�
Assalamualaikum

Sisters I just became Muslim

I can't believe how many people don't want to talk about it.. I told a family member how at peace it makes me and she just went ohhh.

I am still learning and read on my lunch break
Someone asked me what I was reading I told them and didn't go in to detail but got a snid rude remark and I just went on my merry way.

Why are so many people against Islam ??

Thank you for your help :)

Assalamuaikum

Elhumdulilah, to become Muslim must be the greatest gift Allah Most High can bestow upon anyboby. I, myself have been brought to the light of Islam, and I have never regretted it for a single second. I am the only member of my whole family who is Muslim, and although I know they cannot comprehend why I converted, they are, fortuneately, respectful towards me. I think people are sometimes scared of Islam - because they do not know what it is all about. When I was Christian, a lot of sniddy remarks were made against Muslims by fellow Christians. I could never understand why. But I believe a reason could be that Allah, Most High, has put a disease in their hearts. We must be so thankfull Allah has guided us to the truth. I would like to correspond with other sisters who also entered the glorious deen of Islam.
Shukran

I am a Christian, but I will be living in Bahrain for two years. I have the Koran and have been reading it with much interest. When I encounter other Christians (some fundamentalist Baptists) I get those same looks. When I point out how much Islam and Christianity share in common at their roots, the looks soften.

I applaud your decision, and your best defense is to know your new religion. Share with those Christians the parts of Islam that speak to you. Zealots turn everyone off. I have found my Muslim friends to be the most honest and forthcoming about Islam and that is comforting. Over-the-top Christians are more annoying than anything.

Best wishes to you.

Dear Shukran,
I don't think you have read that much of the Quran yet yourself. If you had, you would have a better idea why there are some people who are "scared" of Islam. They are the ones who actally know what Islam can be about.
I quite agree with you that most Muslims are not fanatical. The truth is, the ones people think are fanatical are exactly the ones who, by all appearances, most closely follow the book! Most Muslims have adapted to civilization, East or West. But, in truth, they are not following the " Islamic law" of the Quran.

Could you please explain to me why the Koran teaches that it is a good thing to attack non-believers (infidels)?

I have accepted Islam now about 8 months ago and I am very happy with my new found relegion. But like many other converters of Christianity I have some question that may seem simple to other but very difficult for me to understand. I am the only member of my family who is Muslim and they are supportive of me and my husband and children. One of my questions is first, How can a Muslims man marry a non-Muslim women being (christian) but there is not to be any inter-mingling with women and non-believers? Should I not have contact with my family members because they are KUFFAR? Can a husband and wife use birth control? These are only SOME of my many question that I have. I have spoken to other Muslim Sisters and The Eman of the Masjid and even read the book called "Islamic Fatawa regarding women". I have gotten some different answers between them all and I am lost as to what to believe. Can someone please help a Sister out with some VALID information to live by. Remember I am a new convented Muslim living in America with the American Laws.

Assaalm Alaikum sister. I think people are so against islam because, they have this picture in their head that christiany is the true religion. Peole love to stero type islam when they dont even know what their talking about. They see us in hajib and covering our face. You see the stares and everthing but dont let it bother you. I'ts just iggnorance. Keep your faith in Allah and he will guide is all to the straight path. Keep making salat sister, and dont go astray.

As a non Muslim, I think I can safely say why there is so much animosity against followers of Islam. First, throughout the world, with some exception, most of the world's conflicts involve militant Muslims either fighting secular governments or even each other! Second, after 9/11 there has been virtually no outrage expressed by the Muslim community at large, against that horrific act of hate. The only Iman I have heard denounce terrorism done in the name of Allah was a black American. Third, there is a vast amount of ignorance regarding Islamic religion and customs. I believe if there were more educationally based programs designed to inform those of us from the west, less prejudice would exist.

���� '�� �� ��� ��� ���� ���� ��� � ����� ��� ��������� ����� ���' ���� ���� ���� ������ ������� ��� ��� ���� '����! ��� �� ��� '�� ����� �� � ����� �� ���� ���� ���� ��� '������ ������� ��� ����� ��� �� ��� ��� ��� ���� �� ������� ��� � '��� ��� '��� ��� �����!