The Gift of Islam

A few weeks ago I listened to the radio, an interview with a Muslim convert. MashaAllah.. how difficult it was for him in his search for The One God even when signs were right around him. He was a very religious, devoted Hindu. He mentioned how much he loved God and how the concept of many Gods bothered him. Parts of Hindu scriptures mentioned this One God but of course over the centuries the concept was distorted.

He tried Christianity and if I am not mistaken, some other religions too, except Islam, even though he had lots of Muslim friends. Then a string of events (that seemed coincidental to us, but of course was part of Allah's Plan) finally led him to this "whole new world" of The Truth.

What struck me the most was the fact that the majority local born Muslims failed to show what Islam is and what the non-Muslims are missing! The guy was at one point in his journey very angry at us for this disappointment. I agree.

Now he is a full-time daie, alhamdulillah.

And how many Muslims themselves do not really believe? How many of us do not love Islam? How many of us are always trying to be other than Islamic? Astaghfirullah.

Thank you Allah for the gift of Islam.

Oh Allah..

Al-Wadud, Al-Haqq, Al-Wahid -- keep us in The Right Path

Al-Ghaffur -- forgive us of all of our sins and weaknesses

Al-Rashid -- keep us guided

Amin!

ALHAMDULILLAH.