So I'm going to visit the local masjid today...

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Today was a big day for me...

I am going to bed, but I wanted to thank everyone for their support. Inshallah, I think I will take the shahada soon, but I want to do it in front of witnesses. I will pray to Allah tonight to guide me to when the time is right.
 
... big change going from scared to inspired. It takes courage to make a stand that is contrary to what is easy and popular, but remember each of us will stand before Allah (swt) alone to give an account for our life.
 
Just a Guy said:
Today was a big day for me...

I am going to bed, but I wanted to thank everyone for their support. Inshallah, I think I will take the shahada soon, but I want to do it in front of witnesses. I will pray to Allah tonight to guide me to when the time is right.
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May Allah show you right path to Islam.

We all are here to answer your questions if you need.

your sister in Islam
 
Oops also extra you will get this what-ever-saurus:



Goodbye teenagers.
 
Just a Guy said:
Right, well I plan on taking the shahada soon. I don't know when yet. I figure I will know when the time is right.

Anyway, the brother I talked to said they have people from all over the world at the masjid. There weren't many people there today, but usually on the weekends there are more. So I will try going there more to meet different people.
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yh go for it, its good to meet different people

you should try to relax a bit, I wouldn't be in your condition if I was to visit a church or a synagogue, so make yourself comfortable :thumbs_up
 
Brother I am sorry I missed your post, my prayers are with you. We joined this forum together and you are doing better than me. Masha Allah

Incase nobody reminds you yet, I would like to tell you that it is good you are not blindly accepting Islam. In addition to that I want to share to you that once you revert (inshallah), you know you will face with many challenges but you must remember that “For A Muslim (revert), leaving Islam is the worst sins /
Changing religion from Islam to another for a Muslim is the worst sins.” ”

Do Not Follow Your Parents' Religion Blindly

[5:104] When they are told, "Come to what GOD has revealed, and to the messenger," they say, "What we found our parents doing is sufficient for us." What if their parents knew nothing, and were not guided?

[5:105] O you who believe, you should worry only about your own necks. If the others go astray, they cannot hurt you, as long as you are guided. To GOD is your ultimate destiny, all of you, then He will inform you of everything you had done.


No Compulsion in Religion

[2:256] There shall be no compulsion in religion: the right way is now distinct from the wrong way. Anyone who denounces the devil and believes in GOD has grasped the strongest bond; one that never breaks. GOD is Hearer, Omniscient
[2:257] GOD is Lord of those who believe; He leads them out of darkness into the light. As for those who disbelieve, their lords are their idols; they lead them out of the light into darkness - these will be the dwellers of Hell; they abide in it forever
 
Riana17 said:
Brother I am sorry I missed your post, my prayers are with you. We joined this forum together and you are doing better than me. Masha Allah

Incase nobody reminds you yet, I would like to tell you that it is good you are not blindly accepting Islam. In addition to that I want to share to you that once you revert (inshallah), you know you will face with many challenges but you must remember that “For A Muslim (revert), leaving Islam is the worst sins /
Changing religion from Islam to another for a Muslim is the worst sins.” ”

Do Not Follow Your Parents' Religion Blindly

[5:104] When they are told, "Come to what GOD has revealed, and to the messenger," they say, "What we found our parents doing is sufficient for us." What if their parents knew nothing, and were not guided?

[5:105] O you who believe, you should worry only about your own necks. If the others go astray, they cannot hurt you, as long as you are guided. To GOD is your ultimate destiny, all of you, then He will inform you of everything you had done.


No Compulsion in Religion

[2:256] There shall be no compulsion in religion: the right way is now distinct from the wrong way. Anyone who denounces the devil and believes in GOD has grasped the strongest bond; one that never breaks. GOD is Hearer, Omniscient
[2:257] GOD is Lord of those who believe; He leads them out of darkness into the light. As for those who disbelieve, their lords are their idols; they lead them out of the light into darkness - these will be the dwellers of Hell; they abide in it forever
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Well I admit, I am still trying to come to terms with the fact that everything I was taught may be wrong. That's a huge step and one that I have to take on my own if I am to do this right.I have to admit though that a lot of what was said yesterday makes sense to me. I've been doing things my own way for so long and it hasn't worked, so I know I need to do something different.

I know what I need to do and what I want to do. I just want to make sure that the timing is right. Only Allah can show me that...

EDIT: Oh yeah, thanks for the dino, sister harb. Now I just have to find a way to keep it away from my dogs...
 
Assalaamu Alaaykum

I am happy things seem to go well with you and hope they become easier insha'Allaah

may Allaah guide you to the right path and make the deen easy to understand and practice and also grant you jannah Aameen
 
Just a Guy said:
Well I admit, I am still trying to come to terms with the fact that everything I was taught may be wrong. That's a huge step and one that I have to take on my own if I am to do this right.
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For me converting from Christianity to Islam was similar to what has been termed a "Paradigm Shift". It is like wearing rose colored glasses all of one's life until something happens to knock them off your face and then you see the true colors of the world surrounding you for the first time.

In 1962, Thomas Kuhn wrote The Structure of Scientific Revolution, and fathered, defined and popularized the concept of "paradigm shift". Kuhn argues that scientific advancement is not evolutionary, but rather is a "series of peaceful interludes punctuated by intellectually violent revolutions", and in those revolutions "one conceptual world view is replaced by another". Think of a Paradigm Shift as a change from one way of thinking to another. It's a revolution, a transformation, a sort of metamorphosis. It just does not happen, but rather it is driven by agents of change. http://www.taketheleap.com/define.html

Now this can be quite scary to consider a different set of beliefs as possibly being true. I believe that very few people reach the point where you seem to be. Most people are content to believe as they have always been taught to believe. But then again this could be where the guidance of Allah (swt) or leaving to stray comes into play that is beyond our control. This is actually a concept that I only partially understand - the guidance of some and the leaving to stray of others. Perhaps others more knowledgeable will comment.
 
Well I have never been content at any time of my life, even when I was a practicing Christian. I'm still not content I admit, but I feel like I might be closer to finding contentment than at any other time in my life. There is a lot I still don't understand, and I have no one to teach me but myself (and Allah, swt). That is why I am going back to the masjid tomorrow since there is an event there. I need to surround myself with some strong brothers, because I know this is not going to be easy for me. I want to take the shahada, but I don't want to do it by myself, then get frustrated because "this is just not working out for me" like I always do.

I will be honest; I am afraid of a lot of things right now. The old order of my life is passing away, and the new order is one I don't recognize. For too long I have sat in my comfort zone of alcohol, anger, and self-pity, and Shaytan was content to leave me there. Then I finally decided enough was enough, and I had to change my life. Now it seems like I am under attack from everywhere at once, and some days it is all I can do not to go home and get drunk again. I know this will not be easy, yet I still expect the quick fix. I guess I have become too accustomed to the "microwave society" of the world I live in. Combine that with my laziness, my quickness to anger, and I have a real problem that I need to solve. Inshallah, I will do it, but I can't do it on my own.
 
Just a quick post before I head off to the masjid for an event tonight. Inshallah, I'm hoping to meet some brothers who can guide me as I continue to take my first steps into a new world.

I am a little nervous about it because there will be a lot more people there than there were the other day when I went.

I'll be back with an update when everything is all said and done...
 
Today was a good day.

As the hours ticked down to the Friday event, I grew ever more anxious. My stomach was turning in knots and I was second guessing myself all day. I got home from work and just had time to change before I left again, wondering all the while if this was the right thing to do.

Anyway, I got there a bit early and found the brother I met with the other day. I got a few looks on the way in. I guess a white guy in jeans with a button down collared shirt will do that. Anyway, I talked to the brother for a little while and then it was time to pray. I followed him into the prayer hall and sat quietly in the corner so as not to bother anyone.

This was my first prayer to witness, and it was a moving experience. I was almost in tears listening to the prayer. I prayed my own prayer to Allah (swt) silently while the imam led the congregation. Honestly, I wondered if I was even supposed to be there, and I said as much to Allah. I was anxious at first, but a calm feeling descended on me after a while, and I just sat there taking in the atmosphere and listening to the prayer (which I didn't really understand because it was in Arabic).

After the prayer a couple of brothers saw me in the corner and wandered over to say hello. I talked a few of them and told them I was thinking of taking shahada, but I wanted to learn as much as I could about Islam first. One brother in particular I remember because he reminded me a lot of myself. Laid back, a bit casual, didn't mind cracking a joke or two. And he used to be a Christian before he took shahada. Anyway, we talked about Allah (swt) and the prophets and he asked me if I believed in God and the prophets and the afterlife. I told him that I did and he said "Well you're pretty much a Muslim already." I have to admit that stunned me a little. I didn't realize that I was that far along.

Another guy said to me what was probably the quote of the night. I told him about my story and all, and he said that Allah (swt) shows His light to those whom He chooses. I've never considered myself special in anything, so that really stuck with me.

I have a feeling I will be seeing more of these brothers as the weeks pass. I might even visit the library tomorrow to see if they have some books that might help with a project I'm working on. More on that later. There's a class on Sunday that I will go to as well...

I feel more calm than ever, I think. Shahada will not be far away...

Today was a good day.
 
Just a Guy: Good for you following your feelings. It is impressive that you are going forth with an open mind and brave heart. Keep your eyes and heart open and make your decision with the knowledge that you are seeking.

Whatever decision you make, i hope for you all of the best. If you choose to revert, you will have many challenges but no doubt many blessings as well. Remain strong in the knowledge that if your choice is to make your life better and more meaningful, there is no person who has the right to challenge your human right to do so.

May you find peace in your brave quest!

Peace out...JD
 
Another guy said to me what was probably the quote of the night. I told him about my story and all, and he said that Allah (swt) shows His light to those whom He chooses. I've never considered myself special in anything, so that really stuck with me.
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We all are special. Maybe you too.
 
sister harb said:
We all are special. Maybe you too.
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It was the way he said it to me that really stuck with me. Like I have been walking in the darkness all my life and I've been given an opportunity by Allah (swt) for greatness.
 
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Just a Guy said:
I feel more calm than ever, I think. Shahada will not be far away...
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It's strange......

You joined so recently..... and then there was this post of yours that I thought was really heart-warming. When you said that you prayed directly to God and not to Jesus.

There was this good feeling I had when I read your first-time posts in this forum.

And here you are! Going to say the shahadah any day now!

Allahu Akbar!
 
Flame said:
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It's strange......

You joined so recently..... and then there was this post of yours that I thought was really heart-warming. When you said that you prayed directly to God and not to Jesus.

There was this good feeling I had when I read your first-time posts in this forum.

And here you are! Going to say the shahadah any day now!

Allahu Akbar!
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Yeah, well, it's like a brother told me tonight, I'm practically a Muslim already and never knew it. Shahada just makes it official. Allah will show me when the time is right. I feel like it will be soon...

Funny, I never thought I would go from being scared and alone to feeling like I have support all in one day.

I know it won't be easy, but I feel like I might be able to do it now.
 
Just a Guy said:
It was the way he said it to me that really stuck with me. Like I have been walking in the darkness all my life and I've been given an opportunity by Allah (swt) for greatness.
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I felt just same, as walking in darkness before I returned to Islam.

Actually I saw that Islam was like great garden behind walls and at wall were gate I had to find key to open it but it was my story.
 

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