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[quote]salaams
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I read the whole thing through in one sitting. I don't think I even changed position.

Right from the start it grabbed me. The very beginning-- called Al-Fatiha-- is a prayer. I immediately liked it as a prayer. It was, in essence, what I already prayed: You are God the Creator. Guide me, make me into one of those You love. I certainly couldn't argue with those sentiments! &lt;laughing&gt;

Then, in the beginning of the second chapter, it gave the description of who this book was addressed to: people who believe in God, establish prayer, give in charity, believe messengers were sent to us, and that we will return to God-- well, that was me-- and that this book was not to be doubted-- that it was truly and sincerely from God to these people-- like me-- precisely to guide them-- which was what I had wanted for years.

So right off, it was speaking directly to me as an individual.

Right off, it wasn't just some ancient 1400 year old text.

It really grabbed me and did not, would not, let go.

As I read a thought began to form and then started going through my head over and over and over: &quot;Oh my God! This is from God!&quot; It was like being slammed in the head with a brick or a hard plank of wood. I was stunned. It was real. Not the &quot;inspired writing&quot; of the Bible. It was direct revelation--- it really was the Word of God. Literally. Oh my God! This really IS from God! ...

http://www.city-net.com/~alimhaq/text/conversion.htm[/quote]

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