"If you are alone you belong entirely
to yourself. If you are accompanied
by even one companion you belong
only half to yourself, or even less, in
proportion to the thoughtlessness of
his conduct; and if you have more
than one companion you will fall
more deeply into the same plight."
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
My Journey To Islam -story of A Muslimah from Holland
Introduction
I am 24 year old girl from Holland,
my parents are Christians but never
did very much with their beliefs. I
didn't think much of it either until I
was about 16 years old. And I wanted
a steady life, something that would
comfort me. Life sometimes seemed
so dishonest at that age.
I had some Muslim friends, who were
not practicing it. But there still were
some things in their ways that
atracted me, like the fact they gave
me the feeling of protection and
respect to parents among other
things. I also had a Muslim friend
and sometimes when I went with her
to her parents' house her parents
were so peaceful and friendly, I was
always welcome there and they
seemed to be so fulfilled with their
life even with very little and also how
they dealt with bad things in life. I
looked up to that way of life. Being
contented with life itself no matter
what life brings. I was in high school
at this time. And through another
friend of mine I began to read about
the first standard things in Islam.
What was your previous religion?
A bit of Christian I think, I believed
in God. But the church was so cold to
me that I never liked being there.
Were you observant in your
previous religion?
No not really.
Did you belong to a particular
sect or denomination?
No.
What was your reason for
wanting to change your religion?
There was a time when my brother
and I were in an agrument and he
said: "O shut up, who died and made
you God or Jesus or whoever!" And I
said: You say that like you mean
there is no difernce between God
and Jesus. And he said "I think it
would be the same". Then I asked my
father and he told me about the so
called 'Trinity'. I was about 17 years
old, and until that time I had never
heard of that, so it sounded like a
stupid thing to me. I have always
thought that Christianity was about
God and that Jesus was a messenger
(like in Islam). When my father told
me that it was a disappointment to
me.
When I read about Islam more and
more I saw that there was nothing
that I didn't like. It actualy seemed
like an open book, it was all so clear
to me. I thought, you see, that is
what I believe in . I have always
thought that this was the truth. But I
thought that it was Catholicism. So it
was very clear to me that Islam was
the true religion.
After a while again I kept on reading.
Than I had a boyfriend who was also
a beginner even though he was born
in a Muslim family. After a tuff life he
began to see what he wanted in life.
He helped me get my information
and after a while I read the Quraan
and it was like I constantly was
nodding my head while reading it,
every piece that I understood I
agreed with.
Later on I learned how to pray by
that girlfriends family. I did it without
my boyfriend knowing because I
didn't want him to think I did it 4
him. After a while I told him and he
was very happy.
Then there came a time that we
knew we weren't doing right by
having a relationship like that so we
got married, and at she same time I
began to wear a veil (hijab).
Now we 've been married for about
2.5 years. And Islam is the biggest
part of our life. I told my husband
that he wasn't the love of my life
anymore but Islam took his place! He
accepted that gladly and said the
same thing 2 me! I 'm now also
content and fulfilled. I'm thankful.
Alhamdooli'llah
What concerns did you have
about your previous religion?
The questions about Jesus and about
the honesty. In my situation the
questions came while I was already
reading about Islam. I don't even
remember why I started to read
about it. I think I just wanted
something steady in my life that
counldn't break. Something I could
always fall back on.
How many other religions did
you study?
Just Islam, I read the standard things
about the other world relegions in
school. at that time I also find those
very interesting.
What pros and cons did you see
about Islam?
Every thing is about the standerd
good things in life. Things we all
know which are naturally the right or
wrong things. Something we all know
in our hearts. But that fact I see now
is the mercy that Allah swt gave us.
What were your criteria for
making a decision about which
religion to follow?
The honesty and the anwersto why
we live. I now know that we life to
praise Allah swt. Whom we come
from and to Him we shall come back.
Life's a test, knowing Islam I feel the
truth. He is constantly among us,
seeing end hearing us. He knows us
better than we know ourselves.
Were there any external factors
that influenced your decision?
I guess my relationship with my
husband helped me pulling it
through, maybe else it would have
taken me al lot longer to decide to
go through with it.
But maybe without him I would have
also become a Muslim. The external
factor was Allah swt. He decided on
me to become part of the Muslim
community!
What religion did you choose?
The One Good and Only Religion of
Allah swt: ISLAM. It's the truth, and
it's the only way.
Reasons? See the above.
Did you face any problems after
your conversion?
My parents didn't like the fact I was
dating my husband. So that's why
they also think that I do it for him.
But on the other hand they also see
me and the good way in which I've
changed. Maybe it takes more time
to realize this is my own choice.
My mother still thinks I wear the veil
for him, she honestly believes I will
take it of if our marriage won't pull
through. I don't intend to prove it to
her, although earlier on I would've
almost liked to end my relationship
to prove her it isn't so! But now I just
believe that she unfortunately isn't
led the way we Muslims are.
Do you have any advice for
someone who is studying Islam?
Yes, if you look at the hard things
(like parents disagreeing, afraid to
wear the veil etc.)that offer resistance
to your conversion or continuing
your faith believe that there is just
one to whom you have to take
responsibility to, and that is Allaah.
He will guide you through life if you
accept Him.
Because:....Whoever gives up
something for the sake of Allaah,
Allaah will compensate him with
something better. When you do, you
will feel that too. We just have to
have faith and sabr (patience).
Salamu alaykoum brothers and
sisters.
Peace of Allaah be upon you all.
I am 24 year old girl from Holland,
my parents are Christians but never
did very much with their beliefs. I
didn't think much of it either until I
was about 16 years old. And I wanted
a steady life, something that would
comfort me. Life sometimes seemed
so dishonest at that age.
I had some Muslim friends, who were
not practicing it. But there still were
some things in their ways that
atracted me, like the fact they gave
me the feeling of protection and
respect to parents among other
things. I also had a Muslim friend
and sometimes when I went with her
to her parents' house her parents
were so peaceful and friendly, I was
always welcome there and they
seemed to be so fulfilled with their
life even with very little and also how
they dealt with bad things in life. I
looked up to that way of life. Being
contented with life itself no matter
what life brings. I was in high school
at this time. And through another
friend of mine I began to read about
the first standard things in Islam.
What was your previous religion?
A bit of Christian I think, I believed
in God. But the church was so cold to
me that I never liked being there.
Were you observant in your
previous religion?
No not really.
Did you belong to a particular
sect or denomination?
No.
What was your reason for
wanting to change your religion?
There was a time when my brother
and I were in an agrument and he
said: "O shut up, who died and made
you God or Jesus or whoever!" And I
said: You say that like you mean
there is no difernce between God
and Jesus. And he said "I think it
would be the same". Then I asked my
father and he told me about the so
called 'Trinity'. I was about 17 years
old, and until that time I had never
heard of that, so it sounded like a
stupid thing to me. I have always
thought that Christianity was about
God and that Jesus was a messenger
(like in Islam). When my father told
me that it was a disappointment to
me.
When I read about Islam more and
more I saw that there was nothing
that I didn't like. It actualy seemed
like an open book, it was all so clear
to me. I thought, you see, that is
what I believe in . I have always
thought that this was the truth. But I
thought that it was Catholicism. So it
was very clear to me that Islam was
the true religion.
After a while again I kept on reading.
Than I had a boyfriend who was also
a beginner even though he was born
in a Muslim family. After a tuff life he
began to see what he wanted in life.
He helped me get my information
and after a while I read the Quraan
and it was like I constantly was
nodding my head while reading it,
every piece that I understood I
agreed with.
Later on I learned how to pray by
that girlfriends family. I did it without
my boyfriend knowing because I
didn't want him to think I did it 4
him. After a while I told him and he
was very happy.
Then there came a time that we
knew we weren't doing right by
having a relationship like that so we
got married, and at she same time I
began to wear a veil (hijab).
Now we 've been married for about
2.5 years. And Islam is the biggest
part of our life. I told my husband
that he wasn't the love of my life
anymore but Islam took his place! He
accepted that gladly and said the
same thing 2 me! I 'm now also
content and fulfilled. I'm thankful.
Alhamdooli'llah
What concerns did you have
about your previous religion?
The questions about Jesus and about
the honesty. In my situation the
questions came while I was already
reading about Islam. I don't even
remember why I started to read
about it. I think I just wanted
something steady in my life that
counldn't break. Something I could
always fall back on.
How many other religions did
you study?
Just Islam, I read the standard things
about the other world relegions in
school. at that time I also find those
very interesting.
What pros and cons did you see
about Islam?
Every thing is about the standerd
good things in life. Things we all
know which are naturally the right or
wrong things. Something we all know
in our hearts. But that fact I see now
is the mercy that Allah swt gave us.
What were your criteria for
making a decision about which
religion to follow?
The honesty and the anwersto why
we live. I now know that we life to
praise Allah swt. Whom we come
from and to Him we shall come back.
Life's a test, knowing Islam I feel the
truth. He is constantly among us,
seeing end hearing us. He knows us
better than we know ourselves.
Were there any external factors
that influenced your decision?
I guess my relationship with my
husband helped me pulling it
through, maybe else it would have
taken me al lot longer to decide to
go through with it.
But maybe without him I would have
also become a Muslim. The external
factor was Allah swt. He decided on
me to become part of the Muslim
community!
What religion did you choose?
The One Good and Only Religion of
Allah swt: ISLAM. It's the truth, and
it's the only way.
Reasons? See the above.
Did you face any problems after
your conversion?
My parents didn't like the fact I was
dating my husband. So that's why
they also think that I do it for him.
But on the other hand they also see
me and the good way in which I've
changed. Maybe it takes more time
to realize this is my own choice.
My mother still thinks I wear the veil
for him, she honestly believes I will
take it of if our marriage won't pull
through. I don't intend to prove it to
her, although earlier on I would've
almost liked to end my relationship
to prove her it isn't so! But now I just
believe that she unfortunately isn't
led the way we Muslims are.
Do you have any advice for
someone who is studying Islam?
Yes, if you look at the hard things
(like parents disagreeing, afraid to
wear the veil etc.)that offer resistance
to your conversion or continuing
your faith believe that there is just
one to whom you have to take
responsibility to, and that is Allaah.
He will guide you through life if you
accept Him.
Because:....Whoever gives up
something for the sake of Allaah,
Allaah will compensate him with
something better. When you do, you
will feel that too. We just have to
have faith and sabr (patience).
Salamu alaykoum brothers and
sisters.
Peace of Allaah be upon you all.
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