Today is a day I've been awaiting for more than a year and a half. I was officially welcomed into the brotherhood of Islam. All my life I've heard different things that have made me feel that Islam was a religion that spoke to me. Primarily, this is the peaceful nature of the religion. While I'm not one to hide in a corner when provoked, I'm not one to do the provoking. Then, I met Muslims personally and came to learn about the people who follow the religion.
These people are not the terrorists behind Al-Qaeda who claim to be following the orders of Allah. The Muslims I know love peace as much as I do. Most of them also love America and value capitalism. This was all the proof that I needed to know that I was ready. I've already been following the dietary guidelines for the past year. There's only one thing I haven't done which I'll do for the first time this year.
This year, I'll be fasting during the holy month of Ramadhan. This is something that I'm really looking forward to as the true test of my faith. I pray Allah gives me the strength to go without food and water during the daylight hours. That's all for now. I'll write more later.
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There aren't enough words in the dictionary to describe how proud I am of you. I love you, honey.
-Dot
John, we are so proud of you. May Allah guide all of us, and keep us in safe hands. Welcome to the faith.
- Tina & Adnan
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