Why I left so called "islam"....
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I tried to follow mainstream Islam. I spent most of my waking life worrying about whether I had done anything other Muslims could censure me for (apparently a highly satisfying pastime for many.) It seemed that there was always another fine point of law and ritual that one overlooked. This toadying to the hypercritical seemed indeed odd in a faith that professes allegiance to Allah alone. All the more odd, given the tenuous reliability of the whole corpus of hadith and the Prophet's own repeated insistence in the Quran that he was but a messenger. This site cones as a welcome relief. I can pray to Allah again, not the community of the alleged faithful.
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Peace yusuf.
Welcome to the forum!
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I tried to follow mainstream Islam. I spent most of my waking life worrying about whether I had done anything other Muslims could censure me for (apparently a highly satisfying pastime for many.) It seemed that there was always another fine point of law and ritual that one overlooked. This toadying to the hypercritical seemed indeed odd in a faith that professes allegiance to Allah alone. All the more odd, given the tenuous reliability of the whole corpus of hadith and the Prophet's own repeated insistence in the Quran that he was but a messenger. This site cones as a welcome relief. I can pray to Allah again, not the community of the alleged faithful.
As salamu alaykum.
Respectfully.Welcome to the forum and may Allah Most Merciful reward you with Paradise. Thank God Almighty that he has guided you here. You will learn, insha'Allah, that you need to do research about Islam and Qur'an all on your own and not follow hadith, sunna, imams, corrupt scholars, mulahs and such.
Whatever question you have, you can share it with us. group We're here to talk and help each other. group
May Allah reward you with Paradise.
As salamu alaykum. -
I tried to follow mainstream Islam. I spent most of my waking life worrying about whether I had done anything other Muslims could censure me for (apparently a highly satisfying pastime for many.) It seemed that there was always another fine point of law and ritual that one overlooked. This toadying to the hypercritical seemed indeed odd in a faith that professes allegiance to Allah alone. All the more odd, given the tenuous reliability of the whole corpus of hadith and the Prophet's own repeated insistence in the Quran that he was but a messenger. This site cones as a welcome relief. I can pray to Allah again, not the community of the alleged faithful.
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Asalaamu Alaykom
This is my first post on the forum I read your story and had to post. Amanda we are all sent to a time and place for a purpose each purpose signifigant in the way Allah is guiding us. Reading your story about how you were shia then salafi, sunni then Christian really sounded familiar. I believe many of us who came to Islam from a Christian upbringing can relate to it. Especially the confusion that came with learning the other aspects of Islam. Allah says in the Quran "Which of my favors will you then deny" and I always remember this verse when approaching my Islam. Should I deny that Allah is guiding me to this path when all of his signs are abseloutly clear. The confusion of the so called Sunnah is proof that we should stay away from it and walk towards the path of the rightous, not the path of those who went astray (those who try to make Islam a negative religion). Alhamdoolilah you fount Islam and your story was another Favor (or Sign) for me to look upon with utter amazement.. May Allah always continue to guide you to do whats best in your heart.
BTW Ansar, Submission has been around since Adam Since Allah says in the Quran that he instructed Adam to BOW. We are Muslims just like Adam was a Muslim. Submitting to the will of Allah swt
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Salamun 'alaykum wr wb Winter_White,
Asalaamu Alaykom
This is my first post on the forum ) I read your story and had to post. Amanda we are all sent to a time and place for a purpose each purpose signifigant in the way Allah is guiding us. Reading your story about how you were shia then salafi, sunni then Christian really sounded familiar.
welcome
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Beautiful, Subhallah! All praises be to Allah and only Allah for your expereince.
Glory be to Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful!
Amanda, your story brought tears to my eyes.
Welcome to Islam! not Fakeslam.
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Peace
I apreciate you all and your words, love, and care. I really have come a long way since my last posts I have had a few deaths in the family (I appreciate the gift of life much more now than ever before ~Thank You God~, for I seen the reality that one can go to sleep and not wake up even if they are young..so upon waking I am grateful I have another day for I know others who literally didnt wake up..It is a humbling experience) and I have gone through some trying situations but I Thank God for all of it and I appreiate it all since God gives me knowledge through each trial and God gives me more strength then I previously had..I wouldnt change a thing it has made me who I am
i understand everything has a reason and I am grateful to God for everything no matter if it appears good or bad because in the end the bad turns into good since i learned alot of strong values and lessons from the seemingly bad
I love God for the trials and pain for it is worth it
to grow improve and learn is so much more valuable than comfort
May you all be in strong faith and good health God willing
Glory Be to Our God The Most Great The Most High
InshaAllah I will never question what happens to me since it is all HIs will and humbly speaking who am I to question His Infinite Wisdom and Knowledge and Plan for He has a purpose which we can not understand with out limited mind
Umm Sara
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Peace Sis Amanda
I didn't recognize you with the name change! Welcome back
You are a very strong person to go thru so much and remain positive. This is something people take a lifetime to master. What a wise lady, i really do admire you
God Bless you and keep you in high, positive spirits always AMEN
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Peace
I appreciate your words...
There is beauty in everything and someone else worse off than you no matter how bad you think your situation is
And their is Wisdom in the will of God and I beleive the true submission is to the will of God and Gods Will includes seemingly bad and seemingly good
everything is by perception....
just for me its about submitting and accepting
Accpetting the things you can not change and the beleivers patiently await whatever befalls them of good or of bad
and i fin peace in the stroies of The Message
no matter what happens even if i die so what Id be with God The ONe I love so Much
if I only see Him once then whatever happens if I burn in hell that on moment would be totally worth it
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Peace
excuse me brother Alen
I was TRYING TO FOLLOW QURAN AND i DONT SEE MUCH WOMENS NAMES MENTIONED EXCEPT MARY
So please refer to me as the name listed and dont reveal private info about me
I have my reans you know I DO DO DAWAH PUBLICILY ABOUT THIS SITE
and I have my reasons if you have a personal question that you feel you need to reveal my perswonl info then please email me in the private manner
apprciate it
umm sara
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Peace
excuse me brother Alen
I was TRYING TO FOLLOW QURAN AND i DONT SEE MUCH WOMENS NAMES MENTIONED EXCEPT MARY
So please refer to me as the name listed and dont reveal private info about me
I have my reans you know I DO DO DAWAH PUBLICILY ABOUT THIS SITE
and I have my reasons if you have a personal question that you feel you need to reveal my perswonl info then please email me in the private manner
apprciate it
umm saraSalam.
I apologize, Motionless Wisdom, i'm sorry, i'll keep it in mind.
I'm sorry.Peace.