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To have a higher purpose, this is what Islam is. Before Islam I never felt what happiness truly is. Now, I could really feel the happiness of having such purpose, of being at peace with yourself and others, of being with God.

New Muslim: I Never Had a Purpose in Life, Until Islam

To have a higher purpose, this is what Islam is. Before Islam I never felt what happiness truly is. Now, I could really feel the happiness of having such purpose, of being at peace with yourself and others, of being with God.

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Queenie Padilla after Hajj

"Islam is a way of life. When you start to (become a) Muslim, you know (what) your life purpose really is. I am such a sinful person, but Allah invited me to his house. I am so close to him," said Actress Queenie Padilla in an interview with ABS-CBN News. Watch this video to know how Padilla felt after making Hajj.

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The difficulty for many converts comes in the change of daily customs, rather than in the change of faith. In 2005, at the age of 36, Jennifer Gauthier converted from Catholicism to Islam in order to marry to a Muslim man. The pair has since moved to Alexandria, Egypt. “I would say the greatest challenges […]

New Muslims… After Finding What They Were Looking for

The difficulty for many converts comes in the change of daily customs, rather than in the change of faith. In 2005, at the age of 36, Jennifer Gauthier converted from Catholicism to Islam in order to marry to a Muslim man. The pair has since moved to Alexandria, Egypt. “I would say the greatest challenges […]

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How did these fellow new Muslims find Islam and profess their faith despite the hardships? How do they face and cope with such hardships and everyday challenges they face?

How These New Muslims Found Islam, Professed Faith

How did these fellow new Muslims find Islam and profess their faith despite the hardships? How do they face and cope with such hardships and everyday challenges they face?

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Regent's Park Mosque in London, or London Central Mosque as it is more properly known, played a major part in my journey to Islam. It was the first mosque in the UK that I visited. It was there that I attended the Islamic Circle every Saturday afternoon to learn about Islam.

A Day of Celebration: My First Eid

Regent's Park Mosque in London, or London Central Mosque as it is more properly known, played a major part in my journey to Islam. It was the first mosque in the UK that I visited. It was there that I attended the Islamic Circle every Saturday afternoon to learn about Islam.

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‘United we stand, divided we fall’ is not just a proverb or a hollow motto, and for the new Muslim it is a must to thrive and survive life’s challenges. How do get such strength?

New Muslim: Being Part of the Whole

‘United we stand, divided we fall’ is not just a proverb or a hollow motto, and for the new Muslim it is a must to thrive and survive life’s challenges. How do get such strength?

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A new Muslim may be vulnerable to the daily challenges of following the new lifestyle, remaining steadfast on the right path. How does a new Muslim find strength and courage to stay firm in face of such challenges?

New Muslims: Where to Find and Preserve Strength

A new Muslim may be vulnerable to the daily challenges of following the new lifestyle, remaining steadfast on the right path. How does a new Muslim find strength and courage to stay firm in face of such challenges?

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Despite Islamophobia and identity challenges these young Muslims have come to terms with their Muslim identity, presenting the true image of Islam within Western environment. Learn how…

Young Muslims Embracing Their True Identity

Despite Islamophobia and identity challenges these young Muslims have come to terms with their Muslim identity, presenting the true image of Islam within Western environment. Learn how…

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Why though feeling the beauty of Islam might some new Muslims end up leaving the peace they’ve found and felt? How can a new Muslim experience fullness and coherence of Islam?

New Muslims: How to Find Support and Strength

Why though feeling the beauty of Islam might some new Muslims end up leaving the peace they’ve found and felt? How can a new Muslim experience fullness and coherence of Islam?

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When one is a convert it is undoubtedly frightening and overwhelming. Being a Muslim is no way an easy decision, but rather a life-changing one with legal challenges and obstacles…

I Want to Be Muslim, But…

When one is a convert it is undoubtedly frightening and overwhelming. Being a Muslim is no way an easy decision, but rather a life-changing one with legal challenges and obstacles…

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