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| Having trouble staying muslim? |
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| Anonymous |
| 09/12/05 at 21:51:19 |
| what does one do when they are having doubts about being muslim? please help me i am feeling lost. |
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| Kathy |
| 09/13/05 at 11:25:58 |
| [slm] Are you having doubts about Allah swt and Muhammad [saw]? Or is it the life style you are struggling with? |
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| Anonymous |
| 09/22/05 at 00:11:43 |
| the lifestyle, but only half of it. also a little Muhammad. i'm not sure how to deal with it. i feel lost sometimes. |
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| UmmWafi |
| 09/22/05 at 01:02:39 |
| [slm] When we are in doubt, it is best to focus on what is certain. Having doubts is normal, even for those who are steeped in religious knowledge. It is shaitaan's way of making sure we go further and further away from Allah SWT and His Mercy. To achieve certainty about the Qur'aan and the Prophet [saw] you must try to engage in some Qur'aanic studies. There is however a short cut. Tell yourself this. Many many things stated in the Qur'aan are FACTS that were only "discovered" by scientists NOW whereas they were already revealed to the Prophet [saw] back in the days where an x-ray is something totally unfathomable. How can that be possible if it is not the work and knowledge of Allah SWT ? Next step is to tell yourself, yes indeed the Qur'aan is the Book of God..so why Mohamed ? Because Allah has Chosen him over others making Mohamed indeed the last Prophet. Dear Anon, at the end of the day, Islaam is abt faith. To strengthen faith, you have to know Islaam. I am talking about Islaam as preached by the Prophet [saw] not the Islaam heavily imbued by cultural influences as we so often see nowadays. May Allah Protect you and Guide you to the Right Path. Wassalam |
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| Kathy |
| 09/22/05 at 10:53:31 |
| [slm] We have all had doubts... on one subject or another. Educate yourself. Figure out exactly what your questions/ concerns are. Then find the answers by books, internet, or find a Muslim you admire and ask them. This forum is a great place to ask questions. Most of your doubts will be answered. Don't keep to yourself about it. If you have a question, i am sure there are others out there that have the same question. So do them and yourself a favor and ask! |
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| ansab |
| 10/15/05 at 02:11:41 |
| Why you should have doubts. Can't you see the difference between Islam and rest of all the religions. I suggest you should spend more time in different masjids and also pray on regular basis five times a day preferably in isolation. Allah will take care of you inshallah. Also must fast in the month of Ramadan. I believe a muslim must do three things more and more: 1) must pray to allah almighty on regular basis. 2) must try to abstain from haram kafir is from kufr. must avoid kufr. 3) service to humanity with your time and money. Always give help to others in need. Better read riyadussaliheen once in full. Remember you are lucky to be a muslim. Its you who are benefitting. Also If you like any girl, get married, why wait its easy. its natural. It will give u peace. |
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| Nistar |
| 10/15/05 at 11:39:37 |
| It took me a long time to love the Prophet (saw). And for the longest time I questioned the notion of following hadith -- if it was necessary... and what hadith to follow and how! I've also had to deal with ups and downs... and periods of complete involvement in the community, to times where I've completely left it. How long have you been Muslim? What about the lifestyle are you having issues with? Are you getting mixed signals? -- are people offering instruction on Islam that you find completely foreign to you? Do hearing these things make your heart hurt and your stomach tighten up? I agree, learning more about Islam -- and most certainly finding the answers to specific questions will help a great deal. Also try to surround yourself with people you can talk to... not people who will encourage you to reject your entire background and culture in one fell swoop. Your relationship with God is the most important and Islam was never intended to be difficult or a way of life that causes hardship. |
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