Islam has been a passion of mine ever since I stumbled upon a book entitled “Basics of Islam” whilst casually browsing ‘Waterstones’ bookstore in Newcastle upon Tyne. After reading its contents from cover to cover, it seemed that everything I believed in was illustrated in this little handbook. From reading the Basics of Islam, I began searching through the Internet for additional information on Islam; as a result, my interest in this fascinating religion became more apparent.
With residing in Newcastle, a small Muslim community, I had no knowledge of the location of the nearest Mosque and many questions I had regarding Islam were left unanswered, until I decided to contact the ‘Muslim Foundation’. I was put in touch with a local revert who accompanied me on a visit to the local Mosque. From the beginning of June 2005, I converted.
From my personal experience of living in Newcastle, I feel it is very difficult to be Muslim. Opposition from members of the public and Muslims alike have prevented me from fully embracing Islam.
Not only am I fearful of the reactions from the public but also from my own family, because of this, I have been unable to tell them of my conversion to Islam and without essential guidance from my mother and father, everyday has been an upward struggle.
It has been a long and lonely journey into Islam but I would not change it for anything, Islam has given me a great inner strength and peace of mind that I never found in Christianity.
With residing in Newcastle, a small Muslim community, I had no knowledge of the location of the nearest Mosque and many questions I had regarding Islam were left unanswered, until I decided to contact the ‘Muslim Foundation’. I was put in touch with a local revert who accompanied me on a visit to the local Mosque. From the beginning of June 2005, I converted.
From my personal experience of living in Newcastle, I feel it is very difficult to be Muslim. Opposition from members of the public and Muslims alike have prevented me from fully embracing Islam.
Not only am I fearful of the reactions from the public but also from my own family, because of this, I have been unable to tell them of my conversion to Islam and without essential guidance from my mother and father, everyday has been an upward struggle.
It has been a long and lonely journey into Islam but I would not change it for anything, Islam has given me a great inner strength and peace of mind that I never found in Christianity.
Simple story but beautiful. Welcome to the website.
brother welcome to the site and my allah protect us and guide us ameen
