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Converts / Reverts

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Alhamdulillah for new beginnings 🕋🤝 Whether you're new to Islam or seeking guidance, here we share experiences, offer resources, and foster a sense of belonging on your unique journey as a convert.

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Zayn

@Zayn_123

4 days ago

I’m looking for a serious relationship 🥰💕

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AYOUB

@AYOUB66289350

4 days ago

Oh Allah bless me in what You grant me

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Sid Jhet

@SiddJ

5 days ago

https://youtu.be/SoftYebmT1Q?si=ikYWgtzqesRd0Fek

“I Believe Islam Bought Unity”
from Christian Missionary to Muslim Revert
Mariana Tavares: One in Tribe

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Trust In Allah

@elegantme318

5 days ago

The Hidden Miracle in
Quranic Words
Allah says in Surah Ash-Sharh:
"Indeed, with hardship, there is ease."
But look at the Arabic closely.
For hardship, Allah uses "Al-'Usr" For ease, He uses "Yusra" In Arabic grammar, "Al" means it is one specific, defined hardship.
But "Yusra" is undefined and plural.

The Creator of language is telling you:
For every 1 specific problem you face,
There are multiple, endless forms of ease coming.
The math of the universe is in your favor.
One hardship cannot defeat two eases.

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Sid Jhet

@SiddJ

5 days ago

Encouraging and Supporting Reverts Who Have Embraced Islam

In Islam, supporting people who have embraced Islam (often called reverts) is a beautiful act of kindness, compassion and brotherhood or sisterhood. Embracing Islam can be a life-changing experience, and reverts may need encouragement, friendship, guidance and practical support as they learn and practise their new faith.

  1. What does the Qur’an teach us?

Surah An-Nahl 16:125
“Invite to the way of your Lord with wisdom and good instruction, and argue with them in a way that is best.”

This teaches Muslims to guide others with wisdom, patience, kindness and respectful
communication.

Surah At-Tawbah 9:71
“The believing men and believing women are allies of one another…”

Believers should support one another in faith, encourage good and help each other through difficulties.

Surah Al-Ma'idah 5:2
“And cooperate in righteousness and piety…”

Helping a new Muslim learn, feel welcome and practise Islam can be part of cooperating in righteousness.

  1. What did Prophet Muhammad ﷺ teach us?
    The Prophet ﷺ taught Muslims to make matters easier for people rather than unnecessarily difficult.

He said:
“Make things easy and do not make things difficult, give glad tidings and do not repel people.”

— Sahih Al Bukhari 69; Sahih Muslim 1734

This is especially relevant when supporting reverts. A new Muslim should not be expected to learn everything overnight. Learning to pray, understanding the Qur’an, adjusting daily habits and navigating family relationships can take time.

  1. Practical ways to support a revert

• Encourage without pressuring. Help them learn at a manageable pace

• Offer friendship and companionship. Check in on them and invite them to appropriate community activities.

• Help them learn the basics. Explain the five pillars of Islam, prayer, wudu and essential beliefs patiently.

• Respect their circumstances. Some reverts may face rejection, isolation or difficulties with family members.

• Provide practical assistance where possible. This might include prayer resources, suitable Islamic books, transport to the mosque or connecting them with a knowledgeable teacher

• Avoid judgement. Do not expect someone to become perfectly practising immediately or criticise them harshly when they are still learning.

• Celebrate their progress. Small steps in learning and practising Islam deserve encouragement.

  1. The importance of kindness towards reverts

A person who embraces Islam may have made a significant personal decision, sometimes despite opposition from family or friends. A kind Muslim can help them feel that they have gained a community rather than simply changed their beliefs.

Remember, however, that every revert is different. Some may need religious guidance, others emotional support, and others simply friendship and the opportunity to ask questions without fear of judgement.

  1. Supporting reverts in marriage and companionship

If a revert is seeking marriage, Muslims should treat them with dignity and fairness. Their previous religious background, ethnicity or lack of an established Muslim family should not automatically be treated as a disadvantage.

A potential spouse should be considered on the basis of their faith, character, honesty, compatibility and commitment to building a healthy marriage. It is also important to ensure that a revert understands their rights and responsibilities and is not pressured into marriage before they are ready.

Supporting a revert in this way means recognising them as a fellow Muslim, not treating them as someone who is less deserving of respect or companionship.

  1. Surah Al-Qasas 28:24

“My Lord, I am truly in need of whatever good You may send down to me.”

This reminds us of our dependence on Allah and the importance of humility. We can also be a means through which Allah brings goodness into another person's life by offering sincere help, compassion and encouragement.

The central lesson: Welcome reverts with kindness, help them grow in knowledge and faith, and support them without judgement or coercion. Sometimes a sincere friendship, a patient explanation or a simple act of generosity can make a lasting difference.

May Allah reward everyone who sincerely supports new Muslims, strengthen those who have embraced Islam, and grant them beneficial knowledge, good companionship and steadfastness upon the faith. Ameen.

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Naya

@Naya96

5 days ago

Assalamu Alaikum, brothers and sisters!

I’m honestly tired of being ghosted, and I don’t know what I’m doing wrong. The first couple of days are usually great. We talk a lot, they seem genuinely interested, and then suddenly they disappear or stop making an effort.

Sometimes I wonder if I’m boring, unattractive, or just unlucky in love. I don’t understand why people try to connect with me if they aren’t genuinely interested in getting to know someone.

I’m not expecting to marry someone after a week of talking. I just want to take the time to get to know each other, discover common interests, have phone and video calls, and see if we can build something meaningful. I believe genuine feelings grow over time as two people get closer.

Is it really that difficult to find someone who wants the same thing? Does anyone else experience this, or am I just unlucky?

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