Converts / Reverts

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I have so much respect for our revert brothers and sisters. It must be incredibly challenging to go from one lifestyle to something completely different, especially while dealing with family and societal pressure. What are some of the things that strengthened your belief in Allah and Islam?

Honesty is divine language.
Imam Ali

Anyone up come say salaam

“Echoes of Thought”

Some reverts didn’t find Islam in perfect moments.
They found it while healing breaking searching questioning and rebuilding themselves quietly.

That’s why some of the softest hearts carry the deepest stories.

Maybe guidance was never about where you started.

Maybe it was about having the courage to keep walking toward Allah even when nobody around you understood your journey.

And honestly there’s something beautiful about souls that chose faith with their heart before they were ever born into it.

Alhamdulillah, blessed days of Dhul Hijjah are here.
May Allah accept our du’as, forgive our sins, and guide us toward what is best in dunya and akhirah.

Hey asallamu alaikum everyone.

This seems like the perfect space to share some thoughts I had yesterday after reading this iyah.

We have lots of responsibilities and rights placed upon us in Islam and sometimes the guilt and weight of it all can leave us feeling like we have to give more than we have to give. But it's important to be realistic about what we can give without sacrificing our well-being.

"Allah does not require of any soul more than what it can afford. All good will be for its own benefit, and all evil will be to its own loss. ˹The believers pray,˺ “Our Lord! Do not punish us if we forget or make a mistake. Our Lord! Do not place a burden on us like the one you placed on those before us. Our Lord! Do not burden us with what we cannot bear. Pardon us, forgive us, and have mercy on us. You are our ˹only˺ Guardian. So grant us victory over the disbelieving people.”

Ameen 🤲🏼🤍

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The Complete ​Dummies Guide To Dhil-Hijjah (checklist in comments)

​Before jumping into the checklist, it is important to know two things about the Islamic calendar:

​The day begins at sunset: Unlike the Western calendar where a new day begins at midnight, an Islamic day begins at sunset (called Maghrib). This is why the guide says the 1st of Dhul-Hijjah begins at "Maghrib" on the evening of the day prior.

​Moon Sighting: The calendar is lunar. The exact start of the month depends on when the new crescent moon is physically sighted in the sky, which is why dates differ slightly between the Gulf (like Saudi Arabia) and the Subcontinent (like India/Pakistan).

​Essential Glossary of Terms
​Allah (ﷻ): The Arabic word for God. The symbol ﷻ stands for Jalla Jalaluhu, meaning "Glorified and Exalted is He."
​Surah: A chapter of the Qur'an.
​Juz: The Qur'an is divided into 30 equal parts, each called a Juz. This makes it easier to read over a month.
​Salah: The formal Islamic prayer.
​Rak'ah: One complete cycle of movements in Salah (standing, bowing, prostrating).
​Fardh: An obligatory duty (like the 5 daily prayers).
​Sunnah: The practices and teachings of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Doing them brings extra reward, but skipping them is not a sin.
​Dua: Personal supplication. Simply talking to God, asking for what you need in your own language.
​Dhikr: Remembrance of Allah, usually by repeating specific phrases.
​Niyyah: Intention. In Islam, actions are judged by the intention in your heart.

​Detailed Breakdown of the 14 Steps

​The Preparation: Udhiyah / Qurbani
​What it is: The sacrifice of a livestock animal (like a sheep, goat, or cow) on Eid Al-Adha. It honors Prophet Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son for God. The meat is distributed to the poor, family, and friends.
​The Rule: If you are the one paying for and offering the sacrifice, you must not cut your hair, shave, or trim your nails from the sunset (Maghrib) of the 1st day until the animal is sacrificed on the 10th day.
​How to do it: Simply clip your nails and get any haircuts before the sunset on the day Dhul-Hijjah begins.
​1. Renewing Repentance (Istighfar)
​What it is: Asking Allah for forgiveness.
​How to do it: Throughout the day, say "Astaghfirullah" (I seek forgiveness from Allah). The guide mentions Sayyid al-Istighfar (The Master of Forgiveness)—this is a specific, slightly longer Arabic prayer. As a beginner, simply saying "Astaghfirullah" with genuine regret for your mistakes is perfect.
​2. Fasting
​How to do it: Fasting in Islam means abstaining from all food, drink (including water), and intimacy from dawn (just before sunrise) until sunset (Maghrib). Doing this for the first 9 days of Dhul-Hijjah is highly rewarded, but it is optional.
​3. Qur’an Completion Plan
​How to do it: The guide suggests reading 3 Juz (parts) a day to finish the entire Qur'an by the 9th day. Beginner Tip: Do not stress about finishing the whole Qur'an if you can't read Arabic well yet. Simply commit to reading a few pages of an English translation every day.
​4. Day of Arafah (9th Dhul-Hijjah)
​What it is: The most important day of the Hajj pilgrimage. For those not at Hajj, it is a massive day of forgiveness.
​How to do it: It is highly recommended to fast on this specific day. Spend your free time making Dua (asking God for things) and Dhikr (remembering God).
​5. Eid Al-Adha (10th Dhul-Hijjah)
​What it is: The festival of sacrifice, one of the two major holidays in Islam.
​How to do it: In the morning, Muslims gather at the mosque for a special communal prayer called Eid Salah. After that, families celebrate, eat together, and the Udhiyah/Qurbani meat is distributed.
​6. Sunnah Rawatib (Extra Prayers)
​What it is: Muslims pray 5 obligatory (Fardh) prayers a day: Fajr (dawn), Dhuhr (noon), Asr (afternoon), Maghrib (sunset), and Isha (night). The Sunnah Rawatib are optional extra cycles (rak'ahs) attached to these.
​How to do it:
​Pray 2 extra rak'ahs before Fajr.
​Pray 4 before Dhuhr and 2 after.
​Pray 2 after Maghrib.
​Pray 2 after Isha.
​7. Adhkar (Remembrance)
​What it is: Repeating specific phrases to praise God.
​How to do it: Say them softly to yourself while walking, driving, or relaxing.
​Tahleel: La ilaha illa Allah (There is no god but Allah).
​Tasbeeh: Subhanallah (Glory be to Allah).
​Tahmeed: Alhamdulillah (Praise be to Allah).
​Takbeer: Allahu Akbar (Allah is the Greatest).
​Hawqala: La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah (There is no power or might except with Allah).
​8. Charity
​How to do it: Give a little bit of money every day. If you don't have money, offering a sincere smile, helping a neighbor, or moving a branch off a walking path are all considered acts of charity in Islam!
​9. Witr Salah
​What it is: "Witr" means "odd number." It is a special night prayer that acts as the final prayer of your day.
​How to do it: Pray 1, 3, or any odd number of rak'ahs after your Isha (night) prayer, before you go to sleep.
​10. Duha Salah
​What it is: An optional mid-morning prayer.
​How to do it: Pray 2 or more rak'ahs anytime between 20 minutes after sunrise and about 10 minutes before the Dhuhr (noon) prayer begins.
​11. Hajj & Umrah
​What it is: Hajj is the major mandatory pilgrimage to Mecca; Umrah is the minor optional one.
​How to do it: Since you likely aren't going right now, simply make the sincere intention (niyyah) in your heart: "O Allah, grant me the ability to perform Hajj one day." You will be rewarded just for having the pure intention.
​12. Honor Parents & Kinship
​How to do it: Call your parents, visit your relatives, or help a family member. Islam places huge importance on keeping family ties strong, especially during sacred days.
​13. Seek & Spread Knowledge
​How to do it: Read an article about Islam, watch a YouTube video by a reputable Islamic scholar, or simply share a nice Islamic quote with a friend.
​14. Takbeer
​What it is: The specific chant declaring God's greatness (the Arabic words are provided in your guide: Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar...).
​How to do it:
​Unrestricted: Say this chant out loud (or quietly) anytime, anywhere (cooking, cleaning, walking) from the sunset of the 1st day until the afternoon of the 13th day.
​Restricted: You are specifically supposed to recite this chant right after finishing your 5 daily obligatory (Fardh) prayers, starting from the morning (Fajr) of the 9th day until the afternoon (Asr) of the 13th day.