Question:
For Ahkee's & uhktee's: My reversion to Islam?
2009-04-26 22:29:50 UTC
I've been muslim(revert) for a month now. I've been studying the Qu'ran. I go to Ju'mah every friday, I'm making my 5 daily prayers(although I feel like I'm missing out on something). I speak about Islam to just about everyone I know. I don't know if I should greet non-muslim's with As Salamu Alaykum(but I do). I don't eat pork, no alcohol but cigarettes and self play yes ( i know it's haram but I'm addicted). I'm learning how to be a good muslim while dealing with anger issues that I had before. I listen to music but it isn't Haram, but some think it is. Why? if Allah (swt) gave the book of psalms to David(pbuh) and the Prophet Muhammed (pbuh) accepted it. While I'm still learning about what I should be doing. I think to myself about some sinful acts ( cigs & masturbation) that I still do. In my heart I know I'm ready to give it up but since I was addicted before I found faith it's hard to let go. Am I wrong if I believe I'll give these things up one day? I don't think it's something that I can just go cold turkey on but one day I will. Can someone help
Thirteen answers:
2009-04-26 22:56:29 UTC
Salam,



Brother, Islam did not come down in one day and night. Even things like drinking in Islam came down gradually because the people of Quraish used to love drinking and if the first things they had to do was give up drinking, many of the weak ones would not embrace Islam.



You did change your whole life style as soon as you reverted which is great, but don't beat your self up over every little bit. You know what is wrong and right. Work on those gradually, if you know you are addicted to some thing just work on it step by step.



Edit : I just noticed you changed your name =D congrats.
meleney
2016-10-25 17:35:22 UTC
Oh i presumed you've been Muslim. a million - i don't believe of you are able to ever tell? i have been in some and that i might want to never tell and that i imagine human beings from each and each part were there. 2 - it would want to be type of demanding yet in case you'll discover instructions close to you it would help. i comprehend it may no longer look like there are any yet i'm confident there are some Muslims there and that i'm confident there's a college there. the position do you stay? have you ever heard of the convention in Chicago? i imagine it truly is in Chicago this 12 months, possibly you should envision it out. I went very last 12 months. 3 - nicely, i'd be reverting to it and that i do not accept as true with homosexuality besides the indisputable fact that it truly is compared to i will chop off their heads. i do not comprehend it relies upon on the guy... i imagine there are some issues contained in the e book that are written with some interpretation so that you'll interpret what it says in diverse recommendations. yet gays are adversarial to noticeably a lot each and each of the important religions, those who deny that are in denial 4 - i don't believe of so. i comprehend Muslim vegetarians. 5 - I havent' reverted formally yet yet i'm heavily pondering it. My brother reverted many years in the past (my mom is Muslim) and if I did revert i'd heavily incredibly imagine about donning the hijab too. and human beings are so bowled over to hearken to that reason i'm many times elementary going about my body yet when i needed to do it i'd be committed. If it truly is what you wanted to do, bypass for it. yet be incredibly confident you may want to do it.. because donning a hijab does replace your life plenty because you are able to no longer educate pores and skin, human beings may manage you in yet differently (you will get stupid snide feedback yet it truly is what you get for being committed regrettably) and also you is actual no longer in a position to positioned on your hair down in the front of guys (till they're instant kinfolk). imagine about it. yet I say it truly is an exceptional concept.
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2009-04-26 23:55:12 UTC
There is difference between one who sins and regrets and one who sins and justifies.Adam (pbuh) sinned and he regretted. Iblees justified his sin. Your regretting about your draw backs is part of your Imaan (faith) which is good. Hence keep praying to Allah to increase your faith. Since the light of Imaan keeps away all the darkness. Try to perfect your prayers, it will definitely stop from all that is sinful and mean.



One of the pilgrim who was addicted to Cigarette wanted to smoke at Arafat. He looked around to see every one was standing and praying while he alone is smoking. This made him think how mean he is and how this addiction has made him loss so much of good things even at the holiest of places. He repented as never to smoke again. Just to say our sins block us from many things otherwise is good for us. So brother, happy to know about your being Muslim and that's the greatest thing to attain in this life. Seek guidance and for steadfastness always. Every one of us needs this. By accepting Islam, you have entered it's gate. There are lots and lots to go ahead and higher and higher. Just be sincere, Allah (s.w.t) will take you to a world of peace and perfection which you never dreamed of.



[And for such as had entertained the fear of standing before their Lord's (tribunal) and had restrained (their) soul from lower Desires

Their abode will be the Garden. (Holy Quran:79:40,41)]
`es ay ar ay.
2009-04-26 22:35:37 UTC
You have the intentions to stop, but you have to stop putting it off, and saying "I'll stop later, I know I will" and before you know it, it's a year down the road and you're still doing it. Once you have the intentions, you take gradual steps towards letting go of your dependency. Try to focus on other things, and keep your life as busy as possible so that you don't leave room for Haram (sinful) actions to take you over. It's a gradual process, so start now if you really have the intentions of stopping.
meena
2009-04-26 22:45:32 UTC
A muslim strives hard till the end to perfect himself. Read quran, understand it. Read the life history of Prophet. Insha Allah you will become OK>
۩ Lolla ۩
2009-04-27 02:29:07 UTC
Asslam 'Alikom

Alhamdu le Allah, may Allah give you solidity and Stability, I do some things to keep my self of doing anything that Satan misguide me with. I do Tasbeeh, I read books and I listen to lessons, here is a good site that will use all the time you might use in listening to music.



http://www.islamhouse.com/s/9661



http://www.islamhouse.com/ip/7947



Allahom Thubetoh
Truth Speaker by research
2009-04-26 23:54:30 UTC
Way to quitting Cigs:



If u smoke 10 cigs, a day, start smoking 9 for a week and then 8 for a week and gradually u will end up with none.



About Masturbation:

Get married to a nice girl.



ASSALAM-O-ALAIKUM! to Non-Muslims:

It is NOT allowed in ISLAM, but a Non-Muslim say ASSALAM-O-ALAIKUM! to u then say WALAIKUM! means same to u.



Thats it.
Umar
2009-04-26 23:16:26 UTC
First off, don't reveal your sins to others. Second, stopping those things is easy. Just make a sincere duaa to Allah saying that if u smoke or masturbate again, to send u to Hell fire. Ull be so afraid that u won't even go near those things. Allah won't even look at those on the day of judgement who masturbate. One of Shaytans best tricks to lead u astray is making u procrastinate, saying "I will do so and so". Just ask yourself this, What makes u think, oh slave of Allah, that u will live to see tomorow. We are resurrected infront of allah the way we died. Can u imagine yourself dying, then being ressurected infront of your Lord smoking, or masturbating, or listening to music(which is completley haram, idk who bs'd u saying it's ok but it's def not)? Just think about it. U wouldnt smoke or masturbate if u had company over, Someone watching u would u? Well allah's always watching u. Oh, and about music, if u listen to music, when u die, if u try saying La Ilah Ha IlAllah, u won't be able to. Instead you'll be repeating the evil saytanic verses of those garbage songs u listened to. Hope I helped.
2009-04-27 04:30:03 UTC
Smoking - stop ruining ur life by ur own hands



masturbation - yeah its addictive but the harms are much more.



Music - is totally haram, ask the scholars not us.
2009-04-26 22:46:15 UTC
the biggest mistake is saying SOMEDAY..bcz this someday wont come, everyday ppl say: ok tommorrow, ok next week, wait someday.



about cigarette, it could cause serious desease:

Lung cancer and other lung diseases, such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis



· Other kinds of cancer, such as cancer of the throat, mouth, esophagus (food pipe), pancreas, kidney, bladder, and cervix (opening to the uterus or womb)



· Atherosclerosis - clogged and narrowed arteries



· Heart disease



· Heart attack



· Stroke



· Early menopause - the stopping of menstrual periods



· Osteoporosis - the thinning and weakening of bones



· Infertility - problems getting pregnant



· Problems during pregnancy like miscarriage, early or premature birth, having an infant born with low birth weight, stillbirth, and even infant death



======>Every year, more than 400,000 American deaths are attributed to smoking. It’s banned in restaurants, workplaces and other public areas.



========>Cigarette addiction is a device to shorten life. Nicotine consumption is habit forming to say the least. It is an anti-depressant and mild sedative, As old folks say: “It calms my nerves.” But actually the opposite. Smoking is a waste of time and money.



======>If you wouldn’t drink poison or shoot yourself to commit fast suicide, then why smoke cigarettes and commit slow suicide? Smoking causes high blood pressure, impotency, heart disease, and Birth defects in Fetuses. The Cigarette companies added stronger chemicals to make the “smoke” stronger. It also makes the cigarettes better tasting and more addictive.



You must know that Smoking makes people very nervous and decreases one’s ability to worship, remember Allah, and work productively.



========>Please, do not kill yourself and your children. Replace the cigarette with the siwak; keep your teeth and gums clean and fresh. Islam saves lives and prohibits all types of evil or slow suicide. Allah said in the Quran:



"…do not kill (or destroy) yourselves, verily Allah has been to you the most merciful " surah 4 verse#29



Abandon smoking for the sake of Allah Almighty



===> i had a friend she was like, a chimney, so she replaced cigarette by silly things like gums etc...so everytime she need she make herself busy.....

yes its not like in one second u will leave it but keep trying until u hate it.

i think start today by this way, threw 1 cigarette today than tomorrow take 2 etc....but JUST TRY AND MAKE DU'AA...and u have to have the will!! be strong bro.



as for masturbation, i read once about a man who kept doing it til one day he start seeing blood....i think its not only a sin but also it can cause deseases....



btw CONGRATULATIONNNNNNNNNS FOR BEING MUSLIM.



salam.
Oyster
2009-04-26 23:47:23 UTC
Congrats for being blessed !



stop all once & replace doing all that with others.

throw cigarettes as they smoke you , do regular prayer, you are adult get married & stay clean all times.

God help you & bless you & resolve your any issues.
Abbas
2009-04-27 02:27:49 UTC
Read About Muhammad Peace Be Upon Him and His Family . you will feel proud and you'll be more sensitive and Humble to your family
2009-04-26 22:40:48 UTC
The Wilayat of Ali ibn Abi Talib (AS).


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