I had a discussion in one of my online community sessions about the mean and terrible
behavior of certain muslims online (mostly from a specific gender - that I
shall not name, but they are not the same as me ;) ) .... it's been eating at
me and I have been thinking about it like a broken record.
So, I choose
today to write this message to all my revert sisters (irrespective of when you
became a muslim)
To every
revert sister feeling overwhelmed, judged, or “not Muslim enough” because of
people online:
Please
remember this very carefully: Allah chose YOU.
Out of
billions of people in this world, Allah opened YOUR heart to Islam.
“And you do
not guide whom you love, but Allah guides whom He wills.” (Surah Al-Qasas
28:56)
So do not
let strangers on social media make you feel small because you are still
learning hijab, still learning Arabic, still learning salah, or still trying to
pronounce Quran correctly, or for any other reason in your path to Allah.
You are
LEARNING, and Allah loves sincere effort.
The Prophet ﷺ said: “Islam wipes away whatever came
before it.”(Sahih Muslim)
Your sins
were erased the day you entered Islam. A completely clean slate. Like a newborn
soul beginning again. In your state, your duas may be answered faster than
mine, a born muslim.
Some of us
born into Islam spent years taking guidance for granted while collecting sins
without appreciating the gift you fought to find. SubhanAllah.
So never
think you are “less than.” In fact, I love being around reverts because YOU
open my eyes to so many different angles of Islam that I would not see on my
own. You make me fall in love with my religion all over again. You make me love
Allah like you do, because sisters, You came to Islam through conviction,
sacrifice, questions, tears, courage, and sincerity. That is something
beautiful.
Do not rush
your journey because people are impatient with you.
Grow
steadily. Learn gently. Stay close to Allah.
The loudest
people online are not the gatekeepers of Jannah.
May Allah
protect your hearts, strengthen your faith, surround you with kind companions,
and make your journey to Him filled with light. 🤍
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