How I arrived to God Alone
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What prompted me to read "The Natural Republic" was the fact, that I wanted to see all sides and views of Islam. This book kind of found me, if you can relate to what I mean by this, in a very unexpected manner. It just happened "out of the blue", when I felt God was "tugging" on my soul to turn from the traditional ways and renounce everything I held that I thought was true (which most things I believed about Traditional Islam wasn't true) to Him Alone in a very, very deep personal relationship. My relationship with Him Alone is more a teacher-to-devotee and a friend-to-friend relationship than anything else. That is how "The Natural Republic" reached the "inner" corer of my being with a lasting,n much more deeply intimate relationship with God Alone.
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Peace to all,
Welcome brother Musa, its very good to hear your story, im glad to see that you followed the inspiration God gave you and it lead you to true worship, hope to hear more from you here on this forum, hope we can become friends, God willing.
Kurt
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Peace
Okay. I think God throws different things at us, not indifferently, to teach us humbleness and that He deserves the praise and the honour.
How have you found "God Alone", brothers and sisters of Progressive Muslims/Free-Minds?
In this section "How you came to God Alone" you will find threads by members rehearsing how they have come to be where they are today, and where they hope to be in the end.
Joe
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welcome Brother Musa, peace.
I can very much relate to your story. I'm 22 years old, raised traditionally in Malaysia. I'm still in the process of abandoning traditions (hadiths and sunnah), while carefully and critically reading the Quran in a fresh new light. I wish I could spend more time on this forum, but from what I've experienced these past couple of months, the people on this forum are very helpful and supportive. You've come to the right place...
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Peace Brother and Sisters,
I am thankful for all of the support and brotherhood. It makes me feel complete and whole. Have you ever felt like you were wandering down a dark tunnel? Then, there is a light at the end of the tunnel? At first you want to get that light at the end of the tunnel, but you have to stop for a moment and discard some items out of your knapsack, before proceeding to that light. Has anyone ever felt like that in their journey to "God Alone?"
As Thanksgiving is in a couple days or less, I sincerely pray du'a, that many more of our misguided brothers in Islam (even other religious traditions) and sisters come to "God Alone" and to True Islam, which is based solely on "God Alone". I still have my Yusuf Ali Translation of The Meaning of the Holy Quran. However, I usually just disregard the footnotes and read the English text plainly as it is and read the commentary notes, with a deeply critical eye.
I also have a copy of "The Message" Translation of the Quran, but I have trouble reading it, when in deep study. I have a lot of friends and a couple family members who support me in "God Alone", but some people are very, very pushy with their Christian religious beliefs. They try to make me believe that God has or had a son, who died this horrible death on a some type of cross, supposedly for mankind to wipe out their sinfulness.
I have a hard time understanding why they would believe such ridiculous things. When did God have a son and when did God actually die from crucifixion 2,000 years ago? I just don't get why people believe such crazy, "head in the clouds" beliefs. Then I talk with some people, who every word that comes out of their mouth, is that I am deviant or that I shouldn't be practicing such a religious lifestyle or that I am even a terrorist, and that I shouldn't proclaim the message of "God Alone" to friends, local community, and family in a public manner, especially from Traditional Muslims and even some Hardliner Christians in the area. Just wanted to share a little bit. That is what a forum is for, which I certainly hope.
Peace,
Br. Musa handshake
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...Then I talk with some people, who every word that comes out of their mouth, is that I am deviant or that I shouldn't be practicing such a religious lifestyle or that I am even a terrorist, and that I shouldn't proclaim the message of "God Alone" to friends, local community, and family in a public manner, especially from Traditional Muslims and even some Hardliner Christians in the area. Just wanted to share a little bit. That is what a forum is for, which I certainly hope.
You know, at first when I just discovered this God-alone concept and the corruption of hadith, I was telling everyone, family and friends about it, in fear for them. My family was intrigued, but unfortunately my best friend of 8 years actively opposed my claims. This really got me depressed, until I spoke to my sister, who reminded me that you have to respect other people's beliefs before they will respect yours. And even though I believed in this before, it hit me then that I was pushing my ideas to other people. So now, when the topic of religious beliefs come up, I mainly stay quiet, and only answer when asked. And you know what, this had a positive effect! So I guess you have to be patient and respectful, at least that's what I've learned...
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Salaam brother Musa,
I have been a Traditional Sufi Muslim for about 2 years now. A while back in 2004, I read "The Natural Republic", although unmoved at first by the presentation outlined in this handbook, God was at work in my life toward becoming a true Hanif, a worshiper of God Alone. I am currently re-reading and studying "The Natural Republic", because I feel led to share "God Alone" with others and set up a small "God Alone" Support Group in my local area. My name is "Musa" Perry. I am 23 years old, happily engaged, and I strive to follow the way of the "Hanif" or "Mystic", which ultimately brought me to realization of "God Alone".
welcome
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Salaam alamak,
So now, when the topic of religious beliefs come up, I mainly stay quiet, and only answer when asked. And you know what, this had a positive effect! So I guess you have to be patient and respectful, at least that's what I've learned...
What is the positive effect exactly?