After being handed a copy of the Koran by a friend, I have recently decided to become a muslim, name change and all. I find the teachings of Mohammed the Prophet to be superior to those of Jesus Christ and his Apostles. I've even sent out for a berkha that should be here shortly. It's gorgeous!
Anyway, I was having issues with the fact that three of my good friends are hardcore Christians. I've been looking to teach them more about Islam, for the sake of education, but they just won't hear me out. I don't want to stoop to their level and force my religion upon others, but I'm worried that if I can't convince them that Allah is our one, true god, then they will be lost in the afterlife.
What should I do?
2006-09-03 08:42:31 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I can safely say that you don't need to worry about your christians friends because they are well taking care of. Jesus Christ looks after his own. When you an get allah to deliver you , heal you, save you, provide for you, cleanse you etc. let me know. Take care.
2006-09-03 08:45:37 · answer #1 · answered by Contesta 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Take it easy! Never force Islam on someone who is not interested. You should keep it to your self and find a good teacher or masjid. There is a method on how to speak about Islam to others. You need to learn other things first before you can teach. You will only do more damage than good. Trust me, I've been a Muslim my whole life.
Think about it... did someone forced you to believe in Allah? or did it happen on it's own, naturally. well, that's the way it's supposed to be. The minute you think you can convince others of Islam, the Shaytaan is fooling you. Shaytaan tries hard to make Muslims think they can save the world. They can't. Islam is a religion of peace and love. Force should not be in your vocabulary as a Muslim. Don't listen to negative or anti-Islamic people. They will confuse you.
Pray for your friends and seek guidance from a teacher.
Peace.
2006-09-03 09:00:40 · answer #2 · answered by Mustafa 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For most people, proselytizing is a one-way street: They don't wanna hear it, period! I mean, they wanna convert you back, and you'd like to convert THEM. And each of you has become convinced that the other is surely going straight to Hell. Am I wrong about that assumption, or does it seem to pretty-much sum up the say that things stand now?
It may just be that they cannot be your friends any longer. Maybe it's time to hang with "your own" down at the neighborhood mosque.
Just remember that Islam is the "religion of peace," and don't listen to the more-extreme of your new co-religionists who might try to convince you that "Jihad" only means "religious war" (as in "kill or convert the infidels, and establish the strictest interpretation of Sharia upon the entire world"), not "internal struggle, in an effort to be the best Muslim that I can be."
2006-09-03 08:59:13 · answer #3 · answered by Cyn 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Congratulations on becoming a Muslim "Sis" :)
Well, as for your friends, the old people have a saying "Some people are in your life for a Season, a Reason, or a Lifetime"...Yes, sometimes we are only with people for a Season. Seasons dont last forever, and they change with time..It sounds like you and your hardcore Christian friends are moving in different directions right now. Things were great while they lasted----I'm sure they enriched your life during time you were close--but perhaps its time to embrace Change.
You can still be friends with any of them who is willing to accept the New You--but if they try to force you to give up your beliefs--then they are not your friends..
But just because you are a Muslim now doesnt mean that you can not be friends with a Christian...I am Muslim, and both my parents are Muslim. And one of my very best friends is a young woman I have known since the 5th grade. She is a Christian, and I am a Muslim. Still, she is my Sister and we love each other as Sisters. She supports me, and she never once has questioned my beliefs, and I dont question hers. We respect each other--and both of us are trying to please God and get to Paradise.
Allah will bless you with New Friends in this new journey of Life...
(and I understand that you are happy about your Burka--but please dont feel pressured into wearing burkas as a woman to prove your "Islam" to other Muslims--you are not required to cover your face & eyes and no one has the right to pressure you to do so--please know that Allah says that "the best clothing is that of righteousness")
Peace
2006-09-06 12:15:48 · answer #4 · answered by Plus-Sized &Proud 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
why do you need a name change to be a muslim? that is just stupid.
also no offense but islam is wrong. people say the science in islam makes it so right.. But might i point out that the earth revolves around the sun, not vica versa? also, might i also add that the world is not an egg shape, but the shape of a sphere, and that sperm is not made between your rib and backbone.
you are now endorcing killing homosexuals for no reason, but because you think it is ok. you are going into a religion of hate and intolerance.
only you can fix the problem you have with your friends. and have you ever thought that maybe theyt will be concerned about YOU in the afterlife??
2006-09-03 08:47:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
First of all if you were friends with these people they should understand that you have a new take on life and are concerned about helping them reach a better understanding of life.But at the same time if they don't care to hear than you need to give it a rest.The worst thing that you can do is try to force your way of life on to someone else.Be patient and have compassion for their choices in life.You may want to meet people that are following the path of life that you have chosen.Surround yourself around those who are moving in the same direction.
2006-09-03 08:52:37 · answer #6 · answered by abdullahshakeema 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My dear brother congratulations and may Allah bless you. It is always difficult at the beginning but step by step things will be OK. You have to contact other Muslim brothers in your area especially if there is Islamic center near you. Otherwise you may contact other Muslims by email and Internet forums. I will be happy to provide any help If I can.
You are a noble man because you care for your dear friends may Allah guide them all, but you know guidance is in the hands of Allah He put it according to his wisdom. Be patient and you may succeed.
Thanks.
2006-09-03 09:10:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
u have to know (2.256. There is no compulsion in religion. The right direction is henceforth distinct from error. And he who rejecteth
false deities and believeth in Allah hath grasped a firm hand hold which will never break. Allah is Hearer, Knower). also (29.46. And argue not with the People of the Scripture unless it be in (a way) that is better, save with such of them as do
wrong; and say: We believe in that which hath been revealed unto us and revealed unto you; our God and your God is
One, and unto Him we surrender.) and u only tell them
2006-09-03 09:06:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps it would be best to move to an islamic country to get the full experience. I would suggest Saudi Arabia, from what I have read and heard they practice 'pure' islam and are fully governed under sharia law. Please do not bring a driver's license, you will not be needing it (women cannot drive), you already have a 'beautiful' burka so be sure to bring it, you will need it if you are allowed by a male relative to leave the house, accompanied by them of course, please forget whatever 'western rights' you may have...you will no longer be entitled to them as a woman your mind is "deficient". Please be sure to have 4 male witnesses should you be raped, your word is only worth half that of a man's should you make it alive to court as by being raped you will have sullied your family's "honor" and may need to be disposed of in order to restore that. Please do not be offended when your husband takes on an additional wife or two or three, it is customary not a reflection of you as a woman. There is a wonderful video out online about a 16 year old girl that was raped by a 50 year old man (he calls it a relationship) and she was hanged in public for this "crime" while he was given a few lashes, there is also a 'beautiful' video out where a woman is buried up to her chest and gleeful people pummel her with rocks until she dies a painful and horrible death...stoning is sanctioned by sharia law, please make yourself familiar with it. The legal age for a female to marry in Iran is 9, saudi has no legal age for marriage, perhaps you will be lucky enough to have a daughter and watch her at age 9 have a 'beautiful' ceremony. Yes, you should live governed under sharia law, anything less would not be proper. Lastly, if you are not familiar with what an "apostate" is, please make yourself familiar, if you have converted to islam the official penalty (as prescribed by sharia law) for leaving it is death, enjoy!
P.S. There were a few muslims in Ontario Canada who tried to have a portion of sharia law applied to muslims living in that province...the loudest opponents of this were muslim women, they evidently enjoy western laws and rights.
2006-09-03 10:45:44 · answer #9 · answered by kellie 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
As a Christian I would really not worry about them! You can keep them as friends even if they won't be your friend anymore because of it! It hurts for a little while but God will take care of them and you! Grace and Peace!
2006-09-03 08:48:37 · answer #10 · answered by crystal8345 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋