. Although I have mainly Christian friends, they are Christians and would still embrace me as a friend. I also have a lot of influence in my community, as well as in the corporate and business world here where I am located. I am well known throughout the community and respected as well.

If I where to embrace Islam as my faith I would only do so wholehearted and fully. I would not hide it; I would only try my hardest to bring Islam’s meaning, and Muhammad’s (PBUH) teachings and truth to all the community. Just as I have with Christianity. My Muslim office manager Mohammad is constantly telling me that Islam needs a brother of influence such as myself in this community (local), he is always trying to set up a meeting with an Mosque to discuss these matters. I know A LOT of people in high places and introduce Mohammad to them constantly.

I must be careful in my decision though, I am a Christian and first and foremost I must do as Allah commands me in my heart. To come to Islam and embrace Muslim belief I must feel in my heart that this is the correct and God given order to do so.

I have experienced many positive remarks, comments, and replies from all of you; my Muslim brothers and sisters. I have even made many new Muslim friends in the community locally (they know me from TV commercials anyway. lol) and continue to learn more of your faith daily. I will continue my study of Islam as of now, and continue my reading of the Qur’an.

I want to thank you all for all of your help and support. I cannot deny that I am a little emotional as I right this, as I have experienced a whole new level of fulfillment in joining this forum and talking with each and every one of you.

May Allah guide you all along the right path, May He give you peace in your heart, May He bless you with all that you deserve and weigh your acceptance into paradise as that of men and women of God.

God bless you all!

Fair enough mate. Whatever works for you.

God Bless.