I am catholic, yet I study Islam. I am thinking of converting. I went to myspacechat, the catholic chat room. I just wanted to talk about Islam. You would not believe how people responded.
They think Prophet Mohammed is a joke. They talked so ignorant about God, and the mother Mary. They made violent, sexual remarks about her, and God!
It is very sad.
I also try to talk to my family about Islam. Yet they don't care to know anything. My husband is Muslim. So I talk with his family about Islam. It is just sad that my family doesn't want to know about it. This is something I am proud to talk about, and they just won't hear of it. My mom is a good person though. We have had a really hard time growing up. We all were abused, poor, and lived with a very bad man. I was on my own since I was 13. My mom was too when she was young. Me and her both were into drugs bad. I have been clean for a long time . I am 23, with 3 beatiful kids, and a great husband. I hope Allah forgives me.
2007-09-26 14:25:49 · 27 answers · asked by lilyanna_amora 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Ramadan
Sorry to bring such saddness to a beautiful month. I guess sometimes you just need to say how you feel to get it out.
Ramadan Mubarak
2007-09-26 14:27:35 · update #1
I do not ask of her to change her religion. I just ask that she accept me for my choice. She does not want to. I will still make my choice. I just feel sad that I will not be excepted by her now.
2007-09-26 14:40:37 · update #2
Thankyou every one for your answers. I feel sorry for those who only see one way. I do not force Islam, yet I just try to open others eyes of what I know. Thankyou for responding with out judging.
2007-09-27 13:14:04 · update #3
Wow Sister,
Salaams, Peace, and Welcome to the Straight Path.
Girl you are truly blessed to have found your way to the straight path after such a tough life. Allah really loves you a lot.
Sister, please know that the day you accept Islam--that ALL your past sins are forgiven. Literally--everything you have ever done is GONE. You are literally a brand new person, with a perfectly clean slate. God now sees the "New You". Look at how many other Muslims have had horrible lives of drug addiction, violence, and suffering--like our brother Malclom X (Malik Hajj Shabazz). Sister, his life was just horrible--his Dad was killed by racist whites, his mom became schitzophrenic, he was sent to live in a foster homes, then lived a life of drug abuse and crime. You wouldnt believe the things he experienced. But, he found Islam and became one of the greatest leaders of the 20th century, right along with Martin Luther King. Sister, if you ever get a chance to read his autobiography--you will not believe the life he led. And you would not believe at how he was totally transformed through Allah's light and guidance. That can happen to you.
Well I didnt mean to ramble on about Malclom (and I'm not in the Nation, just a regular Muslim)--but I just thought about the transformation that can happen when you follow Allah..Well, I am sorry about your feeling rejected on that Cathlic website. Sis, you must understand that the majority of people on earth right now are deaf, dumb, and blind. Dont feel sad about those crazy people who wrote you on that website. Allah tells us that people who reject faith are like people who are buried in an ocean, unable to hear and see. Sister, sometimes I get hurt by people on my job--who are racist and hateful towards me. But I must remember that they are unbelievers--and they are deaf, dumb, and blind. They have no guidance, and obviously Allah has found no good in them, or else he would have guided them to the Straight Path--so dont waste time on wicked people. Look at them the same way you would look at a retarded person, or a mentally ill homeless person who was yelling and screaming at you on the street. Just feel sorry for them and keep on moving.
Sister, Ramadan is a blessed month. You get blessings in so many ways. Stay away from those websites from now on--especially during Ramadan. Stay away from anything that brings down your self esteem and faith.
As for your family--just be glad that they are accepting of your choice to accpet Islam. Dont worry about them if they dont become Muslims. Allah knows all things, and he will accept their good deeds if they at least believe in a God and do good deeds. Sometimes, Christians in our family are better Muslims than Muslims--even an Imam said that during the Eid prayer one year. So dont worry about your family--just pray for them and be kind to them.
Okay--enough of my ramblings. Time for me to get to bed so I can wake up at 5am to eat breakfast before I begin my fasting. Stop feeling sad. Dont let the unbeleivers steal your joy. Find something to smile about everyday--like something funny that your kids say or do. Allah wants us to be happy. Salaams
2007-09-26 14:52:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 1⤋
Sister. Allah is most merciful. Allah Ruhman. Please become Muslim if you wish. Don't take it as a joke. Pray all the time and follow all Muslim customs. Don't look for Muslims for praise. Allah alone can give you Paradise. He alone will punish you. If you want to ask a question about Islam call and ask your masjid or any masjid for that matter. Don't let any Arab or Asian or African tell you well we do it this way. Cause no race is before you being a Muslim. Please stay off of drugs because no one is ever fully 'forgiven' for your sins in Islam. You must serve you punishment in hell. But don't forget Allah is most merciful. I am 15 and Arab. No one ever taught me how to pray. I learned from the net. if you ever have any questions ask me. I didn't know a thing till I started praying a few weeks ago. Just send me an email. I will explain every single detail to the dot. I never knew what a rakka was in prayer. And I learned. So just ask and I and many other will tell you. This is a great time of the year to be Muslim the masjids are packed and there is great food from all over the world.
Ramadan Karem, Muslima.
2007-09-26 15:05:45 · answer #2 · answered by Faraj - King Of Ramadan Section 2 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Ramadan Mubarak!
I'm happy that you are looking into Islam. I recently converted from Judaism because i began to question my religion and those who practiced it, and began to look more into the prophets Jesus and Muhammad. I'm proud of you for looking into Islam after so much hardship in your life, and putting aside the slander that many ppl bring down upon Islam. I have found that people respond negatively to Islam - it's called Islamophobia...they think they can take a surah from the quran out of context and prove that it is a bloodthirsty religion, or that they can associate all muslims with these so called "muslim" terrorists!
I haven't told my family of my conversion yet, because when my sister found out i was INTERESTED, she yelled at me, and now we dont get along very well. Insha'allah i will tell them within a year's time, but i will make sure that when i do i can tell them assuredly abt my religion, and be able to answer all of thier questions abt it and why i changed my religion. You might want to do the same (seeking out as much knowledge abt it as u possibly can b4 making a decision). Hopefully your family will not stop you from following the correct path, and i will pray that you are able to sort out which path you wish to follow. Seek, and Allah will help you find =)
I will definitely put you in my prayers....good luck! =)
2007-09-26 14:52:50 · answer #3 · answered by lazuzhashem 4 · 5⤊ 1⤋
I was catholic aswell, when I married my husband I became a Bahai,
I can not even speak to my family about the faith,
I know how that can be,
The best thing for you to do is to just keep learning about islam, and obey the laws, teach your children, and respect your husband.
It is not up to you to force islam on unreceptive ears, just to try and teach the faith.
Your children are the most important to teach,
If you are active in the faith and practice daily
God will help you.
I grew up the same way as you,
and on my own since i was 13 aswell.single mother ect...
Email me if you want to talk
2007-09-27 06:53:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You know the funny thing is that we Muslims believe in God, we believe in Jesus, and the Virgin Mary. I don't understand why Catholics would bad-mouth them.
If you want to convert to Islam, I wish you the best of luck. Allah has chosen you to follow the right path in life. By converting, all of your past sins will be washed away InshAllah. You will be like a new born baby with a clean sleight. You are VERY fortunate.
As far as your family goes, if they don't accept your faith, that's completely up to them. You cannot change anyone but yourself!!! Hopefully when they see you in your new lifestyle, they might be admired and try to convert for themselves.
I truly wish you the best of luck in life and I want to praise you in choosing the right path!!! Salaam, sister.
2007-09-26 14:43:59 · answer #5 · answered by Aliyah & Adam's Mom 3 · 6⤊ 0⤋
You can rejoice if you look at things from the spiritual perspective.
When we seek God's will, seek to know him, there will be opposition, and that's a fact. You must simply remember that those who love God will act and talk like it, and those who don't have that spiritual love will be unable to tolerate much from you. To imagine Christians (and Catholic at that, if you get my drift-I used to be Catholic also) would be happy for your search leading you to Islam, well, the two paths are so different (after their beginnings, that is), and mutually exclusive (not supporting faiths outside their own), how could there be a blessing from the group you're leaving?
Always turn to Allah, always beg for his will to direct you, always give your utmost in being open to his guidance (which will happen more and more as you are able to understand and apply what you learn). Allah's forgiveness has been with you since you were growing in your mother. He's always waiting for you, for all of us to lower our pride in the world and humble ourselves before him. He cares, listens, supports, understands, forgives constantly and wants for our spiritual strength.
Don't keep hurting your own feelings by remembering the things you've asked forgiveness for. Don't repeat dead history, but have all faith that you are forgiven, and move forward.
Best wishes for your peace and happiness.
2007-09-26 14:37:05 · answer #6 · answered by Zeera 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I'm always happy to know that someone once to change to Islam. At the same time I have christians and muslim in my family, and there is one of my sisters that wants to marry a christian, and plans to convert so they can be happy together, well the family wasn't taking it likely and they(some of them) flat out told her they wont be at her weding if its done at the church. I just said, I dont believe someone should change his/her religion because of another person. So I know what ur family is going thru, its really tough to hear a family member trying to convert(we all believe our religion is the true one) so its like they want u to stay put, cos they love u and believe u r already in the true religion.
2007-09-27 02:59:53 · answer #7 · answered by God's favorite 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I was raised catholic also. You just can't share your religious beliefs with people and not have them respond negatively. God loves you so much and in the Bible it says that He has a wonderful plan for your life. You are blessed to have 3 children and free from drugs. Just keep praying and asking God to show you the way. He will, He is with you all the time. You have had a very hard childhood, but He has kept you and you have a wonderful testimony to share with others.
2007-09-26 14:30:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
I wrote this poem on this site so go to the search for question space & put in the words They are daning in heaven tonight.....6 months is not a long time but everyone dies & if you can believe he just left his body it might help. I had a near death experience when I was 10 & it was more peaceful than anything I ever experienced since them. You just have to work through it. 10 years ago today my son was missing & still I think about it & those weeks before I found out he died. Do something to bring your energy to a higher level. I coach people & I can help you but this site alone isn't going to be able to do much for you. So if you want start coaching you could talk to me once a week & start letting go of your pain. I was in so much pain that it manifested physically & I was on meds. I went off of them 2 years ago thanks to a technique I learned to use. I think coaching would help you feel better & to heal cause only you are going to change. Nothing outside of you will change. You can learn how to be more peacefully & happy with your life still completely doing whatever it is that helps you feel connected to your father.
2016-05-19 04:07:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ramadan Mubarak to you.
What is more important for you to convince people with Islam or to feel happy being a Muslim?
I think you are a wife now and a mother so it is better to insure good education, health and life for your children and making yourself and your family happy with Islam is more important than trying to change the people around you.
2007-09-26 20:00:14 · answer #10 · answered by Ask me 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Salam,
i am a muslim and i thank my Creator for giving me Guidance and Strenght to practice this religion.
We choose what our heart feels asking for His Guidance and the knowledge that we are open to.
We believe in Prophet Mohammad(PBUH), Prophet Isa or Jesus and his mother the virgin Mary. We have to love them as our God love them as obedient servants.
We can talk about to become a muslim to anybody but ots God will that a person will listen and embrace the religion or not. Remember how hard Prophet Mohammad(PBUH) tried to have his uncle Abu Talib to say the syahadah but he died as a non muslim. Allah had reminded The Prophet(PBUH) that only He can decide what is to be.
Regarding muslim, there are practicing muslim and non practicing muslim, those who follow the syariah and those who dont, those who are moderate and those who are extreame and so forth. Therefore it is not fair to judge any religion based on the non abiding groups. We have to refer back to the teachings, their book; Quran nul Karim, The Bible and so on.
As for you sister, be strong.
2007-09-26 16:56:57 · answer #11 · answered by ikelah 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋