Johnson said his father about Islam from a community that brings it to the sciences of Islam . While his mother , who became Muslim first decided bersyahadat as Islamic learning with a friend .
Growing up , Johnson moved to Cairo , Egypt with his parents and went to a secondary school . Johnson said he did not feel any difficulty in getting friends when everyone knows he is an American who lives in Cairo .
" Friends in Cairo is the rich intellectual about Islam , so I asked many questions about Islam on them , although I do not really understand " he said .
The age of 18 years , Johnson moved to the United States , precisely in Columbus , Ohio . Having entered college at the university called Franklin University , Johnson is getting steady light for further deepening of Islam . He began to explore his curiosity about the way of worship such as prayer , fasting and even the Koran and also put it into practice .
Johnson often invited to perform the prayer and fasting with her parents . Although he is not familiar, he said was pleased to break the fast with his family in America .
He was given his first fasting is very heavy . Ramadan in America typically falls in the summer , which means the time of Ruling come earlier and longer daylight . He admitted that he and his family often break their fast at the An - Nur mosque , which is not far from his home .
" My first experience of fasting , is at the Indonesian Embassy in Washington DC , where I eat rendang and other Indonesian cuisine " she said, remembering her college days .
Johnson did not get religious subjects when he was small . Conditions that make Johnson to join his mother enrolled in a religious school named An - Nur mosque , not far from his home in Ohio .
When he was a student , he studied theology and often participate as a volunteer in a community . He also frequently participate in various entertainment activities aimed at charities such as ' Raise Fund ' which aims to raise funds for the construction of a mosque on campus . Not infrequently he helped the allocation of zakat with other Muslim students who are members of MSA ( Social Moslem Association ) .
Grown into an increasingly devout Muslim in the United States , Johnson claimed to have felt discrimination . Although he was reluctant to give details as to what discrimination he experienced . According to him , discrimination can happen to anyone and anywhere . He believes that people who break the law definitely be penalized one point .
In 2000 , Johnson met Eka , she became his wife . They met when they were both attending college . Johnson married in the same year . When the procession consent granted in the U.S. , only the mother -in-law who came to Seattle .
Eka is a native Indonesian woman who came from Bandar Lampung . Three years later , Johnson went to Indonesia for the first time . With the intent and purpose of the family met Eka , he once held a wedding reception on a large scale . In the party , Johnson was impressed with traditional dress she was wearing.
Eka Johnson and now has three children , named Maimuna Johnson ( 12 years ) , Omar Johnson ( 8 years ) and Mary Johnson ( 2 years ) .
Four years later , Johnson finally got the opportunity to visit the holy land . At that time he received an invitation from Chaplin Foundation - a foundation that works for the state - to assist Muslim inmates do worship Umrah in Saudi Arabia .
Johnson was impressed with his journey . He said the encounter spiritual issues which further adds extraordinary beliefs about Islam .
New year stay in Indonesia Johnson , Johnson keen to present Muslims in America Muslims in Indonesia. He felt compelled to straighten the misconceptions have been the perceived distance between the Indonesian people and the American people .
When asked about the comfort of the living , he chose Seattle as the city that he wanted to go to live their lives . Even so , he felt his chances in Jakarta is very valuable . " I love the atmosphere of Jakarta , it's just jammed sometimes makes me a little upset .. But I feel a lot of experience in Jakarta, " he said .
Until now , Johnson has never thought of moving to another religion . According to him , religion is a choice born of faith . He admitted , faith in God as God and Muhammad as prophet latter , which makes it still embraced Islam .
" I believe , that there is confidence in me . And as long as I still believe , I want to run it .. " He said as he closed the conversation with a smile .
Source: Reuters
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