Women site, - Your Child and the Instilling of Faith - I

Faith is the most important and greatest means that must be instilled firmly and deeply in children's hearts, since faith is the life of the hearts and the foundation of any structure. Without a foundation, any structure will soon collapse.
Shaping your child fiduciallyrequiresprinciples and basics that serve as guidelines and help to raise a generation of true believers who obey Allaah The Almighty and His Messenger,sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, in everything from early childhood.
This nurturing should be like light that grows with the child and mixes with his mother's milk.
Guidelines of fiducial upbringing:
1-Teaching monotheism to children:
This means teaching them to utter and understand the Two Testimonies of Faith: "I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah, and that ‎Muhammad,sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, is His ‎Messenger."
Ibn Al-Qayyim, may Allaah have mercy upon him, said,"When children start speaking, they should be taught how to utter the Two Testimonies of Faith. The first thing that should touch their ears is to know Allaah The Almighty and how to worship Him alone. The parents should teach their children that Allaah The Almighty is above His Throne, looking at them and hearing their words, and that He is with them wherever they go with His Knowledge."]Tuhfat Al-Mawlood Bi Ahkaam Al-Mawlood[
2-Giving due importance to the Noble Quran:
The person in charge of bringing up the child must teach him/her the Quran since his/her early childhood to believe firmly that Allaah The Almighty Is their Lord and that the Quran is the words of Allaah. In this way, the spirit of the Quran will flow in the children's souls and its light will illuminate their thoughts and senses. They will also receive the beliefs that are stated in the Quran at an early age and grow up loving the Quran, implementing its commandments, keeping away from its forbiddances, acquiring its manners and following its methodology.
Ibn Khaldoon, may Allaah have mercy upon him, said,"Teaching the children the Quran is one of the rites of this religion and the practice of all Muslims everywhere in Muslim lands. This is because its verses, in addition to the Prophetic Hadeeths, deepen faith in the heart and the Quran is the foundation of all skills and knowledge that are to be acquired later."
3-Instilling in children belief that Allaah The Almighty sees us in private and public:
Behaving in accordance with the belief that Allaah The Almighty sees one and knows everything about him is one of the cornerstones that reform the heart of the child and consequently his behavior. This condition is the principle that keeps the child away from sins and violations and appropriate to deepen the spirit of devotion in the child's soul. This is why Allaah The Exalted Says )what means(:
}And He is with you )by His Knowledge( wherever you are.{]Quran 57:4[
}Indeed, from Allaah nothing is hidden in the earth nor in the heavens.{]Quran 3:5[
Hence, parents should habituate their child to be conscious that Allaah The Almighty is watching Him while he does anything, thinks about anything, or intends to do anything.
The best educator, who was the Prophet,sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, referred to this important cornerstone when he was asked aboutIhsaan; he answered:"It is to worship Allaah as if you can see Him, for although you cannot see Him, indeed, He sees you."]Al-Bukhaari[
The famous story of the daughter of the milkwoman is one of the best examples that teach the child to be conscious of Allaah The Almighty at all times. The mother wanted to mix milk with water to have more profit, but her daughter reminded her that the Commander of the Believers had banned this practice. The mother countered,"We are inside our house, and the Commander of the Believers cannot see us."Thereupon, she girl answered decisively,"If the Commander of the Believers cannot see us, then surely the Lord of the Commander of the Believer sees us."
4-Instilling the spirit of submissiveness and servitude to Allaah The Almighty in the children:
Submissiveness to Allaah The Almighty requires two components: the first is realizing the greatness of Allaah The Almighty and that He is the Mighty Lord, and to know man's weakness and negligence. The second component is that man's soul can never feel tranquility without absolute love for and submission to Allaah The Almighty. To instill submissiveness and servitude to Allaah The Almighty in the children, we have to open their eyes to see the miraculous ability of Allaah The Almighty and His vast dominion over everything, whether large or small, living or inanimate, and so on.
When the heart recognizes this, it will have no choice but to surrender and shiver out of reverence for Allaah The Exalted.
In such a case, the soul will certainly fear Allaah The Almighty and taste the sweetness of worship of Allaah The Almighty deeply.
It is advisable for the parents to help their children understand the phenomena of the universe and the role of the Divine Power that creates, organizes and then disposes of them.
Children learn that the sun vaporizes water, then wind moves vapor, then low temperatures condenses water vapor, and so on. The parents should explain to them that these phenomena do not work alone, but rather with the power of Allaah The Greatest, who created and organized such phenomena and gave them the ability to do so.
Parents should help their children to understand the matters of the unseen through giving them material examples. This is a Quranic approach and it appeals to the children who can understand it easily. This approach will enable us to instill faith in the children through conviction and evidence.
5-Instilling the spirit of seeking the help of Allaah The Almighty:
Young children are weak and helpless and they have their own problems, which may be psychological, social, or related to their schooling. These problems vary in size, and the only way to pacify the children and alleviate their pain is to instill in them the necessity of seeking the help of Allaah The Almighty who is able to solve all problems. Therefore, reliance on Allaah The Almighty and asking Him for help achieve stability for the children and develop their tendency to rely on Allaah The Almighty in the souls of young children. This feeling connects the child to Allaah The Almighty in all his conditions. The Prophet,sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, would teach children, like 'Abdullaah ibn 'Abbaas, may Allaah be pleased with him, when he was still young, that he should always rely on Allaah The Almighty.
6-Habituating the child to surrender to Allaah the Almighty and obey Him and His Messenger,sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam:
Parents must explain to their children, from their early childhood, that it is necessary to surrender to the rulings and commandments of Islam. They should teach them that Islam means surrender to the Commandments of Allaah The Almighty and that they are not allowed to judge religion based on their own opinions or reasoning.
They have to know that reasoning has limits and cannot comprehend all religious matters. They should teach the child that a true Muslim is the one who implements the commandments ofSharee'aheven if he does not recognize the rationales behind them. Shaykh Muhammad Qutb, may Allaah preserve him, says in his book "Manhaj At-Tarbiyah Al-Islaamiyyah":
It is very beautiful thing to convince the child of the rationale and wisdom behind what he is doing, because this is closer to the heart and more fruitful than implementation without conviction.
However, it is absurd for parents to make compliance with the truth contingent upon the child's conviction because the methodology of the correct Islamic nurturing is based on obedience to Allaah The Almighty, which entails surrender whether or not one recognizes the rationale, and whether or not he is convinced by it. Allaah The Almighty Says )what means(:}It is not for a believing man or a believing woman, when Allaah and His Messenger have decided a matter, that they should ]thereafter[ have any choice about their affair.{]Quran 33:36[
They should teach the child that the Muslim has the right to ask 'why' regarding anything except the Commandments of Allaah The Almighty and His Messenger, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam. In such a case, he is expected only to obey and surrender.
At the same time, this is not intended to give the parents full control over the child just to habituate him to be obedient to them all the time, because this will lead to either rebellion or submission and both of them are undesirable. This means that parents should not overburden the child with orders.
Hence, instilling obedience to Allaah The Almighty and the Messenger, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, in the children from early childhood is a very important issue. They should tell them the stories that support this principle in a way that suits their cognitive abilities. These stories include the story of Haajar, may Allaah exalt her mention, whom Ibraaheem, may Allaah exalt his mention, left in a barren desert with her baby Ismaa'eel. He left both of them in Makkah, which was a barren desert that has no plants, trees, wells, rivers, animals or residents at that time.
When he was about to leave, she asked him; "How will you leave us here without food or water? Did Allaah The Almighty Command you to do so?" Ibraaheem, may Allaah exalt his mention, answered in the affirmative. Thereupon, Haajar, may Allaah exalt her mention, commented,"Then, He will never let us down."
They should also tell them the story of Ismaa'eel, may Allaah be pleased with him, with his father on the Day of Slaughter, and similar stories that deepen the concept of surrender and obedience in the children.
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7-Training children to perform acts of worship and observing religious rituals:
Worship is the effective way to cultivate the heart, because it establishes an uninterrupted connection with Allaah The Exalted. The key rationale behind all acts of worship, such as prayer, fast,Zakaah)obligatory alms( andHajj, is to connect the slave with his Lord and strengthen their relationship.
Weakness of this relationship means decay of the soul, indulgence in the material and sensual desires and confining one’s hopes and aspirations to worldly and temporary pleasures.
Training the child to observe acts of worship, particularly prayer, requires habituating him to perform them until they turn into regular practices. In this way, the child cannot feel rest or comfortable unless he performs them. This applies to all acts of worship and Islamic manners. Muslim parents should habituate their child to these rituals through good example, teaching, follow-up, and guidance. In this way, the child will be habituated to the manners of Islam before reaching adulthood.
This process is not easy and requires great effort; however, acts of worship become very easy later and the child will perform them with the least effort, if any.
Establishing habits during childhood is much easier than doing so in adulthood. This is why the Prophet,sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, commanded us to habituate and train children to perform prayer a long time before it becomes obligatory for them, so that by the time it is obligatory, it would have become a habit and regular practice.
All Islamic duties and manners follow the same methodology, even if the Prophet,sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, did not specify a particular age for them like he did concerning prayer. But all acts of worship and Islamic manners require early voluntary training, in addition to a period of making them an obligation if the child does not become accustomed to them voluntarily.
Parents should make use of habituation along with avoiding its side effects. This means that the children should feel the Islamic values and principles behind their daily practices, not just perform them automatically. This should be stressed, particularly regarding prayer, which is the peak of Islam.
8-Belief in the unseen:
Children’s cognition is usually based on material things, and they question what they do not see. Parents should realize this fact and identify the aspects of their children’s psychology. Then, they should adopt a gradual approach when educating them about religious matters starting with material things and ending with matters of the unseen.
They should try to convince the children with what they try to teach them using the proper means.
In this regard, we can find no methods better than those used by the Quran including the following:
A-Likening matters of the unseen to material matters, which makes the meaning clearer.For example, Allaah The Almighty does this to the foods of Paradise, Saying )what means(:}Is the description of Paradise, which the righteous are promised, wherein are rivers of water unaltered, rivers of milk the taste of which never changes...{]Quran 47:15[
B-Likening matters of the unseen to other matters of the unseen that have a certain image in the human mind. For example, Allaah The Almighty does this to the Zaqoom Tree, Saying )what means(:}Its emerging fruit as if it was heads of the devils.{]Quran 37:65[ Traditionally, the devil symbolizes the ultimate ugliness.
Hence, giving examples is one of the strongest educational methods that parents should use, because they play an important role in clarifying meaning and makes it more comprehendible to the child.
Creating a picture, even if it is approximate, is better than leaving the child to give full reign to his imagination regarding matters of the unseen, away from reality.
9-Keeping away from creed-related violations:
Parents must keep their children away from myths, superstitions, illusions, sorcery, soothsaying and any other impermissible concepts and practices that may make their children vulnerable to believing the people ofBid‘ah)religious innovation( or major sins, which may render their good deeds void and threaten their Hereafter. The Prophet,sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said:"He who goes to a soothsayer and asks him about something, his prayers will not be accepted for forty nights.'']Muslim[
Parents should clarify to the child that no human being can know the unseen, because this is exclusive to Allaah The Almighty, who Says )what means(:}]He is[ Knower of the unseen, and He does not disclose His ]knowledge of the[ unseen to anyone. Except whom He has approved of messengers, and indeed, He sends before each messenger and behind him observers.{]Quran 72:26-27[
Parents should also teach the child that swearing by anything other than Allaah The Almighty is impermissible and that this is considered a form of minorShirk)polytheism(. This applies to oaths like, “I swear by your life,” “I swear by the Prophet,sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam,” “I ask you by your honesty )or conscience or honor(,” and other such expressions. The Prophet,sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said:“Whoever swears by other than Allaah has committed Kufr or Shirk.”]At-Tirmithi )Al-Albaani:Saheeh)Authentic(([
Innovations in religion that parents must avoid first and then make their child avoid include holding birthday parties, celebrating Mother’s Day, and so on.
They should explain to the child why they avoid these celebrations and festivals:
1-Because they are innovations in religion
2-Muslims have only two festivals a year‘Eed Al-Fitrand‘Eed Al-Adha
3-Celebrating these festivals means that we act in conformity with the ‎People of the Book and other non-Muslim nations who innovated these festivals
10-Teaching the children to take pride in Islam:
Parents should teach their children to take pride in Islam and the fact that they are Muslims. This requires them to be distinguished from non-Muslims in everything including appearance, feelings, objectives and hopes.
They should feel that they belong to a nation that is connected to Allaah The Almighty and that follows His guidance. It is the only nation on earth that possesses the sources of light represented in the Book of Allaah )Divine methodology( and Sunnah of the Prophet,sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam.
They should teach them from early childhood that their nation faces vicious campaigns waged by its enemies to loot it, destroy its children, profane its sanctuaries, transgress its honor, and invade its lands.
Hence, our nation expects all its daughters and sons to guard its borders, reform its condition and strengthen its power to be able to face the difficulties and challenges bravely.

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Imagine: There is a path to Paradise and as we move along the path, with the very first step we find a huge signboard on which the following is written: "Hijaab…the key to Paradise." Naturally, in order to gain entry to Paradise, we have to know the merits and characteristics of Hijaab )Islamic covering(.
Hijaab fosters piety
Allaah The Almighty Says )what means(:}O children of Adam, We have bestowed upon you clothing to conceal your private parts and as adornment. But the clothing of righteousness - that is best. That is from the signs of Allaah that perhaps they will remember.{]Quran 7:26[
It means that Allaah The Almighty sent two types of clothing: clothing that covers your ‘Awrah )private parts( and clothing that adorns and beautifies you. The clothing of righteousness is the best. In other words, religious prudence and fearing Allaah The Almighty provide the best clothing that man can adorn himself with. That is because inner purity is better than outer beauty, and the best clothing of man is obedience to his Lord. There is no good in the one who disobeys Allaah The Almighty.
Hijaab purifies the heart
Allaah The Almighty Says )what means(:}And when you ask ]his wives[ for something, ask them from behind a partition. That is purer for your hearts and their hearts.{]Quran 33:53[ It was narrated on the authority of ‘Aa’ishah, may Allaah be pleased with her, that ‘Umar ibn Al-Khattaab, may Allaah be pleased with him, said, "O Messenger of Allaah, when righteous and dissolute men ]both[ may enter upon your wives, it would be better to order them to be veiled." On this occasion, the verse of Hijaab was revealed,}And when you ask ]his wives[ for something, ask them from behind a partition. That is purer for your hearts and their hearts.{]Quran 33:53[ This verse proves that Hijaab is a barrier between the desires of the souls and temptation of the hearts. It cuts the aspirations of those who have diseased hearts. So, Allaah The Almighty Says )what means(:}Then do not be soft in speech ]to men[, lest he in whose heart is disease should covet.{]Quran 33:32[
Hijaab generates bashfulness
It was narrated on the authority of Abu Hurayrah, may Allaah be pleased with him, that the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said:"Bashfulness is part of faith, and faith leads to Paradise."]At-Tirmithi[ ]Al-Albaani: Saheeh[ There is no doubt that Hijaab makes the woman realize her value in Islam and encourages her not to do anything against the obligations of Islamic ethics and appearance.
Therefore, Hijaab leads the woman gradually to developing bashfulness which itself requires her to wear Hijaab. In this way, every act of worship leads the Muslim to another one. Our Mother ‘Aa’ishah, may Allaah be pleased with her, said,
I used to enter the house where the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, and my father were buried putting aside my garment, saying that it is ]only[ my husband and father. When ‘Umar, may Allaah be pleased with him, was buried there, I never entered except wearing my garment out of shyness of ‘Umar, may Allaah be pleased with him. ]Ahmad[ ]Al-Haakim: Saheeh according to the conditions stipulated by Al-Bukhaari and Muslim[
Hijaab is a call to Sitr )covering and protection(
The Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said:"Any woman who takes off her clothes anywhere other than her husband's house violates the Sitr )concealment and protection( bestowed on her by Allaah The Almighty."]Ahmad[ ]Al-Albaani: Saheeh[ The woman who observes her Hijaab has attained covering from Allaah The Almighty in this life and in the Hereafter and she will be among the dwellers of Paradise which is the abode of covering.
Hijaab is a Part of Fitrah
Hijaab and covering are part of the Fitrah )innate disposition( of the woman. She, by nature, does not like anyone to look at her. Sometimes a bashful Muslim woman may feel shy of her husband whom Allaah The Almighty made lawful for her. Man's innate disposition calls him to cover, whereas an animal's nature tends to nudity.
Hijaab is an act of worship
Hijaab is an act of worship offered to Allaah The Almighty since He is the One who ordered the woman to wear it. Allaah The Almighty Says )what means(:}And to wrap ]a portion of[ their head-covers over their chests.{]Quran 24:31[ The Muslim woman, who submits to the commands of Allaah The Almighty, is the one whose heart is filled with love for Allaah The Almighty. The issue of Hijaab is not irrelevant to the Sharee‘ah )Islamic legislation( of Allaah and His laws in the universe; rather, it is an issue that is firmly connected with the creed and Sharee‘ah at the same time.
Hijaab takes you to a good end
One of the righteous predecessors said, "If you want to know your position in the sight of Allaah, see where He has placed you." If Allaah has placed the Muslim woman in obedience and wearing Hijaab, this would be her ultimate status in His sight. The Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said:"‘When Allaah wants to do good for one of his slaves, He utilizes him.” People asked, “How does Allaah utilize him?” He replied: “He guides him to do a righteous deed before he dies, then takes away his soul while performing it."]At-Tirmithi[ ]Al-Albaani: Saheeh[ Thus, if Allaah The Almighty guides you, O pure sister, to wear Hijaab until the last moment of your life, He would be utilizing you, and you should prostrate in gratitude to Allaah The Almighty.
Hijaab shields from sins
The Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said:"There are two groups of people who will enter Hell but I have not seen them. One of them is a woman who is dressed but appears to be naked."]Muslim[ A woman who wears Hijaab keeps herself away from the punishment of Allaah The Almighty.
Hijaab is the symbol of the Muslim woman
As-Suddi, may Allaah be pleased with him, reported that dissolute men used to annoy and abuse women when they went out at night. If they found a woman wearing Hijaab, they would leave her and say that she is a free woman; if they found her without Hijaab, they would say that she is a bondmaid and would harm her. On this occasion, Allaah The Almighty Revealed )what means(:}O Prophet, tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers to bring down over themselves ]part[ of their outer garments. That is more suitable that they will be known and not be abused. And ever is Allaah Forgiving and Merciful.{]Quran 33:59[
Hijaab is chastity
Allaah The Almighty addressed older women, whom men no longer desire, Saying )what means(:}And women of post-menstrual age who have no desire for marriage -- there is no blame upon them for putting aside their outer garments ]but[ not displaying adornment. But to modestly refrain ]from that[ is better for them. And Allaah is Hearing and Knowing.{]Quran 24:60[ It means that there is no blame or sin upon them to put aside some of their clothes, such as the upper garment and Jilbaab )garment worn over the clothes when going out(, and appear before men with their usual clothes that do not attract attention or arouse sexual desires. So, the condition is that"}…not displaying adornment{"for men to look at. After that Allaah The Almighty Says )what means(:}But to modestly refrain ]from that[ is better for them{"meaning that covering themselves by wearing the Jilbaab and the clothes of young women seeking comprehensive covering and chastity would be better for them, and more honorable and purer in the sight of Allaah The Almighty.
Hijaab is an address to every believing woman
Allaah The Almighty does not tell anyone to wear Hijaab except every believing woman who believes in Him and the Last Day. Allaah The Almighty Says )what means(:
}…and women of the believers{]Quran 33:59[
}And tell the believing women…{]Quran 24:31[
This shows that this address is directed to a sincere believing woman whose heart has been touched by faith and who submits to the command of Allaah The Almighty.

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I saw her radiant face in a mosque that is located on a hill in a small American state, reciting a translation of the Noble Quran. I greeted her and she returned the greeting warmly and cheerfully; we got talking and became good friends in no time. One night, we were on the shore of a beautiful lake, where she related to me the story of her conversion to Islam. I want to share her experience with you, dear readers, so we can deduce some wisdom from it.
The sister, who was a new Muslim, related,
"I grew up in the Jewish American home of a dysfunctional and broken family; after my parents' divorce, my father married another woman. My stepmother tortured and mistreated me a lot; this drove me to run away from home when I was seventeen. I moved to another state where I met some young Arab men who were, as my homeless friends told me, 'generous'. All a girl needed to do was to give one of them a smile and she would find someone to buy her dinner and offer her a cozy place and a comfortable bed to spend the night.
“I followed in the footsteps of my homeless girlfriends, but at the end of each night I would run away; for I did not like such illicit relationships and I hated Arabs. Nonetheless, I was not happy with my life at all and I never felt safe or secure; I was haunted all the time by distress and a sense of loss.
“At this stage of my life I resorted to religion, to relish the sweetness and warmth of spirituality, hoping to find in it the motivation to keep me going in my harsh life; however, I found my religion, Judaism, unconvincing. I found it a religion that does not respect women or humanity. I realized that Judaism is a selfish religion that fosters backwardness; I did not find in it my objective, for I do not believe in superstition or myths, so I embraced Christianity.
"However, in Christianity I found even more contradictions and unbelievable things which Christians were expected to believe in without questioning. I frequently asked questions such as: how could the Lord kill His son? How could the Lord have a son in the first place? How can one believe in three gods and not even be able to see any of them?I was bewildered and perplexed at all these unanswerable questions, so I gave up Christianity, yet I always believed that this universe, definitely, has a Creator. I used to spend my nights thinking and pondering on this thought until morning.
"Onebleak and gloomy night when it was almost dawn, I was about to commit suicide due to my state of depression. I hit rock bottom and nothing in the world made sense to me anymore. It was raining heavily that night and thick clouds had gathered, enveloping my universe as if they were imprisoning me. Watching the trees around me, I felt as if the crowding trees were looking at me furiously and the drops on rain were playing a hideous and dull melody, as I peered out of the window of an abandoned house.
"For some reason I found myself praying to God, saying: ‘O my Lord, I know that You are out there… I know that You love me… I am a prisoner… I am one of your weak creatures; guide me to the right path. O my Lord, either guide me or let me die.’ I kept praying and crying bitterly that night until I fell asleep and in the morning, I woke up with a cheerful heart, but I did not know the reason behind this unfamiliar feeling. I went out on my daily pursuit of livelihood. Perhaps I would find a young man to pay for my breakfast, or wash his dishes and earn some money.
"Then, I met a young Arab man and we talked and talked for a very long time. After breakfast, he asked me to go with him to his home and live with him. I accepted his offer and went with him.
“While we were having lunch, drinking and laughing, a bearded young man named Sa’d – as I came to know later when my Arab friend called out his name in surprise – visited us. This bearded young man took my friend by the hand and drove him away. I stayed there shaking; there I was, face to face with a terrorist! However, he did not do anything scary but politely asked me to go home. I told him that I had no home; he looked at me sadly and I saw on his face how he pitied me, and said, ‘Alright, you can stay here for tonight’ – since it was bitterly cold outside – ‘but you should leave tomorrow. Take this money to live on until you find a job.’
"He headed towards the door, so I asked him to stop and said, ‘Thank you! Please stay; I will leave, but I want to ask you a favor: could you tell me why you did what you did with me and your friend?" He lowered his gaze while he spoke to me, saying, ‘It is Islam; it forbids what is unlawful and makes permissible what is lawful. It also forbids sitting in seclusion with a non-Mahram )marriageable( woman and drinking alcohol, and Muslims are enjoined to treat people kindly and adopt high morals.’
“I was perplexed and surprised at his answer; were these the Muslims who were being called terrorists? I thought they carried guns and killed everybody they met; for this was the image drawn by the American media of Muslims. I told him, ‘I would like to know more about Islam, can you tell me?’ He responded, ‘I will take you to a religious Muslim family and I know that they will teach you Islam in the best way.’
“The next dayat ten o'clock, he took me to this Muslim family who welcomed me warmly. I kept asking them about Islam and Dr. Sulaymaan, the head of the family, answered me until I was totally satisfied and convinced with everything he said about Islam. At that moment, I knew that I had found what I was looking for: a clear and straightforward religion that is compatible with common sense and I did not find any difficulty in believing what I heard about it; it was the truth.
“That day, I felt ecstatic and savored a sense of bliss when I announced I had embraced Islam, and wore the Hijaab immediately on the same day!
“Late that evening, Dr. Sulaymaan's wife took me to the best room in the house and told me, ‘This is your room and you are welcome to stay here as long as you wish.’ She saw me looking out of the window, smiling with tears running down my cheeks. She inquired about the reason behind my tears. I said, 'Yesterday, exactly at this time, I was standing next to a window, praying to Allaah The Almighty and imploring Him either to show me the right way or let me die. He guided me to the Right Path and now I am an honorable Muslim woman who knows her Lord, her Creator and knows the path that leads to Him; Islam is the path to Allaah.’ Dr. Sulaymaan's wife burst into tears and hugged me affectionately."

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