This is a continuation from my introductions post...
Hello everyone...
Im an American, born and raised. My family is Hindu.
After many years of reading and studying, I feel deep down inside that Islam is the right path. I have read the Quran and study things pertaining to Islam everyday. I also fast as many days as I can during Ramadan.
I havent taken the Shahada yet.. why you may ask? Because I dont know how to pray =(... Learning the Arabic is difficult for me. Not being able to pray doesnt allow me to feel "connected"... Thats whats stopping me from "officially" becoming Muslim. I wanna practice the religion thoroughly.
I live in NYC and there are many mosques here. I have gone to a couple and have made phone calls to a few. I havent had much luck though in finding someone who can help me.
I did go to Jumma prayer once and I just followed the motions of everyone praying. Even though I didnt speak the words, after I was done, I felt so much at peace. It was an awesome experience.
I follow prayer videos at home but theyre not easy to remember.
Islam is the truth but it is also VERY difficult.
Any suggestions? I have contacted **-------------** and they said they may be able to find me a mentor. Im waiting on their response.
Hello everyone...
Im an American, born and raised. My family is Hindu.
After many years of reading and studying, I feel deep down inside that Islam is the right path. I have read the Quran and study things pertaining to Islam everyday. I also fast as many days as I can during Ramadan.
I havent taken the Shahada yet.. why you may ask? Because I dont know how to pray =(... Learning the Arabic is difficult for me. Not being able to pray doesnt allow me to feel "connected"... Thats whats stopping me from "officially" becoming Muslim. I wanna practice the religion thoroughly.
I live in NYC and there are many mosques here. I have gone to a couple and have made phone calls to a few. I havent had much luck though in finding someone who can help me.
I did go to Jumma prayer once and I just followed the motions of everyone praying. Even though I didnt speak the words, after I was done, I felt so much at peace. It was an awesome experience.
I follow prayer videos at home but theyre not easy to remember.
Islam is the truth but it is also VERY difficult.
Any suggestions? I have contacted **-------------** and they said they may be able to find me a mentor. Im waiting on their response.