Confession

[Wulf]

For many years I have lived without faith, without Al-Imaan.

At the moment I seem to be having a small problem in that the more I read, the more I want to know. Each day I hold a period of silence, an old habit from my Seminary days, where I clear my head, allowing random thought to enter. This used to be my way of allowing God to speak to me, by blocking all other sounds and distractions that normaly surround me.

Since joining this site the only things that come to mind are what I have read and heard about Islam, the Quran, the Prophet, Blessings be upon him, and questions, (some of which seem to answer themselves).

I try to clear my head and think on other things as well, to no avail.

I think that maybe I should struggle no more, and in doing so, solve my problem. To stand convinced and convicted, accepting that God has opened up the door, for me to enter once again.

I will still ask questions, so please be patient with me.

I like the idea of being a "Junior member" by the way, it makes me feel young again. Considering that I am probably three time the age of many here.

 

[virtualeye]

For many years I have lived without faith, without Al-Imaan.

At the moment I seem to be having a small problem in that the more I read, the more I want to know. Each day I hold a period of silence, an old habit from my Seminary days, where I clear my head, allowing random thought to enter. This used to be my way of allowing God to speak to me, by blocking all other sounds and distractions that normaly surround me.

Since joining this site the only things that come to mind are what I have read and heard about Islam, the Quran, the Prophet, Blessings be upon him, and questions, (some of which seem to answer themselves).

I try to clear my head and think on other things as well, to no avail.

I think that maybe I should struggle no more, and in doing so, solve my problem. To stand convinced and convicted, accepting that God has opened up the door, for me to enter once again.

I will still ask questions, so please be patient with me.

I like the idea of being a "Junior member" by the way, it makes me feel young again. Considering that I am probably three time the age of many here.

AssalaamuAlaikum,

Brother (or grandpa? ) Thanks for sharing your private moments.

You are most welcomed to ask any question you come up with. Just rest assured that there is no aspect of life of which has not been provided the solution in Islam. Islam is to make the people's life better. If they feel suffering being Muslims then they should rest assured that their suffering is not going wasted but Absolute Justice by the KING of the kings is there to come.


Wassalaam,
VE

 

[Globalpeace]

Silence is Golden!

Wulf,

You can't be 3 times my age Mate! That would be a world record.

I am a junior member too! Great feeling....Ya!



Although I am a borm Muslim but having spent a pretty colourful life for many years without practising Islam; I often find that I also have the need to clear my head & shut out the noises!...

And I have a pretty elaborate way of acheiving it; else I'll go mental!

I marvel at some of the Brothers/Sisters at this site, their youth, enthusiasm & fervour; its great and infectious.

From my research into Islam; I am NOT the only one who has the problem and need to shut things out...

Please feel free to ask & there is a spiritual side of Islam that takes care of a lot of these things which is unfortuantely not discussed at TTI; probably because most Brothers/Sisters here don't think that they have a need for it or due to lack of knowledge and experience condemn it hook, line & stinker!

Thats because the spiritual side has many acts, beliefs and rituals which have been added and are in clear and candid contradiction to Qur'aan and Sunnah.

My suggestion to many is NOT to reject the whole package just because of actions which are in contradiction to the Qur'aan and Sunnah; rather reject the actions...

Like all members TTI, we are looking forward to your questions.

For many years I have lived without faith, without Al-Imaan.

At the moment I seem to be having a small problem in that the more I read, the more I want to know. Each day I hold a period of silence, an old habit from my Seminary days, where I clear my head, allowing random thought to enter. This used to be my way of allowing God to speak to me, by blocking all other sounds and distractions that normaly surround me.

Since joining this site the only things that come to mind are what I have read and heard about Islam, the Quran, the Prophet, Blessings be upon him, and questions, (some of which seem to answer themselves).

I try to clear my head and think on other things as well, to no avail.

I think that maybe I should struggle no more, and in doing so, solve my problem. To stand convinced and convicted, accepting that God has opened up the door, for me to enter once again.

I will still ask questions, so please be patient with me.

I like the idea of being a "Junior member" by the way, it makes me feel young again. Considering that I am probably three time the age of many here.

 

[Noor to shine]

Refreshments

For many years I have lived without faith, without Al-Imaan.

At the moment I seem to be having a small problem in that the more I read, the more I want to know. Each day I hold a period of silence, an old habit from my Seminary days, where I clear my head, allowing random thought to enter. This used to be my way of allowing God to speak to me, by blocking all other sounds and distractions that normaly surround me.

Since joining this site the only things that come to mind are what I have read and heard about Islam, the Quran, the Prophet, Blessings be upon him, and questions, (some of which seem to answer themselves).

I try to clear my head and think on other things as well, to no avail.

I think that maybe I should struggle no more, and in doing so, solve my problem. To stand convinced and convicted, accepting that God has opened up the door, for me to enter once again.

I will still ask questions, so please be patient with me.

I like the idea of being a "Junior member" by the way, it makes me feel young again. Considering that I am probably three time the age of many here.

:salam2: brother
Your post is refreshing for souls . It remindes us of the mercy and love of Allah swt to his poor humble slaves ...How Allah swt turns with mercy to mend our broken hearts and how faith in our creator lifts us high ubove. I pray to Allah swt to make faith firm in our hearts till we meat him.

 

[Happy 2BA Muslim]

Hi Robin,

We are very happy to have you with us in TTI.

You said: ‘’At the moment I seem to be having a small problem in that the more I read, the more I want to know.’’

That is actually not a problem at all. One of the great Islamic scholars – Imam Shafi`ee - said: The more I seek knowledge, the more I gain knowledge about my ignorance.

We are always in need of learning and educating ourselves until the day we die. How are we to be guided to the truth without seeking knowledge?

Our beloved Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon Him) said: "Allah makes the way to Jannah (paradise) easy for him who treads the path in search of knowledge.'' May Allah SWT make the end of your journey in knowledge-seeking about Islam……Jannah!

You said: ‘’Each day I hold a period of silence, an old habit from my Seminary days, where I clear my head, allowing random thought to enter. This used to be my way of allowing God to speak to me, by blocking all other sounds and distractions that normaly surround me.’’

Muslims do a very similar thing at least five times a day!!! We do this when we pray. We stand in front of Allah SWT, our Creator. In the Qur'an, prayer is also described as "turning to Allah with all one's soul" or the "acknowledgement of one's weaknesses and limited power before Allah's infinite might, and asking for help from Him."

Ritual prayer (Salah) is a distinct entity from worship in its wider sense, that is communicating your feelings to Allah at any time in any place and asking for His guidance, help and forgiveness, an ingredient of life which is highly commendable Islam. Salah takes a special form and content, where both body and soul are harmoniously involved.

In prayer, every muscle of the body joins the soul and the mind in the worship and glory of Allah. Prayer is an act of worship. It is a matchless and unprecedented formula of intellectual meditation and spiritual devotion, of moral elevation and physical exercise, all combined.

Praying to the Creator on a daily basis is the best way to cultivate in a man a sound personality and to actualize his aspiration.

You said: ‘’ I think that maybe I should struggle no more, and in doing so, solve my problem. To stand convinced and convicted, accepting that God has opened up the door, for me to enter once again.’’

When all doors are closed against you, go to Allah, Whose door is never closed. Consider this story:

lt. is reported by a trustworthy man of the past that as he was passing through a street he saw the door of a house open. A woman came out with a child who was crying and pleading while she was pushing him out. She left him outside the house and slammed the door shut in his face. The child left the door and walked a distance. Then he stopped, looked about, began to think, and not finding any other place but his own house where he could take shelter nor anyone who would care for him as his mother would, he returned to his house dejected, sad. He found the door shut. He sat at the sill, put his cheek on the threshold and slept with tear marks on his cheeks. He was in this state when the mother opened the door. When she saw him in this state she could not control herself. She bent down, grabbed him to her bosom, began to kiss him and say in tears: "Oh my boy! My dear child! My very soul! Where were you? Didn't I tell you not to disobey me? Do my bidding, and don't force me to punish you, while I hate to do that." Then she carried the child back and closed the door behind her.

That is the story of a mother and a child: the story of disobedience, punishment, return, forgiveness and unbound love. But the Prophet, salla Allah u alihi wa sallam, has told us that: "Allah loves His creation more than a woman does her child." In fact, there is no comparison between the love of a mother for her child and that of Allah whose Mercy encompasses everything. Allah, azza wa jall, is immensely pleased with a man when he repents and turns to Him.

And we shall never be deprived of anything by a Lord who is more pleased with the repenting man, than that man..

"..who was traveling through an arid land. He dismounted and took shelter under a tree seeking some rest. He lay there with his beast, loaded with food and water, at his side. But when he awoke, lo! The beast was gone! He began to search for it frantically. He climbed a hill but couldn't see a trace of it. He climbed another hill and still no trace of it. Finally, when hunger and thirst overtook him, he said, 'Let me go back to the tree, and lay down there until death overtakes me.' So he went back to the tree, and lay there with eyes closed - in total despair. And lo! As he opened his eyes and raised his head, there the beast was, right before his very eyes, with all the food and water loaded on it intact! He rushed to it and picked up its halter. (Can you imagine his happiness) But lo! Allah is happier with a man when he turns to Him seeking His forgiveness, than the man who found his beast when he had lost all hopes."

May Allah guide you, very soon, to the right path.

We are all here to learn from one another, so don`t hesitate in asking whatever is on your mind.

And welcome again to TTI…….

 

[shaz_1999]

The only way you can become a Junior member is to post more messages thats the way it happend for me

 

[Imad]

:mashallah: