Hi all!! As of last night I declared my Shahada and became a revert to Islam. :!: (It took 3 years to come tho this decision) I'm so excited. Oh, pardon my manners :oops: I should introduce myself. My name is Betsy, I'm 42 soon to be 43, :roll: and I work in a busy hospital 3 12 hr. night shifts (7p-7a) a week. I've been married 17 years to a wonderful man whose not a muslim, but supports me in my endevours, we have a son whose now a teenager. My big problem is now what?I don't know how to say the prayers, I have no resources around me no mosque, no other muslims, no books I don't even have a copy of the Quaran! Money right now is very tight due to my husband getting laid off in November. (He's about to start a new job soon) So right now money is going to basics like food and other nescessities of life. I don't know what to do, my library has 3 books on Islam and those aren't very helpful. Does anyone out there have any books hanging around that I could borrow? If postage is an issue I could probably pay for that. I can be reached by email b-lansing@excite.com or by PM. I look forward to many interesting discussions on this board hopefully I won't drive you all crazy with all the questions I'll probably ask. Thanks for listening, Betsy
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#1 Guest_b-lansing_*
Posted 30 April 2004 - 09:28 PM
Hi all!! As of last night I declared my Shahada and became a revert to Islam. :!: (It took 3 years to come tho this decision) I'm so excited. Oh, pardon my manners :oops: I should introduce myself. My name is Betsy, I'm 42 soon to be 43, :roll: and I work in a busy hospital 3 12 hr. night shifts (7p-7a) a week. I've been married 17 years to a wonderful man whose not a muslim, but supports me in my endevours, we have a son whose now a teenager. My big problem is now what?I don't know how to say the prayers, I have no resources around me no mosque, no other muslims, no books I don't even have a copy of the Quaran! Money right now is very tight due to my husband getting laid off in November. (He's about to start a new job soon) So right now money is going to basics like food and other nescessities of life. I don't know what to do, my library has 3 books on Islam and those aren't very helpful. Does anyone out there have any books hanging around that I could borrow? If postage is an issue I could probably pay for that. I can be reached by email b-lansing@excite.com or by PM. I look forward to many interesting discussions on this board hopefully I won't drive you all crazy with all the questions I'll probably ask. Thanks for listening, Betsy
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Posted 30 April 2004 - 09:42 PM
aslam alkum sister
Welcome to the site my dear sister
Mashallah congratulation for becomimg a muslim
You have come to the right place and inshallah you will benefit from this site. As for prayers inshallah sisters will be able to help you on that or provide with a resource that can help you learn about prayers i am sure there are websites that you can learn from I just can't remember any now.
may allah guide you and strenghten your iman
May allah's blessings be upon and reward you for your efforts
Welcome to the site my dear sister
Mashallah congratulation for becomimg a muslim
You have come to the right place and inshallah you will benefit from this site. As for prayers inshallah sisters will be able to help you on that or provide with a resource that can help you learn about prayers i am sure there are websites that you can learn from I just can't remember any now.
may allah guide you and strenghten your iman
May allah's blessings be upon and reward you for your efforts
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Posted 30 April 2004 - 09:52 PM
Assalamu Alaikum
WOW!!! MashaAllah, what wonderfully exciting news...
Welcome to the forum and also welcome to Islam!!
Firstly this is the right place to start :mrgreen: There are many who have been guided to Islam who are originally from other faiths (or not as the case may be). Me included!!
There is a great flash animation with actions and wording for the prayers here :arrow: http://english.islamway.com/sindex.php?section=prayer
You can download a copy of the Noble Qu'ran with English translation, to keep on your desktop, here :arrow: http://www.sistersinislam.net/noblequran.exe
Here is a link to another post on this site about how to pray until you know the correct actions, words etc... :arrow: http://sisters.islamway.com/phpBB2/viewtop...opic.php?t=1352
InshaAllah (God willing) someone will be able to help you with Books, where is it you live? I am not familiar with NH :?
There is a sister on this site, Sister Kamillah, who is teaching Islam through email I am sure she will contact you!! MashaAllah she will help you on your way to learning :wink:
Any questions, anything at all, please understand we are approachable and we have all been in the same position and had the same questions as you probably have :wink:
Hope to hear from you soon.
Take care
Allah Hafiz
Sarah
WOW!!! MashaAllah, what wonderfully exciting news...
Welcome to the forum and also welcome to Islam!!
Firstly this is the right place to start :mrgreen: There are many who have been guided to Islam who are originally from other faiths (or not as the case may be). Me included!!
There is a great flash animation with actions and wording for the prayers here :arrow: http://english.islamway.com/sindex.php?section=prayer
You can download a copy of the Noble Qu'ran with English translation, to keep on your desktop, here :arrow: http://www.sistersinislam.net/noblequran.exe
Here is a link to another post on this site about how to pray until you know the correct actions, words etc... :arrow: http://sisters.islamway.com/phpBB2/viewtop...opic.php?t=1352
InshaAllah (God willing) someone will be able to help you with Books, where is it you live? I am not familiar with NH :?
There is a sister on this site, Sister Kamillah, who is teaching Islam through email I am sure she will contact you!! MashaAllah she will help you on your way to learning :wink:
Any questions, anything at all, please understand we are approachable and we have all been in the same position and had the same questions as you probably have :wink:
Hope to hear from you soon.
Take care
Allah Hafiz
Sarah
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Posted 30 April 2004 - 11:45 PM
Assalaamu Alaikum,
Welcome sister to the forum and MashAllah it was good to hear you embracing Islam
As for books and such you can visit these sites:
http://www.iad.org/ (click on request)
http://www.discoverislam.net/dinew/BookShe...lf/BookMain.asp
Take Care,
Sonia 8)
Welcome sister to the forum and MashAllah it was good to hear you embracing Islam
As for books and such you can visit these sites:
http://www.iad.org/ (click on request)
http://www.discoverislam.net/dinew/BookShe...lf/BookMain.asp
Take Care,
Sonia 8)
#5
Posted 01 May 2004 - 04:41 AM
Assalaam alaikum,
Congratulations Betsy and welcome to our sisterhood.
We don't mind your questions, ask away.
There are some websites that have the Qur'an online that you can read until you get your own copy, insha' Allah.
http://www.islamtomorrow.com/freequran.asp
Congratulations Betsy and welcome to our sisterhood.
We don't mind your questions, ask away.
There are some websites that have the Qur'an online that you can read until you get your own copy, insha' Allah.
http://www.islamtomorrow.com/freequran.asp
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Posted 02 May 2004 - 06:13 PM
As Salamu Aalikum
Wow Mashallah.....I am soooo happy hear the great news 
Congratulations sister......Welcome to this wondeful religion that made us
all the good people we are and brought peace and happiness into our lives
and most of all opened our eyes alhumdulilla I wish you all the best sis
and if you ever need anything or have any questions feel free to ask we
will be more than happy to help you sister May Allah bless you...
Wow
Mashallah.....I am soooo happy hear the great news Congratulations sister......Welcome to this wondeful religion that made us
all the good people we are and brought peace and happiness into our lives
and most of all opened our eyes
alhumdulilla I wish you all the best sis
and if you ever need anything or have any questions feel free to ask we
will be more than happy to help you sister
May Allah bless you...
#13
Posted 25 May 2004 - 08:14 PM
salam alaikum sister
welcome to the site.
CONGRATULATIONS on embracing islam. Its a wonderful step you have taken. And God willing your next steps will be easy and steady.
I am sure you can find lots of information on this site and other sites that the sisters her recommend.
If you still need a copy of the quran...email your address to me...and i will mail you one tomorrow!!! (penny_ncsu@yahoo.com)
My Allah guide you and keep you strong in faith.
Your sister in islam,
Penny
welcome to the site.
CONGRATULATIONS on embracing islam. Its a wonderful step you have taken. And God willing your next steps will be easy and steady.
I am sure you can find lots of information on this site and other sites that the sisters her recommend.
If you still need a copy of the quran...email your address to me...and i will mail you one tomorrow!!!
(penny_ncsu@yahoo.com)
My Allah guide you and keep you strong in faith.
Your sister in islam,
Penny
#14
Posted 21 November 2004 - 12:29 AM
Salam wa lacolm ya Betsy wa Mabrook alaki!!!!!
I am also a new "revert" email me at Ginger_Gigi2@hotmail.com and give me your address, I will send you an english version Quaran. Inshalla
Salam and congratultions again!!!
I am also a new "revert" email me at Ginger_Gigi2@hotmail.com and give me your address, I will send you an english version Quaran. Inshalla
Salam and congratultions again!!!
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