New to the forum, but reading the site for a while now.
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Peace all,
I was born and raised Christian my entire life... more than 30 years. I married a Muslim gentleman from Pakistan about 5 years ago. I was very interested in learning about Islam after we married... I really wanted to learn about what he believed. I had no intention to accept it at the time. Every time I opened the Quran to read it, I prayed that God show me the truth... not caring what the truth really was... I just wanted the truth.
So I read the Quran like a bag of potato chips. Once I started I couldn't put it down. I completed it in about 2 weeks. Sure, I had questions along the way, and even struggled with some of it. After some time my heart was satisfied and I accepted Islam. That was 4 years ago.
Now my husband and I live in a small town in the midwest... I think we are the only Muslims here, but we have many friends and a beautiful family, thanks God!
I enjoy reading the posts so much on this site, so I decided tonight to join in. I am not educated in Arabic, although I am trying to understand. It's difficult for me to follow all the different ideas when people use Arabic words.
I try my best to follow the Quran alone. It is confusing at times... especially with so many different translations out there. My husband was a follower of the hadiths when we first met, but after so much studying of the Quran together, he has left them, and now with me, he tries his best to follow the Quran alone.
My journey is much more detailed than this, but I shortened it as best I could. Thanks for listening.
God bless,
Dotty
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Salam(peace) Sis Dotty sun
Ahamdellalah (Thanks be to God)! I am so happy for you! I am an american convert too, for about 4 years too! I am so happy to have found Islam, and the glorious Quran. Do not be scared or overwhelmed by this site and studying of Islam, whenever you feel doubt or need time out, always refer to the Quran. It is complete, and will always make you feel better. I am also from the US, I live in the NW. Have fun searching and exploring and learning in this forum, while it can be overwhelming at times, it is a Godsend! I love this forum.
Peace,
Honor
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I try my best to follow the Quran alone. It is confusing at times... especially with so many different translations out there. My husband was a follower of the hadiths when we first met, but after so much studying of the Quran together, he has left them, and now with me, he tries his best to follow the Quran alone.
You are very lucky that your husband is such an understanding person. Anyway welcome welcome.
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The best of greetings to you, Dotty,
Welcome aboard! sun
I'm also from the midwestern U.S.--originally. We're all learning together, and we learn by sharing our understanding with each other. Knowing Arabic or not is not a shortcoming--I believe we all have insight --some in one area, and others in other areas. So, please share what's on your mind whenever you get the inkling to. I'm sure you'll find someone who shares your point of view here!
God bless both you and your husband.
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Well actually, I don't eat potato chips very often, but I like hot/spicy ones the best... as long as I have a gallon of water to wash it down, lol. When I was living in Pakistan I got used to the hot/spicy food, but since I came back to america I don't eat it much anymore.
God bless,
dotty