06-07-2003, 02:12 PM
Assalaamoalaikum
Quote:It's hard living has a muslim in the u.s.[/quote:734452f74c]Yes it is, but the reward in the hereafter is greater.</div></blockquote>
<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="309" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I need to move out of here.[/quote:734452f74c]Yes, strength is within the Muslim community. Many of the things I do now were not taught to me by my parents, or teachers but the community and the society I lived in. I started praying because I saw men going to the masjid, and I was 8 so I said awright I'll go to the masjid too. Then after salah I saw a man who was reading some ahadith, and was saying something about Salaam. So I listened to him. After that day that's what I did, and that's how I learned.
<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="309" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Hearing the athan 5 times a day is the beauty of living in a Islamic world[/quote:734452f74c]My ears long for Adhaan. When I was in the other country we had a masjid nearby, and I was used to hear Adhan five times a day. Its a great experience.
I would suggest for you to move to a country with more muslims, if possible go to an Islamic school, or a mission. Even if you, for some reason do not get the chance to migrate, can atleast find a good muslim community in the US.
You leave something for Allah, and Allah will give you things better than that
<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="309" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>What am I supposed to do? I mean, everytime I eat Taco bell or Mc'ds[/quote:734452f74c]I have been living in the U.S since 2000, and I have never had non slaughtered meat. Its not that hard brother. I look at some of the hindus here, and they have never eaten any kind of meat in their whole entire life. And they are on falsehood, but their belief is strong, so our belief should be stronger because we are on the truth
And I would say that until you do cannot leave it completely atleast eat it in moderation. Everything is gradual.
<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="309" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>The believer who is keen to save himself will strive to save himself from everything that may lead to his doom, and he is kind to himself. Part of that kindness is taking care of one’s relationship with Allaah so that he will be saved from the punishment of the Hereafter, and striving to make himself do that which is enjoined upon him and to avoid that which is forbidden to him, seeking thereby the pleasure of Allaah. So he starts by repenting from all sins, and urging himself to compete in doing righteous deeds, and striving to reach high levels of faith, by applying the appropriate means, such as learning about the rewards for good deeds, the effects and causes of sin, keeping away from those who discourage him and are lacking in ambition, listening to stories of those who strive in worship. Then if he weakens in doing righteous deeds or commits sin, or finds that he is inclined towards it, this is the time for punishment. [/quote:734452f74c]
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"And whosoever is conscious of Allah, He will make a way for him to get out (from every difficulty). And He will provide him from (sources) he never could imagine. And whoever puts his trust in Allah, then He will suffice him. Verily, Allah will accomplish His purpose. Indeed Allah has sent a measure for all things." [65:2-3][/b:734452f74c]
INshaAllah Brother Pray to Allah. and also do read some good islamic books, and find good muslim friends if you can.
Walaikumusalam
-- Ali
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