Dr. Mohamed Abdelmonem Elsayed Khalil

know Him, sure you will love

Sara was a college student who had many Muslim acquaintances. She liked their faith and devotion and pondered what made them so content and tranquil. She wanted to learn more about their faith and their God, Allah. She had heard some of Allah's 99 names, such as the Merciful, the Forgiving, the Creator, and the Provider. She was curious as to what these names signified and how they mirrored Allah's characteristics. She also wanted to know how Muslims worship Allah and obey His instructions. Sara chose to join a study circle at her local mosque, where she met a kind and knowledgeable sister named Fatimah. Fatimah greeted Sara and offered to be her mentor and friend. She handed Sara a copy of the Quran, Islam's sacred book, and taught her the fundamentals of Islamic beliefs and practises. She also invited Sara to attend the mosque's prayers, lectures, and social gatherings. Sara was struck by the beauty and wisdom of the Quran, as well as the warmth and generosity of Muslims. She discovered that Allah is the one God worthy of worship and that He has no partners or equals. She discovered that Allah is eternal, self-sufficient, unique, and unlike everything else in His creation. She discovered Allah is all-powerful, all-knowing, all-wise, all-hearing, all-seeing, and all-speaking. She discovered that Allah is the most merciful, the most forgiving, the most loving, the most just, the most generous, and the most noble of all. She discovered that Allah created everything for a reason and that He guides whomever He chooses to the right path. She discovered that Allah sent many prophets and messengers throughout history to deliver His word to humanity, including Adam, Noah, Ibrahim, Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad (peace be upon them all). She discovered that Allah revealed His final scripture to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), who was the best example for mankind. She discovered that Muslims worship Allah by conducting five daily prayers, fasting throughout Ramadan, giving charity, making pilgrimages to Mecca, and following His commands. Sara, on the other hand, had some issues and doubts when learning about Islam. She encountered several people who were unfriendly or ignorant about Islam and sought to dissuade or mislead her. She had heard several incorrect claims and preconceptions about Islam, such as that it was aggressive, oppressive, backward, or incompatible with modern principles. She also had certain questions and confusions regarding certain parts of Islam, such as the position of women, the concept of free will and destiny, the diversity of sects and beliefs, and the relationship between Islam and other religions. She was occasionally overwhelmed or puzzled by the volume of information and perspectives she encountered. Sara decided to convert to Islam after going through a personal crisis or spiritual awakening. A terrible occurrence (such as the death of a loved one), a miraculous event (such as seeing a sign from Allah), or an inspirational event (such as meeting a devout or prominent Muslim) could all be catalysts for this. Another motivating factor could be a genuine desire to discover the truth and satisfy Allah.