Christianity, Judaism & Others - This is how the people are helped to be guided
- Sun 16 Mar, 2008 6:27 pm Post subject: This is how the people are helped to be guided
Hello all
I was reading many stories on the net and I stumbled accross this reply by a Muslim revert, her words was just so simple but very stricking, it stroke me as a Muslim, I wonder what it does to the non Muslims:
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Being a revert post-911, I think the reason there is such a steady growth in the religion is because having been brought to the forefront of the liberal media, people are curious. Those that seek to gain knowledge and truth regarding Islam, with a pure heart and open mind, see the beauty of the religion and once the truth is before them, there is no way they can deny what they have learned.
I came to Islam as a devout Christian seeking understanding as to why such a horrible and violent religion could do what was done to my country. I knew little to nothing about Islam other than what I had seen through the media. I thank God now for the gentle prodding I received from Him in regards to finding my own answers.
I do not believe anything different today than I did prior to embracing Islam other than I now do believe that Muhammad (pbuh) is the final prophet of God.
The one thing that was evident was that no one forced me to accept Islam. And I now understand that because of my own free will, I believe there is "no compulsion in religion". Unlike the way I was as a Christian, always trying to force-feed my religion down the throats of non-believers, I now live my life for only the worship of God and if asked about my religion, I share it humbly with no expectations. It is only God who guides people to accept His plan for their lives. Alhamdulillah!
It is really simple to how people can get help and guidance from Allah (at least removing the veil), they have to admit their ignorance as well drop their arrogance and I'm 100% sure that the divine help and guidance will be on their way