Hello all,
My name is Shane and I am from Alabama. For many years, I was a devout and sincere Christian. I read and studied the Bible looking for truth. I came across many things that did not sit right on my heart, but I continued to look for peace and understanding in my faith. I was able to overcome many weaknesses in my life, but I still continued to feel unrest in my heart. I begged God to show me the way to truth, peace, and understanding. It is only by a miracle of God and His will that I found Islam. I wanted to learn and understand what it meant to be a Muslim. I live in an area where the majority of people think all Muslims are evil and terrorists. The news channels and media have portrayed Islam to be the devil's religion. I wanted to learn about it for myself. I began to read about Islam on various websites. I read articles on the pillars of faith. I read parts of the Quran as well. I researched for about a month before I came to my current understanding. I was shocked at first and could not believe what I was reading. My heart was in a state of chaos. I knew that being a Muslim was the right way even if it meant giving up all I had ever loved about Christianity. I know now that I am on the right path, but at first when I converted I started to doubt my decision. There is so much information about how to be a Muslim by the standards of men. I became confused about Islam and my heart was torn. I knew that being a Muslim was the right decision. I began to pray again for guidance and I read my Quran all the way through. I was amazed by God's guidance. I thought I was the only one that believed in the Quran only. I can certainly tell that we are far and few in between. There is no compulsion in religion. Thanks be to God the All-Merciful and Mercy-Giving! Praise my Lord the Great!!!!!
Shane
praise be to allah the most merciful lord who has guided one soul towards the way of his path ....let not there be any discomfort in your heart when alllah alone guides you and welcome to this forum you will enjoy reading post here .... welcome
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