A New Muslim's Diary
Over these past 23 years, my view of the world have been so shockingly narrow. And I'm not proud to say that the past me would pass war news for World Cup news - but when one actually cares to know what it is happening in the world around, it doesn't take an idiot to see how wronged, tortured and oppressed Muslims all over the world are, and who are the true oppressors.
How Islam Changed My View on Friendship
ย I was never really quite the extrovert. My shyness as a kid somewhat morphed into forced extroverted-ness when I became older, the kind where you find yourself alone in a social situation and have to force a smile and stick...
A Chinese Muslim Convert's Budget Wedding
Being of Chinese descent, weddings are tricky business for me, a Muslim convert. From the sending of roast pig from the groom's family to the bride's family during Guo Da Li ่ฟๅคง็คผ (the sending of betrothal gifts); the display of...
Adapting to a New, Muslim Lifestyle
It's been about 5 weeks since I reverted to Islam, and since then, I have been trying to adapt to my new lifestyle: food, prayers and clothing. These small things can help me grow to work on my personal willpower for bigger things, which I know I can be weak in.
Celebrating Christmas this year will be a little different: I'll celebrate Allah/God who has sent one of the greatest prophets to spread His message and guide people to the right path.
The beautiful thing about being a woman in a hijab is that people know you are Muslim. I love wearing the hijab. But I can't seem to muster enough courage to do so.
Who is Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.)?
How can I come to accept and love Prophet Muhammed (s.a.w) as a Messenger of God, even though I've only known Jesus all my life?
To the Convert's Parents, InsyaAllah
It's always the people you love most that hurt the most.
I keep my silence, my words to myself.
But why do you mistake my sincerity for arrogance?
I keep my silence, my words to myself.
But why do you mistake my sincerity for arrogance?
Do All Non-Muslims Go to Hell?
When I was Catholic, people used to tell me, only if you believe in Jesus then you can be saved! Now that I am Muslim, I read verses in the Quran which speak of eternal Hellfire for disbelievers. But there is more to Islam, after all it is a logical and reasonable religion.