Asalamu Alaikum,
My name is Catherine and I’m 20 years old. I’m from south west of England and quite frankly there are very few muslims in my home town. I was never brought up with a religion, although always believed in a creator, a God, I guess I just didnt know which path to follow. I went to a local school and have always been interested in studying religion so I guess for me, everything just took its place very quickly, at a young age. I was 15 when i started studying for my gcse’s, one of which was religious studies concentrating on Christianity and Islam. I had one muslim friend at the time, and they did help me alot by bringing back leaflets etc from the mosque, although I would like to say that it was not because of them I reverted, but more my own decision completely, as this is a common mistake.
During the first year of my gcse’s (year 10), I decided to take part in ramadan, and completed it. So I had my first experience of actualy doing something physically for my creator, and it felt amazing. So I studied more and more, during lunch breaks, after school etc. I had a thirst for knowledge that I never had before, I mean I had never even finnished a book in my life, but all of a sudden was able to read about Islam, and quotes from the Qur’an whenever I could. So it carried on this way for about 2 years. I really wanted to revert pretty much a year after I had been introduced to Islam, but my family did not agree at all, in fact, they hated it. So there way of (dealing) with me, was to say your not 18 yet so until then its our roof, our rules. So time went by, and it got to roughly 2 weeks before my 18th birthday. I couldnt take it anymore, I had to revert, it was like my heart was yerning for this peace and blessing that I couldnt wait anymore. So I went to the local mosque, of which I had never even been before, to take my Shahadah. I stepped in, talked with the Imam, and was so nervous its pretty much a blurr. Although, bottom line is, I did it!.. I was so happy and started to learn how to pray pretty much straight away. Alhamdulilah (praise be to Allah) that now I have been a muslimah for nearly 3 years. I learn new things every day and love to take pride in myself, and my beliefs.
My Family are starting to get used to me being muslim, I know 3 years later… but to be honest i dont think they will ever truly accept me, only Allah knows. I am now at a point where I am nearly married, insha allah, and would love to wear the hijab all the time. I do my prayers, as much as i can, and i wear the hijab whenever i can. Ive done talks at my old school about Islam, and I love to tell people about it, hoping that with every person i talk to, will be one more who understands, insha allah.
Well thats my story about done…. I could go on forever but im sure this is pretty much the basics…
Thank you for reading this article about my revertion to Islam…
May Allah (God), bless you, guide you, protect you and keep you safe insha allah (God willing)…
Asalamu Alaikum (Peace be with you)
Catherine
November 23rd, 2009 Salam Aleikum,
My name is Natasha, and I am a big HOTD fan. I want to share my story with you.
I am 20years old and converted to Islam this year in end of July al hamdulilah I did my first prayer with my fiances wonderful sister, she is a kind and sweet person with [...]
November 8th, 2009 Narrated By Al-Bara :
The Prophet (peace be upon him) prayed facing Bait-ulMaqdis (i.e. Jerusalem) for sixteen or seventeen months but he wished that his Qibla would be the Ka’ba (at Mecca). (So Allah Revealed (2.144) and he offered ‘Asr prayers(in his Mosque facing Ka’ba at Mecca) and some people prayed with him.
A man [...]
October 29th, 2009 Narated By ‘Ali :
We have nothing except the Book of Allah and this written paper from the Prophet (peace be upon him) (where-in is written:) Medina is a sanctuary from the ‘Air Mountain to such and such a place, and whoever innovates in it an heresy or commits a sin, or gives shelter to such [...]
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He walked up [...]
October 15th, 2009
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The Prophet used to invoke Allah at night, saying, “O Allah: All the Praises are for You: You are the Lord of the Heavens and the Earth. All the Praises are for You; You are the Maintainer of the Heaven and the Earth and whatever is in them. All the Praises are [...]
October 1st, 2009
September 26th, 2009 Narrated Abu Dhar:
Allah’s Apostle (pbuh) said, “While I was at Mecca the roof of my house was opened and Gabriel descended, opened my chest, and washed it with Zam-zam water. Then he brought a golden tray full of wisdom and faith and having poured its contents into my chest, he closed it. Then he took [...]
September 24th, 2009 Narrated by Abu Hurraira:
The Messenger of Allah (swt) said, ‘Allah (swt) does not look at your figures nor at your attire but He looks at your Hearts and accomplishments’Â [Muslim]
Commentary:
This Hadith highlights the importance of sincerity and good intention. It is therefore, essential every noble action should be based on these two virtues, and the heart should be free [...]
September 21st, 2009
September 19th, 2009 Narrated Abu Huraira:
We were in the company of the Prophet at a banquet and a cooked (mutton) forearm was set before him, and he used to like it. He ate a morsel of it and said, “I will be the chief of all the people on the Day of Resurrection. Do you [...]
September 17th, 2009 Narrated Abdullah:
Allah’s Apostle (pbuh) said, “(As regards your creation), every one of you is collected in the womb of his mother for the first forty days, and then he becomes a clot for an other forty days, and then a piece of flesh for an other forty days. Then Allah sends an [...]
September 16th, 2009 Abu Huraira reported Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) as saying: Allah the Exalted and Majestic said: Every act of the son of Adam is for him, except fasting. It is (exclusively) meant for Me and I (alone) will reward it. Fasting is a shield. When any one of you is [...]
September 15th, 2009 Abu Huraira reported Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) as saying: A strong believer is better and is more lovable to Allah than a weak believer, and there is good in everyone, (but) cherish that which gives you benefit (in the Hereafter) and seek help from Allah and do not lose heart, and if anything (in the form of [...]
September 14th, 2009 Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (PBUH) said, “Whosoever performs Qiyam during Lailat-ul-Qadr (Night of Decree), with Faith and being hopeful of Allah’s reward, will have his former sins forgiven.”[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]. Commentary: Qiyam here means what keeps one awake to one’s capacity and for worship and makes one perform [...]
September 9th, 2009 Narrated Abu Salama bin ‘Abdur-Rahman:
I asked Abu Said Al-Khudri, “Did you hear Allah’s Apostle talking about the Night of Qadr?” He replied in the affirmative and said, “Once we were in Itikaf with Allah’s Apostle in the middle ten days of (Ramadan) and we came out of it in the morning [...]
August 20th, 2009 Narrated by Anas Bin Malik: Allah’s Messenger (pbuh) said: O Allah, increase in Medina twice the blessings (Thou showered) on Mecca. This shows how much love our amazing Prophet had for the peaceful city of Madinah. It truly is a beautiful city. Subhan’Allah
The Book of Pilgrimage (Kitab Al-Hajj)Â Muslim Book 7 Â Hadith 3162
August 19th, 2009 The Prophet said, “Allah created Adam, making him 60 cubits tall. When He created him, He said to him, “Go and greet that group of angels, and listen to their reply, for it will be your greeting (salutation) and the greeting (salutations of your offspring.” So, Adam said (to the angels), As-Salamu Alaikum (i.e. Peace [...]
August 17th, 2009 Ibn ‘Abbas mentioned the words of the Almighty, “When one or both of them reach old age with you, do not say ‘Ugh!’ to them out of irritation and do not be harsh with them but speak to them with gentleness and generosity. Take them under your wing, out of mercy, with [...]
August 17th, 2009 The Prophet (pbuh) said “Allah has said – every action of the son of Adam is for him except fasting, for that is solely for Me, and I shall reward it (in a special way)…A person who fasts experiences two joys, he is joyful when he breaks his fast, and he is joyful when he [...]
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