Birth of a new convert Parents, Abdullah Johnson did not want to 'My Heart'

Men born in London , England 38 years ago it had a father and mother of converts to Islam when they were students , long before he was born .
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

Former Pastor: Hopefully another 30 years the U.S. will be so Islamic State

Bogor (SI Online) - We are currently a resurgence of Islam in the western world, in the United States every day there are people who converted to Islam. Syamsul Arifin said Ustadz Nababan at dawn halaqah recitals in the mosque Az Zikra Sentul Bogor, Sunday (09/22/2013).

Syamsul cleric who is also a former priest claims often preaching to Uncle Sam's country, he said that in America many mosques now stand.

"I preach to America each year, there are many mosques, even in Las Vegas was no mosque. Additionally churches are becoming obsolete, many churches being sold because it did not sell, like in New York Churches sale so discotheques," he said.

Ustadz Syamsul or commonly called Ustadz Bernard Nababan said although Islam is often spoken of, but more and more people are converting to Islam.

"The infidels are always hostile to Islam, almost every day insulted Islam and reviled but every day there are also people who converted to Islam in America. Any attempt to destroy the truth it will not work. And the next 30 years could be so American Islamic country, "Ustadz Arifin said the takbir greeted by worshipers.

Additionally Ustadz Syamsul also advised that Muslims back to the Quran and do not need another religion blasphemed. "Christians do not need blasphemed, little by little, the truth will come that they will leave of their own school," he said.

Why Arnoud Van Doorn in Islam? this story

Conversion to Islam Netherlands Arnoud Van Doorn make an uproar . Because , Van Doorn is a friend Geert Wilder and former Vice Chairman of the Party for Freedom ( PVV ) . Geert Wilders is widely known as an anti - Islam politician ever made ​​a movie Fitna in 2008 . While the establishment of the PPV is also known as the liberal -leaning political party that opposes Islam .
What is the reason Van Doorn Islam and how it is getting guidance ? Here is her story :
Arnoud Van Doorn is not a new name in the world of Dutch politics . He was active in the PVV , and even become one of the top leadership as Vice Chairman . But that's exactly what 's bothering him . Why the party is always hostile to Islam ? Van Doorn curiosity towards Islam increasingly unstoppable , until he began to learn what Islam really is.
" I really started to deepen my knowledge of Islam out of curiosity , " said Van Doorn commemorate the beginning of Islamic guidance to him .
Curiosity that made ​​Van Doorn search for translations of the Qur'an , hadith , and Islamic reference books . Day after the next day he went through by reading and reviewing the books one by one , leaving no other activity . During this time Van Doorn only know Islam from the word of those who hated him .
People close to actually know that Van Doorn Van Doorn read references to Islam , but they do not seem to think that it will be the way of guidance for Van Doorn . Because prevalent in their world , examines a thought or an ideology without having to trust and follow him . In fact , many people who study Islam and then attack him .
Van Dorn spent nearly a year to review the Qur'an , Sunnah and the Islamic reference number . He also took time to dialogue with adherents of Islam to learn more about the religion that appealed to him .
" The people around me know that I have been actively researching the Qur'an , Sunnah and other writings for nearly a year . Besides that, I also have many a conversation about religion with Muslims , " said Doorn told Al - Jazeera television England .
The longer the study of Islam , Van Doorn increasingly interested . He began to feel Islam as something special . Although earlier he also has a Christian foundation as a religion , Islam Van Doorn feel special.
What had been there in his head that the Islamic fanatics , oppress women , intolerant , hostile to the West blindly , slowly disappear from his mind . Van Doorn find Islam as something completely different from what he had thought .
Van Doorn also found that Islam is a religion of peace. Unlike western media allegations that during this portray Islam as a terrorist .
" 99 percent of Muslims are peace-loving and hardworking . If more people learned about true Islam , the more people will see the beauty of it , " Van Doorn said when interviewed by the MNA .
Guidance for the way Van Doorn more wide open when meeting with a Muslim named Aboe Khoulani , a friend who served on the City Council Hague . In addition to explaining Islam further, he also connects Van Doorn at Masjid As- Soennah .
Peak " inner battle " experienced Van Doorn some time later . Is he going to follow the guidance that was echoed by his nature or the extent of making it as knowledge . Luckily, those moments are not protracted . After steady with Islam , Van Doorn also pledged creed . He was a Muslim and is a brother for about 1.9 billion people . But for the party and its followers , Van Doorn labeled " traitors . " [ IK / MNA / Rpb / bsb ]

Once in Islam, Muhammad Ali Aware He's not "The Greatest"

YEAR whatever you were born , if you are fond of boxing , Muhammad Ali's name will never be strangers . Ali , the boxing world is considered as a great figure because of the attitude and achievements in the ring . But most make it so famous is because he is a Muslim . Or exactly when he decided to become a Muslim .
Prior to Islam , Ali dubbed himself " The Greatest " because he is the best boxer of his time . Even sports observers acknowledge as the best boxer of the century . Boxing history has never known her as soon as boxers . He competed with agile in the ring and knocked out his opponent , he announced proudly , " I am the greatest " .
However, after converting to Islam , he threw this nickname , because it is not aware that there is only one of the largest in the universe .
Mercelus born with the name Cassius Clay , after converting to Islam , he changed his name to Muhammad Ali Clay .
Here is his explanation as to Islam .
" I was born in Kentucky , United States . Area known as the typical fried chicken that bears his name , which is also famous for its strong ethnic differences .
Since childhood I 've felt the difference in treatment is because I am brown-skinned . Perhaps this is what inspired me to learn boxing in order to avenge the evil treatment of my friends are white . And because I have the talent and the strong muscles making it easier path.
When it has not turned 20 years , I 've won the heavyweight match at the 1960 Rome Olympics .
Only a few years later I won the world heavyweight champion from Sony Le Stone in the short fight , because just a few minutes I managed to become world champion . And among the boisterous applause of the supporters and flashes the camera equipment , I stood in front of millions of spectators around the ring and Islamic TV cameras , say two sentences creed and change my name to Muhammad Ali Clay . To start a new war against evil is keeping announced to Islamization me this easy .
My move to the religion of Islam is a natural thing and in harmony with nature - nature that God created for man . My return to the nature of truth takes many years to think , this started in 1960, when a Muslim friend to accompany me to go to the mosque to listen to lectures about Islam . When listening to a lecture , I felt the call of truth shines from within my soul , menyeruku to reach it , the truth of the nature of God , religion and creatures .
My faith journey lasted many years in the form of comparisons between Islam and AD , sebutah tough journey , because the people around me to stop me , damaged my community conditions , truth and falsehood mingle , coupled with the doctrine of the church that describes the state of the Muslims are weak and backward as a result of the teachings of Islam itself .
But God gave me instructions , and light the way my choices so that I can distinguish between the reality of Muslims today with the eternal nature of Islam . I believe that Islam brings happiness for all people . Not discriminate against skin color , ethnicity and race , all equal before Allah Almighty . The main thing is with their Lord is the most pious . I believe in being located in front of a truth that can not be derived from humans .
I compared the doctrine of the Trinity with the teachings of Monotheism in Islam . I feel that Islam is more rational . Since there may be three of nature's God arranged neatly like this . It's an impossible thing happen and will not satisfy a reasonable person and would think .
I felt how the Muslims respect Jesus U.S. and his mother . Put them on an equal footing . It only exists in Islam or Christianity is still pure , while that which is spoken by the pastor and the pastor is a lie .
I read the translation of the Qur'an , and I grew convinced that Islam is the religion of truth that may not be made by humans . I tried to join the Muslim community and I have found them with a good temperament , tolerance and mutual guiding . It is not as long as I get to hang out with Christian people who only see the color of my skin and not my personality . " [ Islampos / agus w . penamedia ]

Alhamdulillah, Muslim Britain Rapidly Rising Up 75 Percent

England ( SI Online ) - Christianity as the official religion in the UK has decreased drastically and approached the lowest number , say researchers . In contrast , the mosques in Britain became very crowded and most young people are interested in studying Islam further. Predictions even say British Muslims was more than Kuwait .
The Russia Today newspaper reported on Wednesday ( 18/09/2013 ) , the mosque for public service has attracted thousands of people empathy flocked to the Muslim house of worship . In contrast , only a dozen participants in church worship week , as reported by the Russia Today journalists directly Polly Boiko .
Deputy head of the Association of the British Society Andrew Copson said the decline in church participants in State Three Lions was indeed very significant . approximately 95 percent of Christians do not attend worship each week . Worship is to be a minority .
" I think the tradition associated with the Christian will be lost . 's Not just in the UK but also in many countries , " said Copson .
British Muslim population is increasing very dramatically over the last 15 years which is 75 per cent . Recent data from the National Bureau of Statistics said Muslims largely embraced by young people aged under 25 years .
Dr Muhammad Abdul Bari Masjid one of the honorary council in east London Capital , one of the biggest say many young people interested in learning about Islam because good values ​​. Many also believe Christians do not give young people a sense of security to Britain was unable to survive in situations of violence on the streets of Britain .
In fact , the UK has a high enough lift murders in 2007 compared to other EU countries . The most violent country in the continent so that. For comparison , in the same year about 2,000 crimes occurred versus 100 thousand inhabitants . Compare this with the United States only 466 crimes .
In the latest survey in March 2013 even occurred 8.6 million crimes .
Certainty in Islamic law also made ​​a lot of people to be obedient . Proscribe such as beverages , pornography , gambling , and so on . Pew Forum Think Tank institute said the number of British Muslims will double swell in the next two decades and by 2030 the number of British Muslims over Kuwait

Ahmad Thomson: If Jesus is Crucified God, Heaven and feed Who is the World?

Owner forename Martin Thomson is known as a leading lawyer in the UK . He also chairs the Wynne Chambers , Islamic legal entity which he founded in 1994.
Berislam 38 years ago , Thomson believes the best way to practice the teachings of Islam is to understand and emulate its source , namely the Qur'an and Sunnah Rasulullah SAW . " As the proverb which says that the closer we come spring , the purer the water we drink , " said the man born in Africa .
Born in Northern Rhodesia ( now Zambia ) , Thomson was educated in elementary and middle Southern Rhodesia ( now Zimbabwe ) . Early life , he went through in the remote areas of Africa untouched at the time of modern civilization , such as electricity , gas , and water lines .
Born and raised in Africa , young Thomson was not satisfied with Christianity . He began to question a lot of things like , " If any man is equal before God , then why the African whites like him must worship in a different church with black people ? "
Another question that often bothered him as a Christian is all about the divinity of Jesus . " If Jesus is God , to whom he formerly prayed ? If Jesus was God and was crucified , then who support heaven and earth ? The question was never answered as long as I embraced Christianity , "said the graduate of Exeter University , UK , is .
When 12 -year -old , Thomson came to a point where he believed God and Jesus . " It's just , I do not believe in the church . " Stalled on those questions , Thomson began to read anything and think of the life she lived so far . He visited various spiritual groups and try to meditate for a few months . " It was calm , but did not change my lifestyle . "
Until finally , Thomson met Sheikh Abdalqadir as- Sufi ( tarbiyah figure , initiator of the World Movement " Almoravids " ) . The meeting was the beginning of his acquaintance with Islam , a religion that had never before occurred to Thomson .
When talking with Sheikh Abdalqadir and listen to various things that it conveys , Thomson felt he had found his way to the transformation needed . " Since then , slowly I find the answers to all the questions that satisfy my mind , " he said . Thomson also regularly visit the Center for the Study of Islam Shaykh Abdalqadir . He also read The Book of Stranger written the sheikh .
Thomson steady quest ended on August 13, 1973 . He also pledged creed and pilgrimage four years later . After Hajj , he completed his training as a lawyer . Then , on July 26, 1979 , he was summoned to the Court of England & Wales and started to pursue a career in the field of advocacy and Islamic law .
Thomson first gained public attention in 2001 , when appearing in a documentary titled My Name is Ahmed who won an award . He also appeared in other documentaries , Prince Naseem 's Guide to Islam . The second movie was aired on BBC2 in August 2001 . After that , his face often color the glass screen in a variety of programs , especially programs of Islam .

Catholic brother Sam reverts to Islam

My name is Sam Guarino (now Abdurrahman). I accepted Islam august 10, 2002. This is my story.

I was raised as roman catholic my family wasn't really practicing .I went to Sunday school and catholic school for two years. Growing up I was confused I became atheist and during the time I go into wicca (witchcraft) after 9/11 I was so angry like most of Americans I was 14 when it happened.

 The summer of 2002 I started thinking I wanted a religion, so one evening at home I start thinking about Muslims. The middle east, the music, the clothes, it seemed pretty cool. (Remember I was 15 years with a 15 years old mentality) I went on yahoo messenger and went to an Islam chat room. Told the people I wanted to learn about Islam and with in seconds I have people sending me messages.

 After talking for a couple hours with these people I saw they had the same basic belief of the prophets . So I decides this was for me . A brother I was talking to on a webcam from Saudi gave me shahadah. And within a week he had sent me some really good books on quran and its science and understanding the Qur'an may Allah reward him ameen.

 Alhamdulillah this is my story

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Killington: Join In Anti-Islam Army, Finally Adrift By Al Quran

Ibrahim Killington , originally wanted to join the army to fight against Islam , but then her adrift by the Quran and Islam !
Here is the story of a British Muslim convert . Starting from a desire to study paganism and " even " intend joined the army to fight against Islam , but was finally able to find light and guidance of Islam , the following story :
My name is Ibrahim Killington .
Before I headed to Islam , my life is really focused on the drink ( get drunk ) , drugs ( marijuana , narcotics , Ecstasy ) , and sheer fun .
The whole purpose of my life just to have fun , laugh , and do nothing else but having fun , perhaps to death , and hanging out with people who have the same habits , and of course that does not make themselves into better and better .
My first experience of Islam is to know when the attacks of 9 /11. ( Watch our video is also on the video , video - One of the best - provide evidence , " Conspiracy WTC tragedy and evidence do the" insiders " themselves ) .
I remember I was very young at that time , I was not fully aware of what was going on . In fact , I ran into my friends after seeing the news reports , and I told them that the " Tourist " ( one pronunciation = people who travel / holiday home to a place ) has declared war against the United States .. because I had never heard of before terrorists .
And when the war was going on, I see more and more information about the war in Afghanistan , I began to understand that those " who fought it " was Muslim . Muslims commit horrible atrocities around the world , so he is constantly in the " bombardment " ( = repeatedly ) at Boost by media . I started to really hate Muslims . I even tried to join the army sebayak three times in order to be able to go there ( Afghanistan ) , and kill many Muslims as I could , as part of the state to defend and protect and provide security for my family . I think at that time they are big evil world .
Discovering Islam
I later began to hear more about Islam , the last time I applied for the army , I came to the radio station , at that time I was listening to the radio , which revealed about conspiracy theories , and the like . The radio station was talking about a war on terror and on the life of Prophet Muhammad ( shollallahu alaihi wa sallam ) .
It really does not make sense to me , how people 's " trust " and " follow " the Prophet , after I heard about all sorts of " evil things" ( evil things ) that " they say " about him . So , I began to question what was believed to be Muslim at the time, and ' when even then ' I was interested to find out the religious stuff ..
At the moment I am looking for Norse Mythology , ( belief in the myths , legends and supernatural powers ) , and Paganism ( the worship of idols ) , One of my friends told me before I decided to study paganism it helps me see the other spiritual teachings .
Therefore , to be thought about for me to find information about Muslims on the Internet . I think one of the first Muslims that I see on the Internet is Baba Ali ( Muslim convert , making Islamic movies that aired on " Islam Channel " UK ) .
He broke the stereotypes about Muslim to me . I was surprised that this guy funny ( not cold-blooded ) and a calm demeanor . He did not like what " they " allege about Muslims from what I've heard .
To satisfy my thirst to Islam , I decided to borrow the Quran from my college ( campus ) . When I hold it , I thought it was a " terrorist Handbook , " in gemgaman me , and I worry that the agency MI5 ( British secret agent ) will come to arrest me . I decided to make a quick exit from the library and bring home the Qur'an that I borrowed .
But once I started to read the Qur'an ( translation ) , " .. it hit me immediately" , it hit me , .. and I can not stop to not read it it really plunged deep into my heart . ; When I read the letters that exist in the Qur'an, I accidentally read about people in hell who drink boiling water so that the situation is burn the throat them . Reading this , my heart trembled , as if I could feel my throat burning , and I could feel how real it is , so I decided I had to change .
In an effort to change , the first thing I did was I went to the mosque , I spent the whole day there with reading . My mother even called in the evening and asked where I was all day . I said " I was in the mosque ! ... "
With Mother shocked I say , " No, you can not be in the mosque , you're a Christian . Christians do not go to the mosque . "
My mother was very surprised and very confident that I would be down a bad road .
My mother's reaction was reasonable , ( considering the incessant media in performing negative stereotypes of Islam " war on terror " ) . but after some time , he began to accept it . She cried a lot . I'm not too sure why she was crying , I think he felt I was taught to reject all that to me over the years.
Many people say that when they find Islam , as if they had come home original . And that's the feeling I get . I was in my past is not true , when it is not who I really am . And this is now my true self . ! I became self better after I converted to Islam .
And my advice to other people ( non-Muslims ) are thinking / doubting Islam , Do not look only on the internet to find out, but datangilah to the mosque and talk to people who have knowledge about it . because there is a lot of propaganda and slanders of anti- Islam websites that are not true . and if you do not know anything about Islam . You will find it hard to judge what is right and what is lies . So much better to talk to someone who understands and knowledgeable .
And do not be afraid of what your family will think ; many people even my own at first worried about what my parents would think , but after converting to Islam . I just hope the best for both parents . that they would follow in my footsteps to immediately embraced Islam .

Prof. Tejasen converted to Islam after reading the article about the truth of the Quran on the skin

 

﴾ An Nisaa:56 ﴿
Indeed, those who disbelieve in Our verses - We will drive them into a Fire. Every time their skins are roasted through We will replace them with other skins so they may taste the punishment. Indeed, Allah is ever Exalted in Might and Wise.

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