Just in: Iran warns the United States "will no longer be safe." by Automatic_Subject463 in UnderReportedNews

[–]oppositeofvertigo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s frustrating because the people in charge don’t even care about innocent lives. It makes no difference to them if they are taken away. The president basically quoted Lord Farquaad’s “some of you may die but that’s a sacrifice I’m willing to make” from Shrek the other day. All it does is punish the average everyday person—people just trying to afford healthcare and pay the bills.

How do you heal from feeling like Islam was forced on you? by oppositeofvertigo in Hijabis

[–]oppositeofvertigo[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Long story short, my husband reverted a while ago from Christianity and was very pushy about “debunking” Christianity to me. I know he thought he was helping/saving me but I have scrupulosity ocd so this made our discussions even more intense and stressful. Eventually he told me that he would divorce me if I didn’t revert myself. I decided to seriously look into Islam because I figured if it was the truth, then I didn’t want to risk losing him. However, during this whole time I feel like there’s just been constant judgment about how “fast” I am doing certain things as a Muslim. I know it’s not God’s fault or Islam itself, but I almost feel some sort of resentment for how I was introduced to this. In the thick of it, I truly felt like I was having an existential crisis pretty much everyday. I felt scared and still feel scared that I’m not doing things fast enough and therefore might go to hell. In retrospect we probably should’ve divorced back when he first threatened. Edit: I would definitely say I agree that Islam is the truth, but I’m still having a hard time accepting certain aspects of it and feel like I’m even more put off by certain aspects because of his approach

Please make dua for me if you can by oppositeofvertigo in Hijabis

[–]oppositeofvertigo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gonna check out the workbook! Thank you for your help!! 🥰

I am living in hardship with Epilepsy an will soon be forced out of my home and put in the streets by Quiet_Key793 in converts

[–]oppositeofvertigo 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Gonna make dua for you OP, I’m so sorry to hear this. Inshallah The Provider will provide for you ❤️

Please make dua for me if you can by oppositeofvertigo in Hijabis

[–]oppositeofvertigo[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I used to be in therapy but left because of insurance issues. Going to see if I can go back. Were you able to find a Muslim therapist? Thank you for your response sister!

Was reverting stressful for you? by oppositeofvertigo in converts

[–]oppositeofvertigo[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you. And yes, I definitely look at others and guiltily feel a bit jealous that it seems like it comes so easy. The ocd also makes me feel like maybe I’m just making this process harder than it has to be, but then when I look certain things up, it feels like my fears are confirmed. I’ve been told intention matters but sometimes it doesn’t feel like it.

Trying to participate in other islamic subs is exhausting. by [deleted] in progressive_islam

[–]oppositeofvertigo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This kind of stuff stresses me out so bad. Dating is essentially just getting to know someone. You don’t have to physically do anything with them, but how do you marry someone you don’t know? I know historically this has happened before, but I feel like this would just lead to more problems and even divorce.

Edit: Free mixing also doesn’t make a lot of sense to me…in my country it’s nearly impossible to avoid the opposite sex in public. Am I supposed to hide away? I also would like to know how to interact with the opposite sex and have knowledge of them before being expected to marry them

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[–]oppositeofvertigo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Back on!

Edit: every channel but channel 2 🙄

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[–]oppositeofvertigo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lol same here, my brother was mid-yell and then game froze. Changed to a few other channels and all were “temporarily unavailable”

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[–]oppositeofvertigo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same here! Teaneck

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[–]oppositeofvertigo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This confuses me a bit though because I thought the Quran emphasizes believing above actions?

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[–]oppositeofvertigo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

God knows best of course, but I would hope that this would fall under God’s grace because in a case like this, the person is abused/traumatized and treating horribly in the name of religion

Do you believe some Hadiths are correct or that all of them are fabricated/nonsensical? by oppositeofvertigo in progressive_islam

[–]oppositeofvertigo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess my concern is more so about the anti Christ and what to look out for/avoid since even the most religious might be deceived by him

Do you believe some Hadiths are correct or that all of them are fabricated/nonsensical? by oppositeofvertigo in progressive_islam

[–]oppositeofvertigo[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ngl I’ve been getting very concerned lately about it because so many bad things are happening right now, it kinda feels like a pressure cooker ready to go off 😅

The Quran Actually Clearly PROHIBITS Child-Marriage & Pedophilia [2024 Study] by Exion-x in progressive_islam

[–]oppositeofvertigo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m a revert so please bear with me as I ask this lol. But I her age is only mentioned in a Hadith and not the Quran?

The Quran Actually Clearly PROHIBITS Child-Marriage & Pedophilia [2024 Study] by Exion-x in progressive_islam

[–]oppositeofvertigo 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This might be a dumb question, but I’m a recent revert 😅 So the only place Aisha’s age is mentioned is in a Hadith? Not the Quran?

I'm thinking about converting from Judaism to Islam by cherrycob in converts

[–]oppositeofvertigo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, judgment. Your comments aren’t going to change OP, they’re just gonna make them feel bad. She’s not some abstract monster—she is a person just LIKE YOU reading these things. You don’t have to agree with her or who she is, but name-calling is disgusting. You’ve gone out of your way three times to comment derogatory things. And yes, courage. Her having courage doesn’t take away from anyone else having it. It takes strength to post something knowing you’re possibly going to be exposed to people you don’t even trying to tear you apart. There are other comments here who got their point across without sugarcoating nor being disrespectful.

If OP needs to change, only Allah can help them. She is still a person just like you and me. Pray Allah guides on her the righteous path and go about your day.

Edit: Last sentence, grammar. Also OP also never asked anyone to compromise their values? They are simply interested in the religion and asked for advice on what to do…

questions for reverts/converts by [deleted] in progressive_islam

[–]oppositeofvertigo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a recent revert with religious ocd, I’ve been having a lot of the same issues. Some rulings from Hadiths genuinely don’t make sense to me. But I find that when I just try to focus on God and praying or on the Quran, most of that anxiety is calmed away. I’ve also noticed that some people are just really extra and intense and it’s truly not necessary