In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful....

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful....

Introduction

This is a journal of my experience in life as as a Muslim convert. I share about the things I learn, question, reflect upon, achieve, and experience on the path of Islam. [96:1-5] Read! In the name of your Lord who created - Created the human from something which clings. Read! And your Lord is Most Bountiful - He who taught (the use of) the Pen, Taught the human that which he knew not.

About Maryam

I study Islamic Studies and International Business at the university, and enjoy studying political science and languages as well. On my free time I study Arabic, Hebrew, and religion. I am Guatemalan and American.I am also Spanish, Italian Scottish and German. I also speak Spanish, Japanese, and Italian. I love to learn about other cultures. I also love to learn about nutrition and fitness. I am very active in sports, outdoor activities and exercise, and flamenco dance class. I am fascinated with my country, Guatemala, it is such a beautiful place, full of variety and rich culture and history, especially the Maya. I LOVE to cook and I try to have a well-balanced diet. Someday I also hope to learn Amharic, Persian (Farsi), and Aramaic and I hope to travel to all of the middle east and Ethiopia, Japan, and Sicily.

Knowledge and Understanding

[2:269] He [Allah] grants wisdom to whom He pleases; and he to whom wisdom is granted indeed receives a benefit overflowing. But none will grasp the Message except men of understanding.
[20:114] High above all is Allah, the King, the Truth. Do not be in haste with the Qur'an before its revelation to you is completed, but say, "O my Sustainer! Increase my knowledge."
[3:190-191] Verily in the creation of the heavens and the earth, and the alternation of night and day - there are indeed signs for men of understanding; Men who remember Allah, standing, sitting, and lying down on their sides, and contemplate the creation of the heavens and the earth (with the thought) "Our Lord! Not for nothing have You created (all) this. Glory to You! Give us salvation from the suffering of the Fire."
[39:9] ...Say: Are those equal, those who know and those who do not know? It is those who are endued with understanding that remember (Allah's Message).
[58:11] ...Allah will raise up to (suitable) ranks (and degrees) those of you who believe and who have been granted knowledge.

Sheikh Mishary Al Afasy

He came to my mosque in the USA to recite from the Qur'an recently and when he prayed salat he cried. My first time to pray the late night prayer during Ramadan was when I went to Kuwait in the Grand Mosque and Mishary was reciting Surat Maryam! Sub7anAllah... Here is a video of nasheed (Islamic poetry) from him. He has been blessed with a beautiful voice for praising Allah, masha' Allah. You can see some of his recitations of the Qur'an at my mosque at this site - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sg2QYHmRfY0&mode=related&search=

Tuesday, September 25, 2007

Change

Salam! Today I went to my friend Lamia's home for Iftar. It was sooo good. We had really good mechbous diyay and sambosas. I really loved her mom and dad. They are soooo nice. I hope to visit them again soon insha Allah. After that I went to the lecture at my school. The two lecturers speaking are very well known teachers of Islam in Kuwait. They wanted me to share with the college students about how I came to Islam. People really liked to hear my story. Even the teachers were happy for me. I am glad I told the story because it is for the glory of Allah. All that is good is from him. It was a very inspiring night and I met a lot of very nice Muslims. So many people came to ask me questions after the lecture and many people were so happy. AlhamdulEllah. Here is part one of my talk. It is a bit rough because it was my first time to talk to so many people about my experience in Islam. But alhamdulEllah :) it was a beautiful.
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2 comments:

Mr. Wishes said...

salam bar shoma! hi, thanks a lot to read my comment and change the name of the gulf. we, ARAB or PERSIAN are all Muslims and bros and sises. but some people want to change the the names just for some political reasons.
me too, found the Islam although i was Muslim from my first day of my life. i did not find it just once... once Dr. Ali shariati learned me alot and then GOD himself showed me many things...

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Anonymous said...

Alslam ALikum,
How r u Maryam? someone told me about this lecture and what Shehk Ala'ode said about that by his programme on T.V so I looked for it via internet but I couldn't find it and I'm so happy now to find it here!!!.

4:14 PM

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