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| al-tawbah |
| 01/28/03 at 00:43:14 |
| asalamu alaikum my name is roger and i reverted to the truth 2 years ago this spring, while i was studying to be a christian minister. in retrospect, i was muslim before that, but i simply was unaware of it. i suppose that the closer one attempts to come to allah*swt*, the closer allah*swt* draws that person to him. even before i reverted, i had already rejected the lie that is trinity, although i understand the concept. i had simply rejected it because not only did the bible not support it, but jesus*pbuh* actually denied trinity a number of times in the bible. i think probably the biggest reason for this rejection though, was simply that it was a manmade concept, and hence, i knew that it was prone to error for this reason. the traditions of man have messed us up from the beginning of time. i also fasted for a couple of years at ramadan and hajj in solidarity with my muslim brothers and sisters. i saw muslims as being my brethren, even though i did disagree with a couple of the aspects of islam at the time. i have since come to learn that the things i did disagree with were things that i was wrong about. still though, i simply thought that my attempts at solidarity with others who also worshipped the one true god were attempts to be a good christian. i have since come to see these attempts as spiritual growth and guidance brought about by the grace of allah*swt* on the night that i took shahada, i still believed in the crucifixion of jesus*pbuh* although i had often been bothered, wondering why the messiah of all people would ask allah*swt* why he had forsaken him. the moment that i took shahada, a revelation came upon me. my mind no longer asked why he would say that. it now knew that he wouldn't say that. he didn't say that. it was not him. islam did not erase my christian beliefs. in fact it simply perfected them. islam is god's truth, not man's, and now my beliefs are his truth. i am still so obviously flawed, but i also know that insha allah, i grow a little closer to allah*swt* each day, and hence i grow closer to him. islam is the most exciting,most blessed gift that i have ever had. part of me often wonders why out of all the people in the world, allah*swt* chose me. surely there are people who are apparently far more deserving than i. but by the same token, i also know that he knows best, and he chooses who he decides to choose. i am simply grateful that he chose me. i also know that even if i were to have 1000 lifetimes, and do everything just as i am supposed to, and not make the bad choices that i have made in this duniyaa, it will never be enough to make up to him for what he has done for me. i now strive to serve the one purpose that i truly have. to worship him, and seek the honor of giving to him, all of the glory that i am able. wasalaam roger |
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| Halima |
| 01/28/03 at 01:36:15 |
| Asalaam Alaikum, ALHAMDU LILLAH. You are among the lucky ones. Those who do not take Islam or being a Muslim for granted. But those who are striving to be better Muslims through the trials and tribulations of this world. Only those who ask why? Who continuously strive to learn about this beautiful Deen will truly understand it. Such people are people who know that they are human and hence will make errors but will correct their ways and learn to repent every step of the way. May Allah Subhana Wataallah guide you accordinly, INSHA-ALLAH. [wlm] Halima |
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| wafa |
| 01/28/03 at 01:49:28 |
| Roger May Allah Bless you! :-* |
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| al-tawbah |
| 01/28/03 at 09:28:06 |
| jazak allah khair for your kind words my sisters. ohz, and allah*swt* truly has already blessed me..... far more than ANY man, much less one as flawed as i am deserves. i have also come to learn, as you said, sister halima, that the trials in this duniyaa are also something that allah*swt* uses to my benefit. not because it is his intent for me to feel pain, but rather because he will use this to draw his servants closer to him. a very kind sister that i know online pointed this out to me when i went through a very difficult time a few months ago. there is nothing bad in this world that he will not turn around and use to make things better for me. all i have to do is keep my heart open to him to allow him to. |
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| Barr |
| 01/28/03 at 09:38:37 |
| Wa'alaikumussalam warahmatullah :-) Welcome, on board, akhi :) Thanks for making it here, alhamdulillah. See you around, inshaAllah :-) Wassalam [center][color=blue]In the case of those who say, "Our Lord is Allah", and, further, stand straight and steadfast, the angels descend on them (from time to time): "Fear ye not!" (they suggest), "Nor grieve! but receive the Glad Tidings of the Garden (of Bliss), that which ye were promised! Surah Al Fussilat:30 [/color][/center] |
| 01/28/03 at 09:39:47 |
| Barr |
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| sabri |
| 01/28/03 at 16:15:49 |
| [slm] Welcome to the board and enjoy yourself here insha Allah. ;-) [wlm] |
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