I recently found God, and I want to know what Muslims can teach me.
Hello! I'm an outsider. I'm sure you could tell by my post's title. I was raised in a secular home, and I recently found God. I had been looking into faith for a long time, and I was always interested in learning both about Islam and about Christianity. I follow Christian teachings and the Christian God, but that might be because the people around me are mostly Christians. They're the only spiritual guidance I've known. I know almost nothing about Islam, so if anyone is willing to give me a crash course, I'd be happy to learn! I am open to listening. I'll start with some questions I have and rumors I've heard, in case anyone is willing to explain:
I know you believe in Jesus and His word, but to what extent? Is he just another prophet/messiah, or is he part of God and is God part of him?
I've heard Muslim women aren't supposed to pray while menstruating. Is this true, and if it is, what is behind this belief?
Do Muslim men tend to have multiple wives, or is that just a myth?
What does everyday life look and feel like for a Muslim woman? (I don't ask because of any prejudice, I ask because I, as a woman, would like to know what it would be like to follow Allah).
Is it true that 'Allah' is just the Arabic word for 'God'? If so, why do English-speaking Muslims use the Arabic word?
I also heard that Muslims believe God transcends gender, so you often change the pronouns from time to time when speaking of Him (Her?). Is this true?
Also, just for fun, If you could tell non-believers one thing about your faith, what would it be?