I am writing a book; how about that? The working title is "Guided to the Straight Path," which as Muslims know is from the Holy Qur'an 1:6. It seemed like the best title to explain my life in the past 9 months or so. It's about my spiritual journey. How did an American woman of Western European descent, raised in a devout Catholic family, come to adopt Islam as a way of life. Some people have told me that it might generate some interest. My cousin has a contact at a major publisher, and I have a few publishing contact from the time I worked for educational test publishing companies who also publish books.
It's been a good exercise for me personally, because it helps me see that from a very early age, I had a strong belief in God and Catholicism actually implanted many of those seeds. But all through my life, as I am planning out the book's structure, I can see how Allah was guiding me, leading me, as I had doubts and questions, trials and tribulations that I thought I could never survive. Of course, I know now that Allah has always been with me. Allah has a reason for everything; everything that happens to us is part of Allah's plan. Although we may not see any good coming out of a situation, Allah uses everything to teach us something or help us grow in our faith. As the Holy Qur'an tells us, Allah has a plan, and Allah always knows best. The longer I am here on this earth, the more clearly I see that this is absolutely true.
Namaste, my sister FaTima. I have enjoyed following your thoughts and will continue to do so. I see your search and respect the devotion you show Allah. My wife and I have been on a spiritual journey for over 30 years. I have read the Koran and the Bible many times. I have studied all world religions along with much work in advanced sciences, Shamanic traditions and philosophy.
ReplyDeleteThe desire Allah has for you is to have the choice to discover unconditional love. To remain in peace and non judgment at all times of your life. The profit Mohammed, Jesus and the great Buddha have all passed this message to every corner of the globe.
Religions teach us Allah has created the universe. Mankind is separate from the divinity of Allah. Allah will weigh the scales to determine just reward or punishment.
True spiritual knowledge however illustrates Allah became the universe. Allah has chosen to experience her greatness, in this desire she has invested her greatness in all manifest reality. We are not separate from Allah, he is us and we are him.
There is nothing which is not GOD my sister. There are not 6.8 billion people on this planet, there is only ONE, this ONE is ALLAH. This ONE includes everything, you are Allah as an I, the desk and the words you read and write are all expressions of Allah or GOD, if you will.
As we converse GOD dances with GOD in the eternal moment of NOW. With this understanding we may release all judgment and see our brothers as ourselves. I love you as my sister, I would never harm or judge you. WE ARE ONE ETERNAL CONSCIOUSNESS ALLAH.
In Lak' esh, my dearest sister, everything in your heart should be love or it does not belong....