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Revert
Muslims Directive
Assalaamu alaykum and Welcome to the Revert Muslims Association,
Website and Forums
The Revert Muslims Association is a non-profit religious organization
and humanitarian group that has been on line since 2005, brought
about by a growing concern that little was being done for newly
reverted/converted Muslims.
When
new Muslims come into Islam they often find struggle. They are
overjoyed and enlightened and ready to become part of the ummah
(family of Muslims), however due to cultural differences and
sections within the communities they are often left confused,
alone and with many unanswered questions. Many find their families
and friends no longer understand them and they do not know how to
help reassure them, that their choice to be Muslim is a good
choice, the right choice. The Revert Muslims Association means to
improve this area within the Muslim communities. They wish to be
the ones to reach out and hold on to those new Muslims and help
the entire Muslim community understand that this is a shared responsibility.
To leave these new Muslims fend for themselves is morally wrong
and could even lead them astray by leaving them susceptible to
those radical Muslims (those of who call themselves Muslims) who
will surely not have their best interests.
It’s true the numbers are hard to come by since there are no
official statistics on reversions but it’s estimated, by the
French Interior Ministry, that in 2000 there were 40,000 converts
to Islam. In this same year it was surveyed in the US that 30% of
the participants at any given mosque were Reverts. Sunni Revert,
Sarah Joseph, claims that anywhere from 10,000 to 50,000 people in
the UK convert each year.
It’s been reported that, roughly, 90% of all these new Muslims
go to the Internet for their sources.
A huge majority of these new Muslims are, sadly, being
misguided.
To help these new Muslims, we have managed to achieve the number
one spot on the search engines.
When new Muslims are guided to the Revert Muslim website
they are then able to access various areas of information,
including how to pray, how to interact with other Muslims, how to,
essentially, live the life of a Muslim. They also have access to
our Forums where by we have Moderators and Administrators standing
by to offer support and guidance.
They can even help to locate brothers and sisters who they can
contact in their area.
Some
facts:
Islam
is a major world religion, with over 1 billion followers worldwide
(1/5 of the world population). It is considered one of the
Abrahamic, monotheistic faiths, along with Judaism and
Christianity. Although usually associated with the Arabs of the
Middle East, less than 10% of Muslims are in fact Arab. Muslims
are found all over the world, of every nation, color and
race.
Islam
has become the fastest growing religion in the world and people
are reverting daily. What many people are discovering is that
Islam is not the violent, oppressive religion they first assumed.
In fact Islam is a peaceful religion that enjoins tolerance,
justice, mercy, and love. Where women find security and freedom
while wearing a hijab (head scarf/modest dress). When those
curious about Islam begin to finally look for themselves they
uncover a truth that ultimately changes their lives, either having
them proclaim they are Muslim by reciting the Shahada or at the
least this new discovery has them supporting the religion. Islam
does, indeed, promote peace and if you read or hear otherwise,
then bring it up on our forums so we can refute it. The word
"Islam" actually means "submission to God."
Therefore, "a Muslim is one who strives to submit to God
(Allah)."
A united group of Muslims is a group that does not concern
themselves with ethnicity and cultural differences. It is a
like-minded group that comes together on common goals. It is a
group that looks for the needs of those who are physically
challenged, the orphaned, those in need of support or friendship. Their
skin colour, age, gender are not judged by one another.
It is a group that finds strength in knowing that they will
be accepted regardless of who they are, how they look and where
they came from. This group has come together, here, at Revert
Muslims. This spot on the Net is a place where they have come to
discover that Islam is the truth
and by following the religion given to them by the all Mighty
Allah(swt) they can find peace, belonging, unity and a shared love
for God and his believers.
The
words of Malcolm X can be added ; it is not only
America which needs to understand Islam, but rather the whole
world.
From
the moment the Prophet (pbuh) preached his message of unity under
the worship of Allah (swt), did the light of hope shine forth in
this World of darkness.
The
Revert Muslims Association - Plans to reach out.
We
have become the number one resource portal for new Muslims around
the world. Reaching out to more then 85 countries and
averaging up to one million hits per month, with thousands of new viewers.
The Muslims, at RMA, set an example for unity. They see Islam
over culture and accept the believer for being a believer
regardless of his/her background or ethnicity. They are a group
that preaches against racism and discrimination. The
Revert Muslims and the members here stand against radical
terrorist groups that call their actions in the name of
Islam.
They
offer emotional support for those struggling with the negative
responses from family members who do not understand the religion
of Islam.
The
Revert Muslims Association plans a regular conference tilted, The
International Revert Conference, which has become a much
anticipated event for many reverted and born Muslims. It gives those reverted Muslims an opportunity to come
together, in life, with those who can relate to their struggles,
offer them support and bring a sense of belonging to them. They will continue to offer the International annual conference,
provided they continue to hold a committed group of volunteers and
they hope to extend it from North American to Europe.
The Revert Muslims Association offers 'welcome packages' via
the post, that consist of hijab/turbah and prayer beads, with some
extra instructional materials if required.
Most
importantly they offer an on-line community that brings
like-minded people together, working towards a better
understanding of one another and a better understanding of
Islam.
Future
plans:
To
offer assistance to orphaned children and to create community
centres welcoming in new Muslims in major cities around the
world.
Islam is both a religion and a complete way of life. Muslims follow a religion of peace, mercy, and forgiveness, and the
vast majority have nothing to do with the extremely grave events which have come to be associated with their faith.
Allah(swt)
does not look at the value of your faces and nor your wealths, but
He looks at your hearts and your practices
~ Prophet
Muhammad (pbuh)
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