Ladybug3478
Junior Member
Hello,
Today was a good day! I am not Muslim and, am still studying Islam. But, today I wore my headscarf for the first time. I was a little nervous. I didn't necessarily wear it in any obvious style - it was tied around my head and the long piece wrapped around like a bun. My decision to wear scarf was based on what I read in the Torah, Bible, and Quran. And, mainly that little voice saying to do so.
As I went on to my destination - many thoughts circled my head. Are people looking at me? What are they thinking? Oh, who cares what they think - it's about God. Is God pleased with me? I'm so happy that I did it. As I walked past jobs and residences of people I know and family members, thoughts of their reaction circled my brain.
Other thoughts and realizations on my journey: People: Of Muslims that were in my life going back some 10 years or so. A woman, named Summer from Jordan was the first Muslim I remember. I remember her because she seemed so sweet. She gave my children and myself rides to the school on days we needed it. When locked out of my apartment - she opened her home to us while I waited for my brother with the key. We'd compare stories of Adam and Eve from the Bible and Quran. Somehow the Quran fell on the floor - she would not touch it because she was unclean at the time. She had her young daughter put it away (these things stuck with me). My husband. The window sales person who showed up after I signed up for window installation with a hardware store. What he spoke of was truly beneficial. Please note: There have always been Christians in my enviroment.
Changes: Within the last month I've wanted to be cleaner so, I stopped putting on nail polish (not sure if this has anything to do with Islam) and now I don't want to. My family and I started eating Halal as I grew tired of hormones in my food and learning what KFC does with the chickens. Also, as a result of my eyebrows being threaded to thin I wanted to let them grow in for the purpose of creating a new style. Then, on this site I read a post where someone was talking about not plucking her eyebrows. I'm not saying that I will never pluck my eyebrows but, I have no desire right now even though I've done it for almost 10 years. A few weeks ago planning to fast after I was clean and it seems somehow the days that I'm fasting on have some significance in Islam (even thought I'm not sure of what it is yet). But, when I fast now - it's between God and me and not purposely tied to any religious purposes. Also, my husband may be Muslim but, none of the woman in his family cover their heads. But, when I tried on the headscarf - my husband commented on my beauty! If you knew my husband and what the Turban/ headscarf symbolizes to his family (he's changing) you would know that this is a big deal.
So, I finally arrived at my appointment. It just so happens that this woman studied a number of religions. She is Catholic and her husband is Jewish but, she knows about Islam. She has an Islamic woman as a client who gave her the Quran (after she promised to not bring it in the bathroom or touch it during menstruation). She told me that in the old testament when Hagar (PBUH) was alone with Ishmael (PBUH) that God came to her and said a nation will be built from Ishmael and nothing else is said about them after that. Wow, I have to look into this but, for me (a non Muslim) it truly builds my faith. I love conversing about this so, that was good.
Then on the way back - I ran into my sister in law and nephew. Well, my sister in law is someone who has built up prejudices for some people and religions. Example: For two years now - I haven't necessarily participated (or not fully) in Christmas and other holidays. To her, people like myself are depriving the children of innocent fun. But, let me tell you...my scarf started falling off (didn't do a good job putting it on) and she fixed it for me twice!! The second time she offered to help fix the clips so that it would help it 'not to fall off'! Like I said....it was a good day.
I thank God for working so many great things in my life, giving me courage to do what is right for his sake, and showing me that if I believe in him all else will fall into place.
I hope that my writting isn't too confusing. I was attempting to get to the points without going to far into detail. Hope I succeeded.
Well, I'm writing this post because this site actually plays a huge role in my obtaining knowledge of Islam.
Thanks
Today was a good day! I am not Muslim and, am still studying Islam. But, today I wore my headscarf for the first time. I was a little nervous. I didn't necessarily wear it in any obvious style - it was tied around my head and the long piece wrapped around like a bun. My decision to wear scarf was based on what I read in the Torah, Bible, and Quran. And, mainly that little voice saying to do so.
As I went on to my destination - many thoughts circled my head. Are people looking at me? What are they thinking? Oh, who cares what they think - it's about God. Is God pleased with me? I'm so happy that I did it. As I walked past jobs and residences of people I know and family members, thoughts of their reaction circled my brain.
Other thoughts and realizations on my journey: People: Of Muslims that were in my life going back some 10 years or so. A woman, named Summer from Jordan was the first Muslim I remember. I remember her because she seemed so sweet. She gave my children and myself rides to the school on days we needed it. When locked out of my apartment - she opened her home to us while I waited for my brother with the key. We'd compare stories of Adam and Eve from the Bible and Quran. Somehow the Quran fell on the floor - she would not touch it because she was unclean at the time. She had her young daughter put it away (these things stuck with me). My husband. The window sales person who showed up after I signed up for window installation with a hardware store. What he spoke of was truly beneficial. Please note: There have always been Christians in my enviroment.
Changes: Within the last month I've wanted to be cleaner so, I stopped putting on nail polish (not sure if this has anything to do with Islam) and now I don't want to. My family and I started eating Halal as I grew tired of hormones in my food and learning what KFC does with the chickens. Also, as a result of my eyebrows being threaded to thin I wanted to let them grow in for the purpose of creating a new style. Then, on this site I read a post where someone was talking about not plucking her eyebrows. I'm not saying that I will never pluck my eyebrows but, I have no desire right now even though I've done it for almost 10 years. A few weeks ago planning to fast after I was clean and it seems somehow the days that I'm fasting on have some significance in Islam (even thought I'm not sure of what it is yet). But, when I fast now - it's between God and me and not purposely tied to any religious purposes. Also, my husband may be Muslim but, none of the woman in his family cover their heads. But, when I tried on the headscarf - my husband commented on my beauty! If you knew my husband and what the Turban/ headscarf symbolizes to his family (he's changing) you would know that this is a big deal.
So, I finally arrived at my appointment. It just so happens that this woman studied a number of religions. She is Catholic and her husband is Jewish but, she knows about Islam. She has an Islamic woman as a client who gave her the Quran (after she promised to not bring it in the bathroom or touch it during menstruation). She told me that in the old testament when Hagar (PBUH) was alone with Ishmael (PBUH) that God came to her and said a nation will be built from Ishmael and nothing else is said about them after that. Wow, I have to look into this but, for me (a non Muslim) it truly builds my faith. I love conversing about this so, that was good.
Then on the way back - I ran into my sister in law and nephew. Well, my sister in law is someone who has built up prejudices for some people and religions. Example: For two years now - I haven't necessarily participated (or not fully) in Christmas and other holidays. To her, people like myself are depriving the children of innocent fun. But, let me tell you...my scarf started falling off (didn't do a good job putting it on
) and she fixed it for me twice!! The second time she offered to help fix the clips so that it would help it 'not to fall off'! Like I said....it was a good day.I thank God for working so many great things in my life, giving me courage to do what is right for his sake, and showing me that if I believe in him all else will fall into place.
I hope that my writting isn't too confusing. I was attempting to get to the points without going to far into detail. Hope I succeeded.
Well, I'm writing this post because this site actually plays a huge role in my obtaining knowledge of Islam.
Thanks
. One Message One God. Your post refresh hearts and tells that there is still good in our world. May Allah guide us all to his way.
