Feeling called back to the Qur'an, but I'm confused...help?

[MatthiasGould]

I really don't know what's going on here, but it's leaving me confused.

Some people on here may remember this, as there was a time when I considered conversion to Islam, and was seriously studying Islam. Skipping forward to more recently, I found myself decently sure that Sikhism is the right choice for me.

My confusion comes because I still hold a massive amount of fascination about the Qur'an and it seems that each time I try and abandon my Qur'an reading/study, all that seems to happen is that I come back and begin studying again. I simply cannot shake off the hold that the Qur'an has on me.

It's deeply confusing to me, particularly as I was so close to converting to Islam originally. So, what's going on?

 

[Gharib]

Maybe the verse below can explain what you are feeling if it is that your faith in Islam and in the Qur'an becomes stronger when you read it.

The believers are only those who, when Allah is mentioned, feel a fear in their hearts and when His Verses (this Qur'an) are recited unto them, they (i.e. the Verses) increase their Faith; and they put their trust in their Lord (Alone);
(Al-Anfal, Chapter #8, Verse #2)

Other than that I don't really know what to say. If you are so drawn to it then maybe give both Islam and Sikhism a chance and see which seems right. After all you don't want to believe in a religion so long as it conforms to your desires. The truth at times becomes a challenge for us even though it is the right thing to do, however, that's what we should strive to follow regardless of how disliking it is to us.

 

[Union]

One suggestion , don't fall in the trap of Hadeeth , Tafsir , Madhab , Imams etc . Study Qur'an with no bias . Thats my twopence .

 

[MatthiasGould]

Maybe the verse below can explain what you are feeling if it is that your faith in Islam and in the Qur'an becomes stronger when you read it.

The believers are only those who, when Allah is mentioned, feel a fear in their hearts and when His Verses (this Qur'an) are recited unto them, they (i.e. the Verses) increase their Faith; and they put their trust in their Lord (Alone);
(Al-Anfal, Chapter #8, Verse #2)

Other than that I don't really know what to say. If you are so drawn to it then maybe give both Islam and Sikhism a chance and see which seems right. After all you don't want to believe in a religion so long as it conforms to your desires. The truth at times becomes a challenge for us even though it is the right thing to do, however, that's what we should strive to follow regardless of how disliking it is to us.

If I truly believed Islam was the truth, I'd do anything that was required of me.

One suggestion , don't fall in the trap of Hadeeth , Tafsir , Madhab , Imams etc . Study Qur'an with no bias . Thats my twopence .

To be fair I've tried reading the hadith and they're quite off-putting. I'd likely avoid the hadith unless there was something specifically referenced.

 

[sandandfoam]

I can relate to what you're saying.
Islam found me and it took me some time to figure out how to make sense of it. It remains a work in progress but prayer and patience worked for me.
I wish you the best wherever your journey takes you

 

[Union]

To be fair I've tried reading the hadith and they're quite off-putting. I'd likely avoid the hadith unless there was something specifically referenced.

Good . You already have seen the light at the end of the tunnel . Best wishes

 

[MatthiasGould]

Thanks everyone!

I'm currently re-reading the Qur'an on its own right now. Finished Surah Al-Baqarah this evening and am about to read Al-'Imran.

 

[sandandfoam]

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I know very little about Sikhism - but an important thing in my own journey was/is to clarify in my own mind what exactly it is I understand Islam to be

 

[LuisDantas]

I don't normally post in the Islam DIR, but I count on the good will and understanding of your Muslims to allow me to just say that Matthias may not have a reason to worry. Just go with the flow.

Personally speaking, I'm not sure there is even a problem in having some oscillation in religious perception and preference. It is probably better than being unable to perceive the beauty and validity of other traditions.

Sorry for intruding this DIR. I meant no disrespect nor harm.

 

[MatthiasGould]

I know very little about Sikhism - but an important thing in my own journey was/is to clarify in my own mind what exactly it is I understand Islam to be

I must admit I've 'been round the houses' when it comes to religion as I've studied most of the major religions.

 

[cocolia42]

Thanks everyone!

I'm currently re-reading the Qur'an on its own right now. Finished Surah Al-Baqarah this evening and am about to read Al-'Imran.

I would recommend going back to read Al-Baqarah 208-209. Ponder over it. Let us know what you think about it.

 

[Pastek]

Maybe God is just calling you back.

 

[MatthiasGould]

I would recommend going back to read Al-Baqarah 208-209. Ponder over it. Let us know what you think about it.

Will do when I have a Qur'an to hand (I'm on my phone right now). I do seem to recall the passage though.

EDIT: Found the passages you mention. I shall memorize them (in Arabic!) and keep them in mind.

Maybe God is just calling you back.

I'd be the world's worst Muslim. Seriously.

 

[sandandfoam]

I'd be the world's worst Muslim. Seriously.

You might be pleasantly surprised at how stiff the competition is for that title

I know I'm definitely in the running.

 

[MatthiasGould]

You might be pleasantly surprised at how stiff the competition is for that title

I know I'm definitely in the running.

Thank you for putting a smile on my face!

 

[cocolia42]

You might be pleasantly surprised at how stiff the competition is for that title

I know I'm definitely in the running.

I couldn't have said that better myself.

Thank you for putting a smile on my face!

Love the new signature

 

[islam means peace]

I really don't know what's going on here, but it's leaving me confused.

Some people on here may remember this, as there was a time when I considered conversion to Islam, and was seriously studying Islam. Skipping forward to more recently, I found myself decently sure that Sikhism is the right choice for me.

My confusion comes because I still hold a massive amount of fascination about the Qur'an and it seems that each time I try and abandon my Qur'an reading/study, all that seems to happen is that I come back and begin studying again. I simply cannot shake off the hold that the Qur'an has on me.

It's deeply confusing to me, particularly as I was so close to converting to Islam originally. So, what's going on?

Just want to suggest , read what Islam says and not what people says about Islam.

 

[MatthiasGould]

I couldn't have said that better myself.

:yes:

Love the new signature

Thanks!

 

[Rational_Mind]

You might be pleasantly surprised at how stiff the competition is for that title

I know I'm definitely in the running.

Thank you for putting a smile on my face!

I feel that those who admit themselves of not being the best Muslims are definitely not even near the worst.

I hope you understand what I mean.

 

[MatthiasGould]

Just want to suggest , read what Islam says and not what people says about Islam.

There's a reason I am reading Qur'an and not delving into scholarly schools or varying forms of Islam or all that palaver. I want to just get straight-up Islam right from the source.