r/converts

Today, October 2nd, I took my shahada at the masjid and officially embraced Islam.

I came from a Christian background, and my journey to Islam has been a process of learning, asking questions, reflecting, and trying to understand my faith on a deeper level. Over time, I found myself drawn to Islam, and today I finally took that step.

One verse that has really stuck with me throughout this journey is Surah Ad-Duha 93:7:
وَوَجَدَكَ ضَالًّا فَهَدَىٰ
“And He found you lost and guided you.”

This verse resonates with me deeply. It reminds me that guidance doesn't always come when or how we expect it, and sometimes we only understand the journey when we look back.

Something else made today particularly memorable. Before I took my shahada, the imam spoke about Salahuddin al-Ayyubi (Saladin), the Muslim leader who recaptured Jerusalem on October 2nd, 1187. I found it fascinating to learn about his story, and realizing that it happened on this exact date made the day feel even more special to me.

I know this is just the beginning, and I have so much to learn. I'm looking forward to learning the Quran, becoming consistent with my salah, understanding the deen, and continuing to grow in my faith. I'm sure there will be challenges along the way, but I'm grateful to be here inshallah.

Alhamdulillah for the guidance. May Allah keep us firm upon the straight path. Ameen.

I was never religious, but recently I've been learning a lot about Islam and I've agreed with all of it except for the great flood. I while back I used to watch videos on school shooters, terrorists, and Nazis and I noticed a pattern in these people. All of them did what they did because they were either insane or thought what they were doing was good. Obviously what these people did was awful but I personally believe instead of executing them or throwing them into jail we should try to rehabilitate them so they can recognize why what they did was wrong and/or help them with their mental problems. So why wouldn't Allah help the people instead of drown them like what happened in the flood. I understand that he told Noah (I'm pretty sure he has a different name in the Quran but I don't remember what it is) to teach them why there ways are wrong, but that still doesn't seem like enough especially considering that Noah would probably not be able to talk to everyone and Noah's word would be misinterpreted or not heard by many people which goes against Surah Al-Isra 17:15 "They heard from the time they were young that a deceitful liar named Muhammad claimed to be a prophet. As far as I am concerned, such people are [excused] like those whom the call of Islam has not reached..." Unless that only refers to Muhammad, and isn't consistent with all messengers. The whole story doesn't make sense to me especially since Allah is supposed to be merciful and Almighty why wouldn't he do more to help instead of just killing everyone? Is there an important part of the story that I'm missing?

Ps: I'm not trying to come with any hate or trying to get you to convert it's just that I'm confused and curious.

For a while now my brother, 13M, has been giving us a hard time with prayer and now he’s been saying he’s agnostic. I’ve asked him if it’s something he read or seen online he’s like nothing major, and that he doesn’t actively seek this content but he sees some comment from time to time ( I also secretly monitor his account so I know this is true).
I should mention he does suffer from anxiety which led to being ocd about his Wudu and prayer and repeating them until he got bored of them all together.
Right now my approach is not forcing him into any thing and showing him videos and lectures in hopes it might catch on.
What can I do? Any recs ? Videos or lectures I can show him (preferably scientifically backed)I’m in desperate need of help.

Salam all. Posting for my husband, he's European and reverted as an adult, and we moved to Bandung with our two little ones this year. Being Muslim here is easy, there's a masjid on every corner, but he'd love to know a few fellow reverts, ideally with kids. Anyone living in Indonesia or passing through Bandung?