Gives Me Hope

Sometimes, it takes you to see someone being gifted the most precious gift that you realize and are reminded that you do have it too. And that gift that I'm referring to is Islam.

MasyaAllah, Allah swt guides whom He wills.
It is really heart-warming and refreshing to listen to and read of stories of reverts to Islam. How they discovered Islam, how Islam brings peace and serenity to their hearts and lives.

http://english.alarabiya.net/articles/2012/10/01/241253.html
This is an article regarding a French revert sister who used to be a rapper. She said that Islam was introduced to her by coincidence when she saw her Muslim friend praying. SubhanAllah, who knew right? That just by seeing someone fulfilling the commandment of solah(prayer), it can be a door of opportunity for dakwah!

Stories like these gives me hope, amidst the chaos and negativity surrounding Islam. Why? Because Allah swt works in amazing ways. By His Will, many more are receiving and returning to Islam. And I believe it's a sign for us all to be aware that it is not too late to turn to Him, even if we have failed many times. Because I have too.

Another thing that struck me was when she said in her TV interview that her "conversion to Islam was the result of a personal conviction, after understanding the religion and reading the Holy Quran."

Take note that she said AFTER understanding the religion and reading the Holy Quran.

As a born Muslim, do I even understand my own religion? Have I actually read the Quran, understood what it means and apply it to my life?
Am I being grateful to my Creator for the best and most precious gift that a human can ever have? Between my creation and my return to my Creator, what am I doing to please Him?

My dear sisters and brothers, let's start to establish our 5 daily prayers first. Learn, understand, practice. May Allah swt guide us all and make us among those who makes prayers the biggest priority in our daily lives and be submissive and tranquil in our prayers. Ameen.