I'm seriously considering converting to Islam

[Timothy Bryce]

I've never been a particularly "religious" person in my entire life, if ever.

I have spent most of my life as a staunch atheist, agnostic or "new age type," while also being vehemently anti-Christian at certain point in my life. I always obtained spiritual experiences from psychedelic drug experiences in addition to what could only be described as some kind of psychotic symptoms.

I met someone today. A girl. We talked and talked and couldn't stop talking. We were drawn to each other in the same psyche ward we were in; I was let go after 24 hours and while she was forced to remain. I can't remember the last time I felt such an emotional bond with someone.

She was a Muslim of some sort. We discussed metaphysical experiences that we had gone through and the struggles we had experienced in our young lives.

I've never in my life felt so convinced that further researching a religious conviction in the context of me potentially adopting that faith in some way was the right course of action for me. Up until today, the idea of religious faith had always seemed like utter bull****.

Or maybe I'm just crazy.

Nothing like this has ever felt so real before.

 

[Laika]

the tendency towards dedication, the search for meaning and purpose are very powerful. It does enrich your personality and make you a more rounded person. (It's not unique to religion but secular versions are hard to come by and still largely unexplored). The egotism of a consumer society can be the same as feeling "lost" and realising that there is an alternative is a great pull. It will keep coming back so just let go and follow it, reasoning out the path you want to take.

If you you want to look into Islam, the very first step is probably reading about the five pillars of Islam. After that I think a Muslim should be the one to answer that.

It may be worth becoming a seeker and reading around the different religions. As an atheist it will be worth appreciating religion as a part of humanity and reevaluating its role in your life. Being an atheist can be like being blind only to have your eyes opened. Every journey begins with a first step.

 

[Altfish]

Or maybe I'm just crazy.

That could be it.

 

[Saint Frankenstein]

You were in the psych ward? Well, I might be taking a trip there soon, myself, because I'm headed for a mental breakdown.

 

[Rival]

No-one wants to see Rival comment on this. But she will.

I recommend a lot of thorough research before conversion. There is no hierarchy within Islam as there is in Christianity and Judaism, so answers from individual Muslims will be all over the spectrum. You are best off reading Qu'an with tafsir, going through some ahadith (or buying an audio CD, since they come in many lengthy volumes), reading the Sirah Rasul Allah and delving into what Islamic scholars have said regarding the doctrines and tenets of the faith over the years.

May Mazda bless thee.

 

[Pastek]

Start reading the Quran, that's all i can say.

 

[Father Heathen]

Keep in mind: no more bacon.

 

[EtuMalku]

Find yourself an exciting Heterodox Sufi Sect, one that venerates Iblis, plays music and dances!

 

[Godobeyer]

I've never been a particularly "religious" person in my entire life, if ever.

I have spent most of my life as a staunch atheist, agnostic or "new age type," while also being vehemently anti-Christian at certain point in my life. I always obtained spiritual experiences from psychedelic drug experiences in addition to what could only be described as some kind of psychotic symptoms.

I met someone today. A girl. We talked and talked and couldn't stop talking. We were drawn to each other in the same psyche ward we were in; I was let go after 24 hours and while she was forced to remain. I can't remember the last time I felt such an emotional bond with someone.

She was a Muslim of some sort. We discussed metaphysical experiences that we had gone through and the struggles we had experienced in our young lives.

I've never in my life felt so convinced that further researching a religious conviction in the context of me potentially adopting that faith in some way was the right course of action for me. Up until today, the idea of religious faith had always seemed like utter bull****.

Or maybe I'm just crazy.

Nothing like this has ever felt so real before.

This is a sign fo truth, just keep search to find out the truth

 

[FearGod]

I've never been a particularly "religious" person in my entire life, if ever.

I have spent most of my life as a staunch atheist, agnostic or "new age type," while also being vehemently anti-Christian at certain point in my life. I always obtained spiritual experiences from psychedelic drug experiences in addition to what could only be described as some kind of psychotic symptoms.

I met someone today. A girl. We talked and talked and couldn't stop talking. We were drawn to each other in the same psyche ward we were in; I was let go after 24 hours and while she was forced to remain. I can't remember the last time I felt such an emotional bond with someone.

She was a Muslim of some sort. We discussed metaphysical experiences that we had gone through and the struggles we had experienced in our young lives.

I've never in my life felt so convinced that further researching a religious conviction in the context of me potentially adopting that faith in some way was the right course of action for me. Up until today, the idea of religious faith had always seemed like utter bull****.

Or maybe I'm just crazy.

Nothing like this has ever felt so real before.

Good luck and best wishes.

 

[Revoltingest]

Keep in mind: no more bacon.

!!!

 

[Twilight Hue]

I've never been a particularly "religious" person in my entire life, if ever.

I have spent most of my life as a staunch atheist, agnostic or "new age type," while also being vehemently anti-Christian at certain point in my life. I always obtained spiritual experiences from psychedelic drug experiences in addition to what could only be described as some kind of psychotic symptoms.

I met someone today. A girl. We talked and talked and couldn't stop talking. We were drawn to each other in the same psyche ward we were in; I was let go after 24 hours and while she was forced to remain. I can't remember the last time I felt such an emotional bond with someone.

She was a Muslim of some sort. We discussed metaphysical experiences that we had gone through and the struggles we had experienced in our young lives.

I've never in my life felt so convinced that further researching a religious conviction in the context of me potentially adopting that faith in some way was the right course of action for me. Up until today, the idea of religious faith had always seemed like utter bull****.

Or maybe I'm just crazy.

Nothing like this has ever felt so real before.

Maybe it's attraction and personality. You did mention an emotional bond. Perhaps visit other Muslims and make sure it's the religion and not just her.

Either way, it's importaint to expand your horizons. See what works for you. :0)

 

[Subhankar Zac]

Whatever makes you happy. N good luck.
Hope you find answers to your questions.

 

[hackwrench]

We discussed metaphysical experiences that we had gone through and the struggles we had experienced in our young lives.

Mind sharing in more detail? I guess you get points from me for saying metaphysical and not supernatural. For me, anything that any god does that is doing observable actions is studyable and thus natural. For me, the universe is a machine of machines, and we are machines like we are animals and not plants, though plants are machines too. How much sense does that make to you?
God(s) is/are like a car key thrown among car keys. You know where your car key is in effect, just not sure which one is your car key.

 

[YmirGF]

Nothing like this has ever felt so real before.

That's because you were on drugs before, silly.

Seriously though, think long and hard about "reverting" to Islam. Personally, I'd rather be dragged through several fields of broken glass... than to ever consider Islam as a reasonable solution...

 

[vaguelyhumanoid]

I've been in a psych ward when I was a kid (11/12). Being hospitalized certainly does have a way of making you find religion, especially when you're hospitalized for mental health reasons. But for that reason, I would agree that it's good to do more research and talk to more people, because something feeling real isn't quite enough to ensure it's gonna stick as a positive part of your life.

 

[Timothy Bryce]

Just revisited this thread.

Man - what was I thinking?! *facepalm*

I've definitely gone through some completely bat**** insane situations this year! They were definitely not without their charm though!

 

[Timothy Bryce]

And, yeah: I was totally thinking with my genitals on this one! lol

 

[Rival]

And, yeah: I was totally thinking with my genitals on this one! lol

It's fine, we've all done it

 

[interminable]

I've never been a particularly "religious" person in my entire life, if ever.

I have spent most of my life as a staunch atheist, agnostic or "new age type," while also being vehemently anti-Christian at certain point in my life. I always obtained spiritual experiences from psychedelic drug experiences in addition to what could only be described as some kind of psychotic symptoms.

I met someone today. A girl. We talked and talked and couldn't stop talking. We were drawn to each other in the same psyche ward we were in; I was let go after 24 hours and while she was forced to remain. I can't remember the last time I felt such an emotional bond with someone.

She was a Muslim of some sort. We discussed metaphysical experiences that we had gone through and the struggles we had experienced in our young lives.

I've never in my life felt so convinced that further researching a religious conviction in the context of me potentially adopting that faith in some way was the right course of action for me. Up until today, the idea of religious faith had always seemed like utter bull****.

Or maybe I'm just crazy.

Nothing like this has ever felt so real before.

I think this is a sign of falling in love with somebody isn't it?
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