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took shahadda today!!!!
Stephanie
10/18/03 at 03:08:15
Assalamu alaikum my new sisters in Islam

My name is Stephanie and I took my shahadda today!! I have been studying Islam now for one year (since the last ramadan) and today I finally became a Muslim.  

The journey was a difficult one for me.  Many times I wanted to become a Muslim but I had a lot of fears and doubts:  what will my family and friends say? Can I wear hijab? How can I learn the prayers in Arabic.  These kinds of things plaqued me for monthes.  Finally last week after reading from the Quran I finally decided that I would continue to have these fears and the only thing that could save me would be to say the shahadda.  Only then would these things resolve themselves.

I work in an Arabic restaurant, so I know many Muslims. They have served as an example to me and one man in particular has guided and supported me.  I hope to marry this man, in'shallah, when he returns from Palestine next month.  Suddenly my life has so much promise and I feel truly happy.

I have been reading from this website for many monthes and you, too, sisters have all been an example to me.  I thank you so much, you helped me to turn to Islam (even though you didn't know it) through your intelligence, goodwill, and kind words).  Alhumdillillah.

Taking my shahadda was such a wonderful experience for me and one thing I will never forget was the way the sisters surrounded me and showered me with hugs and much love.  Tears of joy ran down my face as each one came one by one (it seemd like hundreds)to congradulate me. they all gave me their phone numbers and told me if I needed anything they could help!!! And I had only met them a few seconds earlier.  I had heard that there is nothing that can compare to the warmth of the sisters but I never imagined it could be so wonderful.

It is late here now and I feel tired and exhausted, yet excited and content, like returning home after a long trip.
Anyway, I wanted to introduce myself and share some of my experience since I've already shared in many of yours.

Allahu akbar
your new sister in Islam
Stephanie
Re: took shahadda today!!!!
Nomi
10/18/03 at 03:14:11
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Allahu Akbar..............

Sis, you made my day :) .............

Dont have words to express my joy !!!!!!!!

May Allah [swt] bless you and help you and use you to spread the message of peace, ameen.

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Your brother in islaam.
Re: took shahadda today!!!!
sajda
10/18/03 at 03:47:01
Allahu Akbar! Alway nice to get a new sister :) Welcome to the family & may Allah bless and keep you always.
Re: took shahadda today!!!!
ascetic
10/18/03 at 04:02:06
Assalam Aleikum Sis,

Wow.. that's two shahdah's in a day i've come to know about :)
In our mosque today, a brother took shahdah. He converted from "Christian" (that was his name) to "Eesa" =)

Congratulations and may Allah (swt) keep you (and all of us) on the Straight Path.

--zahid.
Re: took shahadda today!!!!
Nisa
10/18/03 at 06:50:13
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Dear sis of mine :)  Alhamdulillah....that's so great to hear.

May Allah swt continue to guide you and us on the Straight path, Ameen!

(((((hugs)))))
Love you for the sake of Allah swt  ;D
[wlm] :-)
Re: took shahadda today!!!!
Kathy
10/18/03 at 06:52:33
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Subhnna Allah. We would love to hear all about your experiances from day one. Insha Allah, God Willing, others will be motivated by your words!

May you ever hold on to the rope  of Allah swt.

Are you aware that all of your past sins have been washed away? We are hear for you and make sure you go to the local masjid and make some new friends!
Re: took shahadda today!!!!
yumna
10/18/03 at 06:55:41
[slm]ooooooooooooAlhamdullilah its always  good news 2 hear som1s found the right path ...(siratalmustaqeem) i hope u don't face toooo many hurdles in this path ! inshallah  anyway  :-X :-XVERY VERY HAPPY 2 hear of the conversion!!! :-* :-* :-)
masalaam
P;S bro nomi i hope an pray u get better  :-[ :-*
Re: took shahadda today!!!!
Kathy
10/18/03 at 07:02:46
I am going to move this...so that all can read about your shahadah!
Re: took shahadda today!!!!
timbuktu
10/18/03 at 07:45:49
[slm] sister

mabrook, may Allah (swt) shower you with happiness & fulfilment in this world & the hereafter

aameen
Re: took shahadda today!!!!
onemuslimgirl
10/18/03 at 10:04:18
asalaam alakum,
I am really happy for you! Please let us know if you need anything.  Take care....
Re: took shahadda today!!!!
WhiteSomali
10/18/03 at 10:54:58
[slm] ;D

Masha Allah! Congratualations sister. May Allah make you steadfast in your deen ;D

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Re: took shahadda today!!!!
BroHanif
10/18/03 at 13:35:47
Salaams,

Welcome to the BIG family. Allah be praised you've made my day.

Salaams

Hanif
Re: took shahadda today!!!!
Ameeraana
10/18/03 at 19:52:42
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 Mabrook!!!  May Allah make your jorney easy.   Do tell us of your experiences!!  As for you fears, just take it one step at a time.

Ameera
Re: took shahadda today!!!!
paula
10/19/03 at 00:51:09
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Praise Be to Allah (swt)....

I agree with the others Sister..... What a Smile.... Thank-you for sharing your news with all of us..Subhan Allah.. few things compare with the happiness that is felt when hearing someone has embraced Islam.

All praise is to Allah(swt), we praise Him, seek His aid, & ask His forgiveness. We seek refuge in Allah(swt) from the evils of ourselves, & from the bad consequences of our deeds. Whoever Allah(swt) guides there is none to take astray, & whoever Allah(swt) takes astray there is none to guide. I testify that there is no God except Allah(swt) alone without any associates, &  I testify that Muhammad  [saw] , is His bondservant & messenger. Indeed the best speech is the Book of Allah (SubHana Wa Ta`ala) &  the best guidance is the guidance brought by Muhammad  [saw] .

Welcome to Madina Sister Stephanie....I hope you enjoy your time here as we all do.....  May Allah(swt) hold you ever so close.... Ameen.
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[wlm]
10/19/03 at 06:21:12
paula
Re: took shahadda today!!!!
faith
10/19/03 at 09:50:55 [slm]  sister Stephanie,

Alhamdulillah, praise be to Allah, welcome to this family and ummah, community.

We are all so happy that you have chosen to walk the Straight Path, (siratul mustaqeem), and that you will continue on this Path forever.  ;D

I don't know if you have already been to this website, but in case you haven't, its pretty resourceful for new converts like yourself.

http://www.islamfortoday.com/converts.htm

It has:
Practical resources for new Muslims

Articles of particular relevance to Converts

The personal testimonies of Converts to Islam

Profiles of prominent converts

Links to other conversion stories

Submit your conversion story

 

Take care... :-)
Re: took shahadda today!!!!
Halima
10/20/03 at 02:54:34
[slm] Sis Stephanie,

Allahu Akbar!  ALHAMDU LILLAH!  If you made people around you cry, just imagine what you did to people on this board.  Yes, I am crying with joy here.  You have certainly made my day too.  May Allah guide you accordingly and my you grow in Islam, INSHA-ALLAH.

Bravo Sis.  All praise be to ALLAH SUBHANNA WATAALLAH.

[wlm]

Halima
Re: took shahadda today!!!!
sofia
10/20/03 at 12:31:09
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Masha'Allah, sister, that's grrreat news! What an excellent way to make an Intro. :)

May Allah keep you and all of us steadfast on this deen, aameen.

A du'aa/supplication Prophet Muhammad (S) used to teach new Muslims:

[color=blue]Allahum-magh fir-lee[/color]      O Allah, forgive me
[color=blue]war-Hamnee[/color]            And have mercy on me
[color=blue]wah-dinee[/color]            And guide me      
[color=blue]wa-'Aafinee[/color]            And preserve my health/well-being
[color=blue]war-zuqnee[/color]            And provide for me.

If you need to find local mosques/masjids, try typing in your zip code at www.islamicfinder.com.

10/20/03 at 12:45:44
sofia
Re: took shahadda today!!!!
IMuslim_4Ever
10/20/03 at 23:55:39
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Subhanallah... Mubarook sis!!! This is suuuuuuuuchhhhhhhh a great news!!!!!!!!!!!!!  I been depress today... and now i just read this and Alhumdulillah i feel so happy...  :)   :)  :) :) :) :) :) thank you so much for sharing this with us... such a great news...  :-* :'( :-* ( good news sometime makes me cry... don't know why... ) May Allah Guide you the right way with every little things in life...

i would like to share tha fact that i have a very good friend who converted to islam (actually reverted, cuz we all born in Fitrah) in our third year of high school... it's just wonderful... Subhanallah how islam is spreading!!

i would be sooo happy if i can help you with anything... anything at all... e-mail anytime here... or you can e-mail me at: trupath4ever@yahoo.com...

again... oh dear sis... i am so glad... so happy!!! one more sister of Islam... barekallah!!!

take care dear sis... and good luck with every step you take from here... and may Allah make all the steps easy for you. ameen summah ameen

This is a good duaa (prayer) from the Quran:

Our Lord! Let not our hearts deviate from the truth after You have guided us, and bestow upon us mercy from Your grace. Verily You are the Giver of bounties without measure. 3:8


ma salaama


“Patience Is The Key To Paradise.”

“The Acts Of This Life Are The Destiny Of The Next.”

10/20/03 at 23:59:55
IMuslim_4Ever
Re: took shahadda today!!!!
gift
10/22/03 at 04:23:51
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Mabrook Stephanie  :-*- may Allah subhana wa ta'ala make things easy for your.  Inshallah we can all learn a lot from your struggles.

Please don't hesitate to mail me if you need anything or just to talk   :-X

[wlm]

10/22/03 at 04:25:20
gift
Re: took shahadda today!!!!
Twilight
10/23/03 at 07:51:35
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Welcome dear sister I appologise for the late reply (ps appologies too to all those new members out there i haven't had the chance to welcome)

may Allah continue to guide u and grant you a happy and prosperous life inshaAllah

[wlm]

Re: took shahadda today!!!!
Abdussamed
10/23/03 at 09:44:42
Allah - beginning with the name of - the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
1- When the help and victory of Allah come,
2- And you see people entering the religion of Allah in multitudes,
3- Then proclaim the Purity of your Lord while praising Him, and seek forgiveness from Him; indeed He is the Most Acceptor of Repentance.

AL QURAN - AL NASR

[glow=red,2,300]ALLAHU AKBAR WALELLAAHEL HAMD[/glow]
Re: took shahadda today!!!!
Lil_Sista
10/25/03 at 06:05:07
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Mabrook! Congrats!!! whoa! it's been a while since my last visit'n i just found a new sister on the board.welcome to Islam,sis!!!
im ur sister from Indonesia.lemme know if u need help  ;)

hugs+kisses!  :-*  :-*  :-*

Wassalam,
Yuki.


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