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Contimplator
Starter Joined: 11 May 2012 Status: Offline Points: 4 |
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Posted: 11 May 2012 at 12:56am |
Hi everyone.....
i was baptised as catholic but when i was a teenager i started questioning things. i cant believe a man who came from a woman is God. i cant believe babies are born with sin. i cant believe that a man dies for our sins. these things were obvious to me. so i have removed myself from that religion. at present i am just a lost soul. im depressed, stressed and deeply sad. how can i be content when im trying to find God's way but seem to get so lost. i think its obvious there is a God. i believe in that with my heart and soul. i like the concept Islam offers which is God is One and worthy of our worship. I like the fact that Islam doesnt seem to have any pagan roots, well not that i have discovered. i wAs into the whole conspiracy theory stuff and illuminati concept but that just takes me further from finding the answers i need. i have posted some questions in the non muslim section that are waiting for approval so please go over and have a read. help is appreciated. peace |
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abuayisha
Senior Member Muslim Joined: 05 October 1999 Location: Los Angeles Status: Offline Points: 5105 |
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Hi, and welcome!
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Contimplator
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48 people read my post...i person replies. u wonder why people think Muslims arent friendly. this is the first time i have attempted to reach out to Muslims and this is the response......am i welcome here or arent i?
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Amal.A
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Hey....it's okay to be lost. It happens ...nobody can tell you what to believe you just have to come to that conclusion yourself. Take your time to truly get to know the religions out there and figure out what works for you. If you like the concept of Islam than inform yourself and see what happens.
Hope it works out Amal P.S don't take it personal regarding the lack of response..I posted something and only got two replies while 70 ppl viewed my post...guess they aren't into replying much here lol.. Edited by Amal.A - 18 May 2012 at 7:08pm |
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Chrysalis
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Hello and welcome Contimplator! I think that if you believe in God, and want to get closer to Him, you will find a way. In Islam, we believe: God (Allah) swt said: "I am as My servant thinks I am. I am with him when he makes mention of Me. If he makes mention of Me to himself, I make mention of him to Myself. And if he makes mention of Me in an assembly, I make mention of him in an assembly better than it. And if he draws near to Me a hand's span, I draw near to him an arm's length. And if he draws near to Me an arm's length, I draw near to him a fathom's length. And if he comes to Me walking, I go to him at speed." (Hadist Qudsi: Bukhari, Muslim, Tirmidhi, Ibn Majah) Basically meaning that if a person is lost, and is trying to find God, God will help him come closer to Him and find the straight path. All we have to do is take the first step (having an intention to come closer to God is that first step). We'd happy to answer (or help you find answers) to any questions you may have. Where do you live? Maybe we could suggest a nice Mosque in the city you are in and you could drop by and meet some muslims in person. See you around! |
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"O Lord, forgive me, my parents and Muslims in the Hereafter. O Lord, show mercy on them as they showed mercy to me when I was young."
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docbro
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Welcome to the forum :)
Enjoy the forum and read this article: http://www.sunnahonline.com/ilm/dawah/0007.htm Edited by docbro - 25 May 2012 at 5:43am |
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Caringheart
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I know about depression, stress, and sadness. God is my answer. Here are some words that help me. We pray for blessings, we pray for peace Comfort for family, protection while we sleep We pray for healing, for prosperity We pray for Your mighty hand to ease our suffering All the while You hear each spoken need Yet love us way too much to give us lesser things 'Cause what if Your blessings come through raindrops What if Your healing comes through tears? What if a thousand sleepless nights Are what it takes to know You're near? What if trials of this life Are Your mercies in disguise? We pray for wisdom, Your voice to hear We cry in anger when we cannot feel You near We doubt Your goodness, we doubt Your love As if every promise from Your Word is not enough And all the while You hear each desperate plea And long that we'd have faith to believe When friends betray us, when darkness seems to win We know that pain reminds this heart That this is not, this is not our home It's not our home What if my greatest disappointments Or the aching of this life Is the revealing of a greater thirst This world can't satisfy? And what if trials of this life The rain, the storms, the hardest nights Are Your mercies in disguise? written by, Laura Story I wonder if you might benefit from looking into Buddhism... inner peace. I don't think God wants any soul to be suffering. I don't pay any attention to how many people view my posts. |
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Full of Hopes
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Hi ... And ur welcome to the IC. Wish u find what u want here but as for seeking the truth, you should consult a Muslim scholar and ask him face to face all ur questions and explain ur concerns. The forum is not a reliable source for such basic information. Some people here talk without knowldge and give u their personal opinion not God words. If you seek the truth go through the reliable channels. May Allah guide us to HIS LIGHT!
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And whoever seeks a religion other than Isl�m, it will never be accepted of him, and in the Hereafter he will be one of the losers(3:85)
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