SR HAFSAH ABDULLAH

Victoria

I am a very happy Muslim sister, Alhamdullillah. I converted to Islam nearly 9 years ago and my life has been born again. I would like to share some of my life with you all as I am not embarrassed by the fact that I came from Catholic origins. InshaAllah, Allah (swt) has forgiven everything from anyone from the time they convert into Islam.

I was adopted and raised by an Australian family. I was born in Australia. My life was very difficult from the point of view that I did not receive the real love of a mother and father etc. As I grew up I started to see that the only thing important to me was myself, no one else cared about me.

I was 14 and I decided to go out into the world on my own, not knowing how to face it. I knew I could do it with patience, overcoming any obstacles. I saw the worst life that any western teenager could see. (I am not embarrassed to say this because SubhanAllah, He took me right into his path, Alhamdulillah).

I worked and went to school. I tried to shut out all of my pain. I lived alone and faced the world on my own two feet. Then one day I was walking down Sydney Road, Brunswick with my school friends and I heard a man singing. I had never heard this kind of singing in my life. I asked my friends what, it was. One of them, of Turkish origin said it was an Imam reciting the Holy Qur'an. I started to feel my heart just go into my stomach and my body just felt numb and tears came to my eyes, They couldn't stop. I was overwhelmed by the Imam's voice. Everything was just gone. I asked my friend again to explain to me what this Imam, was saying and why the people in the car were listening to it and why the lady was wearing the scarf. They took me to their family and SubhanAllah their father was a Sheikh. Alhamdullillah he spoke English well and I was told about Islam and why the scarf was worn by the lady. I wanted to become Muslim straight away. Allah (swt) had shown me everything in just one day. SubhanAllah. I chose my Islamic name. I was 17 and I converted to Islam on that day. I would like to say if it wasn't for Allah (swt), maybe something terrible could have happened to me.

Well, Alhamdullillah nothing did. I have a different outlook towards life, by being a Muslim. I did not care what my family or anyone said about me being a Muslim. I did it for Allah and myself and no-one else. I see people differently and the respect and love is so much greater with Muslim sisters and families. There is more trustworthiness and caring, Alhamdullillah.

I am married and now have 4 children. I am understanding, more about Islam as I am growing. I hope the iman (faith) will stay forever in all of our hearts and our children's hearts. InshaAllah we will all be granted paradise in the next life and help those who don't have as much knowledge of Islam. May Allah Bless you all.

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