Emily Interested in Islam
Junior Member
Hello. I've been interested in Islam for many months now. I was thinking it would be neat for all the people who are interested in Islam or unsure if they want to convert to share their stories, questions, uncertainties, etc.
First, about me. I've already posted here but I will give you the basic facts. I am an atheist that was raised in a non-practicing Christian household. I had never really been interested in Islam or known much about it. Many months ago my boyfriend of several years cheated on me and we ended up breaking up. Around that time two separate things happened. A lecturer came to the university campus I work at and gave a presentation on Islam. It was interesting but I don't think I left without an interest in being Muslim. However, shortly thereafter I saw a beautiful movie about a young girl in Britain who converts to Islam (I've included a link to the movie below). It really moved me.
Shortly afterwards I was walking through a part of the university campus I don't normally go through and I came across a table put up by the student Muslim association. They were giving out brochures on Islam and free Qurans. I took everything they offered. The Quran they gave out was in English only but I started reading it anyway and have been reading it for several months. Lately I've purchased a Quran with the Arabic script and I've started trying to learn Arabic.
Most recently I have looked up mosques in my area. There are two. One is Sunni and the other is Shia. I've gone once to each to see what they are like.
Anyway, that is my story so far. I am curious to hear from others who are interested in Islam. I am still learning myself, there is a lot to learn!
First, about me. I've already posted here but I will give you the basic facts. I am an atheist that was raised in a non-practicing Christian household. I had never really been interested in Islam or known much about it. Many months ago my boyfriend of several years cheated on me and we ended up breaking up. Around that time two separate things happened. A lecturer came to the university campus I work at and gave a presentation on Islam. It was interesting but I don't think I left without an interest in being Muslim. However, shortly thereafter I saw a beautiful movie about a young girl in Britain who converts to Islam (I've included a link to the movie below). It really moved me.
Shortly afterwards I was walking through a part of the university campus I don't normally go through and I came across a table put up by the student Muslim association. They were giving out brochures on Islam and free Qurans. I took everything they offered. The Quran they gave out was in English only but I started reading it anyway and have been reading it for several months. Lately I've purchased a Quran with the Arabic script and I've started trying to learn Arabic.
Most recently I have looked up mosques in my area. There are two. One is Sunni and the other is Shia. I've gone once to each to see what they are like.
Anyway, that is my story so far. I am curious to hear from others who are interested in Islam. I am still learning myself, there is a lot to learn!