Monday, July 21, 2014

True story: My path to Islam

Why I converted to Islam

I didn't even know Islam existed. I did not know it was a religion, the only religion I knew was Christianity, due to my mother's side of the family being Catholic and Christian.
I was oblivious to what Islam was. SubhanAllah I was obviously caught up in this world way too much. Shaytaan had seriously veiled my heart from seeking the True Path.
SubhanAllah I went from being an atheist to (Alhamdulilah) being a God fearing person who implements Islam into every aspect of my life. I converted September the 21st 2011. Islam was the total opposite of how I lived my life before. It was a HUGE turning point in my life.

How I Did It:

My Mom's side of the family are Christian and Catholic. They've never been religious, only taking me to church occasionally on Christmas Eve. My dad's side of the family are all non-practicing Muslims. However, due to my parents breaking up I was never close to my Dad. My dad would tell me to not eat pork or reveal myself, but never told me why, so I ignored it.
Before I converted, my life was chaos. It was all about ME. In year 9, I had many problems which eventually led me to nearly killing myself, accidentally. Family problems, problems at school, bullying, self image... you name it. I decided to self harm, and ended up cutting too deep, just missing my artery on my left arm. I had to stay in hospital and have 4 stitches. Alhamdulilah Allah gave me life when I did not deserve it. I was 13 and had been through SO much.
Towards the end of year 9, I had a Muslim person on my BBM. I would always see them post words such as 'InshaAllah' and 'MashaAllah'. This intrigued me, as they would send broadcasts etc about Islam. I became interested and started to seek answers.
My friends at the time were all Caucasian or Jamaican.I approached a Muslim girl in my year, who had been in my class since year 7. I told her I wanted to convert. I didn't know why, it was so confusing. I never even knew what the religion was. Something was just telling me to convert!
Another sister in my year, would speak to me every science lesson and decided to take my number. At first I was interested, I was at the point of converting, then I told my Mom.
She told me that I wouldn't be able to conform to the rules of Islam, due to how different it was. This hurt me. Then some serious family problems arose which was when I decided to not convert.
I then went on holiday to Spain, as it was the 6 Week Holiday! I was a proper western girl and lived life to the fullest; wearing my bikini, eating bacon, an occasional drink of Lambrini or Malibu. When I came back I was surprised to see messages from this sister. She was still trying to help me convert (Ahamdulilah). Not once did this sister give up on me!
I started to challenge the religion, trying to pick flaws, but it was too perfect, their were no flaws SubhanAllah!
When we went back to school, the sisters were trying so hard. One day, they brought me some Chocolates; this is what changed my heart. I was noone to these girls yet they were so passionate about my hereafter. The love they showed towards me was beautiful and unique. I converted later that day!

Advice

  • Ensure that you have good company, leave any bad influences.
  • Learn the basics of the religion before trying to rush into the deeper aspects of it.
  • Do things in your own time with pure intentions for the sake of Allah, do not aim to please the creation, please the Creator.
  • Try to use your experience to help others to convert. Share the message of Islam.
  • Put your trust in ALLAH. I know times can get hard, with family, society, friends not agreeing or mocking your religion or choices of life. Just know that Allah is testing you. Hold firm to your religion and know that Allah chose you to be amongst his beloveds.

Reaction From Non-Muslim Friends and Family Members

My mom's family was disappointed and still are. I lost all my old friends.

Changes I Had to Make in My Life

I don't speak to most my family. Morals,friends,choices&life are for Islam

Holidays

I spend most Eids alone. The warming, loving atmosphere of Eid is beautiful.
(source: about islam)

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