Asalaamu alaikum -
I've mentioned that I'm losing my house, but that I consider that a blessing. Here's why:
When I first became Muslim I did not know that paying interest (riba) was haraam. I had bought my house just 7 months prior to taking shahadah. When I found out that it was not allowed in Islam, I started praying that ALLAH would get me out of it but let me keep my home, if it was best for me.
Since then I've had to quit my job, I got sick, and fell behind. The house is up for short sale.
About 2 weeks ago a couple placed a cash offer on the house. My agent - who is a brother in Islam - found out that the purchaser is buying it as an investment property. We asked if my roommate and I could stay on as renters. So far without a direct "yes" we've gotten some positive reactions that lead us to think "maybe".
IF this happens, not only would I be staying in this house that has become my home but I would NOT be paying riba (no house payment) nor would I be contributing to it (the buyer is paying cash, again no house payment). It would 100% answer the dua'a I made. I know we should never assume ALLAH's mercy - but I am begging and pleading.
Make dua'a for me that this works out, or that if not ALLAH makes the transition easy for me.
JazakumAllah khair
D.
I've mentioned that I'm losing my house, but that I consider that a blessing. Here's why:
When I first became Muslim I did not know that paying interest (riba) was haraam. I had bought my house just 7 months prior to taking shahadah. When I found out that it was not allowed in Islam, I started praying that ALLAH would get me out of it but let me keep my home, if it was best for me.
Since then I've had to quit my job, I got sick, and fell behind. The house is up for short sale.
About 2 weeks ago a couple placed a cash offer on the house. My agent - who is a brother in Islam - found out that the purchaser is buying it as an investment property. We asked if my roommate and I could stay on as renters. So far without a direct "yes" we've gotten some positive reactions that lead us to think "maybe".
IF this happens, not only would I be staying in this house that has become my home but I would NOT be paying riba (no house payment) nor would I be contributing to it (the buyer is paying cash, again no house payment). It would 100% answer the dua'a I made. I know we should never assume ALLAH's mercy - but I am begging and pleading.
Make dua'a for me that this works out, or that if not ALLAH makes the transition easy for me.
JazakumAllah khair
D.