Below is a summary of issues and an Islamic response. Indeed, the struggle to do right and resist the influences of the pre-Islamic lifestyle are in a tug-of war, being most visible during holidays and in social interactions. There are a number of trends, both healthy and otherwise, that are found in the enthusiastic brother or sister who has accepted Islam. In the wider society: family and friends "The believing men and women are protecting allies of one another, commanding what is right, forbid what is disgusting, establishing prayers, pay Zakaat, obey Allah and his messenger, it is they whom Allah bestows mercy, verily Allah is powerful, wise." There is suppose to exist a relation of respect and equality between Muslims, regardless of racial backround or history. Corrections of each other should never be done in arrogance or spite. Know that the new Muslim is not, NOT, required to adopt the attitudes, food and clothing of a different culture. It is incumbent on the community to not only be welcoming, but to be accommodating, have classes on the necessities of practice, to build real social relations, but also to have respect for the new Muslim. In the United States, most of the mosques are filled with a mixture of ethnic groups, sectarian tendencies and even generational differences.The new Muslim may feel disheartened, lonely. It is often the case that the new Muslim feels alone in the mosque. " Verily, in Allah's sight the most honorable are those with the highest amount of Taqwaa in your midst." It should be sufficient to cite the following Quranic assertion:
These sort of assumptions are incorrect and are contrary to the teachings of the Qur'an and Prophetic Sunnah.
It is our view that such titles, to be used even for people who have been Muslims for over 20 years, are artificial, and, most dangerously, makes an implication that Muslims born into the faith or whose origins are from Islamic nations are more authentic and superior to the newcomer. Within the Islamic community as well as the media, titles such as 'convert' or 'revert' are commonly used. Below are some guidelines, important for both the 'convert' and the Muslim community activists, Imams, employees and teachers. There are many reasons behind this growth, far beyond the scope of this article, but nonetheless there are certain commonalities in terms of the struggles the new Muslim may find themselves in, especially in Western countries. This is something acknowledged by friend and foe alike, despite the fact that there are actually very limited organized efforts at missionary work, of the kind that Christian missionaries engage in. Islam is the fastest growing religion in the world.
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