Converts / Reverts

Do you think Muslims from different backgrounds are united and respect themselves despite the differences or not ?🤔I feel sometimes that we are only muslims by name

As a newly converted muslim, I have a question about mental health. Would someone explain to me why we have mental health and why did Allah allow this disease to grow?

I was thinking about this while I was at working at the shelter.

The moment someone starts costing me my peace, I remove them from my life..

No explanations.
No second chances.
No overthinking.

My peace is non-negotiable.
It may sound selfish to some, but for me, it's self-love, self-respect, and protecting my peace of mind.

A Muslim man may marry a Muslim woman who is a convert (revert) just as he may marry any other Muslim woman, provided the normal conditions for a valid Islamic marriage are met.

A convert’s previous non-Muslim status does not make them less eligible for marriage in
Islam.

The Qur’an emphasizes piety and character over lineage, ethnicity, or family background.

A valid nikah (marriage contract) generally requires mutual consent, witnesses, and fulfillment of any other requirements recognized by the relevant Islamic school of thought.

If the woman converted from another faith, her past before Islam is generally not held against her; many Muslims cite the principle that embracing Islam wipes away previous sins.

Practical considerations can include:

Whether both spouses have compatible levels of religious practice and expectations.

Family and cultural differences.

Support for the convert, especially if they have little Muslim family support.

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New day ,why most of muslims who should believe in all verses in Quraan accept the order of pray zakaat , fasting .haj , etc and st the same time doesnt believe in Hijab head cover ,who is Real caliphate as verse say „oli amer اولي الامر. polygamy 2nd wife weird right !

Marriage is strongly encouraged in Islam because it serves spiritual, moral, social, and personal purposes. The Qur’an and Sunnah present marriage as a natural and honorable institution that helps individuals and communities flourish.

1. It Provides Tranquility, Love, and Mercy

Allah says:

“And among His signs is that He created for you from yourselves spouses that you may find tranquility in them; and He placed between you affection and mercy.”
Quran 30:21

Marriage is intended to be a source of:
Emotional companionship
Mutual support
Love (mawaddah)
Mercy (rahmah)
Stability and peace

2. It Helps Protect Chastity

The Prophet ﷺ encouraged marriage as a means of safeguarding one’s character and modesty:

“O young men, whoever among you is able to marry, let him marry, for it helps him lower his gaze and guard his chastity…”

— Narrated in Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim

Marriage provides a lawful framework for intimacy and family life.

3. It Follows the Practice of the Prophets

Marriage is the way of many prophets mentioned in the Qur’an, including Muhammad, Ibrahim, and Musa.

The Prophet ﷺ said:

“Marriage is from my Sunnah…”

meaning it is part of his established way of life.

4. It Establishes and Nurtures Families

Islam places great importance on family. Marriage creates a stable environment for:

Raising children
Teaching faith and values
Providing care and support across generations

5. It Encourages Personal Growth

A healthy marriage teaches:

Patience
Responsibility
Generosity
Forgiveness
Good character

This connects with the Prophet’s teaching:

“The best of you are those who are best to their wives (or women).”

6. It Strengthens Society

Strong families contribute to:

Social stability
Mutual care
Protection of rights
Community cohesion

An Important Balance

While marriage is highly encouraged, Islam does not teach that every individual must marry. People’s circumstances differ, and marriage should be entered with responsibility, capability, and good intentions. The emphasis is on building a relationship founded on faith, respect, kindness, and mutual rights and responsibilities.

In Islam, guidance (hudā, هدى) ultimately comes from Allah. The Qur’an repeatedly teaches that Allah guides people to the truth, while human beings are responsible for seeking, accepting, and following that guidance.

Sources of Guidance in Islam

1. The Qur’an

The Qur’an describes itself as a guidance for humanity:

“This is the Book about which there is no doubt, a guidance for the God-conscious.”

— Quran 2:22. The Sunnah of the Prophet
The teachings and example of Prophet Muhammad explain and demonstrate how to live according to the Qur’an.

3. Reason and Reflection

The Qur’an frequently calls people to think, reflect, and observe the signs of Allah in creation.

4. Prayer and Seeking Allah’s Help

Muslims ask for guidance in every unit of prayer through Surah Al-Fatihah:

“Guide us to the straight path.”

Different Aspects of Guidance

Islamic scholars often distinguish between:

Guidance of explanation and direction (irshād): showing people the truth through revelation and teaching.

Guidance of success and acceptance (tawfīq): Allah enabling a person to embrace and follow the truth sincerely.

Qualities That Help a Person Receive Guidance

Sincerity
Humility
Repentance
Seeking knowledge
Acting upon what one already knows
Keeping righteous company

A Supplication for Guidance

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would sometimes say:

“O Allah, I ask You for guidance, piety, chastity, and contentment.”

In Islam, guidance is not viewed as a one-time event but as a continuous journey. Even believers continually ask Allah for guidance because faith, understanding, and righteous conduct all require ongoing divine help.

Surah Az-Zumar (الزمر) is the 39th chapter of the Qur’an. The name Az-Zumar means “The Groups” or “The Multitudes,” referring to the groups of people who will be led to Paradise and Hell on the Day of Judgment.

Basic Information

Surah Number: 39
Verses (Ayat): 75
Revelation: Meccan (mostly revealed in (Makkah)

Main Themes:
Sincerity in worship (ikhlāṣ)
The oneness of Allah (tawḥīd)
Refutation of idolatry
Repentance and Allah’s mercy
Resurrection and the Day of Judgment

The ultimate fate of believers and disbelievers

One of the Most Famous Verses

Allah says:

“Say, ‘O My servants who have transgressed against themselves, do not despair of the mercy of Allah. Indeed, Allah forgives all sins. Indeed, it is He who is the Forgiving, the Merciful.’”

— Surah Az-Zumar 39:53

This verse is often cited as one of the strongest expressions of hope and repentance in the Qur’an.

The End of the Surah

The concluding verses (39:71–75) vividly describe:

The disbelievers being driven to Hell in groups.

The righteous being welcomed into Paradise in groups.

The angels glorifying Allah around His Throne as judgment is completed.

Sunan Tirmidhi 11:62

“The best of you are those who are best to their women (or wives), and I am the best of you to my women (or wives).”

The hadith emphasizes that a person’s character is not measured only by public acts of worship or reputation, but also by how they treat the people closest to them. It encourages:

Kindness, respect, and compassion toward women.

Good manners and patience within the family.

Fair and honorable treatment of one’s spouse.

Recognizing that true virtue is reflected in everyday behavior at home.

The broader message is that excellence in character begins with how we treat those who are most vulnerable to our conduct and who know us best. In Islamic ethics, good treatment of family members is considered a sign of strong faith and noble character.