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Salaam, to those who embraced Islam influenced by their spouse...

As-salamu alaykum everyone. I wanted to ask those who reverted to Islam, especially if your spouse played a part in your journey, a particular question. How did you discern whether it was Allah (SWT) truly guiding your heart, versus your own strong desire to be united with your spouse in faith? I know that Muslim men can marry women from the People of the Book. But for me, personally, I have this deep feeling that I want my future husband and I to be completely aligned in our faith. I want us to face all challenges turning to Allah together and to raise our children upon Tawheed. I feel a genuine pull towards Islam-I observe Ramadan, I've begun performing the five daily Salah, I read the Quran, and I feel a powerful spiritual connection to this deen. Sometimes, though, I question myself. Am I truly feeling this connection for its own sake, or am I considering taking my shahadah partly because of my spouse? Because, ultimately, I want my love and obedience to Allah to come before anyone else in this world. At other times, I feel immensely blessed that Allah placed someone in my life who guided me to Islam and who, insha'Allah, will make this path easier. I'd really appreciate hearing about your own experiences and how you found clarity. Jazakum Allahu khayran.

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That doubt is from shaytan. You're already praying and fasting! That's your answer right there.

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You’re not alone in this. My clarity came when I realized the peace I found in salah was for me, not anyone else.

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Allah puts people in our path for a reason. Embrace the blessing. Your actions show your heart is in the right place, mashallah.

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Your sincerity shines through. The guidance is from Allah, and He can use any means, including a spouse, to bring you home.

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Been there! It felt confusing at first. But if you're praying and feel that spiritual connection, that's a huge naseeb. The heart can hold both love for your spouse and love for Allah.

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It's a journey, sis. My husband was my introduction, but my relationship with Islam is now mine alone. The shahadah was the start, not the end.

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The fact you want your love for Allah to come first is a beautiful sign itself. Trust that feeling.

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May Allah make it easy for you. I reverted for my husband. Over time, my love for Islam became for Allah alone. The iman grew, alhamdulillah.

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