Hello everyone...
I'm new, and I guess I'll first just tell a little bit about myself. I'm a fourteen year old girl from the usa..who's just a little lost (hence the name). I'm not Muslim..nor do I consider myself as any other one religion. I have been raised in a christian family, a Mormon family. But in the past year, due to a few experiences (which I'll not mention now), I've felt that the church I belonged to wasn't teaching the whole truth (and if there are any Mormons here, I apologize if that offends them..but this is my own feeling). And..don't ask me why, because I'm not entirely sure, but it's led me to Islam. Meaning, suddenly I've gained this intense interest in it.
I'm not sure why having these experiences has brought an interest in Islam to me, it just doesn't seem to have any relation at all. I've looked up various sites, and read a lot about it.. and I'm seriously considering maybe converting. But I am still not so sure. I still do not completely understand everything that muslims are about, and was hoping that maybe talking to some would help..or at least feeling their faith first hand.
I currently live in an area where the population is 95% Mormon..and so naturally, the children grow up used to that, and when someone different comes along..it is hard for them to accept. But the point is, there are no mosques or any thing like that for hours and hours away..so it isn't easy if someone wants to learn about the muslim religion.
I am just searching for the truth..and I know, I am young, but I still have a mind and I still have a natural desire to want to know the truth. I'm just trying to follow my heart..and this is where it's led me..so I'm hoping I can find a few answers.
I am still pretty ignorant when it comes to the muslim religion.I guess what I am ultimately asking is if I could have some opinions, thoughts, views..and help in my situation.
Anyways, I apologize for the length..and I look forward to meeting some of you.
Take care!
I'm new, and I guess I'll first just tell a little bit about myself. I'm a fourteen year old girl from the usa..who's just a little lost (hence the name). I'm not Muslim..nor do I consider myself as any other one religion. I have been raised in a christian family, a Mormon family. But in the past year, due to a few experiences (which I'll not mention now), I've felt that the church I belonged to wasn't teaching the whole truth (and if there are any Mormons here, I apologize if that offends them..but this is my own feeling). And..don't ask me why, because I'm not entirely sure, but it's led me to Islam. Meaning, suddenly I've gained this intense interest in it.
I'm not sure why having these experiences has brought an interest in Islam to me, it just doesn't seem to have any relation at all. I've looked up various sites, and read a lot about it.. and I'm seriously considering maybe converting. But I am still not so sure. I still do not completely understand everything that muslims are about, and was hoping that maybe talking to some would help..or at least feeling their faith first hand.
I currently live in an area where the population is 95% Mormon..and so naturally, the children grow up used to that, and when someone different comes along..it is hard for them to accept. But the point is, there are no mosques or any thing like that for hours and hours away..so it isn't easy if someone wants to learn about the muslim religion.
I am just searching for the truth..and I know, I am young, but I still have a mind and I still have a natural desire to want to know the truth. I'm just trying to follow my heart..and this is where it's led me..so I'm hoping I can find a few answers.
I am still pretty ignorant when it comes to the muslim religion.I guess what I am ultimately asking is if I could have some opinions, thoughts, views..and help in my situation.
Anyways, I apologize for the length..and I look forward to meeting some of you.
Take care!