Aslamu-alaikum:
Thank you for sharing this with us. It IS SO HELPFUL to some of my friends that have reverted/converted.
thank you
salam

Jazaka Allah khayr,masha’Allah very helpful advices not only for the reverts in the west but also for the new practising muslims wherever they are.

Assalaamu Alaikum Br. Musa,

Very good break down of the key issues that a new Muslim will face. The content and production values are excellent Al-Hamdulillah.

Could I suggest an edited summary version for those with less patience ;-) i.e. 2 mins? (ideally not American centric). I then could send it to my new Muslim friends.

JazakAllah,

masha’Allah, great video.

It was great that you delivered it in a simple conversational style.

I must say, the camera work on this video was exceptional masha’Allah.

Only would add 4 things.

1. Be gradual, don’t try to do everything at once.

2. Mix with a variety of people, and look at how they behave.

3. Find someone who you trust or respect and have the help you when you have problems (deen-wise).

4. Stick with hanafi opinions when you start out.

That was an interesting and helpful post. Jazakallahu khayr Br. Musa.

I have a somewhat similar story to your own, in that I did not start practicing Islam right after my conversion, but it took about 6 months before I even started to pray, and at that point it became absolutely essential to me that I learn how to pray. And for me that was the biggest hurdle–once I started to pray absolutely everything else came easy. I prayed a few voluntary fasts, began to wear hijab, all within weeks of starting to pray.

So sometimes I suggest to converts, or any Muslim starting without strength in their faith or practices, to focus on the prayer first. For me, I think I got hung up early on regarding what is haraam vs. what is halaal. Not to say that these things aren’t important, but I found prayer to be essential to moving forward in Islam. I also strongly recommend others to develop strong relationships with Muslims–it was another turning point in my faith when I began to surround myself with Muslims, something that was tremendously beneficial.

Jazakallahu khayran again, inshaaAllaah I will be sharing this video with other converts as well.

Im not muslim..but i met one good friend who is…then slowly i admire some of the great virtues of muslim.
Muslim teachings, if practice religiously…can turn bad people to good ones. I admire how my friend shows his devotions to allah, I really find it hard to pray as often as he does for his religion. If only people will pray as hard as true muslims are..maybe there be less crimes, less fighting , more love, and peace in the whole world. I love great people like muslims who follow Allah’s teaching from the heart…..Great video..hope all hearts will have the essence of what real muslim is……Bless u all my dear brothers and may your tribe increase.

May you also continue to share the good news to all the people….I know , you are an instrument to lead people. God bless you!

JAZAKALLAHU KHAIRAN MAY ALLAH REWARD YOU ABUNDANTLY
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