How has Islam or being Muslim changed your life? I know it has greatly impacted my life in so many ways from giving me an extra boost of self-confidence and courage to appreciating and looking forward to waking up each morning before the sun rises and being thankful for a new day. What about you?
2007-08-19 16:13:37 · 9 answers · asked by I LoVe ﷲ 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Allahu akbar!
2007-08-19 19:03:26 · update #1
Subhana Rabbi al-Azim!!!!!!!!!!
God has willed it to be so!!!!!!!
I didn't choose Islam, at first....but yet Islam choose me. It took me a minute, but now I am not blind and I can see! GOD has put me on it's path!
Three times in life (the past) Our Lord gave me a chance to choose Islam but I was still lost and cofused and wrapped up in all these wrong feelings and mind set!
But GOD has a plan for everyone as he did for me! He broke my Foot( almost a year ago) to slow me down And I layed in bed in pain, in my room looking at my four white walls (with nothing on them) crying and praying, crying and praying! I live alone so their was no one to help me(most days)so then I start to fast and ask GOD why such a punishment , crying and praying, waiting for such anwsers....I remeber getting up...(which took all my strength and time just to cross the hall and use the rest room) I wash up my face got back in to the room (remind you in crutches, and still fasting) as I was entering my room, and still weeping and asking GOD for anwsers,and for just a moment my mind had slipped not realizing I got so fustrated with crying, not only because of pain, not being able to walk, no one to help me most of the time, a guy I really cared about had choose to just stop seeing me, I couldn't even go to work, my friend got tired of helping me, and it was over 100 degrees outside almost daily,just so many problems and my life was caving in on me ( or so it felt that way),etc but as I was saying my mind had slip for a minute and I turn on the tv before I began to lay down....I flipped through a couple of channels but then the remote got stuck on a certain channel, and I began to watch it and here it was, the program was called :Christan, Muslims and jews! The part I had came in on was the Muslim part of the segment and I was so amazed in what I began to learn......it was over and I had got up (bec. the remote wasn't working and I was fasting (which TV or anything should be on) I got to the ground(painfully) and I start to pray (like the muslim man had said on tv) I opened my arms andn hands(which I wasn't use to praying that way) and I just broke down in tears weeping again praying and feeling GOD's presence there with me, I knew what anwser my Father, The One And Only had giving me! Long story short-
In bed (which I layed all day) I began to read up on Islam and I began to embrass it and I knew that is where my father was leading me. Time passed (less than a month) and I ran in to a friend of mine who was from Latin-America and she had been muslimah for two years. Long story short I went to see Imam, with her and we all talked and he was shocked at how much I embrassed.........Islam. Then I later that week, went to mosque....becoming Muslimah, taking Quran classes and learnig some Arabic!!!!!
This is just the begining of the story but I am so proud to share it "Insha Alla".
And he has made it so! I have a long path ahead of me but I'm standing strong!
"So walk the straight path that you are commanded and (as are) those who turn To ALLAH with you and do trangress. He is the Seer of all you do".
"Truly those who say"Our Lord is Allah and after ward are upright, the angels descend upon them saying ,"Fear not nor grieve, but (hear the)good news of the Paradise which you are promised. We are your Friends in the life of the world and in the final life"
The people who are rewarded in Eternal Life are those who recognize and understand the one and the only Eternal reality is GOD and "THERE IS NO GOD BUT GOD, and Total Submission to Allahu Akbar"!
GOD BLESS YOU ALL ALWAYS!
2007-08-19 21:05:02 · answer #1 · answered by LeeLee 2 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Islam has become the core of my very being! Alhamdulillah! And it's effects on me have been tremendous... I'm filled with tranquility. Some have searched their whole lives to find meaning, and Islam (willing submission to the will of Allah) is that meaning. I'm currently very happily married and have two lovely children, and a wonderful job... Allahu Akbar!
2007-08-20 01:55:44 · answer #2 · answered by Red Dragon 2007 {Free Palestine} 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
When I accepted Islam, more than twenty years ago, my first feelings were relief and joy. I knew that Allah had forgiven all my previous sins, and I knew that He had chosen me to walk the right path, the straight path, the path of Islam. This was not due to any particular merit on my part, but due to His mercy alone.
As a Muslim, I have different perspectives on many aspects of existence.
I know why Allah created me (to worship Him and to care for His creation).
I know exactly how to worship Him, and I know that the methods of worship I follow are correct, because they come from historically unassailable sources.
I know for sure what's right and what's wrong, because I have this information from the Holy Qur'an, unchanged in a single syllable since its revelation 1400 years ago.
I have a profound sense of confidence and contentment, knowing that I have a direct relationship with Allah, and do not need any human being or demigod to mediate between us.
You mention getting up to pray, and this is one of the greatest blessings of being Muslim. Wherever I am, whatever I'm doing, I pause, five times a day, to offer salat, the formal prayers, and return to my activities refreshed, and rededicated to doing right, to doing the best I can, not only in matters of worship, but in every single act I perform.
You mention courage. Being Muslim has given me the courage to continue with what Prophet Muhammad (God bless him and grant him peace) called "the big jihad" -- doing right in everyday life. Even when things seem difficult, I know that Allah his watching and guiding me, every step of the way.
Praise Allah, the Lord of All the Worlds.
Alhamdulillahi Rabi-l-Alameen.
PLEASE pray for my family and for me.
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http://www.geocities.com/hayatanneosman/American-Muslim.html
My mailing list. All are welcome.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IslamIstheTruth/
2007-08-20 05:22:23 · answer #3 · answered by HayatAnneOsman 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I see Islam as the true straight path, the path to Jannah. Alhamdulillah I am a born Muslim, and I am thankful, grateful that I am a Muslim.
When I went for my Umrah, I can't help it but to appreciate and feel grateful to see Muslims from all walks of life united under one Imam. I feel so happy Islam has spread to all four corners of the world. To see how Muslims bow, prostrate together makes me more stronger and more happier than ever. I once said to myself (then to my family), "Not even one single belief can unite so many people at one time except Islam."
Alhamdulillah, I am a Muslim.
May Allah S.W.T guide us all.
2007-08-19 23:57:04 · answer #4 · answered by @hm@d {War Against Noub!} 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
it opens my eyes, it made me see the life in true picture. i found out that when you read a story you should read it from the end, so you can know how to start it. we have to be prepared for what will come, each day is a bless to me when i gather alot of Hasanat (good points) and avoid many sins as possible.
2007-08-19 23:34:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 0⤋
I haven't officially reverted yet but I am considering it. My parents were both born (Roman) Catholics but my Mom reverted years ago. I am considering it, but I mean, of course it's hard to change yourself you know? I think I will do it though, when I decide I am really ready to fully commit myself.
2007-08-20 02:32:23 · answer #6 · answered by j12 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Reverts, In my point of view, are better than us - Born Muslims - and their Ajr is more inshaAllah سبØاÙ٠٠تعاÙÙ, as well as the non Arab Muslims, who strive to read the Quran translation.. Hadith books,...Their Ajr is also extraordinary inshaAllah.
2007-08-20 09:02:31 · answer #7 · answered by Lawrence of Arabia 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
as lawrance said, i also think the reverts are the actual "true" muslims, we were just born muslim, who are following the faith of their fathers, you are the real muslims, may Allah be pleased with you all
2007-08-20 09:55:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
in the name of Allah most compassionate most merciful
if we try to count Allah favours on us will not be able to count
them.
it's good to see you all happy .
al hamd to Almighty Allah.
2007-08-20 07:24:01 · answer #9 · answered by Ahmed G 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋