What’s the first thing that springs to mind when you hear of a convert to Islam? For me personally, ‘Subhanallah!!’ (Glory be to Allah). I have always found it fascinating how someone could discover, or rediscover as many Muslims believe, the faith of Islam as the true and ultimate way of life. Currently where there seems to be such negativity about the faith and its doctrines, created primarily through the media circus, I am inquisitive and wish to learn the role the internet plays in educating us about converts.
Being born into a Muslim household has been a blessing for me for which I am truly grateful. But I sincerely believe credit lies with those "mujahids" who endeavour to find the true religion of God, and rise to the challenge of facing various obstacles during the process. Why I say this is because not all families’ of converts find it welcoming to learn their child has a new identity and practice. In fact this has been illustrated through a website which offers solutions regarding various fears ranging from breaking the news to their families to what to do next.
Being born into a Muslim household has been a blessing for me for which I am truly grateful. But I sincerely believe credit lies with those "mujahids" who endeavour to find the true religion of God, and rise to the challenge of facing various obstacles during the process. Why I say this is because not all families’ of converts find it welcoming to learn their child has a new identity and practice. In fact this has been illustrated through a website which offers solutions regarding various fears ranging from breaking the news to their families to what to do next.
During my first ever blog which I am creating for a CyberReligion module I wish to enlighten you and myself with a variety of issues including:
· Brief History of converts in Britain
· Some statistics/facts (always good to back up your argument!)
· Issues faced by converts
And the rest I am currently unsure of! Hopefully my research will open up countless avenues. My blog is aimed at those looking to convert, those who have, or those who like myself are obsessed with the incredibles that are converts- pending that they are devout to their new religion ofcourse! I will provide video accounts, pictures and hyperlinks to make this as informative and relative as possible. ENJOY! 
Great topic for your blog!
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ReplyDeletehi hijabpop...this is a really fab topic youve chosen. i have always been amazed by people who revert to Islam. The reason I say revert is because i believe each person has been born in to the religion. I, personally know a few people who have reverted into islam and they try to be much better Muslims than the people born into the religion. Isnt it astonishing how someone who had all the freedom in the world would want to confine themselves to Islam. Well one thing i will say 'Alhamdolilah' they found the true religion.
ReplyDeleteAZ B I share your opinion on it. It is remarkable that people can want to leave behind all the 'freedom' other religions offer and instead want to live a humble life as a Muslim. The choice is amazing and this blog is to help myself and others to learn why certain people make this choice and inshalah how we can learn from them and about them.
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