tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32212161.post713578119805584952..comments2023-12-12T09:29:10.484-05:00Comments on Shaalom 2 Salaam: A Muslimah's Journey Along the Way From Judaism to Islam: Fully a Muslim!Safiyyahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07670659439981133346noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32212161.post-88325735189916374102009-02-21T23:37:00.000-05:002009-02-21T23:37:00.000-05:00ganked!ganked!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32212161.post-37783912016003637072008-12-28T10:28:00.000-05:002008-12-28T10:28:00.000-05:00As Salaamu Alaikum Everyone and Welcome to New Vis...As Salaamu Alaikum Everyone and Welcome to New Visitors!<BR/><BR/>@khany: The nasheed was beautiful, Masha Allah! Thank you for sharing it. And thanks for your recommendation. That's a great idea: to update IOL. Perhaps I will get it done in time for the Christian Easter and Jewish Passover season, Insha Allah.<BR/><BR/>@ Um Almujahid: Jazakallah sis, Insha Allah you will continue to read beneficial posts here! Sometimes I just dribble :)<BR/><BR/>@ Adventurous Ammena: Yes, I'm feeling much better, Masha Allah. Indeed you have been "wandering the dunya." Did I read somewhere else that you have been visiting other bloggers? :)<BR/><BR/>@ Yasmin: Thanks dear. Know that at times I am on the outer edges myself. The difference for me today is that on most days, I don't fall over the edge. I was so bruised and damaged in the past :( <BR/><BR/>@ Abdul Vakil: Jazakallah brother. I appreciate your voice of reason.<BR/><BR/>@ Anisah: "When I was a Muslim" ? Dear Sister; I wish I could hug you. I read some of your blog and was very sad to learn of another case of a wife being hurt by her Muslim husband. <BR/><BR/>Anisah, it's not the concept of worshipping someone by giving gifts. The Prophet (saw) loved to give and receive gifts; he encouraged the Muslims to do likewise. A Muslim can give gifts anytime - just not with the intention of receiving it in honor of a particular non-Muslim holiday. For example, my boss gave all of us a gift card for a local convenience store. I accepted it; her intention was to give it as a Christmas present; my intention was to accept it as merely a gift! That simple; I can use the gas with the prices being so high and all. I know some Muslims that allow their children to receive gifts but they ask the grandmother or non-Muslim relative to not wrap the gift. So it doesn't appear as a Christmas gift. Hmmm ... perhaps another blog post on this topic? <BR/><BR/>@ iMuslimah: Ah, the Catholic family! By the time I reverted to Islam, I only had one elderly Catholic aunt left. We are Polish. When I visited her, she thought that my hijab was a babushka! Mumina? Well, I called her when I read her last post that indicated that she is going through something. I left a message on her machine. She didn't return the call. Unlike her. Thanks for the reminder; I will call her again in the next few days, Insha Allah.<BR/><BR/>Insha Allah I didn't leave anyone out here.Safiyyahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07670659439981133346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32212161.post-50363234203588738572008-12-28T00:04:00.000-05:002008-12-28T00:04:00.000-05:00Assalamu alaykum sister.Thank you so much for writ...Assalamu alaykum sister.<BR/><BR/>Thank you so much for writing this post! I thoroughly enjoyed your article as well. This has been one of those issues I have been dealing with, and it is hard to shake.<BR/><BR/>My family is Roman Catholic. My mother in particular is grieving the absence of myself, husband and son this time of year. It was hard for me too. Its hard every year. <BR/><BR/>For me, this time of year has always marked the passage of time, and time to reflect and enjoy the special company of my entire family. <BR/><BR/>i am hoping inshaallah that I too, will join the ranks of reverted muslims that will be able to move past this! I am getting there. Time heals lots of things.<BR/><BR/>Knowing Im not alone makes it better too, so Jazzakullah Khair for sharing your thoughts and experiences with us all.<BR/><BR/>Have you heard from Mumina? No recent posts.....<BR/><BR/>Hugs,<BR/><BR/>iMuslimahiMuslimahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734897331905563252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32212161.post-79784920758985228192008-12-27T13:23:00.000-05:002008-12-27T13:23:00.000-05:00When I was Muslim I didn't see anything wrong with...When I was Muslim I didn't see anything wrong with things like Thanskgiving, New Years, Birthdays, etc. You are not worshipping someone by giving someone a present on their birthday. Obviously everyone has to follow what they think is right.<BR/><BR/>AnisahAnisahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11095028817264943486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32212161.post-34565877680843609452008-12-26T17:54:00.000-05:002008-12-26T17:54:00.000-05:00Ameen. My sentiments exactly, Sister. I've long de...Ameen. <BR/><BR/>My sentiments exactly, Sister. I've long detached myself from non-Muslim holidays emotionally especially after learning their origins, evolutions and so forth. Now the only ones special and loved by me, as should be the case for all Muslims, are those special and loved by Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala. The blessings and promises sworn by Allah within those days are unmatched! Alhamdulillah. <BR/><BR/>May Allah reward your efforts in striving sincerely for his sake and Mercy that you'll be successful in dunya and Akhirah. Ameen ya Rabb.Son of Adam عليه السلامhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892676935591934999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32212161.post-46038295158413962232008-12-25T12:52:00.000-05:002008-12-25T12:52:00.000-05:00Safiyyah,I just love your blog and your concern ab...Safiyyah,<BR/><BR/>I just love your blog and your concern about sisters on the outer edges like myself. Please don't stop writing!<BR/><BR/>Sincerely,<BR/>Yasmin from ORAU commentsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32212161.post-21999924832329767102008-12-25T05:49:00.000-05:002008-12-25T05:49:00.000-05:00ameen.. nice post sis :) so you feeling better the...ameen.. nice post sis :) so you feeling better then? ;) alhamdulillahAdventurous Ammenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06130257311389290780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32212161.post-12535217018047028352008-12-25T04:56:00.000-05:002008-12-25T04:56:00.000-05:00as salamu alaykum my dear sister,I always enjoy re...as salamu alaykum my dear sister,<BR/><BR/>I always enjoy reading your posts mash'Allah tabarak'Allah!<BR/><BR/>Ameen to your dua!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32212161.post-41227189623929736802008-12-25T04:40:00.000-05:002008-12-25T04:40:00.000-05:00assalaamu alaikum sister Safiyyah,very interesting...assalaamu alaikum sister Safiyyah,<BR/><BR/>very interesting post. it reminded me of the <A HREF="http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=wAfUMfCtcDA" REL="nofollow">this nasheed</A>.<BR/><BR/>i would like to humbly recommend that you also send a brief update to islamonline. insha Allah, new muslims will be heartened to see that the trials of a new muslim are temporary.<BR/><BR/>may Allah guide us to the straight path.khanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05091285146981588212noreply@blogger.com