Lets Talk About Good Muslims!

[HappyMuslimah]

Salaam,
I'm writing this thread after the very wise advice and consideration given to me from previous threads. There are too many people in the world who call themselves muslims yet do not remotely behave like a true muslim.
I want to personally thank everyone at TTI, and especially those who have replied to my posts - although the Einstein who started this site should get some praise too!
As muslims, we spend too much time critising one another. Why don't we all tell stories of how our fellow brothers/sisters have helped us, inspired, comforted... This is the only way our Ummah will get stronger!
Of course, we musn't forget the mercy, glory and brilliance of Allah (swt)...

 

[farhopes]

Assalamo alikom

I'd like to talk about my late dad, may Allah bless his soul and grant him Janatul Ferdaws inshaa Allah. He was a very unique man; very pious, very compassionate, open minded and knowledgeable.

He was of a great help to all people around him, only for the sake of Allah. He was a very devoted father, spending most of his time at home, talking to us about everything, specially the religious matters. We learned many good things from him.

He got sick five years before he died. However, he never, never complained. He was always very grateful to Allah, very optimistic and very cheerful as well.

After his death, one of our neighbours said to me," I used to wake up every day on your father's beautiful recitation of the Holy Qur'an after Dawn prayer. "

 

[a_muslimah86]

:salam2:

I'll share a story..about a someone who helped me with my deen..

I had a friend who I used to speak with regularly on the phone (she lives in another country)..she comes from a very Islamic country..and she used to be amazed at the fact that even though I am Muslimah by birth and had been partially raised in a Muslim country..I knew practically nothing about it..

Basically..she used to warn me of certain things I used to believe and would tell me about hadiths and Islamic stories to encourage me to do or stop doing something..

She always used to check whether or not I prayed because she stressed on the importance of prayer..and out of embarrassment and shame..I used to lie and say I did pray..even though I didn't even know *how* to pray!

One day..she confronted me and told me that she had the sense that I was in fact lying..and told me that if I was succeeding in keeping her off my back..then Allah (swt) had been there all along to witness my lying..and I have no justification on my part for why I was not praying

I admit to her that I didn't know how to pray..

So she insisted that she'd teach me how to..she was up until about 5 in the morning (their country's time..and a total of almost 3 hours on the phone) going over each single step..pronunciation..and reviewing with me the correct way to pray..even though she had to be at work by 8 that day!

After that day..I felt that I was doing myself injustice by being ignorant like that..and that I should at least *educate* myself if I wasn't going to *actually* practice..

So I began to learn about Islam..

I would sit on the internet for hours just to watch clips and/or read articles about Islam..I read the Qura'an and started to fast..I read books..I just started watching shows..I was getting more and more in need of knowledge

Guidance comes from Allah (swt) there is no doubt about that and if He had not destined the two of us to be friends..I might have been lost in the darkness of ignorance to this day..

But I do believe that her persistence..wisdom..honesty..and gentleness with me..made me aware of what I was missing..and how much I was *harming* myself by not being a true Muslimah

Alhamduliallah I have come a long long way from what I used to be..and I even plan on wearing hijab this Ramadhan Inshallah..which something that I never thought I would do in my entire life!

And all my thanks go to Allah (swt) *first and foremost* for choosing me for guidance..and putting me back on His path before it was too late..

And to that friend secondly for being patient and caring..*that* much about me and my well-being not just in this world..but also in the hereafter..

*that* was an example of just one *Muslimah* that I knew...

But *Wallahi* there is many more that I can talk about here who had been there for me in situations of great importance in my life..but I shared this one because it was the major changing force in my deen as I mentioned..

And even though we have some bad seeds in our Ummah..

Allah (swt) was Gracious and Merciful enough to keep so many wonderful brother and sisters who would sacrifice their *all* to help the members of their Ummah no matter who they are or what they're about..Mashallah...and with that they only seek goodness for their brothers and sisters..and the pleasure and reward of Allah (swt)

 

[Nazihah]

:salam2:

MashaAllah..
Your friend sure is a true friend.
May Allah s.w.t reward her.
Thank you for sharing your story with us.

:salam2:

I'll share a story..about a someone who helped me with my deen..

I had a friend who I used to speak with regularly on the phone (she lives in another country)..she comes from a very Islamic country..and she used to be amazed at the fact that even though I am Muslimah by birth and had been partially raised in a Muslim country..I knew practically nothing about it..

Basically..she used to warn me of certain things I used to believe and would tell me about hadiths and Islamic stories to encourage me to do or stop doing something..

She always used to check whether or not I prayed because she stressed on the importance of prayer..and out of embarrassment and shame..I used to lie and say I did pray..even though I didn't even know *how* to pray!

One day..she confronted me and told me that she had the sense that I was in fact lying..and told me that if I was succeeding in keeping her off my back..then Allah (swt) had been there all along to witness my lying..and I have no justification on my part for why I was not praying

I admit to her that I didn't know how to pray..

So she insisted that she'd teach me how to..she was up until about 5 in the morning (their country's time..and a total of almost 3 hours on the phone) going over each single step..pronunciation..and reviewing with me the correct way to pray..even though she had to be at work by 8 that day!

After that day..I felt that I was doing myself injustice by being ignorant like that..and that I should at least *educate* myself if I wasn't going to *actually* practice..

So I began to learn about Islam..

I would sit on the internet for hours just to watch clips and/or read articles about Islam..I read the Qura'an and started to fast..I read books..I just started watching shows..I was getting more and more in need of knowledge

Guidance comes from Allah (swt) there is no doubt about that and if He had not destined the two of us to be friends..I might have been lost in the darkness of ignorance to this day..

But I do believe that her persistence..wisdom..honesty..and gentleness with me..made me aware of what I was missing..and how much I was *harming* myself by not being a true Muslimah

Alhamduliallah I have come a long long way from what I used to be..and I even plan on wearing hijab this Ramadhan Inshallah..which something that I never thought I would do in my entire life!

And all my thanks go to Allah (swt) *first and foremost* for choosing me for guidance..and putting me back on His path before it was too late..

And to that friend secondly for being patient and caring..*that* much about me and my well-being not just in this world..but also in the hereafter..

*that* was an example of just one *Muslimah* that I knew...

But *Wallahi* there is many more that I can talk about here who had been there for me in situations of great importance in my life..but I shared this one because it was the major changing force in my deen as I mentioned..

And even though we have some bad seeds in our Ummah..

Allah (swt) was Gracious and Merciful enough to keep so many wonderful brother and sisters who would sacrifice their *all* to help the members of their Ummah no matter who they are or what they're about..Mashallah...and with that they only seek goodness for their brothers and sisters..and the pleasure and reward of Allah (swt)

 

[rizzumd]

Alhamdulillah, you have very good friend. Its very rare to findout friends who talk and discuss about Allah and Islam.

:salam2:

I'll share a story..about a someone who helped me with my deen..

I had a friend who I used to speak with regularly on the phone (she lives in another country)..she comes from a very Islamic country..and she used to be amazed at the fact that even though I am Muslimah by birth and had been partially raised in a Muslim country..I knew practically nothing about it..

Basically..she used to warn me of certain things I used to believe and would tell me about hadiths and Islamic stories to encourage me to do or stop doing something..

She always used to check whether or not I prayed because she stressed on the importance of prayer..and out of embarrassment and shame..I used to lie and say I did pray..even though I didn't even know *how* to pray!

One day..she confronted me and told me that she had the sense that I was in fact lying..and told me that if I was succeeding in keeping her off my back..then Allah (swt) had been there all along to witness my lying..and I have no justification on my part for why I was not praying

I admit to her that I didn't know how to pray..

So she insisted that she'd teach me how to..she was up until about 5 in the morning (their country's time..and a total of almost 3 hours on the phone) going over each single step..pronunciation..and reviewing with me the correct way to pray..even though she had to be at work by 8 that day!

After that day..I felt that I was doing myself injustice by being ignorant like that..and that I should at least *educate* myself if I wasn't going to *actually* practice..

So I began to learn about Islam..

I would sit on the internet for hours just to watch clips and/or read articles about Islam..I read the Qura'an and started to fast..I read books..I just started watching shows..I was getting more and more in need of knowledge

Guidance comes from Allah (swt) there is no doubt about that and if He had not destined the two of us to be friends..I might have been lost in the darkness of ignorance to this day..

But I do believe that her persistence..wisdom..honesty..and gentleness with me..made me aware of what I was missing..and how much I was *harming* myself by not being a true Muslimah

Alhamduliallah I have come a long long way from what I used to be..and I even plan on wearing hijab this Ramadhan Inshallah..which something that I never thought I would do in my entire life!

And all my thanks go to Allah (swt) *first and foremost* for choosing me for guidance..and putting me back on His path before it was too late..

And to that friend secondly for being patient and caring..*that* much about me and my well-being not just in this world..but also in the hereafter..

*that* was an example of just one *Muslimah* that I knew...

But *Wallahi* there is many more that I can talk about here who had been there for me in situations of great importance in my life..but I shared this one because it was the major changing force in my deen as I mentioned..

And even though we have some bad seeds in our Ummah..

Allah (swt) was Gracious and Merciful enough to keep so many wonderful brother and sisters who would sacrifice their *all* to help the members of their Ummah no matter who they are or what they're about..Mashallah...and with that they only seek goodness for their brothers and sisters..and the pleasure and reward of Allah (swt)

 

[rizzumd]

:salam2:
My story is about my uncle and aunt.
My parents died when I was very young. i.e at the age 8.
My uncle and aunt look after us(we are 3 brothers and 1 sister)
They already had 4 sons and 1 daughter. Including us, we were totally 9 kids at home. They brought up all of us without any difference. By now, we all are grown and settled well, MashaAllah.
I pray Allah s.w.t to bless them, have mercy on them, guide them continuously and grant them Jannatul Firdose. Ameen Ameen Ameen.

 

[jabba]

:salam2:
Alhamdulillah my husband is the one that has always been there for me and helps me learn more and more about Islam everyday. Even when I was really struggling he never gave up on me. MashAllah he's a really good man and Muslim, i thank Allah (swt) everyday for giving me such a wonderful blessing

 

[Aapa]

Salaam,

BismillAllah, Ar-Rahman, Ar-Raheem,

Foremost in my life has been my mother. No matter what trublent times I went through she simply practiced her Islam. She was silent until I was ready to hear. Her life has been a guide for me. It is true...jannath is at the feet of your mother.

Aside form my mother, I am blessed, Alhumdullila. Each step of my life I have encountered Muslims who have made me stop and think and change my life. There are too many to ennumerate.

Additionally, I want to thank the members of this forum. Each and every one of you hold my hand as we walk on this path. Many of you have helped me up when I slipped and I am forever grateful.

 

[shaheeda35]

:salam2:
I have so many stories, subhanallah!! dont know where to begin. My father was and is my inspiration, he has done so much for me, mashallah. The most beautiful thing that he has done for me was to(by the grace of Allah) bring me up in Islam, for it has changed my life so much. My brothers and I would all sit with him after each salaat and read Quran, study hadith, or just talk about islam. It was so beautiful, and to this day I do the same with my children. He had such strong faith and was so patient. He would give his last, (even though we had no food to eat) to someone who was in need, this was my father, subhanallah. He took me to the zoo before he got real sick(he had leukemia), and I will never forget that for the rest of my life, he brought me an ice cream cone, I know its silly, but that was the last real time I had with him. I pray to see both my parent in Jannah inshallah, I really miss them. May Allah forgive them, Ameen!!

 

[ditta]

Asalaamu'Alykum,

SubhanAllah to all these stories.

I have had a few people that have helped me on the way:

My mum, Alhamdulilah, she was the first one to encourage me to pray, even though i didnt read the Qur'an. I refused too. Too many distractions i guess, TV, Playstation (back then it was a PS1). I think one reason could be is that, everytime i moved onto the next verse i would try and memorise it, also i could not read Arabic, which did not help. Although then i got to about 13-14 and my mum said i better pray or i am gonna have to get out of the house. I dont think she meant that literally, and it was more directed to my older brother, although we agreed my mum would wake me for Fajr and we would go over the actions. We did so and my mum also helped me to memorise Tashahhud, as i already memorised Surah Al-Fatiha Alhamdulilah my mom was that stepping stone i needed. Sadly in terms of other acts of worships we could not take it further, although one thing i can say is i learn to pray from my mom.

Then i came across a brother called Mr Lone. Allahu Akbar, i dont think i knew how to pray when i came across this brother at school, although he invited me to pray with the 2 other teachers. Although i was too embarrased as i didnt know how too, so i said yeah we will see. (Thak sa <--- dont if that is spelt right). Although i did not go and i saw him a few times and talked a couple of times, but now have lost contact, Inshallah i will try and get contact with him. Inshallah.

Then another brother at school, well teacher, called Mr Iqbal, he invited me to pray after Mr Lone had left. This had been quite awhile and Mr Iqbal was new, i knew the jist of praying so i said okay, it was in another teachers classroom, and the classroom that belonged to the teacher, i will get to him. Anyway these brothers used help me when it got tough in school, although i never told them, it was just a relief being around a brother or somewhere comforting. So this carried until Woohoo we got our own prayer room, there was only 3-4 people who used it, including me. Although it was nice, nice carpet too. But that was it.

Now Mr Taj. Allahu Akbar. This brother, did not talk much too me, although for some reason and i really do not remember at all, i have a prayer book that belongs to him. Im sure it belongs to him as it has his name within the book. So Inshallah i may go tomorrow and return it to him and say Jazakallahu Khayran as it helped quite a bit, although i only found it recently, although it would have been very very beneficial if i had gone through it when i started to pray. I saw the brother at IBC (Islam Bradford Centre) last week, although i dont think he recognised me or saw me. I was going to go up and give my Salams, although he left right after the Jumu'ah probably had to get back to school/work, also if i had moved to the left or right i would have broken someone else prayers. Not a good time to be in that predicament. Inshallah if i see him at IBC tomorrow i will return the book to him.

And last but not least.

TurnToIslam and its members. Allahu Akbar, this website has helped me very much. The conversion videos were an inspiration, although i feel the welcomeness and the amount beneficial posts on this website has helped me very much. Like when i saw Tahajjud being mentioned, i did not have a clue what it was. So i found the courage (bit nervous ) to ask the question, and brother Abdul Hasib and sister Umm Ayub replied graciously explaining to me what it was. I am not sure if anyone else posted. But then it carried on from there, i just looked at other things to help increase my knowledge, books etc. Also i started to drop the things which were distractions to me, slowly, like things which attached to me to this life in a way. They did not distract me from Salah, although i think it was a distraction from other acts of worship. Allahu Akbar. That was when i joined, so Inshallah i have made slow progress.

Alhamdulilah, i would like to say i have become a better muslim, although this was just a stepping stone. Inshallah more things to accomplish yet if i am given the chance.

Jazakallahu Khayran to everyone that has helped me and may Allah (S.W.T) make our paths easy and Inshallah our paths are enriched with knowledge and understanding.

Allahu Akbar

Wasalam

 

[najbc]

I have lot of inspiration from different people. My parents are inspiration to me; they show how to be good Muslim, and about commitment. all brothers and sisters in this website are inspiration, that have open my eyes to many things in Islam that I did not know and teach many things. To new sisters and brothers that convert to Islam, they are inspiring and show and stand for many things. Their struggle is inspiriting. I have many great stories and people that inspire me everyday. These are the people that make me be proud to be Muslim and represent Islam. and everyday to wake up and face struggles and to know that I am not lone that I have Allah with me every second and all my brothers and sisters. My inspiration is Islam and all the good muslim I have met all for my life.

TO all the wonderfull people