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I have been Muslim around 6 years now and that is by my own volition. 🙏 I wasn’t forced, expected or even asked to convert to Islam. It was my own choice because it’s what I believe in. Many people falsely assume that women (and men) only change their beliefs or lifestyles for a partner. As much as I love my husband, this one was for me. 🙋♀️ I’m by no means a ‘perfect’ example of a Muslim or the ‘perfect’ example of anything at all. I like to share these things in the hope it helps people understand others and that it opens people’s minds and hearts to how others are different. 👉Society teaches us: ❌ Don’t discuss religion ❌ Don’t discuss politics Apparently it’s ‘taboo’ to speak on the things we believe and are passionate about. I find that ridiculous and reject that ideology. Ask Yourself: 👉How are we meant to open our minds if we don’t discuss these subjects? 👉How are we meant to understand ourselves and others if we always see, speak and hear everything we know, like and agree with? We can’t. #societyandculture #society #muslim #islamic #diversityandinclusion #people #change
Thank you for sharing with the LinkedIn community. I am always fascinated and extremely happy to hear other stories of reversion, and I hope that you speak to and are in touch with many people to share your experience and break the stereotype. People just take it that I am from a Muslim or typical Asian or Middle Eastern background. I am neither - I have English, Italian and Jamaican roots. It's wonderful to hear how Islam has touched your heart and that you are able to speak openly about the choice that you (by yourself) have made and the honesty that you have expressed about not being perfect. We should all humble ourselves like this, as we each have our own vices or weaknesses and err somewhere along the way. This is why repentance and forgiveness are two important practices to employ in our lives, and in this month of all months (Ramdhan), especially. And yes, how are we meant to open our minds if we feel that we cannot be open and honest and are impressed to feel as though the subject is a taboo one, whilst all other manner of topics and subjects are up for open discussion? From one revert to another, I pray that almighty Allah (God) guides you, protects you and grants you success in this life and in the hereafter.
Very inspiring! And I totally agree with you, the society does not want to address religious beliefs. I remember when I was growing up in Germany I faced huge amount of criticism from my teachers! Can you believe that? Everyone assumed my dad or brothers are forcing me. That’s where the problem is, every time we want to do something ourselves we get labelled as forced. The interesting point is that only Muslims are ‘forced’ what about others? In the West we get taught that “don’t be afraid to be different” but when we want to practice our belief then there’s a conflict?
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We should always discuss politics and religion otherwise there is no learning in this world. Unfortunately it is the extreme ends that seek to remove this from our lives. We are never perfect and are always striving to improve ourselves whether that be physically, mentally, intellectually, emotionally and it is not a sign of weakness to not be perfect. In fact someone that thinks they are perfect is the one with weakness as they have a closed mind and heart. My thoughts are with you over Ramadan the holiest of months in Islam.
Do you have a video explaining your journey? I’m interested in the initial thought you had which lead you closer to your decision to accept Islam.
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I fully agree with you Andre. I would say you are very Lucky because you are living in a society where you have the freedom to choice without any consequences. I am wondering how your new community would react if somebody would change its faith. Wish everyone peaceful Ramadan!
You respect other people's religion and they will respect yours. All good people go to heaven and bad people go to hell. Regardless of what religion you believe in.
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2yAbsolutely agree with you. My daughter is 21 and decided at 14 to start her journey. We are not a Muslim family or have any Muslim friends and we have very few in our community. But It was something she choose for herself. As she was so young initially as her mother I was concerned, yes rediclisation was discussed, we visited an Islamic school and I ensured if she was to explore, that it was in a safe environment. We have talked endlessly, 6 years on her belief in the religion is just as strong….this is the life she has chosen for herself. I’d much rather people asked me or her questions, than made any judgments along the way. “If we do not discuss, how will we understand” Mashallah to you 🧕