Hi

[boupj]

I'm new to this site, but I've already found it very informative and helpful. I am not technically a Muslim, seeing as I haven't said my shahada, and I don't know how to pray (but I really want to learn) and I haven't even come near finishing the Quran, but I've done a lot of research on Islam and I beleive that it is the truth, but as with all people who want to convert I have a lot of worries. My biggest fear is that I would be a bad representative of Islam because of the very bad lifestyle I've lived before and that people will think I'm a hypocrite, now I know that this doesn't matter because only Allah knows what's in your heart and that only Allah is important, but it's still very scary. It also scares me because a lot (and I mean A LOT) of my friends are Muslim, but not the religious kind, the kind that are like yeah I'm Muslim, but never pray or read the Quran, all they do is fast during Ramadan and the rest of the time they party and drink and chase girls. Allah has already given me the strength to stop drinking and partying and to give up boys,and I am grateful, but I know that these Muslim "friends" of mine are going to think that I'm a complete idiot if (hopefully when) I convert. Because we've spoken a lot and they hate hijab because they don't properly understand it so when I start wearing one they'll think I've lost my mind and I know that they'll stop talking to me, they already have because I've stopped partying, but they will completely cut me off and I'm woriied that I don't have the strength to handle all of the pressure. I know that Allah does not put a burden that we can't handle, so hopefully I will take shahada soon, I just ask that you pray for me if you can (and all other's out there who want to convert but are scared.)
Thanks for taking the time to read, and sorry I took longer than I expected.

 

[IMAM]

I look at it this way better have friends,who prepare you for the eventual meeting with Allah and his remeberance.I think it was naration of the prophet which he said the best of friend is the one who enters the mosque before anybody else and is always the last to leavethe mosque.

so sister hoping the best for you, and the world we are living right now is either you are muslim by name or by practise....it is a struggle but so is life.

all the best InshAllah

 

[NewMuslim]

Assalaamu Alaykum Sister
Alhamdulillahi Rabbiyal 'Alamin (Praise be to Allah, the Lord of Jinn and Mankind). Don't worry about completing the Qur'an: try your best to do so but you don't have to complete it to become Muslim.

I would suggest that you take the Shahadah NOW. You never know when your time on Earth is up, and you'll say: "If only I had taken the Shahadah a moment earlier!" You wouldn't want to have that grudge against yourself for all eternity.

Allah protects His slaves. So, if anybody tries to hurt you, Allah will reward you and, if He is willing, stop the person trying to hurt you. Remember: "Tumult and opression are worse than slaughter" (don't kill them, lol, but defend yourself (that quote is from the Qur'an).

The mere fact that you are struggling with your friends because you've decided to accept the truth means that Allah will be pleased (If He is willing, for I don't know His thoughts), for you are going through Jihad. You will be rewarded a LOT for what you're going through: either now or in the hereafter (or maybe both, but I would pray to Allah asking Him to allow all rewards of your's to be in Heaven).

 

[Dawoodi]

welcome to the site

I'm new to this site, but I've already found it very informative and helpful. I am not technically a Muslim, seeing as I haven't said my shahada, and I don't know how to pray (but I really want to learn) and I haven't even come near finishing the Quran, but I've done a lot of research on Islam and I beleive that it is the truth, but as with all people who want to convert I have a lot of worries. My biggest fear is that I would be a bad representative of Islam because of the very bad lifestyle I've lived before and that people will think I'm a hypocrite, now I know that this doesn't matter because only Allah knows what's in your heart and that only Allah is important, but it's still very scary. It also scares me because a lot (and I mean A LOT) of my friends are Muslim, but not the religious kind, the kind that are like yeah I'm Muslim, but never pray or read the Quran, all they do is fast during Ramadan and the rest of the time they party and drink and chase girls. Allah has already given me the strength to stop drinking and partying and to give up boys,and I am grateful, but I know that these Muslim "friends" of mine are going to think that I'm a complete idiot if (hopefully when) I convert. Because we've spoken a lot and they hate hijab because they don't properly understand it so when I start wearing one they'll think I've lost my mind and I know that they'll stop talking to me, they already have because I've stopped partying, but they will completely cut me off and I'm woriied that I don't have the strength to handle all of the pressure. I know that Allah does not put a burden that we can't handle, so hopefully I will take shahada soon, I just ask that you pray for me if you can (and all other's out there who want to convert but are scared.)
Thanks for taking the time to read, and sorry I took longer than I expected.

My Dear Sister, i can understad very well how u feel i'm used to have the same feeling before i embrace islam.

but let me give u a word of advice insha'allah from the botton of my heart:

u Already say:"and I beleive that it is the truth" so u already know so in your heart you are already a Muslimah and to keep yourself from proclaime it testifing your shahada that would it be real hipocrisy as why would u keep denying the truth?

you shouldnt be afraid of accepting islam never mind your past life any fear cames from sheitan and our ego. the most importan thing its to proclaime it first so that will save u from eternal hell fire insha'allah and will bring all the blessins upon u insha'allah.

regarding your non practicing muslims friends weo be sure that when u take ur step forware they will became very happy and u could actualy encorage them to became more aware of their ISlam and practice.

insha'allah you shouldnt be worry about what you dont know for now as that will came step by step islam took 23 years to be reveled so its not espected from u to know everthing insha'allah most important will be for u to star learning the salat and the fundamentals of islam but with out compulsion.

regarding your so call friends of parties weo what can i say are they really your friends? o just convinience party friends? as far as i know a friend its the one who its happy for u when u are doing good and the one who wants you to be gided on the rigth way and would respect your personal desitions
more over you shouldnt worry about them only for dawah in the future but first its your responsability with the truth and Allah subhanah wata'allah.

also u shouldnt be afraid of been alone as u are more than welcome to this big family call Ummah of muslims so u will become our beloved sister in islam and this is closer than blood.

so if u want to testified u are muslim just have to say:

ashadu Anla ilaha ilalah

wa ashadu ana Muhamadan rasululah

i witness there is non deity exept Allah and i testified that Muhamad is his mesanger

u can do it here and we all became witnesses
:jumpclap:
salam w

 

[Noor to shine]

Dear friend be strong now Allah swt is testing you to see who do you prefer Allah swt the creator or his lost creatures .....I pray to Allah that he give the sweatness of faith ....believe me this is the true life and happiness to have faith in Allah swt and struggle for his sake ....Don`t be in touch with those freinds now........ try to find better ones and try to strenghten your faith in Allah ....Then everythibg will be easy.


Be strong

 

[maymun]

ammatu allah

:salam2:
hi sisiter welcome to the family.
sister if u hearts tells u that islam is the truth.
don't wait any longer insha allah. take shahada and your a muslimah:blackhijab:
and truly those are not u real freinds :angryblue: .may allah guide them and all of us the right path amen
:tti_sister:

all the best and wish u all the succes in this life and hereafter:

 

[boupj]

shahada

Thank you all for taking the time to respond. Knowing that my Muslim brothers and sister who know nothing about me except that I love Allah and Islam are out there supporting me give me unimaginable strength andconviction in my beleifs. I've heard muslim converts say that when you become Muslim you become part of the biggest family in the world and I nevere knew how true that was until now, so thank you all again. One of you who responded said that I could take shahada here and that you'll all be witness, and another said I shouldn't wait and I know that they were very right. I've been waiting until I learnt how to pray etc.. before saying shahada, but now I realise that I should say shahada first because Allah has put it upon my heart and I can continue to learn and grow after I've said it. So here goes:

ashadu Anla ilaha ilalah wa ashadu ana Muhamadan rasululah

Thank you all for giving me the courage to finally do it. I feel know that I am in for a rocky road but I feel at peace. After typing that phrase I just sat there staring at it and repeating it over and over again it felt so right. I am now your sister in Islam, Allahu Akbar!

 

[Happy 2BA Muslim]

:salam2:
:mashallah:

Congratulations Sister for taking the most important step in your life. Don`t forget that Allah is always with you and will guide you through your rocky road journey. We will all pray for you, and we ask you to also pray for us.

You are now as the day you were born. Not a single sin. Congratulations again!!!!!!!!

 

[BrotherZak]

Thank you all for taking the time to respond. Knowing that my Muslim brothers and sister who know nothing about me except that I love Allah and Islam are out there supporting me give me unimaginable strength andconviction in my beleifs. I've heard muslim converts say that when you become Muslim you become part of the biggest family in the world and I nevere knew how true that was until now, so thank you all again. One of you who responded said that I could take shahada here and that you'll all be witness, and another said I shouldn't wait and I know that they were very right. I've been waiting until I learnt how to pray etc.. before saying shahada, but now I realise that I should say shahada first because Allah has put it upon my heart and I can continue to learn and grow after I've said it. So here goes:

ashadu Anla ilaha ilalah wa ashadu ana Muhamadan rasululah

Thank you all for giving me the courage to finally do it. I feel know that I am in for a rocky road but I feel at peace. After typing that phrase I just sat there staring at it and repeating it over and over again it felt so right. I am now your sister in Islam, Allahu Akbar!

Subhanallah i felt really good after reading your post...very touching, Allah truly guides those who are sincere and willing to see the truth...this verse is for you to me

"Now hath come unto you light from God and a plain Scripture whereby Allah guideth him who seeketh His good pleasure unto paths of peace. He bringeth them out of darkness unto light by His decree, and guideth them unto a straight path [Qur'an 5:16]"





And yes you are now part of the largest brotherhood in the world, from every nation and from every race(i'm african) welcome sister and may you stay in the light and the straight path

 

[Azra]

Thank you all for taking the time to respond. Knowing that my Muslim brothers and sister who know nothing about me except that I love Allah and Islam are out there supporting me give me unimaginable strength andconviction in my beleifs. I've heard muslim converts say that when you become Muslim you become part of the biggest family in the world and I nevere knew how true that was until now, so thank you all again. One of you who responded said that I could take shahada here and that you'll all be witness, and another said I shouldn't wait and I know that they were very right. I've been waiting until I learnt how to pray etc.. before saying shahada, but now I realise that I should say shahada first because Allah has put it upon my heart and I can continue to learn and grow after I've said it. So here goes:

ashadu Anla ilaha ilalah wa ashadu ana Muhamadan rasululah

Thank you all for giving me the courage to finally do it. I feel know that I am in for a rocky road but I feel at peace. After typing that phrase I just sat there staring at it and repeating it over and over again it felt so right. I am now your sister in Islam, Allahu Akbar!

Assalamualaikum warahmatullah hiwabarakatuh,

MasyaAllah! Welcome to the family Ukthi boupj! Don't worry too much about not finishing the Quran, being a recent revert, I myself have not completed it. And I myself took my own sweet time to revert!

I also have such friends: Muslims since birth but they do not really practise. All I can do is occassionally give them advice and pray for them constantly. Allah knows best!

Wassalam.

 

[Mohsin]

Allah's Peace and Blessings be upon u Sister

Allahu-akbar !
Masha-Allah, sister. Hartiest welcome to u sister, Allah really gave u strength. i pray for u and all other brothers and sisters who are waiting out there to have the courage and u know u r one of the bravest out there, may Allah be with u always

As for those who think that just by name they can be Muslims and they need not to follow it , Quran makes it clear to all of us that:

Do men think that they will be left alone on saying, "We believe", and that they will not be tested?
We did test those before them, and Allah will certainly know those who are true from those who are false
Do those who practise evil think that they will get the better of Us? Evil is their judgment!
For those whose hopes are in the meeting with Allah (in the Hereafter, let them strive); for the term (appointed) by Allah is surely coming and He hears and knows (all things). Al-Ankaboot: 2-5

And as for people like YOU, Quran says

And (as for) those who strive hard for Us, We will most certainly guide them in Our ways; and Allah is most surely with the doers of good
Al-Ankaboot 69

Your striving is most surely (directed to) various (ends).
Then as for him who gives away and guards (against evil),
And (in all sincerity) testifies to the best
We will indeed make smooth for him the path to Bliss.
AL-LAIL: 4-7

And i love this verse very much and i love to quote it everytime i can

Say: "O my Servants who have transgressed against their souls! Despair not of the Mercy of Allah: for Allah forgives all sins: for He is Oft-Forgiving, Most MercifulAZ-ZUMAR :53

So all the humanity turn towards Allah for he is willing to forgive all sins and is guiding u for yr own good
Ma'ssalaam

 

[basheerpkm]

Assalaamualikkum varahmathullahi vabrakath hu vamahfirath hu

Thank you all for taking the time to respond. Knowing that my Muslim brothers and sister who know nothing about me except that I love Allah and Islam are out there supporting me give me unimaginable strength andconviction in my beleifs. I've heard muslim converts say that when you become Muslim you become part of the biggest family in the world and I nevere knew how true that was until now, so thank you all again. One of you who responded said that I could take shahada here and that you'll all be witness, and another said I shouldn't wait and I know that they were very right. I've been waiting until I learnt how to pray etc.. before saying shahada, but now I realise that I should say shahada first because Allah has put it upon my heart and I can continue to learn and grow after I've said it. So here goes:

ashadu Anla ilaha ilalah wa ashadu ana Muhamadan rasululah

Thank you all for giving me the courage to finally do it. I feel know that I am in for a rocky road but I feel at peace. After typing that phrase I just sat there staring at it and repeating it over and over again it felt so right. I am now your sister in Islam, Allahu Akbar!

:mashallah: Allahu akbar Welcome my dear sister...heartfull welcome to True religion & big community...

 

[Noor to shine]

Thank you all for taking the time to respond. Knowing that my Muslim brothers and sister who know nothing about me except that I love Allah and Islam are out there supporting me give me unimaginable strength andconviction in my beleifs. I've heard muslim converts say that when you become Muslim you become part of the biggest family in the world and I nevere knew how true that was until now, so thank you all again. One of you who responded said that I could take shahada here and that you'll all be witness, and another said I shouldn't wait and I know that they were very right. I've been waiting until I learnt how to pray etc.. before saying shahada, but now I realise that I should say shahada first because Allah has put it upon my heart and I can continue to learn and grow after I've said it. So here goes:

ashadu Anla ilaha ilalah wa ashadu ana Muhamadan rasululah

Thank you all for giving me the courage to finally do it. I feel know that I am in for a rocky road but I feel at peace. After typing that phrase I just sat there staring at it and repeating it over and over again it felt so right. I am now your sister in Islam, Allahu Akbar!

May Allah kee faith firm in our hearts till we meat him and gather us all in Paradise Amen

the next step sister try to learn and practice ....the most important practice in islam is prayer which a connection between the poor creature with the rich merciful loving creator.

 

[stranger786]

Aslamoelakum my respected sister in islam,
Ist of congratulation for urs reverstion to ISLAM.Welcome to community of muslim brothers and sisters who are of from all over the world and have different origin and color but one thing common in all of them masAllah that is beauty of Islam.

My biggest fear is that I would be a bad representative of Islam because of the very bad lifestyle I've lived before and that people will think I'm a hypocrite, now I know that this doesn't matter because only Allah knows what's in your heart and that only Allah is important, but it's still very scary.

Plz take all this fear out as when you took shahadah all what you have done in urs life before Islam is forgiven and there are very clear teaching about it from Quran and Sunnah.On day of judgement you have this plus point then a born muslim who is not practicing because he have to answer about his deed right from the start.

Just obey Allah subhantala and ask for strength and peace.Prayers of all muslims brothers and sisters are with you.

It also scares me because a lot (and I mean A LOT) of my friends are Muslim, but not the religious kind, the kind that are like yeah I'm Muslim, but never pray or read the Quran, all they do is fast during Ramadan and the rest of the time they party and drink and chase girls. Allah has already given me the strength to stop drinking and partying and to give up boys,and I am grateful, but I know that these Muslim "friends" of mine are going to think that I'm a complete idiot if (hopefully when) I convert.

May Allah guide urs friend who are born muslim.MasAllah you still looking urslef belssing of Allah working on you that despite of such friend you have given lot of bad things.:ma: I respect you my sister .may Allah give you more and more strenght every day.You donot have to care this that what they think about you and forgive me to say this that it a kind of shame for them and i pray that insAllah you will preach them slowly and then will also come to right path.Remember a TRUE FRIEND of you will never say think idiot or stuff like that.Its time to see who are urs real friends.I suggest you to find new muslim sisters who are adherent to Islam and belive me you will find amzing respect and care from them.I am not sure if you have mosque in urs area or place where u can meet good muslim sisters.

Hmm.Also consider you e-friends on this site as urs well wisher and true friends/brothers and sisters. I am 100% sure that all of them are really happy with yours revertion to ISLAM.:muslim_child:

Because we've spoken a lot and they hate hijab because they don't properly understand it so when I start wearing one they'll think I've lost my mind and I know that they'll stop talking to me, they already have because I've stopped partying, but they will completely cut me off and I'm woriied that I don't have the strength to handle all of the pressure.

I undrestand my sister you might lose some of urs friends but remeber the friends you will lose are those who are 'NOT' even called to be yours freinds.I am sorry to say i will call them seasonal friends who are with you for enjoyments only. I hope u will get my point.insAllah if you will loose urs friends belive me you will find many new friend who will really love yours for sake of Allah as urs brothers and sisters and they will be urs real freinds.ALSO Allah is best of protector and take care of every thing in this universe.so plz donot let any thing to come over you for which you have to give up yours belief on rights things.

may Allah bless you at every step of urs life.Ameen

I know that Allah does not put a burden that we can't handle, so hopefully I will take shahada soon, I just ask that you pray for me if you can (and all other's out there who want to convert but are scared.)
Thanks for taking the time to read, and sorry I took longer than I expected.

i already read urs post and masAllah to know about urs revertion to ISLAM.

You are more then welcome to discuss any thing here and our PRayers are with you always.

Bro JAv

 

[Bawar]

Assalamu alaikum sister
Allah Hu Akbar

sister, i congratulate you for the best of anything you could ever achieve which is eeman and closeness to Allah, the praisworthy, the high

after achieving friendship of allah and striving in getting closer to him, you will get that extraordinary strength to deal with all the challenges that you may face and you will be rewarded for it

moreover, becoming a muslim does not mean one has to turn their back on all the friends and relatives, but instead help them discover the light of islam insha allah

as for now, take it easy and dont worry, for you accpeted allah's chosen deen (way of life/ religion)
I will end my post with allah's words:

"Let there be no compulsion in religion: Truth stands out clear from Error: whoever rejects evil and believes in Allah hath grasped the most trustworthy hand-hold, that never breaks. And Allah heareth and knoweth all things."

Wassalam

 

[zarah]

Assalamu Alaikum

:salam2:

WeLcOmE!

 

[maymun]

ammatu allah

:salam2: sister I am one of your sisters in islam. :ma: and

Allahu akbar allahu akbar allahu akbar
O allah i submit myself to you, entrusted my affairs to you, turn may face to you,and lay myself down depending upon you, hoping in you and fearing you. There is no refuge and no escape ,except to you.I beleive inyour book <quran>that you revealed, and the prophet whom you sent.<p.b.u.h>


I want congratulate u sister you are part of biggest family in the world. if have time insha allah go to you nearest islamic centre and get to know your sisters insha allah.
and I ask allah the gloriuos, the mighty to keep healthy and safe and shower you his mercy and protegt you, and give you great reward paradise hereafter.:tti_sister: :tti_sister: :tti_sister: ameen

 

[Adeel Hussain]

ALLAH HU AKBAR

:salam2:
NICE 2 HEAR THAT U R INTENDING 2 CONVERT (INSHALLAH U MUST HAVE DONE B4 IVE WRIITEN THIS MESSAGE)
:ma:

INSHAALLAH MY DUAS WILL GO OUT 4 THE NEWLY CONVERTS AND THE 1S WHO R INTENDING

HUDAAHAFIZ

 

[Muslim-]

Welcome Boup! it's a pleasure having you here

 

[salam]

alaho akbar

asalamo alaikom

alhamdulilah, :mashallah:

very happy to have you sister to our big family.
may Allah make it easy for you and don't forget your prayer to your big family all over the world that may allah guide us all to the right path.

i would suggest for you to choose your friends carefully.
when you have a good practicing muslims, practicing islam is much easier.

please don't forget me in your prayer

:salam2: