When did you revert to Islam and why?

Answer 1

Asalam Alaikum
I get asked this question so much I have my reversion story typed up and ready for this question. I would be honored to share it with you. Will be the first time I have shared it on Y!A. I pray it will inspire others. I love reading reversion stories. Most bring tears to my eyes to. Its like taking my Shahadah all over again.

UmmAli's Journey to Islam
I took my Shahadah(declaration to faith) October 2002. It was the best day of my life. If I got to live a day over and over again it would be that day. I was nervous and shaking so hard. I was sitting with the sisters and the Iman sent the microphone back to me. He asked me was I taking my Shahadah with free will. He then helped me say the Shahadah in Arabic then I said it in English. I now was a Muslim. I felt such a joy I can't explain. It was then time for prayer. My first prayer, I didn't even know how. I must admit I did know a whole lot about Islam at that point. But I knew in my heart and mind that it was right.
The story that leads me to this point actually starts in a bar. It was my 21st birthday, so like most people who turn 21 here in the US, I was off to the bar. I also had the intention of going home with someone that night. Well, I did go home with someone and after that we started to date. He was a horrible boyfriend. He was a true player if you know what I mean. But he had a really nice friend named Muhammad. Little did I know he was the one that pointed me out to his friend in the bar. He was just to shy to come and talk to me. His friend obviously was not. Muhammad did not like the way his friend was treating me, he was always telling him not to treat me that way. My boyfriend knew that Muhammad liked me and that I was sweet on him. So he started telling lies to both of us so we would not like each other. It worked. Latter me and boyfriend broke up. I remained friends with him. I went to the bar a little while later and there they were. I got a little to tipsy and was going to walk home. Muhammad would not let me. He took me home and took care of me. I was soooooooo sick. Even though we had been fighting, he still did not like to see me like this. We have been together ever sense.

After that we started to date seriously. Then we decided to get married. I then knew that I had to learn what my further husbands religion was about. My first thought was that I would try and convert him to Christianity. It was not like either one of us was really practicing our religion so I thought it would not matter to him. But he would not budge, he said that no matter how bad he sinned, he knew that Islam was the right religion.

So then I started to think about my religion. And what my future husband was telling me was so confusing from what I had believed all my life. So to make sure he was not telling me things just to get me to convert I stopped asking him questions and went to some Muslims at my work. They were so sweet to me. They explained that Allah(God) did not have a son. That God was one and only. And that Muhammad[SAW(Peace Be Upon Him)] was the last prophet. They explained the basic things in Islam to me. That just stuck in my heart. The rest of it I must admit I did not really understand. I just knew that Allah being one and only made so much sense, and that is when Christianity started to leave my heart.

I spent weeks praying to Allah(God) to help me. I was so confused. Then one day at work this feeling just hit me. I had been quite all day and my friend new something was up. I just told her that there was a lot on my mind. How could I explain what I was feeling. I didn't want to give in. How could I give up the religion I had know all my life. But in my heart I knew the what I had to do.

That is when I made my decision. I told my friend I am going to do it, I was going to convert to Islam. She was like really. But she could tell I was serious. When I got home I told Muhammad and he told me to take my time, to make sure this is what I truly wanted to do. I didn't want to wait, but he made me. Finally after me hounding him enough he took me to buy some hijabs. I did not feel right not being covered. I can't explain how it feels. I just felt so naked. He wanted me to wait till I took my Shanda, but I could not. I wore hijab for 2 weeks before I took my Shahadah.
Muhammad took me to the masjidd. I was nervous and excited at the same time. I didn't want to leave his side, but I had to. He walked me to the womens entrance and I stood there looking at the door. When I walked in the sisters smiled at me and greeted me. I had no idea what they said or how to respond. I just smiled and nodded. The iman was giving the lecture and I was trying to listen but he was using so many Arabic words I could not understand half of it. After the lecture they were getting ready to pray when Muhammad stood up and said his fiancée was here to take Shahadah.
Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar they all started to say. I was so scared at that moment I started to shake. The sister beside me realized it was me and took my hand. The iman sent back the mic and asked me was I doing this on my own free will. I said yes then he asked me if I knew what I was about to do, I said yes. Muhammad told him I didn't know how to say the Shahadah in Arabic so the iman helped me. The sister beside held my hand strong and corrected me when I mispronounced something. Then I said it in English.
I am a Muslim now, I felt this feeling I can't explain. The sisters one by one started to hug and kiss me and congratulate me. I still know a few sisters from that night.
That day was the best day of my life, better then my wedding day, even better then they day my kids were born. I will always cherish that day.
I left that masjidd a Muslim. I came to Islam and my husband came back to Islam. We married two weeks after my Shahadah.
I am not close to my family to began with so it was not that hard to tell them. I basically only had my mom and my brother and his wife. They all took it ok. My sister in law, tried to talk me out of it a little, but then seen I was serious and backed off.

I am now completely covered, all but my eyes. I also took a Muslim name, my old name was haram(not permitted). You see how one life can change. I was your basic half naked women in the bar to a Muslimah(Muslim Sister) trying to strive hard to gain Paradise. Don't ever count anyone out. You never know who Allah will guide. Allah has blessed me with this beautiful religion of Islam a wonderful husband and two precious children.

I would like to share with you my favorite ayah in the Quran. It means so much to me. It tells my story. Me am Muhammad were once enemies then Allah brought us together and save us both from the pit of the fire.

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
And hold fast, all of you together, to the Rope of Allah (i.e. this Qur'ân), and be not divided among yourselves, and remember Allah's Favor on you, for you were enemies one to another but He joined your hearts together, so that, by His Grace, you became brethren (in Islamic Faith), and you were on the brink of a pit of Fire, and He saved you from it. Thus Allah makes His Ayât (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.,) clear to you, that you may be guided.
Surah Ale-Imran (The Family of Imran)3:103

Answer 2

Asalamu Alaikum,

Have you ever read the book called the Odessy? It's a great book filled with colorful stories of honesty, betrayal, gods and witches! But you know what? As much as I love that book, I don't believe in such craziness that took place in that book. That book didn't make too much sense, which is why I didn't going around believing in Poseidon or Cyclops or anything, because it makes no sense. To me the bible makes no sense. I believe the Quaran is all truth!
la illaha illa laha wa muhammadun rasulu lahi!

Answer 3

Reverted on 11/29/07.

Did it because I didn't like Christianity at all, nor did I believe in it, nor did I like the way Christians act towards everything.

That about sums it up.

Answer 4

thereligionofpieces----Reported. How simple is that?

Well, to answer your question, I was born Muslim and I love being a Muslim and I love Islam so much!!

Answer 5

i converted two years from my then boyfriend now fiance and have been happy ever since its a light that came into my life its hard for me to think that i spent 18 years of my life as someone else

Answer 6

10 years ago, because it's the only true religion and way of life.

Answer 7

Cause it is logical and natural.

Answer 8

it is great and should be thankful cuz it is 100% the right religion to follow!

Answer 9

hi i was brought up catholic for most of my life.. the only thing i liked about being christian was all these ridiculous holidays were i get gifts for a random day.. lol.. i was abused when i was younger and tryed to ask God for help..but he wasnt there for me.. i saw something that intrested me in islam.. i started to talk to muslims and i liked them...

their way of life was so different from mines.. i started to study it more and more.. and my life changed when my friend told me to pray to Allah... finally i started to believe in God again.. my mom started to talk to me and treat me better.. it felt good to be loved again..

but i thank my mom for treating me the way she did before..cuz when i have my children i will never ever do what she did to me.. i will never be selfish to them cuz i know how it feels to be disapointed over someone greedy.. do u know how many times my mom made me cry over her voice.. shes going back to her old ways and she's hurting me more and more she doesnt even see it.. her boyfriend kinda see's something but i just brush it off like its no big deal..

im so glad i found islam.. it helped me understand life way more than christianity did.. i reverted in march 6, 2007.. i know in my heart its the truth and i dont care what anyone says..

i tell my friends about islam and their like "oh i can never be muslim, i cant not eat for 16 hours in one day" im like..its for GOD.. its not like your doing it to loose weight.. today my friends were talking about me wearing the hijab they said why?? i said im doing it for Allah, one girl said "thats not for god.. all you need is to accept christ as your life and savior..." that really pissed me off lol, she must be kidding me, how can wearing the hijab not be for god..he said it himself.. she doesnt understand believing isnt enough, and our good deeds gets us to heaven, not just believing in God and doing whatever we want and not serving him..

anyhow... islam taught me a lot of things..how to respect.. love.. honor god.. how to live a good life things like that..... some people are shocked that i reverted to islam.. i didnt tell me mom about me reverting cuz she will try to recuit me.. so im better off waiting.. i know she will accept me one day.. i thank Allah for guiding me to the right path alhamdulillah..

Answer 10

i was born a muslim and i'm so proud of that!