07-03-2004, 12:42 PM
Assalamu Alaikum
I'm a 22yo Aussie guy who converted/reverted to Islam only 2 months ago now. I come from a non religious background although as a teen I occasionally went to Christian church to see friends who were Christians. I'd never taken any interest in other religions as I assumed Christianity was the right religion...although I didnt really practise it! Recent events in the media brought about my awareness of Islam, I still didnt have a clue what it was then either, you never see Islam being portrayed as good in the media. About a year ago I had made a new friend of Middle Eastern background, the first thing I asked was wether he was a Muslim, he was, although he doesn't really practise it. I asked a lot of questions, but couldn't get the answers I wanted...He didn't want me to think he was preaching. I ended up studying books and started reading an interpretation of the Qu'ran, in which my friend had lent to me.
I looked up sites on the net and found out about the scientific proofs of the Qu'ran which first put belief into my heart. All I can say really is I admired everything about Islam, from Economics, Modesty, Zakat which helps the poor and needy, the Oneness of Allah, the Messenger(saws), the Qur'an from which I could find no flaws, the reasons behind Fasting and much much more! It was exactly the guidance and way of life I always craved.
I fell in love with Islam and I ended up teaching my friend about his religion! I didn't tell him, but I knew I would become a Muslim, but when? I asked my friend to take me to the Mosque each week so I could see what it was like, he never went himself and was hesitant in taking me there, after 6 months my wish was fulfilled and we went. That day I uttered my Shadahah that Friday at the Mosque in front of the 30 or so who were there and I haven't looked back. It took 5 weeks to learn how to perform Salat by memory and not reading off paper in front of me!!
My family are supportive, especially my mother, Alhumdulillah. She's thinks it's a load of crap but is happy to see me happy! I used to be down a lot and now I'm always smiling! At first she didn't believe me when I said I converted, but she was expecting it as she already knew I was reading Qu'ran and books about Islam. I admit I have lost some friends...but I made new friends Alhumdulillah who inspire me and I inspire them!
I hope anyone who is thinking of reverting who reads this may benefit from this testimony. Feel free to ask any questions if you like and I hope I can answer inshAllah.
PS. If you feel you are called to Islam, answer that call...because you never know when it is your time to go. Alhamdulillah I answered that call and I know I will die a Muslim.
Wassalamu Alaikum
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....that is great.....hope Allah guide you even more......Ameen
