What does it mean to be a convert?

Coming to Islam is something really special. It is a big step. A new phase of life is starting. It means a lot of change and challenges. But converting to Islam also means to find peace, tranquility, love. It means to finally arrive, to have found what you were looking for since a long time. However...

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Main Author: Seise, Claudia (Azizah)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: IslamiCity 2019
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Online Access:http://irep.iium.edu.my/72337/
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Summary:Coming to Islam is something really special. It is a big step. A new phase of life is starting. It means a lot of change and challenges. But converting to Islam also means to find peace, tranquility, love. It means to finally arrive, to have found what you were looking for since a long time. However, converting to Islam is not the end of this process. Coming to Islam is not the final goal of your search. A Life Long Journey The process of conversion is only the beginning. It is the starting point of a life long journey. A journey to our wonderful Creator. A journey trying to follow in the footsteps of our beloved Prophet, may Allah shower peace and blessings upon him. It is a journey on the path of lovers of Allah. And we become one of these lovers.