Salam!
Bismillah
Dear Tuttie,
MashaAllah you are an inspiration. You say what you think and don't take crap from people. You try to better yourself and help better others while maintaining consideration for others' feelings.
You are hilarious and a caring mother.
You are a strong lady who has gone through a lot and it willing to let us learn from it.
You are a great role model and I feel lucky to e-know you :-D
con amor,
NeverEver
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Sunday, December 6, 2009
An Ounce of Prevention is worth a Pound of Cure
Salam!
Bismillah
I was watching a video on Hijab Chic's blog and it got me thinking about jilbab and how an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. So True!!
Bismillah
I was watching a video on Hijab Chic's blog and it got me thinking about jilbab and how an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. So True!!
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Update!
Salam!
Bismillah
So and update for you all is in order.
1. EID MUBARAK!!!! :-D
2. FIIIIINALLY my brother knows that I converted. He totally cornered me about it, lol.
I went to visit my family over the break. I was bummed about missing the prayer and fasting and everything, but subhanAllah I wasn't able to fast or pray at that time, so it wasn't as big a deal and I didn't have to try to hide from anyone which was great! Alhamdulillah!
On the way there, my brother and I were talking in the car and he was talking and talking like usual and somehow we came upon the subject of drinking. He said that he knows Muslims that drink (astaghfirullah) and I got really upset and said "Well I'm not one of them!!!" and of course he picked up on it and said "oh, so you are Muslim now?" and I looked at him and said "yes I am." and that was that.
He said he pretty much knew before and everything because I've changed so much and he was actually really accepting. He said that if Christians practiced their faith like Muslims, that would be most ideal. I told him that becoming Muslim was the best thing I ever did as a Christian. I feel like I am FINALLLLYYYY following the teachings of Jesus (alayhi salam) and doing my best to be a good person in this world, alhamdulillah.
In the end, when we got out of the car, he gave me a big hug and kissed me on the forehead and said that we all have to take our own path. He wishes I was Christian, but recognizes that I am in Gods hands and alienating me is not going to "bring me back to the fold" so to speak. He promised that he would wait for me to be ready to talk to my dad about it, and I assume he and my mom will both be there with me when it happens, so inshaAllah everything will work out alright.
Please make du'a that my family accepts my conversion fully and that they come to see the beauty of Islam and the peace it brings to life!
Bismillah
So and update for you all is in order.
1. EID MUBARAK!!!! :-D
2. FIIIIINALLY my brother knows that I converted. He totally cornered me about it, lol.
I went to visit my family over the break. I was bummed about missing the prayer and fasting and everything, but subhanAllah I wasn't able to fast or pray at that time, so it wasn't as big a deal and I didn't have to try to hide from anyone which was great! Alhamdulillah!
On the way there, my brother and I were talking in the car and he was talking and talking like usual and somehow we came upon the subject of drinking. He said that he knows Muslims that drink (astaghfirullah) and I got really upset and said "Well I'm not one of them!!!" and of course he picked up on it and said "oh, so you are Muslim now?" and I looked at him and said "yes I am." and that was that.
He said he pretty much knew before and everything because I've changed so much and he was actually really accepting. He said that if Christians practiced their faith like Muslims, that would be most ideal. I told him that becoming Muslim was the best thing I ever did as a Christian. I feel like I am FINALLLLYYYY following the teachings of Jesus (alayhi salam) and doing my best to be a good person in this world, alhamdulillah.
In the end, when we got out of the car, he gave me a big hug and kissed me on the forehead and said that we all have to take our own path. He wishes I was Christian, but recognizes that I am in Gods hands and alienating me is not going to "bring me back to the fold" so to speak. He promised that he would wait for me to be ready to talk to my dad about it, and I assume he and my mom will both be there with me when it happens, so inshaAllah everything will work out alright.
Please make du'a that my family accepts my conversion fully and that they come to see the beauty of Islam and the peace it brings to life!
Monday, November 23, 2009
A Quick Note
Salam!
Bismillah
31:23 (Yusufali) But if any reject Faith, let not his rejection grieve thee: to Us is their return, and We shall tell them the truth of their deeds: for Allah knows well all that is in (men's) hearts.
Bismillah
31:23 (Yusufali) But if any reject Faith, let not his rejection grieve thee: to Us is their return, and We shall tell them the truth of their deeds: for Allah knows well all that is in (men's) hearts.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
An Idea
Salam!
Bismillah
This is sort of in response to the last post I guess.
The last few hours I've been seriously considering deferring my scholarship for next semester until the next fall.
PROS:
1. I will get a break next semester to do something BESIDES school.
2. I will have a light at the end of the tunnel to encourage me to finish out this semester.
CONS:
1. What if I decide to never go back to school?
2. What if I get out of practice and suck at school when I get back?
I'm really not sure what to think about it... it sounds good but maybe there are things I'm not taking into consideration.
What do you guys think?!?
P.S. If I don't go to school next semester I will probably find a job inshaAllah like substitute teaching, working in an office or something along those lines.
Bismillah
This is sort of in response to the last post I guess.
The last few hours I've been seriously considering deferring my scholarship for next semester until the next fall.
PROS:
1. I will get a break next semester to do something BESIDES school.
2. I will have a light at the end of the tunnel to encourage me to finish out this semester.
CONS:
1. What if I decide to never go back to school?
2. What if I get out of practice and suck at school when I get back?
I'm really not sure what to think about it... it sounds good but maybe there are things I'm not taking into consideration.
What do you guys think?!?
P.S. If I don't go to school next semester I will probably find a job inshaAllah like substitute teaching, working in an office or something along those lines.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Motivation
Salam!
Bismillah
I am not motivated to go to school. I am not motivated to do my homework. I am not motivated to study for quizzes and tests.
I am tired all of the time. I can't fall asleep when I need to and when I finally fall asleep, I can't wake up again.
Sometimes I think about sad stuff over and over and over for no apparent reason. I just can't quit. I cry too much and it hurts the people around me.
What is wrong with me? What should I do?
Bismillah
I am not motivated to go to school. I am not motivated to do my homework. I am not motivated to study for quizzes and tests.
I am tired all of the time. I can't fall asleep when I need to and when I finally fall asleep, I can't wake up again.
Sometimes I think about sad stuff over and over and over for no apparent reason. I just can't quit. I cry too much and it hurts the people around me.
What is wrong with me? What should I do?
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
My Feelings.
Salam!
Bismillah
To all of those people who think it is more "liberating" to wear a bikini than an Abaya:
Have you ever worn an abaya by choice?
I have worn both. I feel like that makes my opinion more valid on this subject.
My advice to you...
DON'T KNOCK IT UNTIL YOU TRY IT!
You can feel sorry for me if you want, but be sure that I'm feeling sorry for you and your women.
Bismillah
To all of those people who think it is more "liberating" to wear a bikini than an Abaya:Have you ever worn an abaya by choice?
I have worn both. I feel like that makes my opinion more valid on this subject.
My advice to you...
DON'T KNOCK IT UNTIL YOU TRY IT!
You can feel sorry for me if you want, but be sure that I'm feeling sorry for you and your women.
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