7 months ago I converted from Christianity to Islam. In those seven months, I have had a very difficult time praying. I live at home (I have to) and share a room with my brother. My room and the bathroom are the only places I have enough privacy to pray. Recently, by brother has made it his mission to come into our room and sabotage me while I pray (i.e. pushing me, pulling my scarf off, playing music very loudly, ect.) therefore praying in my room can only be done maybe once a day if I hurry. The other rooms in the house, my parents room, the living room and kitchen always have people in them and the bathroom...I think you can guess why I don't want to pray in there. What i am most worried about is that Allah will not forgive me for this, even if I make the prayers up (I have them all tallied up, the ones I've missed) I would like to know what you think of my situation and would like some (any!) advice!!! Thank you.
Salaam
2007-07-22 08:54:14 · 9 answers · asked by Muslimah 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I know how you feel. When I converted my family it was difficult to do the prayers at the right time and in a place where I wouldn't be disturbed. If it is absolutely necassary you are allowed to pray in the bathroom and if it has a lock to keep your brother out that is even better. Just make sure the floor area you use is clean and that there are no idols (pictures, figurines, etc.) in the room. It is not your fault he chooses to disturb you during prayer. The best thing is to ignore him and try to continue or make it up later. But again it is not your fault if he forces you to stop the prayer.
And as for sharing a room with him. If it is the only option then it is allowed. Just remember to guard yourself and use modesty.
And always remember that even if your family does not show respect to you or pushes you away you should always continue to show them respect and love. In time with your help and kindness towards them maybe they will accept it insha allah and let you live how you wish.
Good luck sister and if you ever need help feel free to message me.
2007-07-22 09:09:43 · answer #1 · answered by Chelle's Belle 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
WalaikumSalaam sis,
I am sorry to hear of your difficult praying situation. Please don't take offense but this is very disrespectful and immature of your brother. Allah knows well tat it is not your fault because you are trying to pray but your brother is not allowing you to do so, so if there is anyone that Allah wont forgive in this situation, it will be your brother.
Maybe you could talk to your parents about this. Tell them that your brother keeps distracting you and preventing you from praying and ask them to have a word with him. You share the room so you both have equal rights over it, he shouldn't be taking over and doing his own things like playing loud music at your time of prayer.
I'm sorry I don't know what else to suggest. InshaAllah I hope things will improve and your brother will allow you to pray in peace InshaAllah.
May Allah keep us all steadfast in prayer. Ameen.
2007-07-22 16:06:19 · answer #2 · answered by ¸.•*´`*•.¸ ℓανєη∂єr ¸.•*´`*•.¸ 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Salam Alaykum...
I'm sure sis, as long as you pray 5 times a day, your prayers will inshaAllah be accepted, no matter what your brother does. I agree with lavender, keep praying and have patience, and I'll keep you in my prayers. Talk to your parents and I'm sure they'll do something about your brother.
May Allah swt help you with your situation.
Peace.
2007-07-22 16:14:58 · answer #3 · answered by ♥IslamForever♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
salaam and welcome to the true reliogn and i hope you find peace and happiness
first of all i think you should know that religion is a way of life and not something we set asdide time for ,and god has made it very easy for us.
i think even if you read just the fard the compulsory rakats of the prayer that will be sufficent and hopefully your brother will come around or get bored of bugging you dont worry about it maybe it is a test to see how patient oyu are may allah give you the strenght h to get thru this
2007-07-22 18:08:25 · answer #4 · answered by pretty flower 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is very inconsiderate for your brother to do. He should respect islam or any religion. Ask your brother for about 5 minutes of privacy each time before you pray. As long as you make an effort, Allah will forgive you.
Wow your bro is really rude!
2007-07-22 16:02:04 · answer #5 · answered by Sarah200 2 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Our Prophet Mohammed said:Religion(Islam)is easy to pratise,anyone challenges religion(to prove it's hard) ,religion will overcome him.So pray in the way you can continue and not stop praying,and don't bear more than you can,and trust that Allah is the most merciful.
2007-07-22 16:08:21 · answer #6 · answered by Ahmad 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm sorry for the situation ur in...
But remember that God sees ur efforts... and that counts even more than your prayers...
So keep it up and don't give up... ur brother will finally get tired and will leave you alone...
Good luck...
2007-07-22 20:58:40 · answer #7 · answered by Samantha 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Show your brother the Quran, like for example these verses (aya):
Quran 18:86 “(Zul-Qarnain travelled till) when he reached the setting of the sun, he found it set in a spring of murky water: near it (sun in spring) he found a People” http://www.usc.edu/dept/MSA/quran/018.qmt.html#018.086
Quran 20:53 "he (allah) who has, made for you the earth like a carpet spread out" http://www.usc.edu/dept/msa/quran/020.qmt.html#020.053
It should impress him to see that the Quran has proven that the sun sets into the earth and that the earth is flat like a carpet spread out.
Next, show him how men are superior to woman in Islam, this should make him even more interested in the religion. Use these verses:
2007-07-22 15:58:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 10⤋
There's no excuse for your brother's behavior, but please do come back to God. I can tell you his heart is broken that you left him....
2007-07-22 15:58:46 · answer #9 · answered by Rossonero NorCal SFECU 7 · 1⤊ 8⤋