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Starting my journey with Islam

As-salamu alaykum, everyone. I'm really new here-I took my Shahada just yesterday with an Imam I've known for a while. Honestly, it's been a battle within myself. I grew up Catholic and kept going back and forth in my beliefs. What finally drew me in was reading the Quran; I write poetry myself, and the way it's written just resonated with me deeply. But now, without all the statues, rituals, and structured practices I was used to, it feels pretty lonely-like sitting in an empty room. It's a very personal, solitary feeling, and I'm not sure I'm comfortable with it yet, but here I am. Any advice from the community?

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Been there. The structured rituals you're used to are replaced by something deeper but less tangible. Stick with the prayers, join online groups. The community feeling will come.

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Welcome aboard! Just remember, you're not alone. The whole Ummah is with you.

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MashaAllah, congrats on your Shahada! The emptiness is normal. The connection is with Allah now, not objects. It becomes fulfilling.

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Welcome to Islam, brother! It can feel lonely at first, but give it time. Try visiting the masjid for prayers, even if just to sit and absorb the atmosphere. You'll meet people slowly.

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