I’m Doing the Best I Can
Islam is not a religion that was chosen for me as I was raised Protestant, but Islam is the religion that I myself have chosen after a twelve year journey of study, reflection, and prayer. Due to my Protestant upbringing and deep genuine understanding of Christian beliefs, I can relate to the doubts and questions that people have on Islam. After all, I was raised to believe that anyone who is not a Christian by accepting Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior is going to hell, thus Muslims were lost. Looking back, I recall struggling with the Trinity principle in the Holy Spirit, Jesus, and God as one, and that Jesus is God’s son, but they are still all one. It too really upset and troubled me to think of the billions of people on earth who would go to hell or who were already there because they never learned about Jesus and accepted him. A profound part of me felt that humans are put on earth solely for God’s purpose, and I desired that devout faith; Christianity never quite satisfied that for me. But when you are young and a part of a loving family, going to a Christian school every day, and church two times on Sunday, and every Wednesday night, you don’t question, you just believe. With age comes wisdom, and with wisdom comes even more questions, and questions require scrutiny. I am still saddened that people I love and care for would answer that I’m going to hell if they were asked. That breaks my heart, and my eyes swell with tears. My only response can be that only God knows, and I’m doing the best that I can. Yes, I chose Islam, but I didn’t turn my back on Christianity nor on those Christians that I love.
Assalamoalaikum,
First of all, congratulations on entering peace and submission to one Allah and the relaxation that comes from that belief.
Secondly, I had been tlaking to a catholic woman just the day before and another cristian woman yesterday about religion and you’re right.Some things are confusing for alot of people.
I just say one thing.
Islam is a pregrssion, a continuation.
Itw as the same Allah who brought the book and religion to moses, then jesus and then Mohammad ( Peace and blessings be on him) and we believe in all the Porhphets and the teachings they brought but we also believe in progression and new rules, which with new times should be folowedl, like the owner of a company changes the management, one has to follow the new management to stay in the company.. as the company and owner remains the same…
I am glad I stumbled upon your blog
I am a Muslim mom from switzerland, Geneva, maybe we can learn together
Asalamalakum!
Thank you so much for your comment! You have really made my day, and I’m so happy that you stopped by and left me such a fabulous comment.
“Islam is a progression, a continuation” -Beautifully said and very true. When I said shahadah, I was advised to take it one day at a time and not stress out over memorizing surahs and Arabic. This was good advice because it can simply be overwhelming. I believe that Allah knows my heart and knows my sincerity – so, if I pray in English and forget when to prostrate and when to rise, it is OK!
I pray you have a blessed Ramadan and enjoy this time with your family.
“But when you are young and a part of a loving family, going to a Christian school every day, and church two times on Sunday, and every Wednesday night, you don’t question, you just believe.”…..you believe until you experience the world and other cultures different from your own. then you question and those questions usually have answers that you as an educated, loving, sincere person cannot embrace. i’m glad that you feel at peace and love that you have embraced islam for yourself. i love the underlying tenants of charity and love for all others. this is what i see missing in most christian faiths.
Assalamu alaikum sis,
Mashallah you got a good blog. It’s so nice to hear that you have reverted to the true faith, alhamdulillah. We are so lucky sis to be guided to this wonderful faith
Just gone through your mashed cauliflower recipe . It sounds quite yammy. Insha-Allah looking forward to try it one day !
Keep it up sis! Hope to visit your blog again Insha-Allah.
Take care , wassalam .
Sumaiya
Assalamu alaikum Sumaiya!
Thank you so much for your sweet comments on my blog and ‘reversion.’
Try the mashed cauliflower recipet – super good and healthy.
I’ve bookmarked your blog now too and will visit and comment.