Insight on "Insight on Islam" from 03-03-94

Thinking of accepting Islam and becoming Muslim? Wondering what Islam can do for you? Can it really make your life better? And most importantly, is Islam -- Peace with, in and through God-- what you need, what you really want, in your life? These are questions all converts (and all born Muslims, for that matter) eventually must ask themselves in some form or another at some point in their contemplation of committing -- or not committing -- themselves to the rigorous yet rewarding path of Islam. These are some of the questions I asked myself 27 years ago when I was first introduced to Islam through the blessed writings and members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community (known back then as the Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam). . . AlHamdulillah, I know I made the right decision. And it begs the question: how has becoming Muslim changed you for the better? In more ways that I can count -- but that's a cliched answer at best, and doesn't answer the question. . . So allow me to give you a short answer in the guise (the opposite of 'disguise' by the way) of the first "Insight on Islam" I penned a little more than six weeks after becoming Ahmadi Muslim on Jan.22nd, 1994. . . "TURN TO ALLAH" When Fear is the taste in your mouth, and Despair the blood in your veins, and Loneliness the beat of your heart, Turn to Allah and He will be there. -- "Insights on Islam" 03-03-94 Today, I can honestly say, I'm not afraid, I'm not in despair, and I'm not alone. I have my family members & close friends (Ahmadi & otherwise), I have all my Ahmadi brothers and sisters from literally all over the world, and most importantly and especially, I have Allah, my Ar-Rafiq, and He is closer to me than my Life Artery. AlHamdulillahi Rabbil ’aalamin! I invite you to all the same blessings and more! Alislam.org