Hello Salaam / Advice please.

[NablusStar]

Hello, Salaam. I have joined this forum after much reflection and meditation. I am seeking some advice, perhaps elsewhere on this forum, perhaps somewhere else online. I would be grateful for your advice and comments.

i was born into a Muslim family and have been what I would describe as a casual follower for all of my life (28 years). In terms of my education and background I have had a lot of involvement in humanitarian and interfaith matters ad it is from these experiences that my current 'problem' comes. It is not so much a problem, more that I am looking for a spiritual guidance. My work recently has exposed me to the activities of various Christian churches and I am feeling more and more that Christianity is a faith that makes more sense to me. But my background and cultural identity is an Islamic one, and so 'changing paths' if that is what I feel is right is not easy. I take heart from the fact that we, Christians and Muslims, all worship the same God and so while I feel I may be betraying my own personal history, I do not feel as if my feelings are insulting our one God. But I cannot tell my family about how I feel.

Maybe I need some practical advice. My faith in God is still strong, but I am confused about which path best lets me celebrate and deepen the faith. I am drawn more and more to the beautiful and inspiring story of Jesus Christ, and I guess that might mean I am already a Christian. But then I also cannot stop myself from admiring the deeds and words of the Prophet Mohammed. So more and more I feel that my relationship should be only with our one God, something that unites the great religions. But if I choose that, is it bad?

I write a lot, I am sorry! I would be interested in the thoughts of this community.

 

[Tigger45]

Welcome to CF!

 

[Andrewn]

Welcome to the CF. It's wonderful that you decided to join us and that you have had a lot of involvement in humanitarian and interfaith matters. It is also great that you know about the story and teachings of Jesus the Messiah.

I suggest that you read through the following thread and participate with your comments and questions:

Muslim exploring Christianity

 

[NablusStar]

Welcome to the CF. It's wonderful that you decided to join us and that you have had a lot of involvement in humanitarian and interfaith matters. It is also great that you know about the story and teachings of Jesus the Messiah.

I suggest that you read through the following thread and participate with your comments and questions:

Muslim exploring Christianity

Thank you so much! I will read the thread closely.

 

[PloverWing]

Welcome to CF! I look forward to good conversations with you.

 

[kingsdaughter85]

Welcome to the CF community and i pray you you find what you are looking for . Have a great week .

 

[dqhall]

Hello, Salaam. I have joined this forum after much reflection and meditation. I am seeking some advice, perhaps elsewhere on this forum, perhaps somewhere else online. I would be grateful for your advice and comments.

i was born into a Muslim family and have been what I would describe as a casual follower for all of my life (28 years). In terms of my education and background I have had a lot of involvement in humanitarian and interfaith matters ad it is from these experiences that my current 'problem' comes. It is not so much a problem, more that I am looking for a spiritual guidance. My work recently has exposed me to the activities of various Christian churches and I am feeling more and more that Christianity is a faith that makes more sense to me. But my background and cultural identity is an Islamic one, and so 'changing paths' if that is what I feel is right is not easy. I take heart from the fact that we, Christians and Muslims, all worship the same God and so while I feel I may be betraying my own personal history, I do not feel as if my feelings are insulting our one God. But I cannot tell my family about how I feel.

Maybe I need some practical advice. My faith in God is still strong, but I am confused about which path best lets me celebrate and deepen the faith. I am drawn more and more to the beautiful and inspiring story of Jesus Christ, and I guess that might mean I am already a Christian. But then I also cannot stop myself from admiring the deeds and words of the Prophet Mohammed. So more and more I feel that my relationship should be only with our one God, something that unites the great religions. But if I choose that, is it bad?

I write a lot, I am sorry! I would be interested in the thoughts of this community.

I have been to Nablus before. I hired an Arab Christian guide to take me to the West Bank. In 1999 I hired a taxi cab driver to take me from the Israeli Egyptian border around the Sinai for two days. Once I asked someone what the Arabic word for coffee is. He told me, “Nescafé.”

You might find Christianity is more merciful than Islam or Orthodox Judaism. British law negates some of the harsh teachings therein. Jesus’ teachings might help you understand God is benevolent. Islam may not be kind to people who leave to goto other religions, yet there is a chance for salvation. Christ taught us that we should pray in private and not sound a trumpet to announce our charity or acts of righteousness. It is in Matthew 5-7. Muslims have verses about helping the poor too.

Some Christians helped me when I was poor. I continued to study Christianity.

 

[FutureAndAHope]

Hello, Salaam. I have joined this forum after much reflection and meditation. I am seeking some advice, perhaps elsewhere on this forum, perhaps somewhere else online. I would be grateful for your advice and comments.

i was born into a Muslim family and have been what I would describe as a casual follower for all of my life (28 years). In terms of my education and background I have had a lot of involvement in humanitarian and interfaith matters ad it is from these experiences that my current 'problem' comes. It is not so much a problem, more that I am looking for a spiritual guidance. My work recently has exposed me to the activities of various Christian churches and I am feeling more and more that Christianity is a faith that makes more sense to me. But my background and cultural identity is an Islamic one, and so 'changing paths' if that is what I feel is right is not easy. I take heart from the fact that we, Christians and Muslims, all worship the same God and so while I feel I may be betraying my own personal history, I do not feel as if my feelings are insulting our one God. But I cannot tell my family about how I feel.

Maybe I need some practical advice. My faith in God is still strong, but I am confused about which path best lets me celebrate and deepen the faith. I am drawn more and more to the beautiful and inspiring story of Jesus Christ, and I guess that might mean I am already a Christian. But then I also cannot stop myself from admiring the deeds and words of the Prophet Mohammed. So more and more I feel that my relationship should be only with our one God, something that unites the great religions. But if I choose that, is it bad?

I write a lot, I am sorry! I would be interested in the thoughts of this community.

I pray that God guides you in your decisions.

 

[Sketcher]

Hello, Salaam. I have joined this forum after much reflection and meditation. I am seeking some advice, perhaps elsewhere on this forum, perhaps somewhere else online. I would be grateful for your advice and comments.

i was born into a Muslim family and have been what I would describe as a casual follower for all of my life (28 years). In terms of my education and background I have had a lot of involvement in humanitarian and interfaith matters ad it is from these experiences that my current 'problem' comes. It is not so much a problem, more that I am looking for a spiritual guidance. My work recently has exposed me to the activities of various Christian churches and I am feeling more and more that Christianity is a faith that makes more sense to me. But my background and cultural identity is an Islamic one, and so 'changing paths' if that is what I feel is right is not easy. I take heart from the fact that we, Christians and Muslims, all worship the same God and so while I feel I may be betraying my own personal history, I do not feel as if my feelings are insulting our one God. But I cannot tell my family about how I feel.

Maybe I need some practical advice. My faith in God is still strong, but I am confused about which path best lets me celebrate and deepen the faith. I am drawn more and more to the beautiful and inspiring story of Jesus Christ, and I guess that might mean I am already a Christian. But then I also cannot stop myself from admiring the deeds and words of the Prophet Mohammed. So more and more I feel that my relationship should be only with our one God, something that unites the great religions. But if I choose that, is it bad?

I write a lot, I am sorry! I would be interested in the thoughts of this community.

Hello, and welcome.

Have you read any of the books of the New Testament?

 

[David Hunter]

Welcome and glad you have joined!! Have you read Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus by Nabeel Qureshi?

 

[NablusStar]

I have been to Nablus before. I hired an Arab Christian guide to take me to the West Bank. In 1999 I hired a taxi cab driver to take me from the Israeli Egyptian border around the Sinai for two days. Once I asked someone what the Arabic word for coffee is. He told me, “Nescafé.”

You might find Christianity is more merciful than Islam or Orthodox Judaism. British law negates some of the harsh teachings therein. Jesus’ teachings might help you understand God is benevolent. Islam may not be kind to people who leave to goto other religions, yet there is a chance for salvation. Christ taught us that we should pray in private and not sound a trumpet to announce our charity or acts of righteousness. It is in Matthew 5-7. Muslims have verses about helping the poor too.

Some Christians helped me when I was poor. I continued to study Christianity.

Thank you for your reply. I am pleased to hear you have visited Nablus! The situation is not so good these days.

I really like the verse from Matthew 5-7, thank you for sharing. I must admit I am drawn to private prayer and am uncomfortable with 'sound a trumpet' acts.

On mercy, I believe God is merciful, and this is something He has gifted to us.

 

[NablusStar]

Hello, and welcome.

Have you read any of the books of the New Testament?

Thanking you for your kind welcome. Yes, I have read some of the books in the New Testament, but I can not say I have yet contemplated them closely enough. This is something I will do. In the New Testament, God is described in a far more benelvolent way than in the Old and this surprised me a little. Personally my feeling is that God did not change but our understanding of Him did and this is why. I feel it is always possible to be closer to God and our understanding of Him can also grow through prayer and the right actions. If that makes sense.

 

[Sketcher]

Thanking you for your kind welcome. Yes, I have read some of the books in the New Testament, but I can not say I have yet contemplated them closely enough. This is something I will do. In the New Testament, God is described in a far more benelvolent way than in the Old and this surprised me a little. Personally my feeling is that God did not change but our understanding of Him did and this is why. I feel it is always possible to be closer to God and our understanding of Him can also grow through prayer and the right actions. If that makes sense.

Nice, which books?

Christianity teaches that God himself did not change, though the covenant by which people may be in right relationship to him did. In my experience, this has shown me more compassion in the Old Testament, and gives me a greater appreciation for what he did for us in the New Testament. Our understanding of him can and does grow, prayer and right actions are a part of this.

 

[sunshineforJesus]

Hi and welcome here.

 

[Deade]

Hello NablusStar, welcome to CF.

I hope you'll enjoy your stay here.