05-18-2004, 07:01 PM
Thank you!
Its good to know that someone understands my concern.
Would the muslims at the mosque speak english? I imagine some of them would, but I could also see how they might not.
How would I let them know why I am there if they do not speak english, and I do not speak arabic?
I have been trying to learn basic arabic (such as greetings and simple replies). I havnt got it down just yet though. I have also started to attempt how to read and write arabic - but I am finding that to be quite difficult.
Arabic seems like it would be a very difficult language to learn!
I am also concerned about my family. I come from a VERY christian family and they would not take it very well. My mom does not like that I read the Koran - but mostly just because she does not understand it (she thought that Allah was a different god than the christians worship). And I also am not sure if I am making the right choice.
Do only muslims make it to heaven? The Koran says that those who bear witness that there is only one God will enter paradise. Even before I had an interested in Islam I knew there was only one god.
If both christians and muslims worship the same God, how can one religion be better than the other?? Could one be both christian AND muslim?
Other muslims have told me that saying the shahadah will make you a muslim. Surely saying that alone cannot allow you to enter paradise...or can it?
What if a christian says the shahada??
As you can see, there are many, many things I do not understand. But slowly, thanks to many of you, I am learning!
So far I have enjoyed every minute of learning about Islam. Although I may not be on it yet, I do feel that God has pointed me to the right path.