Amina

Salam alaikum,

This question is directed more so to Muslim converts but of course I can't stop others from answering, just please and thank you stay polite...

Right the question, I was listening to Wake Me Up by Avicii ft. Aloe Blacc and noticed that the lyrics seem to relate to my conversion to Islam and was wondering if you see yours as well a bit or not?

**...** means how I relate to it =)

Wake Me Up -- Avicii ft. Aloe Blacc

Feeling my way through the darkness

**the multitude of religions in the world and the good and bad on both sides, its darkness, hard to tell whats right**

Guided by a beating heart

**guided/ pushed by my heart to find the truth**

I can't tell where the journey will end

**Once I found Islam I learn about it more and more but there will always be more to learn, not just Islam but why people don't like it**

But I know where to start

**Starts with the Shahada**

They tell me I'm too young to understand

**A lot of non-believers in Islam tell me that im wrong to chose it, that i'm naïve, gullible, the traits of a child**

They say I'm caught up in a dream

**Those people say that i'm wrong, that dreams aren't real and god isn't real**

Well life will pass me by if I don't open up my eyes

**Life will go by without any bad thing happening if I don't open my eyes to the wrong and listen to the non-believers**

Well that's fine by me

**Its fine with me because I found peace in Islam and no longer need to listen to the lies**

[Chorus]

So wake me up when it's all over

**Like speaking to Allah, take me on the day of judgment**

When I'm wiser and I'm older

**when I have learnt as much about islam as I can (wiser) and when im older, when I have LIVED**

All this time I was finding myself

**All this time I was finding Islam again as it is said that we are all born muslim so I found it again**

And I didn't know I was lost

**Even though before I never knew how far away from the truth I was **

I tried carrying the weight of the world

**I tried (and still trying) to educate people about the beauty of Islam**

But I only have two hands

**But I cant convince everyone**

I hope I get the chance to travel the world

**I hope I can travel, help educate people and make pilgrimage to mecca (hajj)**

But I don't have any plans

**I'm still young and don't have any plans as of yet as im still learning**

I wish that I could stay forever this young

**I wish that I could just keep learning and stay young to have more time to learn**

Not afraid to close my eyes

**Im not scared to ignore the insults of non-believers instead of responding**

Life's a game made for everyone

**Life is a game of finding which path to go down, which is the right one, everyone needs to find it**

And love is a prize

**The love in Islam and that of Allah is the biggest prize, the goal!**

(I am NOT saying that this is the meaning of the song, just the meaning it has to me) =)

Salam Alaikum, Peace be upon you,

Hijab, Niqab or Burka (or other)?

Just interested to see how everyone interoperates this verse from the Qur'an:

"And tell the believing women to reduce [some] of their vision and guard their private parts and not expose their adornment except that which [necessarily] appears thereof and to wrap [a portion of] their headcovers over their chests and not expose their adornment except to their husbands, their fathers, their husbands' fathers, their sons, their husbands' sons, their brothers, their brothers' sons, their sisters' sons, their women, that which their right hands possess, or those male attendants having no physical desire, or children who are not yet aware of the private aspects of women. And let them not stamp their feet to make known what they conceal of their adornment. And turn to Allah in repentance, all of you, O believers, that you might succeed." [24:31]

Personally, I think that the Hijab is best suited to this verse as it says, except what is necessary (like eyes, nose, mouth) and to cover their chests but I don't want to upset or offend anyone who thinks otherwise so what do you all think and why?

And as an add on question, how is your Ramadan going?

I'm a Muslim convert and proud to be!

I want to get something strait, Islam is a peaceful religion, it is the True religion whether you believe it to be or not. If you wish to argue the matter, find a flaw with the words of Allah (the Quran) and email me, I assure you that there aren't any.

Why don't some people research what they are putting as an answer first? I have seen so many facts that are wrong about Islam. Its like Chinese whispers, one person says something and as the message gets passed on it is altered.

Its not my intention to offend anyone (though I am sure some may take this personally) but I want to ask WHY do a lot of people think that ISLAM treats their women badly?

I am not denying that in SOME cultures and areas that they do treat women badly but that is not what ISLAM is, it is not what the Qur'an says.

Women in Islam, something to think about BEFORE answering

- Women have the RIGHT to be veiled

When there are protests about the veil, the large majority is the WOMEN who are saying they want it. It is their right! Why do some say that a veil is a symbol of oppression, even though it is meant to symbolise modesty and respect? A man wears a suit to look modest and to be respected. It is a symbol of importance as is a veil in Islam. Banning the veil is banning modesty and respect to a muslim woman! Women in Islam are respected, especially if they are veiled. It is those who say that the veil is oppression who are taking away a woman's RIGHT.

- Women have the right to an education

The Prophet Muhammad (saws) declared that the pursuit of knowledge is obligatory on every Muslim – male and female!

There is also no restriction in Islamic law that says a woman cannot work or have a profession, that her only place is in the home.

- Women keep what is theirs

If the woman happened to own any property prior to marriage, she retains that property after marriage. It remains under her control. If the woman has any earnings during her marital life, by way of investments of her property or as a result of work, she doesn't have to spend one penny of that income on the household, it is entirely hers. The full maintenance and support of a married woman is the entire responsibility of her husband, even though she might be richer than he is. She doesn't have to spend a penny. These are TRUE facts, so why argue the point?

- Women are not slaves

Before Islam, women all across the globe were deprived of inheritance and were themselves considered property to be inherited by men. Islam gave women the right to own property and inherit from relatives. Islam gave women that RIGHT.

- Women are not abused

Any form of emotional, physical, or psychological abuse is prohibited in Islam and the improper treatment of women is no exception to this rule. The Quran says that if a woman (a wife) is disloyal or shows ill conduct you must firstly warn her firmly, secondly refuse to share a bed with her then if necessarily 'beat' her lightly. This 'beating' must not cause bruising, bleeding or broken bones and must not by in front of children! If she doesn't do anything wrong anymore, he should not look for a problem. In my mind (as a woman) that is completely fair! She does something like CHEAT on her husband and he MUST give her chances before a 'beating' is even considered! Allah has put these rules in place to prevent harm!

It has been said enough times that anyone who exercises unjust authority in the name of Islam is actually doing so to uphold their own cultural influences or personal interests. Abuse is not Islam.

- Allah wants the best for women

Allah wants the best for everybody! If a woman makes pilgrimage she must be accompanied by a husband, father, brother, trusted group of women or anyone she cannot marry, this is for her safety, it is safer to be with someone than be alone!

Polygamy, the Quran only states a limit to how many wives a man can have, it does NOT say that polygamy is a must and should be done! At the time of the Prophet, there were (and still are) more women then men. Men are allowed to marry more than 1 woman so that she could have financial security. He could not have a favourite. What he gives one, he MUST give something of the same value to the other wife/ wives.

- Women are not impure (during menstruation)

The Prophet (saws) told the Companions to interact with menstruating women in their usual manner with the exception of engaging in sexual intercourse which is prohibited in Islam by consensus. The conservative Jews at the time of the Prophet (saws) would not go near their menstruating wives.

There is so much more good for women Islam (just not enough space to write it all).

Women in ISLAM are treated with respect and are special THAT is how women should be treated.

Don't look for problems in Islam when there are none.

To (good and dedicated) Muslims/ those who have converted:

Inshaa'Allah I will be converting to Islam at the end of ramadan and have embraced Islam!

I went from not believing in any God to believing and embracing Allah and Islam!

I dont understand the following things:

1. How come a lot of people are against it and say it's bad, especially if they have never read the Qur'an and base all they know on steriotypes and media?

2. Why is my converting there problem?

3. How do I start to explain to people that I am not forced, I am not influenced by anyone and that this is MY choice and my choice to learn and embrace it?

4. Why are a lot of people scared of Muslims?

5. What is others problem about women dressing modestly? (Hijab)

6. What is your favourite thing about Islam?

Shukran

To anyone against -Muslims/ Islam:

1. Why are you so against it?

2. Are you basing what you say on what you have seen in the media or the Qur'an?

3. If you haven't, why don't you read the Qur'an?

I mean, it is even online now so you can read it anywhere.

4. Why are you against others converting?

5. How does Islam and people practising it affect you?

6. Do you have another religion and do you practice it?

7. If you do and don't practice it, why not and why do you think you can have a say in what other people believe in when you don't even follow your religion?

8. What is wrong with a woman who is covered? (Hijab, Niqab, Burka)

One last question to everyone,

If you have 2 sweets, one in a wrapper and the other not in a wrapper and you accidently drop them on the floor, which sweet would you want?

Almost everyone will say the one in the wrapper. Well, that is how women who are covered are seen in Islam, clean and precious.

I am not being mean, I am just trying to understand WHY are people so against it when a lot more people are converting and they know the negative actions of a minority give a bad name to the majority.

Thank you to all of those who give honest and polite answers.

Shame on those who are rude and purposely mean.

Salam aleikum,

I am thinking about converting to Islam at some point this year, though I already feel like I have converted in my heart, but do not know when to convert. I will still do ramadan even if I convert after it of course but I was hoping to convert on a special day before that and just do not know when.

If anyone could suggest a significant day in Islam that I could convert on, I would be most grateful, hamdolilah!