My first trip to a Masjid....

[alf2]

:salam2:

As some of you may or may not know, I hadnever been to as Masjid eventhough I accepted Islam fully in 2009. The reason for this is because I didnt really know any Muslims in my state and I was nervous to go to the wrong masjid and it give deviant teachings.

Anyway, a couple of weeks ago I contacted a Masjid only 1 hour away (I live in the middle of nowhere) And they gave my contact information to a sister who arranged a meeting with me on a Sunday (Nov. 13)

At first I was nervous because eventhough it was a Sunday the Masjid was FULL ( ) But this made me nervous since people were kind of staring at me. I found this kind sister outside waiting for me with all smiles

We had a tour of the Masjid and it was VERY nice masha allah. A lot of gender separation to my relief. We have a separate door and stairs leading to the upper women's cat walk, wudu area and prayer area =)

I took my formal shahaddah over the intercom before Zuhr prayer and the women were crying. It was very moving and I was amazed at the response since they all were strangers after all!

Hugs, kisses on the cheek, gifts of food, candy and dua alhamdulilah.
This newfound community has strengthened my deen so much alhamdulilah. Since that time, I have been to another large Masjid and its a wonderful journey I wish for everyone to have. I have also witnessed another shahaddah AND a nikkah (On this past Friday)


I know in America for reverts it can be hard to find a Masjid, and it can be scary. But PLEASE, insha allah, go to a Masjid. Be part of the community. Its an amazing experience and I can't express how I wish that I had not waited this long.


Please share stories about your first trip to the Masjid
Or for you all who were born into Muslim families, have you witnessed and met a new shahaddah insha allah?

 

[Aapa]

Assalaam walaikum,

MashaAllah, sister.

 

[serena77]

oh sis i"m so envious of you. Mash allah that you were able to have such a wonderful experince. there is nothing like that around here at all. supposedly there is a place in a town about 30 mins from here but .... i don't think it exists anymore I'm so happy for you though... i know what you mean about being in the middle of no where...
Serena

 

[alf2]

oh sis i"m so envious of you. Mash allah that you were able to have such a wonderful experince. there is nothing like that around here at all. supposedly there is a place in a town about 30 mins from here but .... i don't think it exists anymore I'm so happy for you though... i know what you mean about being in the middle of no where...
Serena

Its okay sister, keep contacting. Get phone numbers, email addresses and call. Depending on the Masjid, you COULD just show up on a Jumuah. Thats what the other shahaddah did, lol.

 

[lovefordeen]

wa'aalaikum assalaamu wa rahmathulahi wa barakathuhu

masha'Allah..i'm so happy for you dear sister...May Allah bless you and give you the best in this duniya and in the akhira ameen..

congragulations sister...it must have been such a emotional experience for you masha'Allah...and thaks for sharing it with us..the tti family

please continue being a part of the community...in sha Allah,it will give you more friends and support...

i don't see many people taking shahadha here,as the majority are muslims here masha'Allah...or maybe its just that i don't see it...Allah knows best sister..

may Allah reward you..ameen

assalaamu alaikum

 

[lovefordeen]

:salam2:


I took my formal shahaddah over the intercom before Zuhr prayer and the women were crying. It was very moving and I was amazed at the response since they all were strangers after all!

Hugs, kisses on the cheek, gifts of food, candy and dua alhamdulilah.
This newfound community has strengthened my deen so much alhamdulilah. Since that time, I have been to another large Masjid and its a wonderful journey I wish for everyone to have. I have also witnessed another shahaddah AND a nikkah (On this past Friday)

sister,they are your sisters in islam..just as we are..masha'Allah..it was so kind of them...may Allah reward those kind sisters...ameen

and dear sister,look at the beauty of islam..isn't it just beautiful..Alllahu Akbar

assalaamu alaikum

 

[Seeking Allah's Mercy]

Asalamoalaikom wa rahmatullahi wa barakaatuh

Oh why didn't you tell me that the day you did it=(. I would have a very nice B.day consolation lol. I just realised 13th has passed and that I lost a year already. Mashaa'Allaah I'm so happy for you and glad you picked up that day (eventhough it isn't really significant). GOod to know good things happen every day.

May Allaah fill you life here and in akhira with happiness and contention.

 

[sclavus]

Congratulations, sister!

 

[Aisya al-Humaira]

:salam2:

Please share stories about your first trip to the Masjid
Or for you all who were born into Muslim families, have you witnessed and met a new shahaddah insha allah?

Wa'alaykummusalaam wa rahmatullahi wa barakaatuh,

No, I have never witness or met a revert when she did her shahadah in the masjid. Those who wish to announce their shahadah usually do so at the Islamic centre/organisation in front of an Ustaadh/Imaam at our place. Not pretty common to do it at the Masjid.

Anyways, I am very happy for you MashaAllah! May Allaah keep you strong in His path and make our imaan grow stronger day to day. To be honest, it's nice to have you around, Sister Alf

 

[alf2]

Asalamoalaikom wa rahmatullahi wa barakaatuh

Oh why didn't you tell me that the day you did it=(. I would have a very nice B.day consolation lol. I just realised 13th has passed and that I lost a year already. Mashaa'Allaah I'm so happy for you and glad you picked up that day (eventhough it isn't really significant). GOod to know good things happen every day.

May Allaah fill you life here and in akhira with happiness and contention.

Your day of birth was on the 13th?? What a small world subhan allah :tti_sister:

 

[Kakorot]

MashaAllaah, I'm glad you had a nice time sis.

First time I went to the masjid was with my Muslim and Athiest friend. I don't remember much but one thing I recall is seeing babies and toddlers with their mothers and thinking wow, they're so fortunate to be in a Masjid at this age.

I've witnessed someone taking shahada after taraweeh back in 2009. MashaAllaah everyone was crying. It was more emotional because it was in Ramadhan and I felt my eemaan went up a notch.

 

[islamerica]

Mashallah, I"m happy for you sister!. As you said, it's a great experience to be part of a community. There sisterhood there makes you feel more part of the family and islam than anything. I"m glad you finally took the step to finally visiting one and get that experience. There is at least one shahadah in my masjid every friday

 

[Mairo]

MashaAllah, it is great to hear your story. So glad you had such a wonderful experience, you truly deserve it. May you always remain steadfast and continue to grow and blossom in Islam.

 

[alf2]

Mashallah, I"m happy for you sister!. As you said, it's a great experience to be part of a community. There sisterhood there makes you feel more part of the family and islam than anything. I"m glad you finally took the step to finally visiting one and get that experience. There is at least one shahadah in my masjid every friday

Subhan allah you must go to a larger Masjid

 

[islamerica]

Subhan allah you must go to a larger Masjid

People up north are just more congested

 

[a_stranger]

:salam2:

Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) relates that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said,

Allah will ask on the Day of Judgment: “Where are those who loved each other for the sake of My glory? Today, on a day when there is no shade but Mine, I shall shade them with My shade.” (Muslim)

I pray that Allah subhanahu wa taala make us all among them.

 

[alf2]

:salam2:

Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) relates that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said,

Allah will ask on the Day of Judgment: “Where are those who loved each other for the sake of My glory? Today, on a day when there is no shade but Mine, I shall shade them with My shade.” (Muslim)

I pray that Allah subhanahu wa taala make us all among them.

Insha'Allah :tti_sister: