Salaam

[wataboxa]

I have no idea where to start. I do but it will probably come out like gumbo so, i'll keep it short. I am a Muslim born and raised in America to Sunni traditionalists. After being Muslim for 36 years now and having my own family I have embarked on a journey to understand Islam for myself minus outside influences ( i.e. family, imams and Sheiks). Frankly it's been tough. I feel like a drug addict battling an addiction which, leads to moods swings, and uncertainty. With that said, I believe 100% that ALLAH will guide me as, he's always done throughout my life. What I hope to gain from being here is simply a better understanding of Quran with hopes that I am able to increase my Iman, my Knowledge and make this Islam easy for myself and Family.

[unknownuser]

Peace wataboxa )

Welcome to the forum.

In the beginning of your joruney you will have many unanswerd questions, but be patient. Patience is the key. And seek knowledge.

I recommend these links if you want to learn more about islam based on quran alone

www.misconceptions-about-islam.com
www.rationalreality.com
www.ourbeacon.com
www.aididsafar.com

I also recommend an article bout the "history of hadiths"

http//free-minds.org/forum/index.php?topic=16838.msg169055#msg169055

Another interesting article about the history of hadiths, is the one below

http//www.masjidtucson.org/publications/books/SP/1996/nov/page1.html

[wataboxa]

Thank you kindly.

[SarahY]

it's a tough journey, good on you for taking the steps

welcome to the forum

[Alen]

Peace,
Respect.

welcome welcome to the forum, brother.
I often get tested and looking back every next test is harder, which means - best to my knowledge, God knows best - i passed the previous test, Thank God. Keep learning and studiing, brother and rely on God, trust Him and keep up the prayers and the patience.

Peace.

[george]

Peace,
Respect.

welcome welcome to the forum, brother.
I often get tested and looking back every next test is harder, which means - best to my knowledge, God knows best - i passed the previous test, Thank God. Keep learning and studiing, brother and rely on God, trust Him and keep up the prayers and the patience.

Peace.

That's all any of us can do masallah.

welcome wataboxa