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   <title>Groups &#8211; New Muslims : Desperately Needing Guidance</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.IslamiCity.com/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=71698">NABA</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> Desperately Needing Guidance<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 16 May 2013 at 8:36am<br /><br />if U give shahadah that Allah is one and prophet Muhammad is his last messenger,there is no need to tell others,its the matter between U and Allah,moreover as U grow ur knowledge of Islam,Allah will help U,as Allah mentions in Surah Al Ankaboot ch 29 v 69-,if U strive in Allah's way Allah will open pathways for U.l know,it is difficult for U at this time,but slowly and steadily make efforts,and read Qur'an,this will increase ur confidence,as rightly said-Qur'an is the only solution to mankind.]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.IslamiCity.com/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=60805">nothing</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> Desperately Needing Guidance<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 16 May 2013 at 12:28am<br /><br /><font size="2">If we going to use the hard line approach of old, that is - <b>either this or that</b> style than it would be unworkable in this day of age. But than again you need to know where you stand otherwise it would be difficult to explain to their queries. Knowledge with good deeds is the utmost weapon to create bond, or to strengthen it. <br><br><font size="2">I wish you nothing but the best outcome. <br>Salaam.</font> <br></font><br><span id="verse_4252__6_c&#111;ntent"><i><font size="3"><span id="verse_4252__8_c&#111;ntent">The good deed and the evil deed are not alike. Repel the evil  deed with one which is better, then lo! he, between whom and thee there was enmity (will become) as though he was a bosom friend.</span></font></i></span> (41:34)<br>]]>
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   <pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 00:28:10 +0000</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.IslamiCity.com/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=72472">jtm3m</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> Desperately Needing Guidance<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 15 May 2013 at 2:17am<br /><br />I have been slowly pursuing a greater knowledge of Islam, as I am afraid of the reaction of family and friends. I know this should not be a reason to not devote my life to Allah, but I can't help but feel nervous. As all of my family comes from a Christian background. I don't feel like I'm not giving my heart and soul to Allah, but I also know that I should not be nervous to share my beliefs with friends and family. Has anyone ever felt the same way I do? Please, any advice or guidance would be overly appreciated. Thank you for your time. ]]>
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   <pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 02:17:45 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Groups &#8211; New Muslims : Study Arabic in Egypt ( Summer program 2013 )</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.IslamiCity.com/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=61006">someone</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> Study Arabic in Egypt ( Summer program 2013 )<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 29 April 2013 at 4:14am<br /><br /><!--&#091;if gte mso 9&#093;><> <w:Word>  <w:View>Normal</w:View>  <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom>  <w:Punctuati&#111;nKerning/>  <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/>  <w:SaveIfInvalid>false</w:SaveIfInvalid>  <w:IgnoreMixedC&#111;ntent>false</w:IgnoreMixedC&#111;ntent>  <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>  <w:Compatibility>   <w:BreakWrappedTables/>   <w:SnapToGridInCell/>   <w:WrapTextWithPunct/>   <w:UseAsianBreakRules/>   <w:D&#111;ntGrowAutofit/>  </w:Compatibility>  <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:Word></><!&#091;endif&#093;--><p ="Ms&#111;normal" dir="RTL" style="text-align:left" align="right"><span dir="LTR">&nbsp;</span></p><p ="Ms&#111;normal" dir="RTL" style="text-align:left" align="right"><span dir="LTR">Newprogram starts every week until 27 Octobre 2013</span></p><p ="Ms&#111;normal" dir="RTL" style="text-align:left" align="right"><span dir="LTR">&nbsp;</span></p><p ="Ms&#111;normal" dir="RTL" style="text-align:left" align="right"><span dir="LTR">Weoffer small group program (2-5) in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) &amp; EgyptianColloquial Arabic (ECA).</span></p><p ="Ms&#111;normal" dir="RTL" style="text-align:left" align="right"><span dir="LTR">&nbsp;</span></p><p ="Ms&#111;normal" dir="RTL" style="text-align:left" align="right"><span dir="LTR">Youcan choose between:<br>Two weeks ---- 50 Hours --- 450 euro</span></p><p ="Ms&#111;normal" dir="RTL" style="text-align:left" align="right"><span dir="LTR">Threeweeks ---- 60 Hours ---- 540 euro</span></p><p ="Ms&#111;normal" dir="RTL" style="text-align:left" align="right"><span dir="LTR">Fourweeks ---- 80 Hours ---- 695 euro</span></p><p ="Ms&#111;normal" dir="RTL" style="text-align:left" align="right"><span dir="LTR">&nbsp;</span></p><p ="Ms&#111;normal" dir="RTL" style="text-align:left" align="right"><span dir="LTR">Everyprogram include :</span></p><p ="Ms&#111;normal" dir="RTL" style="text-align:left" align="right"><span dir="LTR">&nbsp;</span></p><p ="Ms&#111;normal" dir="RTL" style="text-align:left" align="right"><span dir="LTR">FREEShuttle from the airport</span></p><p ="Ms&#111;normal" dir="RTL" style="text-align:left" align="right"><span dir="LTR">&nbsp;</span></p><p ="Ms&#111;normal" dir="RTL" style="text-align:left" align="right"><span dir="LTR">FREEinternet in our center</span></p><p ="Ms&#111;normal" dir="RTL" style="text-align:left" align="right"><span dir="LTR">&nbsp;</span></p><p ="Ms&#111;normal" dir="RTL" style="text-align:left" align="right"><span dir="LTR">FREEplacement tests &amp; certificates</span></p><p ="Ms&#111;normal" dir="RTL" style="text-align:left" align="right"><span dir="LTR">&nbsp;</span></p><p ="Ms&#111;normal" dir="RTL" style="text-align:left" align="right"><span dir="LTR">Formore information please visit us on</span></p><p ="Ms&#111;normal" dir="RTL" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:left" align="right"><a href="http://arabeya.org/index.php/our-programs/summer-program-2013" target="_blank"><span dir="LTR">http://arabeya.org/index.php/our-programs/summer-program-2013</span></a></p><!--&#091;if gte mso 9&#093;><> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" LatentStyleCount="156"> </w:LatentStyles></><!&#091;endif&#093;--><!--&#091;if gte mso 10&#093;><> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable	{mso-style-name:"Table Normal";	mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0;	mso-tstyle-colband-size:0;	mso-style-noshow:yes;	mso-style-parent:"";	mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;	mso-para-margin:0in;	mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt;	mso-pagination:widow-orphan;	font-size:10.0pt;	font-family:"Times New Roman";	mso-ansi-language:#0400;	mso-fareast-language:#0400;	mso-bidi-language:#0400;}<!&#091;endif&#093;-->]]>
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   <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 04:14:46 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Groups &#8211; New Muslims : Study Arabic in Egypt ( Summer program 2013 )</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.IslamiCity.com/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=61006">someone</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> Study Arabic in Egypt ( Summer program 2013 )<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 09 March 2013 at 2:40am<br /><br /><!--&#091;if gte mso 9&#093;><> <w:Word>  <w:View>Normal</w:View>  <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom>  <w:Punctuati&#111;nKerning/>  <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/>  <w:SaveIfInvalid>false</w:SaveIfInvalid>  <w:IgnoreMixedC&#111;ntent>false</w:IgnoreMixedC&#111;ntent>  <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>  <w:Compatibility>   <w:BreakWrappedTables/>   <w:SnapToGridInCell/>   <w:WrapTextWithPunct/>   <w:UseAsianBreakRules/>   <w:D&#111;ntGrowAutofit/>  </w:Compatibility>  <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:Word></><!&#091;endif&#093;--><p ="Ms&#111;normal" dir="RTL" style="text-align:left" align="right"><span dir="LTR">&nbsp;</span></p><p ="Ms&#111;normal" dir="RTL" style="text-align:left" align="right"><span dir="LTR">&nbsp;</span></p><p ="Ms&#111;normal" dir="RTL" style="text-align:left" align="right"><span dir="LTR">Newprogram starts every week from 21 April 2013 to 27 Octobre 2013</span></p><p ="Ms&#111;normal" dir="RTL" style="text-align:left" align="right"><span dir="LTR">&nbsp;</span></p><p ="Ms&#111;normal" dir="RTL" style="text-align:left" align="right"><span dir="LTR">Weoffer small group program (2-5) in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) &amp; EgyptianColloquial Arabic (ECA).</span></p><p ="Ms&#111;normal" dir="RTL" style="text-align:left" align="right"><span dir="LTR">&nbsp;</span></p><p ="Ms&#111;normal" dir="RTL" style="text-align:left" align="right"><span dir="LTR">Youcan choose between:<br>Two weeks ---- 50 Hours --- 450 euro</span></p><p ="Ms&#111;normal" dir="RTL" style="text-align:left" align="right"><span dir="LTR">Threeweeks ---- 60 Hours ---- 540 euro</span></p><p ="Ms&#111;normal" dir="RTL" style="text-align:left" align="right"><span dir="LTR">Fourweeks ---- 80 Hours ---- 695 euro</span></p><p ="Ms&#111;normal" dir="RTL" style="text-align:left" align="right"><span dir="LTR">&nbsp;</span></p><p ="Ms&#111;normal" dir="RTL" style="text-align:left" align="right"><span dir="LTR">Everyrprogram include :</span></p><p ="Ms&#111;normal" dir="RTL" style="text-align:left" align="right"><span dir="LTR">&nbsp;</span></p><p ="Ms&#111;normal" dir="RTL" style="text-align:left" align="right"><span dir="LTR">FREEShuttle from the airport</span></p><p ="Ms&#111;normal" dir="RTL" style="text-align:left" align="right"><span dir="LTR">&nbsp;</span></p><p ="Ms&#111;normal" dir="RTL" style="text-align:left" align="right"><span dir="LTR">FREEinternet in our center</span></p><p ="Ms&#111;normal" dir="RTL" style="text-align:left" align="right"><span dir="LTR">&nbsp;</span></p><p ="Ms&#111;normal" dir="RTL" style="text-align:left" align="right"><span dir="LTR">FREEplacement tests &amp; certificates</span></p><p ="Ms&#111;normal" dir="RTL" style="text-align:left" align="right"><span dir="LTR">&nbsp;</span></p><p ="Ms&#111;normal" dir="RTL" style="text-align:left" align="right"><span dir="LTR">Formore information please visit us on</span></p><p ="Ms&#111;normal" dir="RTL" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:left" align="right"><span dir="LTR">http://arabeya.org/index.php/our-programs/summer-program-2013</span></p><!--&#091;if gte mso 9&#093;><> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" LatentStyleCount="156"> </w:LatentStyles></><!&#091;endif&#093;--><!--&#091;if gte mso 10&#093;><> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable	{mso-style-name:"Table Normal";	mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0;	mso-tstyle-colband-size:0;	mso-style-noshow:yes;	mso-style-parent:"";	mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;	mso-para-margin:0in;	mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt;	mso-pagination:widow-orphan;	font-size:10.0pt;	font-family:"Times New Roman";	mso-ansi-language:#0400;	mso-fareast-language:#0400;	mso-bidi-language:#0400;}<!&#091;endif&#093;-->]]>
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   <pubDate>Sat, 09 Mar 2013 02:40:54 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Groups &#8211; New Muslims : How Did Maria From Colombia Find Islam in America?</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.IslamiCity.com/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=51691">semar</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> How Did Maria From Colombia Find Islam in America?<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 25 February 2013 at 9:45pm<br /><br /><DIV><strong><FONT size=2>How Did Maria From Colombia Find Islam in America?</FONT></strong></DIV><DIV><strong><FONT size=3></FONT></strong>&nbsp;</DIV><DIV><a href="http://www.islamicity.com/islamitv/?ref=12925" target="_blank">http://www.islamicity.com/islamitv/?ref=12925</A></DIV><span style="font-size:10px"><br /><br />Edited by semar - 25 February 2013 at 9:45pm</span>]]>
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   <pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2013 21:45:05 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Groups &#8211; New Muslims : Parents Not Muslim... But You Are?</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.IslamiCity.com/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=51691">semar</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> Parents Not Muslim... But You Are?<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 20 February 2013 at 8:18pm<br /><br /><DIV><H1 style="BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; WIDOWS: 2; FONT-VARIANT: normal; FONT-STYLE: normal; TEXT-INDENT: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; TEXT-OVERFLOW: ellipsis; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: arial, sans-serif; WORD-WRAP: normal; WHITE-SPACE: nowrap; ORPHANS: 2; LETTER-SPACING: normal; COLOR: rgb(0,0,0); FONT-SIZE: 19px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; WORD-SPACING: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; TEXT-TRANS: n&#111;ne; transparent: " id=watch-line-title><SPAN style="BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; COLOR: rgb(0,0,0); FONT-SIZE: 19px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; CURSOR: auto; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; -webkit-user-: auto; transparent: " dir=ltr id=eow-title title="Parents Not Muslim... But You Are?" ="watch-title  yt-uix-expander-"><SPAN lang=EN><P><FONT size=3>New Muslim tips from Converts: </FONT></P><P><FONT size=3>How if Parents Not Muslim... But You Are?</FONT></P><P></P><P></SPAN><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7bRDNN503k" target="_blank"><U><FONT color=#0000ff size=2><FONT color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN lang=EN>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7bRDNN503k</U></FONT></FONT></SPAN></A></P></SPAN></H1></DIV><span style="font-size:10px"><br /><br />Edited by semar - 20 February 2013 at 8:21pm</span>]]>
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   <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:18:48 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Groups &#8211; New Muslims : Not a new muslim, but I feel like one...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.IslamiCity.com/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=51697">abuayisha</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> Not a new muslim, but I feel like one...<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 02 February 2013 at 7:11am<br /><br />Welcome BintAbuAdam! In our religion knowledge proceeds action, so you are wise to ask questions. It is also great that most of the troubles you've mentioned are not constants, moreover, we all experience unhappiness at times. Is it your job you dislike or the work environment?  At any rate, take heart, because you can look for a more desirable situation - patience.  Volunteering is a great way to integrate yourself into an Islamic community - masjid group, meet people, and learn Islam.  I would also suggest, if you're still living at home, to discuss your moral and ethical feelings of isolation with your parents.  You are among the fortunate to still have loving parents who are alive, and having raised you from a child, they can offer poignant advise. All the best, and once again, welcome.]]>
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   <pubDate>Sat, 02 Feb 2013 07:11:42 +0000</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.IslamiCity.com/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=70404">Abu Loren</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> Not a new muslim, but I feel like one...<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 01 February 2013 at 11:37pm<br /><br /><div class="BBquote"><strong><em>Originally posted by BintAbuAdam</strong></em><br /><br />As salamu alaykum,<br><br>I wasn't sure where to post this, but I figured this was a good place to start.  I am struggling greatly in my life lately, with my faith and with unhappiness with my employment and other parts of my life.  I feel so lost.<br><br>I grew up in a home with a non-muslim mother, and a muslim father.  Alhamdulillah, they were loving and did the best they could to raise us.  But now, as an adult, I realize that there is so little I know, so little that they taught me.  And now, trying to be a "good muslim" feels foreign to me, as though I don't really know how to be a "good muslim."  I didn't grow up in a muslim community or with muslim peers, and at the masjid or with other muslims, I feel like an outsider, sometimes even unwelcome.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;And then with non-muslim friends, I am also an outsider, because I don't do all the things they do.  I feel like I have no identity, no connection, and I feel alone.<br><br>I don't know what to do?...</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Wa Alaikkum As'alaam Wa Rahmatullahi Wa barakatuhu</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>If you haven't been praying regularly and at the stipulated times then the best thing for you to do is pronounce the Shahada. Then to begin with implement the five pillars of Islam. Read the Holy Qur'an if you don't know Arabic then a translation of it in a language you understand. Attending the masjid will 'connect' you with your local community. If you have any questions or needs any kind of advise they will be the best people to help you Insha'Allah. Then try to listen to recitations of the Holy Qur'an in Arabic, there are many of these of youtube and it should uplift you spiritually if you are a true believer Insha'Allah.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>And remember Allah Subhana Wa Ta'ala often in the day.</div><div>The closer you are to God the further away satan is.</div>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.IslamiCity.com/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=71969">BintAbuAdam</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> Not a new muslim, but I feel like one...<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 01 February 2013 at 8:55pm<br /><br />As salamu alaykum,<br /><br />I wasn't sure where to post this, but I figured this was a good place to start.  I am struggling greatly in my life lately, with my faith and with unhappiness with my employment and other parts of my life.  I feel so lost.<br /><br />I grew up in a home with a non-muslim mother, and a muslim father.  Alhamdulillah, they were loving and did the best they could to raise us.  But now, as an adult, I realize that there is so little I know, so little that they taught me.  And now, trying to be a "good muslim" feels foreign to me, as though I don't really know how to be a "good muslim."  I didn't grow up in a muslim community or with muslim peers, and at the masjid or with other muslims, I feel like an outsider, sometimes even unwelcome.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;And then with non-muslim friends, I am also an outsider, because I don't do all the things they do.  I feel like I have no identity, no connection, and I feel alone.<br /><br />I don't know what to do?...]]>
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   <pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2013 20:55:48 +0000</pubDate>
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