SO much DRAMA since I reverted to ISLAM PLEASE HELP!!
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Wa alaykum assalam wa rahmatullahi wb,
Masha Allah, I can't say more beautiful and supportive words than what's already been said. So can I just give my sister a big hug and warm welcome, and let you know that it is truly a pleasure to have you amongst us. With Allah and us with you, you won't ever feel alone insha Allah. :statisfie
Masha Allah, I can't say more beautiful and supportive words than what's already been said. So can I just give my sister a big hug and warm welcome, and let you know that it is truly a pleasure to have you amongst us. With Allah and us with you, you won't ever feel alone insha Allah. :statisfie
You are exactly correct. How did you know what I had for supper? When we eat out, we have fish, seafood or vegetarian. Sometimes we bring our own meat-containing dish to potluck family gatherings, too.There's still fried fish, cole slaw, hush puppies and we can make our own halaal fried chicken oh and home brewed iced tea! NYEHS!!
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Assalamu alaikum sisters and brothers! Thanks for the comments. I read and appreciate all of them, and you all are right, Allah knows best. I'm happy to share my Facebook link with ones who are truly looking for a sister friend. Please PM me.
Honestly, there were so many occassions when I wanted to pick up the phone and say or text, "If there's anything I did or said, then I apologize," or "So please tell me why we aren't talking anymore, blah, blah, blah." I am glad that I didn't because it would only cause more problems. I agree that it is Allah's way of moving certain people out of my life so that I can follow the Deen more closely, and in due time, like minded sisters will come into my life. Alhamdulilah. Allah knows best.
Honestly, there were so many occassions when I wanted to pick up the phone and say or text, "If there's anything I did or said, then I apologize," or "So please tell me why we aren't talking anymore, blah, blah, blah." I am glad that I didn't because it would only cause more problems. I agree that it is Allah's way of moving certain people out of my life so that I can follow the Deen more closely, and in due time, like minded sisters will come into my life. Alhamdulilah. Allah knows best.
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Salaam. That's another big change! It's almost impossible to eat out because of so many reasons. I (We) don't eat out as much anymore. No more Olive Garden, Red lobster, and Applebee's. There are a few halal restaurants popping up in the area, but we prefer to cook at home. There are a few halal shops in the area that we purchase our meats and snacks from.
Alahmdulilah, Islam is growing rapidly in the South! The Mosque is sometimes packed to capacity. Just a theory on the growth:
- Muslims from bigger, more Northern cities are moving South for ecenomic reasons and an easier life.
- People are starting to question their way of life and beliefs, which leads them to Islam for completeness.
- Some of the most devout Christians are from the South. They are raised to follow the Gospel in it's entirety, but most really do not follow. They lead a life of duality and only pray when they are in a state of hardship. Becoming a Muslim allows an individual to worship the one true God fully and completely-- without shame or conflict, continuously.
Converts to Islam oftentimes suffer from a bad reputation in the United States. This poor reputation is partially deserved because many converts claim to be Muslim for attention. I used to be hostile towards Islam for this very reason. It was only until I actually read the Q'uran and read about Islam that my opinion entirely changed. I think few people would resist Islam if they understood the true nature of the religion.
That said, I have yet to inform my parents of my conversion. Perhaps in the future I will, but in the time-being I cannot see them having an open mind. It's really a shame because Islam embodies most of their beliefs and certainly their modest, moderate lifestyle. Hopefully Allah will show mercy because they simply have had few chances to understand Islam despite both of them living and working in Saudi Arabia for seven years. Instead of Muslims sitting down and explaining their religion, both of my parents tell me they were for the most part treated with overt hostility during their time in the Middle East. For the life of me, I cannot understand why fellow Muslims would act so callously towards my parents. I hate to be negative because I see mostly pure intentions among the Muslims here. But many Muslims I see in real life adhere to an overly politicized version of Islam.
That said, I have yet to inform my parents of my conversion. Perhaps in the future I will, but in the time-being I cannot see them having an open mind. It's really a shame because Islam embodies most of their beliefs and certainly their modest, moderate lifestyle. Hopefully Allah will show mercy because they simply have had few chances to understand Islam despite both of them living and working in Saudi Arabia for seven years. Instead of Muslims sitting down and explaining their religion, both of my parents tell me they were for the most part treated with overt hostility during their time in the Middle East. For the life of me, I cannot understand why fellow Muslims would act so callously towards my parents. I hate to be negative because I see mostly pure intentions among the Muslims here. But many Muslims I see in real life adhere to an overly politicized version of Islam.
i'm almost jealous. NONE of my problems have been with non Muslims. of course, i know when to keep my mouth shut. picked up a client once who said Americans should be able to shoot Muslims on site. BUT, he absolutely loved my chemise. raved about it. ;D
had a radical Christian evangelist care-giver once, but i was feeling rather up for a challenge that day. i WOWED her with and explanation of al Fatihah. she was stupefied. my explanation of Tawhid just baffled her. she was speechless. she had no clue we actually worship God. she was so taken aback that she couldn't say anything until she was getting out of the car. ta ta!
Muslims on the other hand. don't get me started!
ma salaama
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Asalam Alaylum Sister,
I know exactly how you feel!!!!! I am a convert as well (from a Christian family) and have faced many conflicts with family and friends.
I am married to a Muslim man (who is very liberal) but my family acts like he is some type of extremist. I also try to avoid certain family events because when the topic of religion comes up, it gets very uncomfortable. I am constantly the center of gossip in my family. I am 26 years old - I have been married about 2 years and am about to have a baby and they are still acting so uncivil about it!
I also faded away from some friends. Obviously my lifestyle changed, and some of my friends dropped me because "I couldn't keep up with their lifestyle anymore" or simply just thought I was a "follower" for converting.
I know being a convert has many struggles, but at the end of the day I learned to appreciate the life I was blessed with . Hamdillah, my husband and I are in good health and live a stable life with a baby on the way. I look at all the tragedies going on in the world and feel my problems become so tedious. I just try to keep myself busy to distract myself from thinking too much about the negativity. I join many local mosque groups and fundraisers, and met many wonderful people - and took up many hobbies and hamdillah, has worked out very well.
I know exactly how you feel!!!!! I am a convert as well (from a Christian family) and have faced many conflicts with family and friends.
I am married to a Muslim man (who is very liberal) but my family acts like he is some type of extremist. I also try to avoid certain family events because when the topic of religion comes up, it gets very uncomfortable. I am constantly the center of gossip in my family. I am 26 years old - I have been married about 2 years and am about to have a baby and they are still acting so uncivil about it!
I also faded away from some friends. Obviously my lifestyle changed, and some of my friends dropped me because "I couldn't keep up with their lifestyle anymore" or simply just thought I was a "follower" for converting.
I know being a convert has many struggles, but at the end of the day I learned to appreciate the life I was blessed with . Hamdillah, my husband and I are in good health and live a stable life with a baby on the way. I look at all the tragedies going on in the world and feel my problems become so tedious. I just try to keep myself busy to distract myself from thinking too much about the negativity. I join many local mosque groups and fundraisers, and met many wonderful people - and took up many hobbies and hamdillah, has worked out very well.