[Nate]

I grew up in a very Christian house in Missouri, but never took it as my own. I always, have had problems with religion. I have read the bible many time and even the Quran when younger. But after hearing someone talk about Islam being the source of hate, I didn't agree because I studied the Quran when I was in the Army years ago, and it was a peaceful faith. But I figured I have not read the Quran lately and I decided to. I have always been very anti religion, I believe in a higher power but I dont get religions, but I do believe everyone should practice there faith as directed.

So I began reading the English version of the Quran, and now Im struggling with my own "anti religion" beliefs. I want to stop reading, because a part of me does not want religion, but another part want to hear what it says. This is the only religion that has ever gave me a warm, overwhelming feeling of understanding

My wife is S. Baptist, and this would not go well. So there's the idea of family. The Bible has always held wisdom for me but has never spoke to me like the Quran. Im lost, Im becoming my own hypocrite

The more I have been reading the more I am ready to take that step in my life. Thanks for listening to my rant, I have no Muslims here to talk to in my area.

 

[Riana17]

Peace be Unto You / Salam Alaikkum

Welcome to the FORUM, and we are honor to read your story, thank you for sharing with us.

Please follow your heart, your FAITH lies at YOUR HEART.

This site would help you understand better inshallah http://www.islam-guide.com/

And there is no better advise from my side but read the Muslim converts story here pls: You would encounter people on your case similarly inshallah http://www.islamicboard.com/new-muslims/4914-stories-muslim-reverts-post-yours-here.html

Finally, you are in my prayers, may Allah keep you away from Shaytan, love you and guide you to the right path forever Amen.

 

[noorseeker]

Welcome dear brother

Im glad you are open minded enough to read the Quran,

You are not bein a hypocrite, you are just realising the truth

Feel free to ask any questions as they are very knowledgable people on here .

 

[Salahudeen]

Friend, many have been where you are, they felt that same feeling when they read the Qur'an and realized it was a revelation from the creator of the universe and then became Muslim. Understandably your situation is hard because your family would not welcome your reversion, but don't let that prevent you from accepting the truth.

Islam is more than a religion friend, it's a way of life, it's your guide on how to live a life that is pleasing to your creator, and through living such a life you're able to draw near to him and feel the fulfilment and enrichment that arises from being close to your maker. And when you get there you may possibly cry at the fact you never found it sooner. Nice vid for you below.

 

[Ramadhan]

Welcome to the forum!

Just my 2 cents: having concern about being a hypocrite is a sign of faith.

May Allah SWT guide you to the straight path, the path that keep you safe in this world and hereafter. ameen.

Now, get active!

 

[Nate]

Thank you for the warm welcome

 

[جوري]

:welcome: aboard

 

[Amat Allah]

Welcome my noble and respected brother to Islamic board as a new precious and dear member of our big loving family no matter what you are ,who you are and where you are...

please enjoy your stay here; since the time you registered here; you are no longer a stranger but you are here amongst your brothers and sisters and whenever you wana know anything just ask away with no hesitation , Allah Willing...

May Allah give ya the best of this life and the best of the Hereafter and May He The Exalted The Most Merciful lead your way to the path of the endless happiness always and May He AlMighty never prevent ya from its sweet test ever and the whole world too Ameeen

and btw, you are not a hypocrite; you are just new to everything but later in shaa Allah you will see everything clearly then decide and May Allah make it the best decision for ya always and forever Ameeeen

take care of your precious self in shaa Allah,
leaving ya under Allah`s sight,
remember, we are one family here O brother...

with all my respect, your sister:

Amat Allah.

 

[Endymion]

Hello and Peace be with you,Respected Nate.


Follow your heart,hearts never lie neither they show you wrong directions if you are in search of truth.May You find peace and success in this world and in the here after.Amen.

And :welcome: to the humble forum.

 

[Nate]

I posted on a couple other open boards and was attacked like crazy, but it has not swayed me. I even got a subscription to IslamBox, and have been watching programs on there.

My grandfather is Saudi, but I never met him as he was sent back before I was born, he was Muslim, but my family buried it. For years I have been trying to learn Arabic but with no one to talk to it has been hard. But prayer has not been hard to learn for when Im ready.

A little about myself, im a stay at home dad, I work from home doing Computer Repair, Webdesign, & Gunsmithing (also buy, sell & trade) basicaly anything I can do to make my own at home. I have to little girls (9mo & 5yo)

 

[SFatima]

greetings nate

welcome to the boards, you will find quite a few Islamic resources here inshAllah (Godwilling) please do read around and ask for more whenever you have to.

 

[Who Am I?]

You and I have walked a lot of the same path, brother.

I was raised in a Christian home. I went to Christian schools and churches because that was what my parents did, and that was what I was told to do. But I was never much for organized religion. I have always had issues with it. Even now I struggle with that.

I hated Islam. I hated Muslims. I believed that it was a religion of anger and hatred, and that all Muslims wanted me dead for no good reason. I started out reading the Qur'an and studying Islam because I wanted to use this knowledge to show the world the errors of Islam. I wanted to be able to refute Muslims using their own holy book.

The more I read the Qur'an, the more it made sense. The more I read about Islam, it made sense. I began to realize just how simple and how beautiful Islam really is. That simplicity is also the beauty of it.

Even as a Christian, I always prayed directly to God. I never prayed to Jesus or to Mary or any Saint. It was an easy transition for me to make in coming from Christianity to Islam.

I too hate hypocrisy, and that is why I quit going to Christian churches when I began to understand that Islam was the faith that I wanted to follow. It didn't seem right for me to be singing the praises of Jesus and praying in Jesus' name when I already felt in my heart that it was wrong.

 

[Nate]

It funny as I have been reading & listening to the Quran on my computer, I just ran across a copy or the Quran a Muslim friend had given me, I think back to when I got it and I try to buy it from him so I could research Islam and tell people it was a peaceful faith. He told me he would not sell it to me but would give me it, because I had a open mind. I wish I was still in contact with him.

I thought I had sold this years ago, and I am believing in a act of Allah it came back when needed. this was my first Quran (text, translation & commentary) I got it over 6 years ago, I love that it came to me tonight as I have been hunting book stores

 

[MustafaMc]

Welcome to the forum. How did you come across your Quran? Which translation is it?

 

[Nate]

I was digging in a box looking for some old computer parts. It was a junk box that I packed random things it even found a copy of Approaching the Quran - The Early Revelations

the Qur'an - text, translation & commentary by Abdullah Yusuf Ali

 

[MustafaMc]

That is the same translation I read almost 30 years ago. After reading the parts about Jesus, Mary and other people I knew from the Bible as well as what it taught about God being One without father, mother, son or daughter, a light of understanding clicked on in me that enabled me to see Islam as the true religion. I hope that God guides you and that you choose Islam as well.

 

[Zafran]

Salaam

welcome to IB hope you enjoy your stay here.

peace

 

[Nate]

I have been reading through islam-guide.com and thats was great. Im at about 70% to say my Shahada, I must finish the Quran, and find some locals, I'd do it alone but would like support locally if I can, oh and talk to my wife:nervous:. Im confidant Allah is guiding me.

 

[alhamdulilaah]

Welcome to the forum Nate,

Hope u will like it here.

Read your story and its amazing, how Allah guides a person to His Path.

MashAllah thats great news, 70 % to say Shaadah, InshAllah, Hope you reach to 100%.

Yes, but whoever submits his face (himself) to Allah (i.e. follows Allah's Religion of Islamic Monotheism)
and he is a Muhsin (good-doer i.e. performs good deeds totally for Allah's sake only without any show off or to gain praise or fame,
etc., and in accordance with the Sunnah of Allah's Messenger Muhammad Peace be upon him ) then his reward is with his Lord (Allah),
on such shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve. Surah Al-Baqarah (The Cow) Ayah 112

And whoever submits his face to Allah while he is a doer of good - then he has grasped the most trustworthy handhold.
And to Allah will be the outcome of [all] matters.Surat Luqmān 31 ayah 22

There is no compulsion in religion. Verily, the Right Path has become distinct from the wrong path.
Whoever disbelieves in Taghut and believes in Allah, then he has grasped the most trustworthy handhold
that will never break. And Allah is All-Hearer, All-Knower. Surah Al-Baqarah (The Cow), Ayah 256

 

[Salahudeen]

I have been reading through islam-guide.com and thats was great. Im at about 70% to say my Shahada, I must finish the Quran, and find some locals, I'd do it alone but would like support locally if I can, oh and talk to my wife:nervous:. Im confidant Allah is guiding me.

Your wife might panic and think you're going to become a bad person because in today's world people have automatically associated the term Muslim with "BAD" "EVIL" without even realizing, so just reassure her that you're not gonna change drastically and become someone else, you're still the man she loved and that won't ever change, the only difference is you believe in Muhammed and Jesus as messengers of God. And you accept them both in your heart.