Hello

[Minimalist]

Firstly, I'm an ex-Atheist who came to the deen of Islam in 2007.

So what changed your outlook?

[Rayaan]

Eeek! Sorry, about that brother.
I didn't look at your profile. I have heard of both brothers and sisters named Rayaan.

This was my bad, I shouldn't have assumed anything.

Hehe, no problem at all.

[Abu Taj al Deen]

Firstly, I'm an ex-Atheist who came to the deen of Islam in 2007.

So what changed your outlook?

I began researching Islam as I didn't believe the local media hype on Muslims in Australia, and also the clear myths surrounding the religion and people.
I guess with that, a maturing and inquizative heart and mind, and eight months solid of research stemming from the above, turning into a search to find the flaw in Islam to avoid fully embracing it (I feared the reaction of my peers). Obviously, I came to a point where I had no excuse left to not submit to my Creator (I mean, no excuse left on any level - be it logic or faith, in Islam both walk hand in hand), and am very thankful for that.

At the time I said Shahada (or converted to Islam) I had never met a Muslim, nor did I know any Muslims other than online friends I had made in my search. I was also in my final year of highschool, to add some more insight to my story.

Or so is the short story I can give here.

[Violet]

Welcome,

My brain,

it cannot,

compute,

sentence.

Grammar.

Either.

Sleep.

Now.

I.

Do.

Welcome

You.

[theVOID]

Hello everyone.
New member here, and hoping to cause as little a fuss as I can.
Firstly, I do not wish to turn this introduction into a debate. That's not my style, I'd much rather keep things civil and formal here and then tear each other to shreads later on, okay?
Firstly, I'm an ex-Atheist who came to the deen of Islam in 2007.
I've had a bit of a lurk in the Islam forum, and I can't wait to participate. I thought I'd join now, and post when I can. But for the next month or two I may be pretty silent due to wedding plans and moving house, after then though, may the fuss begin.

Abu Taj al Deen.

Welcome to the forums, good to see a Muslim on here who seems measured and reasonable, unfortunately most of the Muslims we get on here do little more than preach. Luckily we've got a few like Rayaan who bring an interesting mix to the forums.

[Abu Taj al Deen]

Ummm. Cool.
Thank you, Aerzia Saerules Arktuos...

Welcome to the forums, good to see a Muslim on here who seems measured and reasonable, unfortunately most of the Muslims we get on here do little more than preach. Luckily we've got a few like Rayaan who bring an interesting mix to the forums.

Thank you for the kind words and welcome, theVOID.

[Zen Badger]

So you're an Aussie.

Hi from Perth.

[tackattack]

Welcome to the forums, feel free to lurk or interject as you feel comfortable with!

Congratulations on the wedding plans.

[Maria]

Welcome to the forum.

[Abu Taj al Deen]

@Zen Badger: Oh cool. I've never been to Perth, but have heard it's very nice. I'm in Melbourne.

@tackattack: Thank you for the welcome. My whole fear right now is that I may not have time to keep up with debates and this does seem quite a fast paced forum. I'll try my best.
Thank you for the well wishes, too.

@Maria: Thank you, Maria.