I Chose to be a Muslim

Assalamalaykum.

In times of crisis,  man turns to religion to keep his sanity.   It provides a person the much needed hope , guidance and courage to face the harsh realities of life.   Sometimes , the search for answers to his troubled mind has been elusive,  thus leaving him in a  limbo of  uncertainty and hopelessness.

Suicide -  a coward’s easy way out has been a common mode of escape of one who is spiritually anemic.    It takes one with a strong faith to survive the trials of life.   But the big question is ,  does his religion provide the spiritual connection with the Supreme Being who gives the ultimate truth of salvation.

There are many religions but one can not label which one is true and the other false.    Religion is something very personal.   It is a living relationship of  love and faith between man and his Maker.    It is  an intimate communication with Him knowing fully well that He listens.   It gives one the hope and satisfaction of attaining spiritual enlightenment of the true meaning of our existence here on earth.    It gives us answers to our innumerable questions which makes acceptance easy .  The purpose of our existence becomes clear,  thus the way to the ultimate goal of being one with the Supreme Being has been laid out.   And this is why  I chose to be a Muslim.

Islam is a religion of love and mercy despite its strict discipline.   One has only to assert the  firm belief in the Unity (Oneness) of God and , that Muhammad  is His Prophet .    Every Muslim must say:   Allah is my Lord,  Muhammad my prophet,   the Qur’an  my Imam , the Kaba  my Quibla and all  the Believers and Muslims my Brothers.

Embracing Islam , my religion and as a way of life has changed my attitude, my beliefs  and has given me peace .