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Growing up confused about religion (being catholic) i met 2 amazing greek woman who a now reverted muslims. Since meeting them and spending 5 days a week with them for a year, i slowly became intrested in islam. I never understood the religion and what all the fuss was about (bad and good). So i decided to work out for myself what the big deal was. Questioning them everyday and actually fasting with them during ramadan I am currently still reading up on the religion and let me just say, watching programs like Temple of Dreams is slowly making me over come my confusion about the religion. I am proud to say that my heart is set more on islam then christianity. However i will never dis any other religion and i have 100% respect for every single person regardless of their religion. However as i walk into shops in lakemba for example i still get stares and looks for muslim women like i am moking them. I did bring my friend who is a practicing christian who was wearing a cross and i felt the intimidation from the other women. I wish it wasnt like that and I do believe people shouldnt automatically assume that people from other communities are their to mok or to make fun of them. As i finish this blog i am just happy to express myself without getting judged. I feel classes should be made about islam and why things are done the way they are and actually allow people to question the religion. Im sure there are classes out there but they are so hard to find in my area. I feel if i didnt question the two greek woman i met i would have never had an understanding about islam and i wouldnt be where i am at the moment mentally and spiritually.
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I would err you on the side of caution with Islam Especially you being a woman. I ask that you read one book. called "Now They Call Me Infidel". It's not negative towards Islam, it's written by an Egyptain woman who was raised Muslim. I would also ask that you consider that Catholism is NOT Christianity. Jesus paid our debt in full only because He loves us so much. Therefore we don't have to live in works (mass, confessionals, rituals, observing days, etc). Christianity is the ONLY relationship that anyone can have with the true living God through Grace alone. Yes He has rules (for our own safety), but we don't practice works.
I will pray for you and God Bless!