Salam alai kum
I want to thank you all
As you are aware I was born into a Christian family and raised not going to church other than for weddings, funerals etc. How ever when ever I attended church I always felt an inner calm and tranquility.
I have over the years learnt about many religions as I have known people of other faiths (ie) Hindus, Jehovas witness, Catholic and born again Christians. I have listened and listened to their stories and beleives etc and without the want to offend I have come away thinking yeh alright what a nutter !!! It never had any affect.
Then I met my partner 13 long years ago and for the first time I actually listened and though urmmm that makes sense. I then bought books on Islam (which I had never done on any other religion) as they did not interest me.
Now people may think my partner was a huge influence but without making him sound irrelevant he actually was not. It came from a burning desire within to seek knowledge and understanding although admittidly this has been a some what lazy hit and miss process.
Despite the fact I read stuff then go away for a while I always come back to it. I actually think my laziness to learn is key. Oh its in arabic and I cant understand the meaning is a great excuse. Oh look there are so many different interpretations of one thing (ie) My partner says one thing (probably so he benefits!!!lol) but his friends say no thats not true. This causes problems and its easier then to say you know what lets leave it then.
So I do but then that pull to look more is on me..
I love the fact that Islam is so peaceful and I actually feel loving. It offers a community that these days seems long gone. I even remember as a kid knowing all the neighbours and if someone needed something everyone would help. That has now gone in the western world as greed and I'll not help because I'm better than you has taken over. The greed for material possessions and money has destroyed everything in my opinion.
Then I collect my son from Mosque. I sit in the car as the only white women around I look into this muslim world and community and feel nothing but calm. Kids play and sisters talk to each other. brothers shake hands and laugh oh how I want to be a part of that. (who wouldn't)?
Someone is in distress my partners phone rings. He will rally around or drop everything to help. (I sulk).(Why?). I guess I'm just soooooo jelous because no one around me would do that.(except him of course).
Someone passess away everyone knows straight away its like a mobile grapevine. Everyone rallys arounds helping with arrangements and cooking and streams of people flow in and out to offer condolences and help ease the pain. How amazing is that??? No old lady would die alone and be found days/weeks later as happens amongst my birth community.
All this negetive media does not help the plight of Muslims but you no what I dont listen to it as dont a lot of people. I dont preach to work mates that say bad things I just comment that they should actually look at Islam for what it is and for what ALLAH (swt) taught then make an informed decision or simply that ignorance is not an excuse for making stupid comments.
Wow I can go on cant I. Basically what I'm saying is how can someone see anything bad in these wonderful communities of Muslims??? I see nothing but care, love and help. Ok yeh brothers argue and sisters moan (human nature)but at the end of the day they always step up to the plate and help each other.
Basically what I want you all to know is what a wonderful gift ALLAH (swt) has given you and I praise all of you on this site for the help and support you offer everyone as well as sincere guidance.
Oh and to finish I am no longer making excuses and I will not be a lazy lazy person. I am no longer mixedup thanks to you and tonight I am proud to say I am a Muslim (at long last). 13 years of thinking about it is over and you know what 13 maybe unlucky for some but not me....
Alhamdulillah
your sister
I want to thank you all
As you are aware I was born into a Christian family and raised not going to church other than for weddings, funerals etc. How ever when ever I attended church I always felt an inner calm and tranquility.
I have over the years learnt about many religions as I have known people of other faiths (ie) Hindus, Jehovas witness, Catholic and born again Christians. I have listened and listened to their stories and beleives etc and without the want to offend I have come away thinking yeh alright what a nutter !!! It never had any affect.
Then I met my partner 13 long years ago and for the first time I actually listened and though urmmm that makes sense. I then bought books on Islam (which I had never done on any other religion) as they did not interest me.
Now people may think my partner was a huge influence but without making him sound irrelevant he actually was not. It came from a burning desire within to seek knowledge and understanding although admittidly this has been a some what lazy hit and miss process.
Despite the fact I read stuff then go away for a while I always come back to it. I actually think my laziness to learn is key. Oh its in arabic and I cant understand the meaning is a great excuse. Oh look there are so many different interpretations of one thing (ie) My partner says one thing (probably so he benefits!!!lol) but his friends say no thats not true. This causes problems and its easier then to say you know what lets leave it then.
So I do but then that pull to look more is on me..
I love the fact that Islam is so peaceful and I actually feel loving. It offers a community that these days seems long gone. I even remember as a kid knowing all the neighbours and if someone needed something everyone would help. That has now gone in the western world as greed and I'll not help because I'm better than you has taken over. The greed for material possessions and money has destroyed everything in my opinion.
Then I collect my son from Mosque. I sit in the car as the only white women around I look into this muslim world and community and feel nothing but calm. Kids play and sisters talk to each other. brothers shake hands and laugh oh how I want to be a part of that. (who wouldn't)?
Someone is in distress my partners phone rings. He will rally around or drop everything to help. (I sulk).(Why?). I guess I'm just soooooo jelous because no one around me would do that.(except him of course).
Someone passess away everyone knows straight away its like a mobile grapevine. Everyone rallys arounds helping with arrangements and cooking and streams of people flow in and out to offer condolences and help ease the pain. How amazing is that??? No old lady would die alone and be found days/weeks later as happens amongst my birth community.
All this negetive media does not help the plight of Muslims but you no what I dont listen to it as dont a lot of people. I dont preach to work mates that say bad things I just comment that they should actually look at Islam for what it is and for what ALLAH (swt) taught then make an informed decision or simply that ignorance is not an excuse for making stupid comments.
Wow I can go on cant I. Basically what I'm saying is how can someone see anything bad in these wonderful communities of Muslims??? I see nothing but care, love and help. Ok yeh brothers argue and sisters moan (human nature)but at the end of the day they always step up to the plate and help each other.
Basically what I want you all to know is what a wonderful gift ALLAH (swt) has given you and I praise all of you on this site for the help and support you offer everyone as well as sincere guidance.
Oh and to finish I am no longer making excuses and I will not be a lazy lazy person. I am no longer mixedup thanks to you and tonight I am proud to say I am a Muslim (at long last). 13 years of thinking about it is over and you know what 13 maybe unlucky for some but not me....
Alhamdulillah
your sister
Many thanks for this wonderful thread, it is very nicely written 
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