Who here has REVERTED to Islam?

Question

If so, how old were you, what were you before {religiously} and why was that your decision?

actually, muslims believe people revert to islam not convert. muslims out there know what i'm talking about. and i'm asking because i'm interested in islam. thank you for everyone that answers this question with useful information.

Answer 1

I have. I reverted 10.5 months ago. I was 19 years old. I was a Christian before that but left and became agnostic after I left Christainity. I converted to Christainity in June 28th 2006 and left it September 1st 2006. I looked at Hinduism, and Sikhism but found out I couldn't convert to Hinduism so I looked to Sikhism but that didn't answer anything that I had questions about so I looked at Islam and took my Shadah October 1st 2006. Alhamdullilah I am very happy being Muslim. I reverted to Islam because I didn't like the idea of an "orginal sin" and I didn't like how I was worshiping Jesus(PBUH*) as God. When I first converted to Christainity I was happy and prayed all the time but it felt like my prayers were not getting answered. So I quit praying every day and lost faith. I also didn't like how the Bible says that all women are cused with menstruation and child birth and how the Bible says that only women are responsible for the fall from the Garden of Eden and how the Bible talks about women and that they don't have souls and are going to Hell. I didn't know what exactly I was doing wrong but I knew that I was doing something wrong by worshiping Jesus(PBUH*) as God. I just didn't know where else to look for answers. I didn't like how Christianity doesn't give women rights and how babies are "born in sin". That doesn't make any sense. So I left and became Agnostic and then Muslim. As a woman I have many rights in Islam and am respected for my mind not how I look. Alhamdullilah I will be a Muslim until I die. And I'm from America to.

Answer 2

Hey!! i reverted to Islam when i was 14 years old, but when i was 13 i really wanted to take the shahadah, but i couldn't because i didn't know how i could of hid it behind my moms back. but i found out a way and on March 6, 2007 i took the shahadah. i had this overwhelming joy a born Muslim cannot have. i was catholic before, you know, so many people ask me why i converted to Islam, and what made me so interested. what made me so interested is the movie United 93 (great tear jerker), i admit i followed the stereotypes about Muslims. after i saw that movie, i decided to talk to some Muslims and see how they were like. to my surprise, they were very friendly people. i started to learn about Islam more and more each day. i was going through a though stage in my life, and my Muslim friend was like you know what, just pray to Allah for on week straight, i guarantee your life will change. and yes, it happened. i was so shocked Allah answered my prayer even though i wasn't Muslim, and had no idea what was my requirenments to pray, i asked Allah for help regardless of my religion, he knew i did what i can, i needed someone to be there for me, and there he was. i am so proud to be muslin, and glad i had all these brothers and sisters to help me. the Quran makes sense, it doesn't brainwash or manipulate you, pick up a copy, and read it, you wont regret it. hope you convert!!

Answer 3

In the Philippines, yes, people revert to Islam because all Filipinos were Moslems before. It was the Spaniards that converted them to Christianity. Thus, in the Philippines, anybody who converts to Islam is called 'Balik Islam' or "Reverted to Islam'. This scenario of reverting to Islam is peculiar only to the Philippines.

However, in other countries, you are either born a Moslem or adopt the religion by your choice or that of your parent (if you are a minor when your parents convert).

Islam recognizes that Almighty Allah sent other prophets to this world before Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) and hence, their teachings are also valid. For example, Jesus Christ is honored by Moslems too as one of the earlier prophets of Almighty Allah.

Among Moslems too, there are many different types of followings. These include the liberal Moslems who are very tolerant such as people from Turkey, Indonesia, Malaysia, Morocco and India and people who are Wahabbis or staunch Moslems who refuse to recognize other faiths such as those in the Arabian Gulf states.

Several countries across the globe have barred Saudi Arabian based or backed religious organizations from opening Madrassas (religious schools) or charities in their countries because of the intolerant doctorines they follow.

As a Turk, I was born of a Moslem father and a Roman Catholic mother and my parents follow their respective faiths individually since more than 25 years now. Accepting Islam was my choice when I was 19 years old.

Answer 4

I was born a Muslim alhamdulilah, but i know many people who converted to Islam, i will star your question so maybe someone who converted to Islam can answer,

Answer 5

ASA,

Allhamdullah I am a Muslim by Born but I have seen the Muslims who converted to Islam and following it more then us (Maashallah) may Allah give us same courage to follow him they way Converted Muslims are doing.

I can give you a suggestion read Holy Quran you can found it very easily in English Translation you will know what exactly Islam is.

In Islam we are not allowed to force some one to convert in Islam but if some one is interested we will be more then happy to help him/her.

A Muslim expresses his/her faith (Iman) in the following words:

Ash-hadu anla ilaha illal-Lahu Wahdahu la Sharika Lahu wa-ash-hadu anna Muhammadan abduhu wa rasuluhu

The English translation of the Shahadah is as follows:

I bear witness that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, the One, without any partner. And I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and His Messenger.


The declaration of faith consists of two distinct parts, i.e., the absolute belief in the Unity of Allah (God) and the belief in the Holy Prophet Muhammad as a mortal human being and the Messenger of Allah.


Islam's fundamental belief is the Unity of God. All other beliefs hang on this belief. Therefore the acknowledgement and 'bearing witness' of this is the key to the Muslim faith. Unless this is observed one cannot be a Muslim. A Muslim accepts Allah as the only God, and only Master, Lord and Ruler with no partner sharing in any way His Being, Powers and Attributes. He is One; He is Unique; He is not the father of any one, nor He has or had any father. He is Almighty and Self-Sustaining. He is there forever, and will be there forever.

A Muslim believes in Allah as the Ruler and must not disobey Him. In fact everything that exists in the universe obeys Him. He is the Fashioner of all the Universes that may exist.

The belief in the Prophet Muhammad (on whom be peace) as the servant and Messenger of Allah completes one’s faith. The Holy Prophet was the greatest of all the Prophets of Allah, yet he was only a human being with no share in Divinity. This is a very important belief that keeps Muslims from associating partners with Allah. This part of the Declaration of Faith where reinforces the first part of Allah being the only Supreme Being with no partners also establishes the absolute authority of the Holy Prophet as the Messenger of Allah, who must be obeyed as well in all the matters of faith. The Holy Prophet is the last prophet who brought us the last Book (the Holy Quran) to be followed. He lived among his people for a long time and his life is documented in utmost detail. He lead his followers by example. The way he lived his life and admonished his followers to live their lives is called Sunnah of the Holy Prophet. The second part of the Declaration of Faith makes obeying and following the advice of the Prophet Muhammad equally important to the belief in absolute Unity of Allah. This declaration make one to completely submit to the Will of Allah and that is why one who declares this belief is called a Muslim - one who completely submits to the will of Allah.
May Allah keep us all on his Rahama (Ameen)
Allah Hafiz

Answer 6

i talked to a 14 year old revert muslim on here, they can be all ages ofcourse anyone can become muslim, theres no age limit lol

Answer 7

I did when I was 19 and left it recently. I was raised a Christian and did so because it made more sense than Christianity. Then I found out how much of the qur'an is just abunch of word for word quotes from the Gemara portion of the Talmud.

Answer 8

I was 29, former Baptist and Islam answered what Christianity could not.

Answer 9

16, almost 30 years ago.
started to become serious with religion and wanted to be a priest,but many questions arises,one is why is God male or with gender?

Answer 10

hmmm...i was born muslim. but reverts r the best muslims, did u kno tht? =]