I don’t want to reveal too much about myself as I don’t know where I will allow this blog will take me. I have decided to become a Mulsim, hopefully. But as many converts I am sure, I have many questions and contradicting feelings about Islam. Being raised my entire life as a Christian with many Pastors, Preachers, Ministers, or what term best suits you, in my family I know this decision will be a suprise. Can I overcome the embarrassment of being seen as a “Weirdo, Crazy, or Psycho” by my family members and friends. Even thought I am not close to my family and don’t have any friends people are going to talk. My entire life I have never felt a connection with Christianity even with all my time served on Sudays. I have spent countless hours on Sundays and! weekdays in church just waiting for it to be over. I always would say to myself as soon as I turn 18 I’m never going to church again! LOL And I did make good on that promise but would relent sometimes to please my Mother and just go on special occassions. My path ahead is rocky but will I be strong and faithful enough to continue my journey? I don’t know. Stay tune to find out next week same….well you know the rest. I’ll be back with more, maybe!
Muslimah In Training – Hope You Enjoy the Blog!
February 10, 2008 by muslimahintraining
As Salaamu Alaikum Sister:
Welcome to blogging and welcome to Islam. Insha Allah (God willing) you will meet many Muslims here who you can connect with, and who will help you to grow in Islam.
My advice: learn how to perform salaat (prayer) and study the Pillars of Islam and the Pillars of Iman (Faith). This is a good start! The rest will come.
Remember the most important aspect of Islam: There is no god but Allah and Muhammad is His servant and messenger!
Salaams! Welcome to blogging;welcome to wordpress! cant wait to begin hearing more from you.
Take care…
Salaam alaikum newbie Muslima!
Allahu akbar! Sure, you can link me to your blog. I will be emailing you soon. But Musulmana is a good sister and she knows some nice sisters in New Orleans. I’m living in Georgia now since the storm. Email ya soon!
welcome to blogland! When I decided to convert, I contemplated being a secret Muslim! But eventually I realised I had to face people seeing me as a psycho, weirdo, crazy whatever. And with time, things settle down, people get used to it. Friendships are lost, new ones formed, old ones changed their shape. It was the most difficult choice of my life and has been a struggle but it is also the most wonderful, rewarding path. May Allah help you find your feet!
Thank you all for your comments! I was having such a bad day and this really made me feel better! I looked at the blog and said of course no one is reading it until I actually logged in to WordPress! LOL I was suprised to see I had comments. I too have thought about becoming a secret Muslim. No one knows of my intentions but I don’t have family or friends so I don’t really have to notify anyone. LOL
I have linked you on my blogroll. Definitely be strong in your convictions and learn the very basic fundamentals about islam…tawheed (oneness of Allah, His attributes, etc pillars and salat. Insha’Allah everything else will follow. If you need some resources to find sound info, let me know insha’Allah.
Welcome to Islam and to blogging. I bet it will be interesting to look back a few years from now and see your evolution as a muslim (inshaAllah) and a blogger. I know I sometimes look back to my message board postings after I first converted and go wow, I sure was crazy back then, lol.
If you haven’t been there already, do check out iprofess.com – tons of good stuff for the newbie
Asalamolakum,
Sunday church duty the memories sigh… I have been down this road myself. Overcoming the embarrassment of being “different” is a major test. Especially when you have family and friends around you who don’t understand. Remember it comes down to your relationship with the creator. Definitely keep your intentions sincere one day at a time.
Salaam Alaikum sis…
Welcom to the wonderful world of blogging and better still, Islam. Insha Allah you will be guided in the firm understanding that is Islam… It is an awesome thing when you are chosen to be a believer.
Hope your path is easy… and I look forward to peeping into your world.
Peace
Tru3
Assalaamu alaikum,
Lovely to read your post about your interest in Islam and your desire to convert. May Allah make your path easy and beautiful. I am also a convert to Islam – I converted about 15 years ago in the UK.
esalam;
thanks for for your interest in islam, good luck……………
asalamu alaykum we are totally in the same boat you should read my blog on eternalight114.wordpress.com… just stay stong and remember who you are doing this for… allah subhan wa ta’ala follow his words and all shall be well insha’allah… easier said then done right lol! I should be taking my own advice but from one sister to another jazakallah khair ( may god grant you good)!
Don’t worry, everything will work out just fine Insha Allah. Just stay strong!!
welcome to islam sister.the basic meaning of muslim is to submit one self towards Allah and his command.so when u say “there is no God but Allah,Muhammad(PBUH) is the messenger of Allah”, you submit your will to Allah’s will and you must have faith in Allah and his final messenger Muhammad(PBUH).may god bless u and help you to increase your knowledge about Islam.
Hi! I was surfing and found your blog post… nice! I love your blog.
Cheers! Sandra. R.