Asalamu Alaykum (is this right?)
My name is Adam Vaananen, I'm 35, and living in Halifax, CANADA. I am learning a lot about Islam and what it means to be a Muslim. I like the devotion to Allah that is shown in this dynamic way of life! I'm a Christian, I guess you coulds say, but don't believe I should be worshipping Jesus (pbuh). It doesn't make sense . . . since we should be praying/praising God directly.
Anyways, I like what I've seen and hope to check out the Mosque, here, in Halifax.
I'm a little scared though of converting for several reasons: When I become a Muslim, will I have to let go/give up on these things: listening to non-muslim music? Reading Men's Health magazines? Can I still work out at the gym? What about going to the movies? Do I have to have a full beard or is my goatee acceptable? Do I have to wear the head covering for men?
I have one more thing that's very important, if anyone can help . . . I am currently married and she is . . . simply put, a heathen/pagan to the first power. I am hoping that when I revert to Islam and become a strong Muslim man, that the goodness in me will convert her. If she continues to be "ungodly", what are my options?
Nice to meet everyone and hope to make a lot of friends here!
Alaykum Asalamu! (Is this right?)
My name is Adam Vaananen, I'm 35, and living in Halifax, CANADA. I am learning a lot about Islam and what it means to be a Muslim. I like the devotion to Allah that is shown in this dynamic way of life! I'm a Christian, I guess you coulds say, but don't believe I should be worshipping Jesus (pbuh). It doesn't make sense . . . since we should be praying/praising God directly.
Anyways, I like what I've seen and hope to check out the Mosque, here, in Halifax.
I'm a little scared though of converting for several reasons: When I become a Muslim, will I have to let go/give up on these things: listening to non-muslim music? Reading Men's Health magazines? Can I still work out at the gym? What about going to the movies? Do I have to have a full beard or is my goatee acceptable? Do I have to wear the head covering for men?
I have one more thing that's very important, if anyone can help . . . I am currently married and she is . . . simply put, a heathen/pagan to the first power. I am hoping that when I revert to Islam and become a strong Muslim man, that the goodness in me will convert her. If she continues to be "ungodly", what are my options?
Nice to meet everyone and hope to make a lot of friends here!
Alaykum Asalamu! (Is this right?)