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mulaz77
INDIA
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 Topic initiated on Tuesday, November 18, 2003 - 4:02 AM 
Prayers for a Non-Muslim
Hi all...If any of you have not read my previous posts, I have not yet re-verted to Islam. I was raised Catholic. My question is:
I have been doing salat at home in english and home and have never been to a mosque. I am really having the desire to go to the mosque for prayers. Even though I have not taken my declaration, can I go for prayers? If not, why? If yes, how do I go about it?
salams,
melinda |
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Jhangeer Hanif
PAKISTAN
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 Posted - Tuesday, November 18, 2003 - 10:05 AM 
This is great! If you have started praying to Allah, that shows you have come to embrace Him in your heart in the capacity of a Muslim. Formal declaration though is very very desirable. It is however your internal state which counts much.
As for your question about going for prayer in the mosque, I do not see any harm in it. However, I'd advise that you take notice of the prevailing circumstances in your town. You need to appreciate that people have varying temperaments and perceptions. I do not want that anything bad should happen in the beginning when you have started this wonderful journey toward Islam. I think slow and stead steps to appreciate Islam and to develop an understanding of the followers of Islam is very necessary. Islam is the path illuminated by the Holy Prophet (pbuh) under guidance from the Almighty. The followers of this religion are people of varying capacities, temprament and intellect. We need to understand both separately. I hope you understand. Oh, yes, I extend to you a warm welcome and a lot of prayers!! |
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mulaz77
INDIA
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Posted - Tuesday, November 18, 2003 - 9:19 PM
| Jhangeer, thank you for your reply. I am an American living in Bangalore, India. So there are many Muslims here. Even thought Bangalore is such a big city, many mosques do not allow women. I become very good friends with a Muslim guy I work with. He is always there to answer questions. I was thinking of speaking to him about this issue. He and his wife have been very supportive during Ramzan (my first fast). He has said he would love for me to come to the mosque on Eid as well. I was just nervous about going to the mosque in case I do something "wrong". I know this may sound funny...just being honest. |
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daneste64
USA
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Posted - Wednesday, November 19, 2003 - 3:20 AM
Dear sister:
I am surprised reading your e-mail too! It is true.... all of us having almost identical doubts and questions... he he he
I have not taken Sahadah yet, but I am in the way... For now, getting all the info (the good one) available, most important, reading the Qur'an and thinking, and praying for guidance.
I have never put a step into a mosque yet... like you, a bit shy... and thinking... what all this people gonna say about me!! But it is silly, I guess.
And about prayers: most important and hard to me is to start memorizing arabic prayers. I found good resources on line to help me out, and still trying to memorize them!!
Well, this mail has no questions, just a comment, and my greetings to you!
From USA, best regards!
Daniel |
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Jhangeer Hanif
PAKISTAN
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Posted - Wednesday, November 19, 2003 - 10:18 AM
The messages of you two people make me smile, a gentle and kind smile, of course. Especially the part about 'Shy and nervous...' touches my heart. I wonder how you people in actuality must be feeling!! I go to mosque five times a day. So I probably cannot even guess what you two must be experiencing. Funny, isn't it?
Just calm down. You need to see what kind of people are there in your community, their attitude, their life style, their temperament. I am not saying you need to adopt what they in their individual capacities have. Understanding people is very desirable and beneficial in the commercial world. The same is true in the world of religion. You will be much comfortalbe dealing with people if you know how they think and perceive things. That's it!
You two have my prayers. |
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mulaz77
INDIA
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Posted - Wednesday, November 19, 2003 - 11:48 PM
| Jhangeer, is it okay for me to go to the mosque on Eid? I am really nervous. Like I said before, not in a bad way. Just wanting to make sure I do everything correctly. |
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mulaz77
INDIA
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Posted - Wednesday, November 19, 2003 - 11:50 PM
| Jhangeer, is it okay for me to go to the mosque on Eid? I am really nervous. Like I said before, not in a bad way. Just wanting to make sure I do everything correctly. |
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Jhangeer Hanif
PAKISTAN
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Posted - Thursday, November 20, 2003 - 10:53 AM
Hmmm. The only problem is that I am not in your town and am completely unaware of the attitude of the Muslims living over there.Personally, I do not see anything wrong with your visiting the mosque.
One thought just came to my mind. I think this 'Muslim couple' you told me about a little earlier may be in the best position to guide you. I perceive from your words that they are easy going and friendly fellows. Since they are in the same town, they can also escort you to the mosque if they would find it feasible. What do you think? |
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mulaz77
INDIA
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Posted - Thursday, November 20, 2003 - 4:33 PM
| Yes. You are exactly right. They are always there for me and willing to answer questions. I have a great desire to go to the mosque, especially for Eid. This is my first Ramzan and am really looking forward to the festival. |
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Jhangeer Hanif
PAKISTAN
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Posted - Friday, November 21, 2003 - 9:20 AM
| I'll be happy for you if you would attend it with everything going in the right direction. Just thinking of you embracing Isalm gives me delight. For that, I pray 'May Allah give you so so much reward'. Amen! |
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mulaz77
INDIA
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Posted - Thursday, November 27, 2003 - 3:13 PM
Eid Mubarak!!
Yesterday I went for Eid prayers to a mosque in my town. I went along with the couple I have been speaking about, Imran & Munazza. I sat upstairs with Munazza. It was wonderful. The feeling I had was just indescribable. It was a little difficult as for me because of the language barrier. There was a "sermon" (forgive me as I do not know what the correct word is)given after the prayers which I could not understand at all, so I felt a little left out. But I just sat and prayed silently thanking Allah for all the blessings he has given me. |
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daneste64
USA
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Posted - Thursday, November 27, 2003 - 7:36 PM
Dear sister:
I am really happy for your experience!. Hopefully, I will do it when I have the chance.
I can imagine your feelings and emotions coming through!
Best regards!
Daniel |
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