Good day my friends
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Peace and blessing to all!
I've been a long time lurker of the site. My brief story I joined the Nation of Islam in my late teens. Around 23, a member had told me about submission.org. A lot of the information resonated with me. After about two months, I fully committed to observing God and Quran alone. I lost basically all support during this transition. A very trying time for me. A few years later, I found myself compromising the deen with the ladies in my life. God kept giving me reminders/signs that I could no longer ignore. I can say that for a solid year now, I've been really focused on the straight path, no longer letting this world's life deceive me. And, this past Ramadan was the best I've experienced.
Myself and another like minded Soul conduct a Quranic study session once a week via phone call. I pretty much have Christians around me full time. I engage a number of them in dialogue, stressing the importance of observing God alone (major sigh). My friend and I have just started a bible study once a week as well. I have hit and miss with study sessions with two other friends (one a Christian and one a Hebrew Israelite). I'd love to have an additional bible study with a God/Quran alone believer who is knowledgeable and interested in the bible (central focus on the oneness of the deen). I just ask for this person's (or people) character to mean as much (rather, more) to him or her as the knowledge does. I'd prefer a good hearted person over a good minded person any day (both combined would be awesome though!). Please PM me if this interest you. May God be pleased with the faith/efforts of those who strive in His name!
Oh, I'm in the States (near Philadelphia).
Peace,
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Thank you Cerberus!
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Peace Beyondsurface7
Welcome.
I do a lot of analysis to posts/information...,a bad habit of mine ever since I kept being misled by members of society where I was born ,where I was learning,and where I am now,I analyse and ponder informations/words whenever I come across them.It is my downfall . I hope I will not get misled again and walk away from the path of my Lord.
Anyway,upon pondering your words I was wondering how we judge a person to make sure they fulfil our criteria?
I tend to pray to GOD and trust Him with all my tasks.
I hope you will find your true good hearted,knowledgeable,interested in the bible Qoran alone believer?
May GOD help you in your quest.
GOD bless you.
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Peace Good Logic,
Thank you for your kind words. Yes, I trust in my Lord as well. I favor and incline towards people who strive to acquire the character that the Quran exhorts. I've seen debates on here (in the past, haven't wandered around lately) that turn into a bunch of sarcasm and name calling. I wouldn't care to network and study with such individuals.
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Beyondsurface7 brother,Eventually I have seen them realise that no one can force their ways/religion/understanding on another.
Some even apologise and mend their ways,they acknowledge others free choice/views.I keep reminding of the most important commandment of Jesus Love GOD and love thy neighbour.Then there will be no need of any hostilities.
GOD bless you.
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Yes,
Repentance is what God calls us to in Torah, Gospel, and Quran. I'm sure I've only witnessed the break ups and not the make ups. There is no compulsion in the deen. The ego hates the way of Surrender. May God continue to purify and develop us all.