Live In Deen: May 2020

‘Let My Building Burn, Justice Needs to Be Served’: Muslim Restaurant Owner

The death of George Floyd, an unarmed and handcuffed black man, has triggered nights of protests and violence across the US

There are reports of hundreds of businesses being damaged or looted during four days of unrest.

Among these businesses is the Gandhi Mahal Restaurant owned by a Bangladeshi Muslim migrant.

Ruhel Islam, who immigrated to the US 24 years ago, woke up on Friday morning to discover that his family business had been razed to the ground.

When he found out, his daughter, Hafsa Islam, said he only had one response: “Let my building burn. Justice needs to be served and those officers need to be put in jail,” Times of India reported.

“We can rebuild a building, but we cannot rebuild a human,” said Ruhul Islam, 42. “The community is still here, and we can work together to rebuild.”

Ruhel Islam standing on the rooftop of what is left of his restaurant, the Gandhi Mahal.

During the protests, Hafsa said the family transformed their restaurant into a safe haven for injured protesters who needed aid.

“We were worried about business, of course, but we were more worried about the protesters,” she told CNN.

“All of Tuesday and Wednesday we took in hundreds of injured people. By Thursday night, it felt too dangerous to be there.”

Despite the loss of their business, Hafsa said they were standing in support of protesters and their cause.

“This isn’t about the business, this is about us. This is about George Floyd and all of the people whose lives have been taken wrongfully because of police brutality.

“We are fighting for justice in such an unjust system,” she added.

Muslims Demand Justice

5 Things Muslims Can Do In the Wake of George Floyd’s Killing

US Muslims have expressed outrage and hurt, as the video surfaced on various different social media outlets.

Jaylani Hussein, executive director of the Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, said his group teamed up with other civil rights organizations to host a rally and march in downtown Minnesota on Thursday.

“We are all in pain as we watch our cities burn. However, our leaders still refuse to acknowledge that this unrest is occurring because of their failure to immediately arrest and charge all four officers involved in the murder of George Floyd,” he said in a statement sent to AboutIslam.

“Where there is no justice, there will be no peace. We need the governor to empower the state attorney general to bring charges against the remaining three officers, who should be held without bail pending trial.

“Justice delayed is justice denied. White supremacists, anarchists and other bad actors are the only ones benefiting from the chaos resulting from delayed justice.”

CAIR-Minnesota has also called for the arrest of all Minneapolis police officers involved in the killing of George Floyd.

That demand came following the arrest of Derek Chauvin, the officer who was seen on video kneeling on Floyd’s neck.

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How Should I Deal With My Non-Religious Parents?

Do you feel sad when your non-religious parents are not how you wish they were?

Do you believe your efforts are ignored and your actions do not guide them?

Are you unsure how to open discussion with them?

Did you know that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) faced a similar problem? His dear uncle Abu Talib refused to become Muslim.

Shaykh Yahya Ibrahim offers some useful tips to deal with this dilemma.

This short video reminds us that Allah is the best of planners and He is the one who changes the heart7s.

Pray for Non-Religious Parents

Show your dependence upon Allah, as you pray for your parents. Have faith and be sure that your desire for them will be answered when He wants.

Allah can and will do it if He wills.

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Fashion Designer Makes Sanitary Hijabs for Healthcare Workers

Hijab-wearing healthcare workers have been on the frontlines in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

Wearing hijabs, many are facing the challenge of having to wash it frequently to maintain sanitation, while some are even disposing of hijabs to mitigate the spread of the virus.

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Addressing these challenges, a Minnesota fashion designer and owner of Henna & Hijabs, a boutique specializing in organic henna and handcrafted hijabs, stepped in to help.

Ibrahim’s hijabs are ethically made using a blended fabric.
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Hilal Ibrahim designed a sanitary hijab that could be easily washed and safely reused. Moreover, she has donated over 700 hijabs to COVID-19 doctors and nurses all over the state.

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During March and April, H&H launched our COVID-19 response and took part in protecting our community. H&H donated our breakthrough hospital hijabs to 700+ Muslim healthcare employees at the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic in the MPLS/ST.PAUL area. It is essential to our core company values to provide support to those who are working to keep our community safe. Thank you to all of our frontline heroes at @allinahealth @hennepinhc @mhealthfairview @healthpartners @parknicollet and @mayoclinic Thank you to our H&H team and a special thank to @womensfndnmn

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“Most importantly, they don’t impact mobility on the job and stay securely in place,” Ibrahim told ELLE.com.

“That’s critical, given [that healthcare workers] need to be so mindful of hand to face contact, especially in those environments.”

Patients Also

The hospital-grade hijabs are flexible enough for both patients and employees to wear. They also withstand industrial washing machines.

Over the past weeks, Hilal Ibrahim has received huge requests from healthcare workers for the product.

“A sanitary hijab in a healthcare settings is critical for infection control, and is often considered unessential due to the lack of familiarity with the standard religious head covering of Muslim women,” she says.

“This virus just further exposing the disparities and struggles some groups face in this country… I hope we can move toward a better understanding and breakdown some of the barriers non-Muslim folks have around hijabs.”

As of Sunday, May 31, the COVID-19 pandemic has infected 6,185,935 and killed 371,413 people, according to the latest estimates by WorldOMeter.

The US is grappling with over 1,817,409 confirmed cases of the new virus. It has reported 105,575 deaths so far.

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Seeking Truth – Accepting Islam in 1950s Europe

Fredy Abdussamad Bollag was born into a Swiss Jewish family in 1935. In a time when Islam was little known in Europe, Fredy Bollag was interested in Islamic mysticism, also known as Sufism. He travelled in search of knowledge to seek the ultimate truth, God, and became a master of the inner dimensions of Islam.

Belief in the One God

Fredy Abdussamad Bollag was born into a Jewish family but soon came in contact with Christianity, especially the church of the east or Eastern Christianity.

He believed in the One and Only God. It was this pure tauhidic belief that brought Fredy Bollag to Islam. His love for the Prophet Jesus (peace be upon him) led him to his immense love for Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him).

Seeking the Truth

It was in the early 1950s that Fredy Abdussamad came in contact with followers of the Sufi order of Shaykh Ahmad Al-Alawy. The existence of a Sufi order during this time in Europe was probably unique.

In his early twenties Bollag started to study Islam and Islamic Sufism. In search for the truth, Fredy was also interested in deepening his own religious tradition, the Jewish Kabbalah tradition, in Israel.

Kabbalah is an esoteric method in Jewish mysticism. He tried to live according to the Jewish tradition for one year but, he explained, was not successful in it.

His plans to continue in the footsteps of his Jewish forefathers were never realized. He did not find a teacher that he was satisfied with. That is why he returned to Basel, Switzerland, after one month visit to Israel.

He accepted Islam at the hands of Shaykh ‘Abdul Rahman. In an interview, he described his conversion to Islam as his destiny written for him by God.

At the Beginning it was Difficult

Many things changed for Fredy after he accepted Islam. Especially the five daily prayers (salat) changed his daily routine.

“It was quite difficult at the beginning”, he described in an interview, “because in 1956 there were almost no Muslims in my hometown Basel.”

He further told that he basically had to hide his Islam for some time and also did not tell his parents about it. Fredy retreated to live by himself to protect his Islam for twelve years. Finally he met his wife and she agreed to share this life with him.

Seeking Knowledge

After studying different Islamic texts, Fredy Bollag came in contact with a teacher from the Tidjaniyyah order. He became a student of Amadou Hampaté (1990-1991) from Mali and studied Islam under him until this teacher died in 1991.

His teacher visited Paris regularly and it was there that Fredy traveled to at least once a year to enjoy the blessings of his teacher’s company.

According to Fredy Bollag, Shaykh Hampaté taught him the Islam of love. That means that we have to bring people to God through love.

After years of deep studies, Fredy Bollag was given the responsibility and honor to lead others in the teachings of Islamic spirituality as a shaykh of the Tidjaniyyah order.

Inter-Religious Dialogue

During his life time, Shaykh Fredy Ali Abdussamad Bollag was also active in inter-religious dialogue, especially between the three Abrahamic religions.

He also studied under different other Muslim teachers. And even spent some time to study Hinduism.

In his book “Der Name Allah und die Zahl 66” (The name Allah and the number 66), he published his thoughts about the Godly origin of all religions by displaying interesting proofs from the science and mystic of numerology.

Shaykh Fredy Ali Abdussamad Bollag died in 2011.

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After 70 Days, Prophet’s Mosque Reopens

Worshippers have returned to the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah after 70 days of shutdown due to coronavirus pandemic.

The Prophet’s Mosque was one of the 90,000 mosques reopened on Sunday across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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Since the outbreak of the new coronavirus pandemic, Saudi Arabia has taken drastic measures to halt its spread.

Measures included the closure of the Holy Mosques in Makkah and Madinah, suspension of Umrah and enforcement of a lockdown.

The mosques reopened after authorities carried out maintenance, cleaning, and disinfection procedures during a two-month closure in the wake of the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), Gulf News reported.

Worshippers appeared on videos wearing face masks, keeping their distance, and adapting to the new social norms to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

ولله الحمد .."طبتم وطاب مسعاكم"

عاد المصلون لمسجد رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم #المسجد_النبوي #نعود_بحذر #لك_الحمد pic.twitter.com/OozwIL1mBU
— وكالة شؤون المسجد النبوي (@wmngovsa) May 31, 2020

The gradual reopening of the Prophet’s Mosque has received much praise and applause from social media users.

Alhamdulillah!!!

Opening the doors of the yards #المسجد_النبوي (The Prophets Masjid) Preparing to receive the worshipers for Fajr prayer. pic.twitter.com/Oe0o8hYKcC
— Abdulhaq (@abdulhaqboyi) May 31, 2020

Beautiful and loving to see congregation prayers being held again in the Prophet’s Mosque in #Madinah with social distancing. pic.twitter.com/askD4eeZG6
— Mohammed Shafiq (@mshafiquk) May 31, 2020

Alhamdolilah
The Reopening of the Prophet's Mosque. pic.twitter.com/SKWBRvFs1i
— Zeshan Malik (@ZeshanMalick) May 31, 2020

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5 Things Muslims Can Do In the Wake of George Floyd’s Killing

On Monday, May 25, 2020, while the majority of the U.S. (and the world) remained on lockdown due to the highly contagious COVID-19 virus, George Floyd was murdered by police officers in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This is just one in a long line of police killings of Black people in the United States.

As Muslims, we are commanded to work unceasingly against oppression and injustice. We are told by the Prophet (peace be upon him) to change evil with our hands and tongues.

Muslims have always been present for Black Lives Matter events and various other protests. We have organized and fund raised for a variety of social justice issues. Here are five ways we can continue showing up, doing something about police violence and killings of Black people.

1 – Acknowledge and correct our own internal bias:

Refuse to engage in defending these killings by looking for Floyd’s human flaws or the circumstances of his killing. It doesn’t matter if a victim had a history of some kind. Nor if we “like” them or agree with any of their life choices. It doesn’t matter if they really were doing something wrong or illegal when they were stopped by police.

Also, challenge your beliefs about police officers, the carceral system, etc. and then educate yourself about the immense racial disparities and ways these systems function by feeding on Black people.

We must address our own internalized anti-Blackness and assumptions about the supposed criminality of Black people. We must stop looking for justifications for these murders. Stop calling the police, and learn about alternatives!

2 – Don’t just get active when men are killed:

Black women and children, as noted above, are at the exact same risks as Black men. Breonna Taylor (Louisville, Kentucky) died in March, but no one was protesting for her and the story didn’t pick up major steam until after Floyd was killed.

Much of Taylor’s story was tailored around the injustice of her boyfriend being arrested for his single self-defense shot when their house was invaded. As Muslims who care deeply about injustice, and who are frequently misunderstood in our own issues around gender rights, we should be quick to elevate the stories about women as well.

3 – Talk about these injustices responsibly:

Black people have repeatedly asked that non-Black people not share videos or images of brutality against Black people.

These images are harmful for multiple reasons. They traumatize other Black people, desensitize non-Black people towards anti-Black violence, sensationalize and normalize the violence, and turn Black death into a spectacle similar to the historic practice of lynching postcards.

Those lynching postcards were not made to record the historical record with intentions of teaching about and criticizing them. They existed for white people to relive the experience again and again, or to live vicariously through an incident they were not able to be a part of. They were made for enjoyment by racists.

Even well-meaning people frequently engage in this same activity under the guise of “showing the truth,” but we do not need to see the horror so viscerally to believe it really happens or to know it is wrong. At the same time, please do talk about these incidences and how wrong they are.

Have conversations with your non-Black friends about these issues. As Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, “In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.” We cannot be silent – we must address these things with our tongues and our hands.

4 – Contribute to bail funds, medical funds, and other support for activists and protesters:

There are several funds that exist and you can send money directly to support protest/demonstration organizers in your own area.

Consider sending money (and/or requested supplies) to help the Minnesota Freedom Fund, the NorthStar Medical Fund, the Louisville Bail Fund, the Columbus Freedom Fund, and others across the country. Don’t forget to support memorial and hospital care fundraising by trustworthy family members of the victims as well.

Prioritize funding Black individuals and Black-run organizations. Don’t forget to continue supporting local mutual aid funds that support Black people in your own community as well.

5 – Sign petitions, send emails, and make phone calls to demand elected officials take appropriate action:

Send strong messages to local officials reminding them that they are being watched. Tell them they will not be re-elected if they don’t take appropriate actions. Let them know that what we believe those appropriate actions are does matter.

After You’ve Seen Devastating Imagery on Social Media

There are many petitions you can sign, you can easily contact your own representatives using Resistbot, and you can directly contact police chiefs, mayors, etc. in cities where these oppressions are happening to demand an end to the killings and to the violence against demonstrators. You can also demand the prosecution of officers involved.

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Best Deed Before Sleeping!

What is the best deed before sleeping? What will be so good for you because there are absolutely no distractions? Getting up in the middle of the night and praying the night prayer.

The best time to speak to Allah is in the last third of the night. Allah is present at this time of night. Disconnect yourself and connect to Allah only. Recite the Quran in slow, rhythmic, clear fashion.

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How Do We Know if Thoughts are Waswasa?

How do we know if thoughts that we are having are waswasa? Waswasa is defined as a word or a concept. It is a natural compulsion that people have of wanting and making extra wealth.

Nowadays we find that there are compulsions in certain behaviours and usually in things that relate to wudhu. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) spoke clearly about this. He said: “don’t let the Shaytan meddle with you in terms of flatulence in your wudhu.” He told us not to leave the prayer unless we smell something or hear a sound.

OCD is a recognized mental health issue. There are processes that can heal you from some of the behaviours.

We can deal with this, learn the wudhu from Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and this is part of countering the waswasa. Sometimes clinical interventions need to be made if you do suffer from OCD and other mental issues.

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Converts – 4 Tips Will Help in Your Path of Knowledge

What’s the first thing you do after acquiring a new tech gadget?

Most likely, you scramble to read the instructions so that you can learn all the features and functions of your new toy.

Within a mere matter of hours of opening it, you’ve already learned all the ins and outs of the gadget. And within only a few days you will have mastered it.

The reward for learning how to use this new tool is in the countless functions it offers, like being able to place a phone call or download beneficial apps.

In this world, there are several instances where we can achieve rewards for acquiring knowledge. However, none of them equal even the minutest fraction of the reward for seeking knowledge in Islam.

When it comes to seeking knowledge in Islam, there is even a greater reward to be achieved and it comes directly from God Almighty who revealed in the Quran:

Allah will exalt in degree those of you who believe, and those who have been granted knowledge. (58: 11)

It is compulsory upon all Muslims to seek knowledge. Converts need to be proactive in learning as much about Islam from the moment they take the shahadah (declaration of faith). With the precarious nature of life, there’s not a moment to lose. Increasing your Islamic knowledge begins today!

Get a Handle on the Basics

Seeking knowledge in Islam may seem like a daunting task, at first, for a new Muslim. However, they must not be deterred on their path to seeking knowledge and should start with the basics to get a handle on their new religion.

A great starting point is with the five pillars of Islam, which are: Testimony of Faith, Prayer, Zakah, Fasting in Ramadan and the Pilgrimage to Makkah. The five pillars of Islam give a Muslim his identity and help him forge a bond with the Creator.

Learning the basics of Islam, from authentic sources, is one of the very first ways in which a new Muslim can seek knowledge. Speak with your local Imam and ask him to recommend an Islamic book to help you learn the basics of Islam.

Read a Translation of the Quran

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Since many converts to Islam are non-Arabic speakers, it is ideal to read a translation of the Quran in his own language; in addition to the commentaries provided below the text.

A new Muslim can gain great benefit and understand the message of the Quran by reading a translation at least once. Many non-Arabic speaking Muslims make the mistake of learning the Quran in Arabic without being able to understand the meaning behind it. As Muslims, we are encouraged to think and ponder over the words of God:

Do they not then think deeply in the Quran, or are their hearts locked up (from understanding it)? (47: 24)

There is no better way to understand the message of the Quran.

It’s important to note that a translation of the Quran is just that; the true Quran is in Arabic. New Muslims must strive to read and learn the Quran in its natural state of Arabic at some point.

These days it is easier than ever to learn both written and spoken Arabic. Our Digital Age has provided us with all of the tools necessary to learn Arabic from the comfort of our own homes.

The Internet is an excellent resource for learning Arabic from a reputable source. There are qualified Arabic instructors available that teach students the Arabic language exclusively online or through email communications.

You can even download an app to your smart phone to learn Arabic whenever you are away from home. The true beauty of the Quran can only be realized in its natural state of Arabic.

Seek Knowledge from Islamic Books

Knowledge - A Treasure More Precious Than Gold

There are a plethora of Islamic books on the market today that teach Muslims everything from how to treat others to how to live a halal lifestyle.

Reputable and authentic books also include verses from the Quran or Hadiths that support each recommendation. It’s important to make sure that you select books that are in accordance with the Quran and Sunnah.

When in doubt, ask the Imam at the mosque to verify that the book is trustworthy. In addition to these books, a new Muslim can gain great insights into Islam by reading a biography of the Prophet Muhammad.

The books of Tafsir, Hadith, and Fiqh are just a few of the other resources that can help a Muslim grow his faith just like a flourishing garden in the midst of a desert oasis.

Balance is the Key

While it is important to make haste when seeking knowledge, one must not go overboard and should seek a middle path. It’s important to keep up with other responsibilities, like praying on time or holding down a job.

When seeking knowledge, converts must strike a balance that helps to maintain the various aspects of their lives while learning at the same time.

Careful scheduling and time management skills are keys for success. They ensure that your quest for knowledge continues on course; just like a boat navigating the murky waters of the tempestuous ocean.

Remember, your reason for seeking knowledge is to please God and draw nearer to Him. It’s not a race to be won or a competition with someone else.

Seeking knowledge is an act of worship that will result in immense dividends in this life and the Hereafter.

(From Discovering Islam’s archive.)

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Como Una Latina Encontró el Islam en China

Mariana Valdez comparte con nosotros su historia de cuando fue a estudiar al extranjero bastante lejos de México. Fue a estudiar a China y pudo conocer e interactuar con muchos estudiantes de diferentes culturas y creencias. Muchos de esos estudiantes eran estudiantes que creían en el Islam. Como estaban en cursos juntos, se encontró trabajando muy de cerca con ellos en proyectos grupales y estudiando para los exámenes.

La Conversación Sobre el Islam

Ella comenzó a desarrollar una amistad muy fuerte con estas personas. Un día fueron a tomar café y ella fue a sentarse al suelo. Inmediatamente uno de estos amigos dijo: ¡ESPERE! No te puedes sentar así. Ella los miró divertida y dijo: ¿qué quieres decir? Entonces la persona dijo: toma esta almohada y luego puedes sentarte. Estaba perpleja y respondió que no necesitaba eso para sentarse. Fue entonces cuando esta amiga explicó que, como mujer, ella es importante y debe ser atendida. Esta conversación llevó a que se le preguntara a Marianna si conocía a Mary, y aclararon a Mary, la madre de Jesús.

Mariana estaba sorprendida por esta pregunta. Ella se preguntó y preguntó, ¿por qué sabes de María y por qué sabes de Jesús? Le respondieron explicando que los musulmanes sí creen en María y sí creen en Jesús. De hecho, hay un capítulo entero en el Corán dedicado a María, madre de Jesús. Sin embargo, aclaran que en lugar de creer que Jesús es el hijo de Dios, creen que es un profeta.

Curiosidad y Educacion

Después de esta reunión de café, Mariana comenzó a investigar sobre el Islam y qué era y quiénes eran los musulmanes. ¿Cómo trataron a sus mujeres? Ella descubrió que una de las únicas cosas que tenía que hacer para convertirse en musulmán era creer en un solo Dios sin ninguna asociación y creer en todos los Profetas que Dios nos había enviado desde Adán, pasando a Abraham, pasando a Moisés, incluido Jesús, y terminando con el profeta Muhammad (la paz sea con ellos).

También investigó cómo trataban a las mujeres, porque lo que vio en la televisión no era lo que le decían. Esto es cuando vio lo verdaderamente importantes que eran las mujeres en el Islam. Ella vio cómo eran la base de la familia, y la familia es la base de la sociedad. Esto es cuando ella se enamoró.

Entonces, ¿por qué las mujeres tenían que cubrirse? Bueno, primero porque Dios lo ha ordenado en el Corán y también para recordarse a sí mismos que son un siervo de Dios y es un recordatorio de ser humilde y modesta y su belleza es para su familia. Los que realmente la valoran y la aman. Ella nunca vio este tipo de respeto en su propia comunidad.

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Smiling: Low Cost Medicine?

As Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) teaches us as Muslims, “Meeting your brother with smile (cheerful face) is charity.” (Narrated ‘Aisha, the Prophet’s wife -may Allah be pleased with her).

Prophet Muhammad used to smile, often and with real joy. In fact he would smile so regularly that his kind demeanor are mentioned time and time again in anecdotes and stories from his traditions.

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Abdullaah ibn Haarith said, “I never came across a person who smiled as much as Prophet Muhammad. Prophet Muhammad regarded smiling to a brother as an act of charity.”

Jarir ibn Abdullah said; “The Messenger of God never refused me permission to see him since I embraced Islam and never looked at me except with a smile (on his face).”

What Science Says

Biologically, a smile is a motion of muscle fibers when muscles flex at the sides of the mouth.

Do you think smiling is healthy? Do you believe you smile and laugh a lot? You can share your opinion through the comment box below.

Did you know your smile can be a somehow biologically predictor of how long you can live — and that a simple smile has a measurable effect on your overall well-being?

Discover some great benefits of smiling in the video above, and prepare to flex a few facial muscles as you learn more about this evolutionarily contagious behavior.

This article is from our archive, originally published on an earlier date, and highlighted now for its importance

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I Thought Religion was to Control Me!

My name is Jameela, I’m Nigerian but was raised in the UK and I’m thirty I was raised a Christian and I was looking for direction. Religion to me are just for like someone is telling you what to do. And for me as long as I pray to God that all what matters.

Why Do I Consider Islam as the Most Perfect Religion?

And then I did get into a stage where I just felt like I wanted more; it felt like I wasn’t connected as much as I should have been connected and to me Christianity was not giving me that anymore and the only thing I can think about was what else can I turn to and also my sister gave me books to read. So I found Islam at age of 19.

The Turning Point

What attracted me to Islam is the discipline. The five times a day of prayer are an opportunity to turn to your Lord. After that, I tried to read more about the religion and I need that discipline… I just need discipline and I think that was the way forward for me.

There are certain things in Christianity that I would not believe anymore like Jesus is son of God…

When I first became a Muslim I didn’t know anything about Islam, fortunately, some sisters helped me and embraced me.

Practicing Islam

I wasn’t ready to cover up because I was hesitating and saying “maybe not now” “maybe it’s not the time” “let me first perfect this..”.

People think that we’re oppressed but hijab gives you respect for you as a woman from the people who deal with you. And even the way I try to do things, I remind myself… “remember Jameela, you can’t go to this place” for example.

People who know me would say: “Oh, I guess you’ve changed a lot” in terms how I deal with things, in terms of how I deal with people.

The more I pray the more I turn to the Lord, the more I just try to understand how beneficial the religion is.

A Step Forward

In the Quran, for example, for every struggle you’re going through, there is something in there that relates to it, if you open your heart to relate to it.

I’ve read the Quran so many times and in time I’ve been reading I just skip it because I didn’t want it to reply to me; but you find that the more you come to the religion, the more you go back and realize the reply to my life.

What’s the benefits for me is that whenever something happens now, I’m able to turn to Allah, I pray and I feel better. And I have been in situations where it seems like there is no way to turn, I didn’t know what I’m going to do… but instead of mourning as I’d do usually, I’ll go and pray and Subhan Allah, the way things turn around, even I’m short… and even my friends ask how did that happened? But I’m doing something right here…

Don’t block yourself. Just take one step, because we’re all in this journey. it’s just one step you have to take.

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