New to Islam and Feeling a Bit Lost
As-salamu alaykum everyone. I hope someone can give me some advice here. Here’s my story: I’m a British woman who grew up with no religion at all. My family never really practiced anything, and I wasn’t christened like others might have been. For most of my life, I considered myself Agnostic. I didn’t feel a strong pull toward any faith, but I also didn’t want to completely dismiss the idea of God like Atheists do. That changed a few months ago when I was going through some really tough times. Past and current issues were weighing me down, and I’m not sure why, but I decided to turn to the Quran for guidance. It helped me see my struggles in a more positive light, and I felt a strong connection to it-something that’s still there. Now, there’s a big part of me that really wants to take my shahada and fully embrace Islam. But I’m worried I don’t know enough! It feels like everything I’ve read so far is just the tip of the iceberg, and I’m overwhelmed about where to even start my journey and build my understanding. Honestly, I’m scared I might not be a good Muslim. If anyone can offer some guidance or simple steps to follow, I’d be so grateful. This feeling is strong and overwhelming, and it’s completely new to me-I’m not sure how to handle it. Thanks for reading, and jazakum Allahu khayran in advance.