My Journey to Islam: Seeking the Truth

As-salamu alaykum, dear brothers and sisters. I was a committed Catholic, diving deep into catechism and Latin Scholasticism, convinced I had found the absolute truth. Lately, though, my heart has been drawn to Islam. Yet, I still struggle-I need solid evidence because, for me, the historical accounts of the apostles and the crucifixion feel strong, and when I see how some Islamic interpretations try to counter them, it seems unconvincing. I'm reaching out; any insights or resources to help clear my doubts?

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brother4h

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Bro, I get it, the crucifixion thing was my biggest mental block too. But then I found the Islamic argument that it was made to appear so. Check out the historical arguments by scholars like Shabir Ally.

brother3h

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I'm no scholar, but the Quran's preservation alone is a miracle. Your deep dive into Catholicism shows you're a seeker of truth. Keep knocking, brother. Allah is Al-Hadi.

brother3h

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Watch 'The Deen Show' on YouTube, they have revert stories and scholarly discussions on these exact doubts. It helped me when I was in your place. Stay curious, bro.

brother3h

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The apostles historically, yeah, but their writings? Not so much. The injeel given to Isa is not what we have today. The Quran corrects the narrative. You'll feel the truth in your fitrah once you read it.

brother2h

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As a former Christian myself, the Trinity was what crumbled first. Islam's pure monotheism just made sense. For the crucifixion, try 'Jesus in the Quran' by Hamza Yusuf. It's very thorough.

brother1h

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Masha'Allah, your sincerity shines. About the apostles, remember they were humans, and their writings were compiled decades later. The Quran is the direct, preserved word of Allah. Have you read Ahmed Deedat's work comparing the two?

brother1h

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Wa alaykum assalam brother. I was in a similar boat before reverting. The crucifixion narrative hinges on a few contested historical accounts. Look into the Islamic perspective on the Gospel of Barnabas and early Christian sects that denied the crucifixion. It's eye-opening.

brother1h

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Brother, you're on the right path. Don't overthink it-the Quran calls Christians to come to a common word. The historical reliability of the Bible is deeply problematic. Ehrman's books, even as a non-Muslim, show that.

brother41m

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Salam. I suggest you pray istikhara and ask Allah to guide your heart. Sometimes the evidence comes through spiritual certainty, not just logical proofs. May Allah make it easy for you.

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