Reverting to Islam, Social Media Abuse & Americans Thinking They Started the World | Candace 104
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- Опубліковано 3 тра 2024
- Candace, also know as “The Blonde Muslim”, opens up about her journey reverting to Islam, which started 6-years ago in Reno, NV, USA. In this deep episode, Candace reflects on her first experience entering the Grand Mosque in Makkah, her fundraising initiatives, dealing with abuse on social media and with certain family members who have disowned her.
00:00 Intro
02:03 Reverting To Islam
09:15 Fine time in Makkah
12:40 Challenges faced
17:03 Pressure to Wear Hijab
22:11 Connecting With Muslims Online
27:41 First Ramadan
32:30 Fear of Being a Muslim
36:00 Prayers
42:00 The Toll of Social Media
49:50 Worst Advice and Favorite Ayah
52:44 Facing Islamophobia
59:25 Future Plans?
1:01:25 Wrap up
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So touched by her story I’m not in a position to advise. Just a humble request please don’t be sad about what people about your faith , because faith is between Allah and you. The One who guided you to it. Alhumdulillah ! Stay blessed stay strong 🤲🏻
The Devil was also touched by Islam's message and became a muslim and
commands MuhamMAD to do good:
Abdullah ibn Mas’ud reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Each one of you has a devil-companion from the jinn over him.” They said, “Even you, O Messenger of Allah?” The Prophet said, “Even me, yet Allah helped me against him until he embraced Islam. He does not order me to do anything but good.”
(Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2814
Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Muslim)
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Sunan an-Nasa'i 3960
It was narrated from 'Ubadah bin Al-Walid bin 'Ubadah bin As-Samit that 'Aishah said:
"I looked for the Messenger of Allah and I put my hand on his hair." He said: "Your Shaitan has come to you." I said: "Don't you have a Shaitan?" He said: "Yes, but Allah helped me with him, so he submitted."
أَخْبَرَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا اللَّيْثُ، عَنْ يَحْيَى، - هُوَ ابْنُ سَعِيدٍ الأَنْصَارِيُّ - عَنْ عُبَادَةَ بْنِ الْوَلِيدِ بْنِ عُبَادَةَ بْنِ الصَّامِتِ، أَنَّ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتِ الْتَمَسْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَأَدْخَلْتُ يَدِي فى شَعْرِهِ فَقَالَ " قَدْ جَاءَكِ شَيْطَانُكِ " . فَقُلْتُ أَمَا لَكَ شَيْطَانٌ فَقَالَ " بَلَى وَلَكِنَّ اللَّهَ أَعَانَنِي عَلَيْهِ فَأَسْلَمَ " .
Grade: Sahih (Darussalam)
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3960In-book reference : Book 36, Hadith 22English translation : Vol. 4, Book 36, Hadith 3412
Masha’Allah! May Allah continue to have MERCY on us, continue to PROTECT us, continue to FORGIVE us, continue to GUIDE us, and continue to BLESS us.
I’m happy for this blonde white sister accepting Islam
Glad she’s woke and eudcated and learning Alhumdulilah im so happy for this sister
Sister, can I have 72 virgin men in paradise?
I reverted to Islam after studying it for about two years. Once I took my Shahada I didn’t plan on wearing hijab because I thought “Allah is forgiving he knows my heart and so on like many western muslima influencers”. I was attached to my beauty because in America I am the beauty standard and I held it dear to my identity I knew I wouldn’t be able to benefit from it like I always have in every aspect of my life honestly. After taking Shahada I immediately started wearing hijab I met two beautiful sisters who were hijabis’ and they were the most beautiful women inside and out Alhamdulillah they gave me confidence to wear hijab. I’m so grateful to Allah for placing these women in my life around that time. I’ll say this once you stop letting outside influence dictate whether or not you follow Allahs teaching you will truly see how your life changes for the better instantly. Allah knows how difficult it is for us to wear hijab and it truly gets you closer to him than before. Just recently I was contemplating whether I was going to wear hijab to my interview here in the US because I’ve never been through something like this and Alhamdulillah I made dua Allah guided me to keep in on no matter what and Alhamdulillah I got the job! It made me gain trust in Allah and I made dua for him to make it easy for me. Allah knows best and if he is requiring it for us muslimas to wear hijab that should be enough of a reason to wear it proudly. Wearing hijab for me is like wearing a crown that represents Islam. I also am a revert first in my family lineage living in a metropolitan city in the US. Ladies make it a priority and make dua that Allah keeps you in the straight path. I don’t get sexually harassed or looked at with list anymore and I’m actually safer than before. I had to develop other qualities besides my beauty that give me confidence such as following sunnah, furthering my education and being a genuinely good person. May Allah guide you sis it’s not as difficult as you think. I overcame the same obstacles you have and if I can do it ANYONE can I say that in the most humble way because I never thought before taking Shahada that I would proudly be a hijabi! You got this ladies!!
God Bless you.
God bless you 💛
qu'Allah le tout puissant vous facilite dans votre vie de tous les jours !
🙂💐✌️.
Prenez soin de vous et de vos proches 👋
Salam Aleykoum 👍
@@smshimba Are false accusations something that good Christians do? If you declare something, you must demonstrate your resources. What are you so desperate to prove?
Allah is much more forgiving than people think; besides, He did NOT command 'hijab for women' in Quran.
I know some "pious" Muslims insist on it, but it didn't happen!
This is a good one. 'Slovak Muslim' is also triggering a lot of people in the Slavic and European world who feel I betrayed them lol. Also just came back from Mecca and Medina a few days ago - lifechanging experience for any revert.
Love from India ❤
amazing bro mashallah
One question will expose Islam . Did jibreel meet Allah to hear him recite Quran in Arabic?
@@seekthetruthandthetruthwil2388 ignorance is a bless 🤡
@@seekthetruthandthetruthwil2388you think we give a crap about such questions? You can’t dispell the quran so you ask trivial questions.
Thank you so much for this interview. Candice is the reason Islam came to my life and I can't thank her enough. I see the abuse she gets and I only wish I could tell her how much she is loved not only by the women but the revert Men also.
im from islamic bckground, its true, mslms t reat other mslm hrsher than they t reats n0nmslm (atleast in my country, indonesia, that relatively tolerance to n0nmslms), in m0st school they were very harsh to make wmen wearing hjab, and shunned her if she did not.
in my childhood, i dont even know you can be an atheist or agnostic (not even a word back then). what social media did t0 is,lam and me, its like what printing press did to christianity. i hv read alot about other religions, like jainism or zoroaster or gilgamesh, till i can see where these stories in most of "holy books" are inspired from.
cheers,
exmslm
Love from India ❤
@@richarddawkins4607 ngaku2 memang mudah ya :) ..act to be xmslm :D
@@studiom2853 silakan antum tnya aja klo krg prcaya.
One question will expose Islam . Did jibreel meet Allah to hear him recite Quran in Arabic?
I took my Shahada in March of last year. Right before the beginning of Ramadan alhamdulillah! When I was doing my research on Islam, there were a few people who stuck out to me, especially when coming across reverts. Candace is one of them. Her handle being called “The Blonde Muslim” really sticks out. Just like myself, she lives in Southern California. Coming across her profile is one of many things that gave me the confidence to become Muslim.
❤❤❤ welcome home
@@zahiraameen6371Alhamdulillah... Welcome brother, btw where did you take the shahadat??
@@muriahmad501 I actually approached “I am the Warner.” He gives Dawah in the LA area and I picked up the English translation of the Quran. Around a couple of months later I had a phone call with him where I took my Shahada with him.
Allah bless you, brother from the UK
Mashallah
I was born and raised Muslim and I am a white european. I have also been ghosted by people as soon as they have found out I am Muslim and that I don't drink. I don't have many friends because mom wine culture is the only culture these women have. I just focus on my kids at this point. My husband is my best friend at least. Allah never leaves us.
Awwww that's is so tough. People don't realise how much easier it is with a community. Could you volunteer in your mosque somewhere
Stay stronger! The more hardship the biggest the reward is (never forget that)
mashaAllaah 😔. we have Allaah subhanAllahTaallaah
May Allah grant you strength.
You can reach out to sisters in Islamic centre nearby or online if needed.
Take care.
If you have the option of moving to an area with more muslims, you might be happier and it would be easier on the kids in some ways to have little muslim friends. Maybe it's not a possibility, Ask Allah for help.
As a born Muslim, there are so many things that we take for granted. Reverts who are hiding the sohoor, and hiding the fasting just shows how sincere you are - you are doing it for the sake of Allah! When we do something for the sake of Allah, know that He is pleased with you.
Why as a Muslim I will be hiding my identity, no way
We should be proud to say we follow and practice our religion Islam
I did not find any punishment for missing the 5 prayers, in the Quran… I’m still searching.
Can anyone claiming to be a follower of the Quran show me the punishment for missing ritual prayers from Ayah’t (verses) in the Quran?
Sam......If you didn't find go check hadiths and if you didn't find in hadiths go ask any scholars because their E-mails are available in their Channels
They say “we need Hadith for knowing how to pray”
- but how to pray from start-to-finish is not found in Hadith also.
Now, which ‘Sect’ Scholar can find it according to you?
Candace is the entire reason I am muslim and I'm so grateful to her! Without stumbling across her content, I never would have thought about Islam at all, let alone revert.
May Allah make it easy for you ❤
If she wasn’t the reason, something else would have been
Welcome to our beautiful Islam ❤
Welcome into Islam sister💕
Growing up in England, years ago, we used to have far fewer reverts, and usually were middle aged & older, today we see new reverts often and from every age, young & old & from every background & every race, Alhumdulillah.
Islam is growing & the rate at which it grows is picking up speed.
Congratulations to all my revert brothers & sisters & welcome to our Family.
☝🏾
I was listening to this interview as I was getting ready for work. Her story resonated with me so deeply, as a recent revert, that I, unexpectedly, burst into tears. I felt like a boundary that have built in my heart just got washed away, a little. Alhamdulillah.
🙏😢
One question will expose Islam . Did jibreel meet Allah to hear him recite Quran in Arabic?
@@seekthetruthandthetruthwil2388I’m sorry but this is a stupid question. God can command every and anything. He is in control of everything. He doesn’t need a face to face to communicate with any of His creations.
@@efret8075 so how does one know his deity. Everyone claims their deity is the creator. How can one prove, that the one they claim, is The One Trie God, The Creator unless He communicates with His creation?
@@efret8075Just ignore the troll. The person is everywhere with the same question. If he / she wants an answer he / she should go and sit with a scholar face to face but he / she is scared to face a scholar because he/ she knows the question will be said as stupid and decided to keep on trolling 😏
I followed Candace almost 2 years ago when I first found Islam and she is one of the reasons I made the final decision to convert, through her instagram videos and information sharing. Hope you see this Candace. Thank you for continuing to share your story.
Wow subhanAllah
Wow subahanallah..every good deed you do she also get the reward from allah
What an utterly authentic woman.
May Allah bless her with growth in faith everyday.
Ameen
As a non-Arab, non-hijab wearing muslimah, thank you, Candace for speaking out against the intolerance and snobbery in the ummah. Its so unfortunate. As you said, they are not following the example of the Holy Prophet Muhammad PBUH and it is in spite of them we carry on.
Wear your hijab my beloved sister and respect the command of your creator Walahi he doesn’t deserve to be ignored,
Remember to resist your desires.
May Allah open your heart to hijab . I am also a revert . Trust me it is not that difficult and once you wear it it’s feels so good. Alhamdulillah.
Sometimes it's harder for born Muslim
@@Yasser-2why don't you concentrate on your own Deen? Oh, it's because you're not comfortable with it.
@@yabiggalla قال تعالى
وَٱلۡمُؤۡمِنُونَ وَٱلۡمُؤۡمِنَٰتُ بَعۡضُهُمۡ أَوۡلِيَآءُ بَعۡضٖۚ يَأۡمُرُونَ بِٱلۡمَعۡرُوفِ وَيَنۡهَوۡنَ عَنِ ٱلۡمُنكَرِ وَيُقِيمُونَ ٱلصَّلَوٰةَ وَيُؤۡتُونَ ٱلزَّكَوٰةَ وَيُطِيعُونَ ٱللَّهَ وَرَسُولَهُۥٓۚ أُوْلَٰٓئِكَ سَيَرۡحَمُهُمُ ٱللَّهُۗ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ عَزِيزٌ حَكِيمٞ ﴾
9:71 The believing men and believing women are allies of one another. They enjoin what is right and forbid what is wrong and establish prayer and give zakah and obey Allah and His Messenger. Those - Allah will have mercy upon them. Indeed, Allah is Exalted in Might and Wise.
This was such a great interview. Im a new revert in Australia and im so scared to put on the hijab. Im also struggling so much with certain things i have read in the hadiths so right now i too am in a really dark place. The only thing that keeps me from falling apart is my belife and love for Allah. I feel so alone and isolated, i genuinely wish there were more accepting groups to help new reverts connect and have their questions answered without judgment and hate. Inshallah it gets easier 😔🙌
Salam aleykum, maybe try to watch Imam Tom Facchine (a revert too) videos and maybe contact him and his institute (Yaqeen institute), he will gladly help you and answer your questions
There are also women in the institute if you prefer to interact with them
لا اله الا الله محمد رسول الله الشهادتين والصلاة واركان الاسلام الخمسة اذا حافظتي عليها فأنتي بخير .واسالي الله ان يعينك على طاعته دائما.
@@user-zn3jr5zh9q I don't know what that says ?
Everybody has their own journey.
Nobody should expect revert to be perfect Muslim, even Born Muslim are not perfect.
Everybody is in their own journey to be a perfect Muslim
Peace be upon you, my sister. Do not look at the negative comments, as they may be from people who are not Muslims in the first place. My advice to you is to look at the beginning of Islam and how the Messenger prepared his honorable companions by transitioning from the life of pre-Islamic times to Islam. May God grant you success and may God set right the affairs of this world and the afterlife.
I think the fear of my safety and being criticized by both non-Muslims and Muslims is the biggest reason keeping me from taking my shahada. Hearing Candice’s honesty is so appreciated. In a way, being forthright about the struggles of a revert makes more likely to face it.
Fear God only and pray to God so may God give your strength and guide you always..Salam peace and blessing to you..🕊️💕🤲
One question will expose Islam . Did jibreel meet Allah to hear him recite Quran in Arabic?
In my personal experience, the criticism (by muslims) is rare in real life. In social medias too much people feel free to give unwarranted opinion on everything.
Idk if they come from a good intention or not but they’re handling it poorly. Social medias has its good and very… bad sides
May Allah ease your path to Islam and Iman
Dont fear sister just take your shahada and make dua .. allah is with you allah never lets you alone
This lady understood Islam more than many muslims. as a Born muslim and a one who lived among other people with different faith, I invite my Muslim brothers to take it easy on new muslims,
and understand that every person has a journey in this faith. The first thing we should do is explain the beauty of this Deen and never chase perfection because that will never be achieved.
I congratulate this lady and may Allah protect her and make her steadfast on this faith.
Most of ignorant Haram police make it difficult , they think it is easy to change your life overnight they themselves struggle with even minor sins
بارك الله فيك أخي الكريم
I have also had a negative revert experience, i'm down with you, Sister. May Allah SWT reward you for your patient persevering
This make me sad.. I hope you are okay now?
@@isowiesow9035 yes alhamdulillah. I have to constantly work on purifying my heart because shaytaan wants us to have animosity towards each other. But it’s strange that Gaza has actually made us more united and it may change hearts
That is why I think we need to start a free forum like a facebook page of marriageable Muslims. So we don’t have to rely on apps
@@gimmelicoriceI do sympathise with you sister, I actually do know American converts l know looking for a wife. Insh’Allah I can inquire for you
@@gimmelicoricesister, it’s possible. I literally just returned from Kazakhstan last month after doing nikkah
She’s so honest. What a pure soul and a beautiful woman. Do your thing girl, may Allah bless you and guide you as only Allah knows how to
Abu Hurairah narrated:
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said; “The religion (of Islam) is easy, and whoever makes the religion a rigor, it will overpower him. ” (Al-Bukhari)
Blind believers looking for CONFIRMATION of their Sect/Firqa beliefs is not the straight path.
- please Read the Quran and Verify
- instead of promoting Sectarian/Firqa ideology which was written in secondary books 200 years later by the Firqa chiefs- who only claim they are explaining the already ‘EXPLAINED IN DETAIL’ words of the Almighty Allah.
//Quran 6. 114
"Then is it other than Allāh I should seek as judge while it is He who has revealed to you the Book EXPLAINED in DETAIL?"
And those to whom We gave the Scripture know that it is sent down from your Lord in truth, so never be among the doubters.
6.115. And the word of your Lord has been FULFILLED in truth and in justice. NONE CAN ALTER His words, and He is the Hearing, the Knowing.//
Here is a wake up call for these Firqa promoters:
//Quran 6.159
Indeed, those who have divided their religion and become sects - YOU ARE NOT WITH THEM in anything.
Their affair is only to Allāh; then He will inform them about what they used to do.//
Stop declaring Halal/Haram with your tongues
//Quran 16.116
Do not falsely declare with your tongues, “This is HALAL, and that is HARAM,” ˹only˺ fabricating lies against Allah. Indeed, those who fabricate lies against Allah will never succeed.//
Quran is the Furqan meaning the criteria to judge between the right and wrong
Quran is a book since the time it was revealed yet Sectarians have written different narratives of how it was compiled. - please read the Ayah/verse 39.23 attentively and you will see.
Quran is the ehsan TAFSEER
Quran is the ehsan al’Hadith.
//Quran 25.33
And they do not come to you with an example [i.e., argument] except that We bring you bil’Haq wa ehsan TAFSEER (the truth and the best explanation).//
//Quran 39.23
Allah has revealed the EHSAN AL’HADITH in the FORM of a BOOK,
consistent with itself, (yet) repeating (its teaching in various aspects): the skins of those who fear their Lord tremble thereat; then their skins and their hearts do soften to the celebration of Allah's praises. Such is the guidance of Allah: He guides therewith whom He pleases, but such as Allah leaves to stray, can have none to guide.//
They’re Trying to say that Quran is difficult when it is actually revealed for mankind and the foundation required for the Deen is straightforward
yet these preachers have complicated things for the people.
//Quran 54.17
And We have indeed made the Qur'an EASY for Zikr (to understand and remember): then is there any that will receive admonition?//
Hope that much from the words of Allah is helpful.
Unto you is your belief
Salaam/Peace
I've been following Candace for a while now. When I feel like I don't fit in... or I feel like I have to change my personality to be included in the ummah...I watch Candace. She makes me feel like I CAN be included. And like I CAN do this. It does help to representation and she is the same age as me and is ethnically the same background as me. We even used to have the same jobs. I'm so grateful for her. May Allah bless her and give her Jennah.
Don't push yourself harder , even companions of prophet Muhammad pbuh took alot of times to overcome many things so go slow and slowly
Sister,what doesn't kill you will make you stronger.
Keep making dua for guidance for them.
I totally understand where she is coming from. Have lived it for many years. May Allah give her strength and keep her on the straight path🤲🏻Ameen🤲🏻 SubhanAllah 🌹 Alhamdulilah 🌹
masha Allah , sister
Allahu Akbar! I kept on nodding all through the interview. I have been a practising Muslim lady all my life alhamdulillah, however I have learnt a lot from you in these few minutes. The concept of internalising Islam first before practice is 💯 accurate. May Allah increase you in goodness sister Candice 💞.
What does alluh ackbar mean? I heard it in the movie film..then came big explosion bomb.
@@peznino1 Allahu Akbar translates to "Allah is the Greatest" in english.
@@lulu4579 muhammed ali is the greatest ..the boxer
@@lulu4579You do realize that he was trolling you? Right?
@@cobra8888 It’s OK the fire of hell will shut every troll up eventually.
Either that or they’ll come to realize their own shortcomings and repent to Allah (S.W.T.), the Most Merciful, Oft Forgiving.
Candace most respect to you for becoming Muslim. May Allah bless you in this world and hereafter. Ameen.
Im Muslim since birth
and i never imagine the challenges that people like her been through
God bless you sister
Always remember Allah see what you do and how hard for you to be Muslim in environment that doesn't support you
Thanks 🙏🏼
I’m on min 16. I’m a born muslim, living un western country for almost 20 yrs. Until now, I still feel alienated going to masjid. But i just go, i wanna feel so much closer to Allah bejng in the masjid. So i just come, sit in the corner, do my dzikr, pray, go home. No interaction with others. And it all good.
As an elder woman who left Islam at young age I can confirm that Islam is nothing but a tool of Muhammad to keep his power. Muhammad died out of poison, if he is a prophet hu must’ve to know that coming. One more thing it’s not a peaceful tolerant religion at all the Kaba you’re seeing today is built by destroying more than 300 idols of qureshis, and the black stone one out them clearly idol worshipping. And human evaluation and modern science proves Adam Hawa just a lie cuz they’ve no answer. Better get out it, I don’t care what religion or whatever you want to be just leave the mud hole , I can garentee u will feel much more open minded as a new experience. Good luck, keep questioning the ironies in Islam …
With Allah everything will be good
God bless you 💛
Well...the quran ...Allah commands to understand the quran...if you are sincere, Allah will give you the understanding At Takwir 27...its all there..I'm born muslim..only few years back that Allah gives me the hidayah
@@thespindler247 or the congregants could be more welcoming and salam her, where is your sense of hospitality. you should delete this comment.
The masjid can be a very lonely and negative place when you don't fit their standards, born muslim or revert. It was only after I fully embraced and accepted that Allah kept me alone so that I would learn and remember that He is the only one I can rely on and turn to, that Allah sent me some good muslim friends. If it is not coming then increase your knowledge and worship, Allah knows and we do not, we could want things that would be bad for us, cause us to fall into error because we are not prepared for it. Allah does not give us what we cannot handle.
Who wouldn't be surprised looking at the first impression of her, but then hearing how literate she is in Islam! I love it. This is one of the prove that Islam is for every kind of people.
I am a white European American who reverted to Islam 18 years ago. I got so tired of my culture rejecting me for being Muslim, my family, like I’m a traitor to them. I finally just left and moved to Egypt so I can just be me and not be attacked all the time for being a Muslim. I’m to old and tired to deal with the bad treatment and can’t live in my own culture anymore. I’m at peace now and just accepted for who I am and the fact that I am a Muslim and love my faith.
Mashallah. I admire you. May Allah reward you abundantly for your hijrah!
I want to do the same as you. Im a convert since a decade in Europe. It’s getting harsher with discrimination and rhetoric. I feel I need to hide. I haven’t found a Muslim man to marry. If anyone is up for making dua please make dua that I will get to make hijrah. Name is Neilah
@@gimmelicorice I totally understand how you feel. It’s not easy to leave to another country without a source of income or someone to help you. I’m lucky I have disability money i live on, which goes far here compared to America. I went back to America for a little while to visit, and I was asked not to wear my hijab because it was to dangerous to my family. So I don’t see where the freedom of religion is without violence, especially when I don’t bother anyone at all, I’m peaceful. I’m old now and disabled and there is no way I could defend myself if someone pushed me or something. Some places in America are very racist and just hate Muslims, have this idea we are going to take them over with Sharia law, which is hilarious and uneducated. I don’t see that mentality going away for a long time, especially since the American Government bred the hate for Muslims after 9/11.
When it grts harder and harder, you know that it's a sign you're on the right track. Prophets had it the hardest. Trust Allah swt, not online critics.
The blonde Muslim she is my favourite and she really know about Islam and Muslim may Allah bless her 🤲❤️
Calling her blonde is insult. Blonde means stupid, silly woman in United State america.
well I dont like that name what is blonde muslim. muslim is just faith
@@ASSASIN7-sd5sr No one cares bro. Why do people like you give new reverts a hard time, she isn't here to please you or anyone else. You would know that if you cared about being a Muslim.
Peace be with you.
Blind believers looking for CONFIRMATION of their Sect/Firqa beliefs is not the straight path.
- please Read the Quran and Verify
- instead of promoting Sectarian/Firqa ideology which was written in secondary books 200 years later by the Firqa chiefs- who only claim they are explaining the already ‘EXPLAINED IN DETAIL’ words of the Almighty Allah.
//Quran 6. 114
"Then is it other than Allāh I should seek as judge while it is He who has revealed to you the Book EXPLAINED in DETAIL?"
And those to whom We gave the Scripture know that it is sent down from your Lord in truth, so never be among the doubters.
6.115. And the word of your Lord has been FULFILLED in truth and in justice. NONE CAN ALTER His words, and He is the Hearing, the Knowing.//
Here is a wake up call for these Firqa promoters:
//Quran 6.159
Indeed, those who have divided their religion and become sects - YOU ARE NOT WITH THEM in anything.
Their affair is only to Allāh; then He will inform them about what they used to do.//
Stop declaring Halal/Haram with your tongues
//Quran 16.116
Do not falsely declare with your tongues, “This is HALAL, and that is HARAM,” ˹only˺ fabricating lies against Allah. Indeed, those who fabricate lies against Allah will never succeed.//
Quran is the Furqan meaning the criteria to judge between the right and wrong
Quran is a book since the time it was revealed yet Sectarians have written different narratives of how it was compiled. - please read the Ayah/verse 39.23 attentively and you will see.
Quran is the ehsan TAFSEER
Quran is the ehsan al’Hadith.
//Quran 25.33
And they do not come to you with an example [i.e., argument] except that We bring you bil’Haq wa ehsan TAFSEER (the truth and the best explanation).//
//Quran 39.23
Allah has revealed the EHSAN AL’HADITH in the FORM of a BOOK,
consistent with itself, (yet) repeating (its teaching in various aspects): the skins of those who fear their Lord tremble thereat; then their skins and their hearts do soften to the celebration of Allah's praises. Such is the guidance of Allah: He guides therewith whom He pleases, but such as Allah leaves to stray, can have none to guide.//
They’re Trying to say that Quran is difficult when it is actually revealed for mankind and the foundation required for the Deen is straightforward
yet these preachers have complicated things for the people.
//Quran 54.17
And We have indeed made the Qur'an EASY for Zikr (to understand and remember): then is there any that will receive admonition?//
Hope that much from the words of Allah is helpful.
Unto you is your belief
Salaam/Peace
May Allah bless you, Candace. Every time I hear the story of a person becoming a Muslim, it makes me so grateful for the greatest blessing of my life that I took for granted, which is being born a Muslim. الحمدلله الذي هدانا لهذا وما كنا لنهتدي لولا أن هدانا الله
Thank you so much, Mohammed.
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Keep going candace.. Let the haters hate.. You belong to God & to Him you will return.
this sister is amazing. Her pronunciation is really great I am shocked. Mashallah.
Took my Shahada 2 days ago and battling addiction and never felt so supported and loved. ALLAH is sufficient for me. This video has meant the world to me.
I did hit the " watch later" option for two days and I decided to watch it today. Welcome to Islam,your natural religion,Sister Candice.
Candace you are amazing. Thank you for what you do. You are an inspiration and do not let the nay sayers and negative people get to you.
MasyaAllah, I love this, so candid & so honest. Reminds me of my late mother saying "put a hijab over your heart before putting it over your head".... meaning watch your intentions & be kind.
and make sure it's not just for show...the only thing worse than a non-hijabi is one who makes a mockery of the clothing
Wow what an amazing story! I am German-Iranian and while my dad is proud to be a Muslim, he never practised. I was always drawn but never fully went in. Iranians have an incredibly strained relationship to Islam, understandably, so now that I am developing my own relationship with it, I am up against a lot of mockery and hostility from my own people who have been robbed of their spirituality by a dictatorship misusing and abusing religion. - I was really touched to hear Candace talk about not being perfect at the beginning. This is my first Ramadan, and I sometimes only manage to fast until 2pm rather than 6, and am drinking water. At first I felt ashamed, but I hope it is still acceptable to God. I am trying. I absolutely love listening to Koran - especially in the morning while seeking connection to God but generally all the time 💕. - Ah, and like many others, I was brought closer to the faith of my roots by October 6, and how the West is aiding and abetting genocide. The situation is wild here in Germany and we "brown people" have been facing crazy amounts of police violence, bullying and media repression as well as threats by ordinary people on rhe street. I always knew the white man hates us (I witnessed my Iranian day's experience). Now I know the depth and the length to which they go to. It would be cynical to say "thank God for October 6 and all that came thereafter" because of the horrible loss of life and dehumanising humiliation of Palestinians. But thank God for October 6 and how the West treated it because it fast-tracked my return to the deen of my ancestors and it invited so many others in. Thanks for this conversation again. 🙏🏽
MashaAllah.. it's true about Iranianian in west and Islam. That tension is real. I feel more judgement from my Iranians workmates about my religion practices that the open minded Europeans. May Allah guide them all. I'm happy for you mashaAllah. May Allah protect you.
At 39:12, he rightly speaks about immune to Negativity.
Another popular method also to recite Surah Falaq & Surah Naas alternative raqaat into the prayer to get more quicker benefit on the same subject InshaAllah.
30th chapter ofcourse.
This Sister is amazing and eliquent , her speech is deep and makes me feel it😊😊
17:30 as a revert this touched me deeply and brought tears to my eyes. Thank you. I couldn’t imagine the pressure to wear a hijab. May Allah make it easier on you dear sister.
I born in the Muslim family, hardly practice, thank you for the show, listening to the young lady, I thought to myself, how said I’m, please pray for me to get to the right path Many thanks
Same here,just read first two pages of Quran,time and again understand it try think it and you’ll get there just like me
Thank you so much I will try my best, it’s not exactly my fault. when I came to England, I was only 12, hardly any mosque, I was too busy running after money, please remember me in your prayer
Amazing sister with a heart of gold. She had been promoting and doing charity and fun raising for the underprivileged. May Allah SWT blessed and protect her.
i dont have anything to say about candace but my admiration for her courage and patience toward who criticize her. she is doing better than most of us, keep your suggestion to urself yo haram police
I was born a Muslim then I had my doubts and when I returned back I had the same idea, the prophet and Sahaba didn't start everything at the same time, even the prayers was 11 years later,coz that commitment really takes a strong believe in the heart first then everything will come one at a time
what about the dul qurnain story? (quran chapter18) its a copied fantasy story, Mohammed put the wrong story in the quran (he lied)
Ya akhi that's not how it works that's because the prayer wasn't revealed yet the 5 daily prayers are obligatory on every Muslim and the scholars differ if the one that doesn't pray if his a Muslim or not.
Here's the hadith
العهدُ الذي بينَنا وبينَهم الصلاةُ، فمَن تركَها فقد كفرَ
الراوي : بريدة بن الحصيب الأسلمي | المحدث : ابن باز | المصدر : مجموع فتاوى ابن باز | الصفحة أو الرقم : 312/10 | خلاصة حكم المحدث : إسناده صحيح | التخريج : أخرجه الترمذي (2621)، والنسائي (463)، وابن ماجه (1079)، وأحمد (22987)
The covenant between us and them is prayer, so whoever abandons it has disbelieved
Narrator: Buraydah bin Al-Haseeb Al-Aslami | The narrator: Ibn Baz Source: Collection of Fatwas of Ibn Baz Page or number: 312/10 | Summary of the hadith’s ruling: Its chain of transmission is authentic Graduation: Narrated by Al-Tirmidhi (2621), Al-Nasa’i (463), Ibn Majah (1079), and Ahmad (22987)
وَمَا كَانَ لِمُؤْمِنٍ وَلَا مُؤْمِنَةٍ إِذَا قَضَى اللَّهُ وَرَسُولُهُ أَمْرًا أَن يَكُونَ لَهُمُ الْخِيَرَةُ مِنْ أَمْرِهِمْ ۗ وَمَن يَعْصِ اللَّهَ وَرَسُولَهُ فَقَدْ ضَلَّ ضَلَالًا مُّبِينًا
It is not for a believing man or a believing woman, when Allah and His Messenger have decided a matter, to have any choice over their matter. And whoever disobeys Allah and His Messenger has indeed clearly gone astray.
Surah Al ahzab 36

@@hhyling8483 why u think it's fantasy, and why this one exactly, Quran and bible is full of stories that may seem unrealistic to some
no its a preislamic fairytale, EXACTLY the same story, (iron/copper wall, Magog tribe trapped, sunset in pool +++), they asked Mohammed "tell us the TRUE story about dul qurnain (man with horns . a.k.a. Alexander the great, but Mohammed dint know and told the WRONG (fairytale) story) quran r full of mistakes ( they just hide it)@@dedemuhammad2726
cope harder ignorant.@@hhyling8483
Probably a better Muslim than most Muslims who take it for granted. Also has to face oppression for the decision. The pressure from Muslims too. After every hardship, there is ease. She should stick to her own pace according to her surroundings.
Candice is amazing. Thank you Mo. for the interview. Cheers,
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She has a very inspiring story. We're all trying to find the truth and salvation via Al-Islam.
Jesus Is The Truth, The Salvation of mankind
When I told my parents I was Muslim, my mother asked me why I would want to condem my children to hell(I was raised Christian in the USA, reverted at 35YO). It was the most painful response she could've had. Thankfully, my husband intervened because he could see how emotional it was for me. My dad on the other hand, read the entire Qur'an and we have had some wonderful discussions. I haven't been Muslim long and am definitely struggling with learning Arabic. Islam has given me understanding and an internal peace that I've never experienced before. All praise is to Allah.
You don't have to learn Arabic. You need to learn just enuf to recite the mandatory prayers. The Prophet himself could not read or write Arabic. Most early Muslims could not write Arabic. That did not stop them from learning the Ayah of Quran by heart, by listening and repeating. Take baby steps, you will be fine.
You're such a pure and sincere soul Candance, and brave too.. May Allah protect and bless you always
Keep up the good cause ❤
This was lovely to listen to. I am happy she's doing well ❤
Great advice on the hijab, sister! Fighting hypocrisy in my culture around Islam was a huge deterrent growing up. Grateful that Allah lead me back when I turned 40. While the brothers experience a huge amount of brotherhood, it’s been hard to find my sister tribe. Unapologetically comfortable with who I am and my relationship with Allah, Alhamdulillah!
Even for brothers it can be hard sometimes trust me
Mashallah sister. May Allah bless you and grant you jannah al firdous. Ameen
This lady is one of the most well spoken person on the net, I could listen to her all day, I love her story, and she is so beautiful and so genuine MashAllah
Sister, I think you handled the hijab issue well. At least, you didn’t give up Islam for that but you are taking it easily step by step.
May Allah help, support and protect you from all and everything evils.
May Allah reward this sister and give her peace and guidance. The community where she lives will have to answer for how they treated a new revert. She should be welcomed into the community and supported without conditions! I hope Muslims living in her area will reach out and offer another side of the Islamic community.
I just looove her Ma shaa Allah may Allah bless her ❤❤❤❤
Candice is so so so inspirational , especially to westerners but to all...may Allah reward her and always guide her ...aaameen
My Sister in Islam: I hav a sister in law fromSanta Barbara CA= also a revert (she even looks like u)- but I never had the courage to ask her about her perspective of how Islam (Muslims) perceived her.
It is only your honesty and compassion in sharing your experiences- am I now able to derive how over these many decades what she must have felt.
Ur interview is a must view for mosques around the 🌎 it is insightful and beautifully explained as ur experiences.
Great job!
"What do you do: I am a Muslim!". That's just Beautiful"
❤❤❤thanks Candace ❤❤❤so good to see you here
Masha’Allah! May Allah continue to have MERCY on us, continue to PROTECT us, continue to FORGIVE us, continue to GUIDE us, and continue to BLESS us.
Dear sister, I watched your video, it is amazing. I see you are happy and wise, thank you God. The Islam religion opens rusty hearts in peace, it changes human behavior to mannerisms which radiates enlightenments to humanity. And all creations have its own rights until other’s limit of rights. Islam has logic which indicates good reasonings and they make sense. The Quran gives a lot of hints about science and existence of Allah(God), not everyone understands and sees that, special people able to understand and see them, sister is one of them, who saw the right path. May Allah bless all of us.
It's so nice to see that she's been able to become a Muslim and remain an American at the same time. And I'm sorry to hear about that "pressure to wear hijab" having caused her such a hard time. It seems that this hijab issue constitutes an obsession for so many Muslims living in the West (even more than in many Muslim countries), and I don't understand the reason. I'm sure they know that a Muslim lady is a Muslim even if not covering her hair, and they also know that famous Quranic verse, "...Allah does not burden any soul greater than it can bear" (2:286). It seems to me that their reason for pressuring new Muslims to wear hijab is not an issue of faith, but of "social solidarity". As they have made the "hard choice" for themselves or for their families, they want more people to do that, so that they have more fellow Muslims to "fight" for their rights. But this is wrong. If one becomes a Muslim, he/she doesn't do it for the sake of a certain "community", but for absolutely individual and spiritual reasons. So please, support the new Muslims in strengthening their faith, and don't disturb them with issues that even in the Muslim world are often considered to be controversial.
Great comment, I appreciate it as a convert. Yes, the pressuring in the west is beacause of being a minority, and hence, they think one must "prove one's allegiance" to the Muslim community by wearing hijab right away. So that Muslims would be as visible as possible in society, I guess. I tried wearing hijab for first one year, took it off and tried another year. I'm living as a convert, in Eastern Europe, not Poland but a similar country I won't name ('cause of privacy). Everyone clearly knows what wearing hijab here leads to - it will have a big impact on one's career, ability to get housing, safety, we have a big far right party here with which, we don't know what they'll cause to us in the future... I was assaulted while wearing it. Then I went to the mosque once and one woman from there tried to become my mentor so to say, and said the 2nd time we met "You either wear hijab full time now, or you go to hell!" while pressing my hand in hers. I still identify as Muslim, but i don't go to mosque or Muslim gatherings anymore. also I was shamed for not being able to have biological children by a fellow sister there.
What a great title for the video 👌
I don't follow this sister nor have I watched any of her videos, but I love listening to reverts stories - I find them emotional, and I haven't come across a blonde Muslim.
Alhamdullah for her - subhanallah, Allah guides who he wills and I Iove the work she is doing. It is truly admirable and she is inspiring, although it is such a shame to hear about the abuse and toxicity she is receiving, especially from Muslims. Subhanallah. Hard to comprehend.
Great Interview! Spread the message wider, the world needs Islam. ☪️ ❤
I tripped, ran, fell, broke my acl to follow this sis, reverted yesterday and still hiding but feel stronger
Was listening before a nap, then work and now the beautiful wrap up.
Well said 💖
Ma Sha Allah thank you for sharing this Podcast. I really enjoyed listening.
MashaAllah sister
I was born muslim but i found Islam recently im so happy for my sister…
I can tell you, as a born Muslim, the pressure is consent from other Muslims and to be honest it’s very unislamic- they are judgemental, want you to do things the ‘right way’ or else you’re labelled as khuffar. I have had to zone out the noise and focus on myself and Allah only. Allah is the most kind, most merciful and all knowing.. He knows our heart, our intentions. I will never be a perfect Muslim but I love Allah and I will always try to do the right thing. I would say to anyone experiencing Allah’s calling.. but are put off by the Hadith bashers on TikTok /insta who spam and say they are giving ‘advice’ - please delete the app and to block Muslim male podcasters content as it can actually make people feel repelled by Islam. Just focus on doing what you can, integrate small things and don’t make it your whole identity, having other Muslim friends can make it feel quite suffocating so try and maintain a balance in life but always have Allah in your heart.
i can feel this. Im a convert since years. I went to the masjid once and met a very pious woman (around her 50s) there. We chatted and I told her about my hijab struggle. That it's hard to wear it here in East Europe where almost no Muslims live in according to studies 75 % are against having a Muslim neighbour. I literally need to have a roof over my head as a single woman and a job and being publicly Muslim risks both. I told her I've tried wearing it, but took it off 'cause it was hard for me. She then took my hand, pressed it, looked me in the eyes and said "You either wear it or you go to hell." I since quit going to mosque and Muslim gatherings but I practice on my own. The way born Muslims have treated me (also in the search for a husband and the fact Im autistic) has really dragged my mood down.
@@gimmelicorice I only attend mosques for funerals, otherwise the environment is toxic. Islam gives me peace, a sense of wholeness but we have to live with balance. Toxic Muslims exists, hope reverts don’t get put off by these weirdos
@@mybrainismagiccity That's very much understandable! I don't know how the mosquegoers become so toxic! Im glad to know Im not alone in this! Thanks for your comment, it made me feel comfort.
@@gimmelicorice ❤️
It's good to see you looking well and continuing your dawa. I saw your earlier videos. May Allah swt continue to guide you and us all.
Sister, I'm a born/raised Muslim but i don't wear hijab in a daily basis but , of course, i wear it when i go to masjid.
I almost cried when she said that she just wanted to make friends and she wanted to feel a sense of belonging. If she was in my area I would have definitely offered her help and company. I’m so sorry Candice that you didn’t get that warm welcoming feeling from muslims in your town.
Also the pressure of some muslims to advice you and how they act like haram police is so real sadly. It happens from some muslims to other muslims. Nobody is perfect and every person has their own reasons. I wore my hijab at 29 and it was a difficult step for me but when i took the decision it was all on my own and it was extremely emotional and I later on loved it cuz it came from me not forced upon me. Thankgod i had family and friends that supported me and celebrated me. So it was wonderful.
I know for some girls the experience isn’t that great. But I guess god tests our patience in different ways.
So stay strong girl and may allah guide you. Love youuuu ❤️
When I heard her story I instantly remembered the verse 24:35 in surah alnoor (the light) which one of its interpretations is the two lights of guidance human have in this life ..
one is the Fitrah (common sense of the honest heart) and the other is the revelation (Quran and sunnah) she clearly had the first light which led her to the second light may we all be guided to our final destination and meeting Allah in heaven in peace …
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I am very glad to see a sister who is so brave and level handed to stay steadfast in the faith of islam . I AM VERY HAPPY FOR YOU AND WELCOME TO OUR FAITH IF ISLAM .
I KNOW YOU WILL DO WELL .INSHALLAH AMEEN .
She is so genuine and blessed. Subhanallah!!
Amazing story sister. We are now in one family of Muslims the Ummah. I are so proud of you. You now have a brother too. Much peace to you. May Allah give you all the success to Jannah.
no need to worry about what the ignorants say.. what matters is every body's connection to God, appreciate His bounties, be grateful to and worship Him alone.. May Allah keep you steadfast
Welcome to the Light sister! May Allah bless you in your future endeavours
Girl you are amazing! Thank you for sharing yourself so vulnerably! Love you already!
Alhamdulillah. Such a great discussion. There was such points discussed that hit home with me and helped me articulate, reflect and accept some of the struggles that had been or I had fought with, and for that, Thank you so much and may Allah (SWT) reward you both and guide us all.
SubhanAllah, amazing story. Love you Candace❤
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Candace shines so bright 🤍🙏🏻
This is an incredible story. Keep strong! I didn't know the struggles of a new revert, so thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
You are so amazing, you inspire me so much and have done so ever since I came across you on insta. You have such a beautiful genuine heart.
Alhamdulillah for the blessing of Islam.
Islam is best religion of the world ❤ from Indian Muslim 🇮🇳
May Allah grant you sister with a good Muslim husband that meets all the criteria for you and most importantly a father to your daughter, 🤲🏻🤲🏻 you seem good ma sha Allah, so don’t settle for less, 🙏 I am married and have 3 kids, and hope all of you out there can find the love and happiness you deserve by Allah’s will, 🤲🏻
To a New revert I suggest to go to Indonesian mosque, there’s one in New York, L.A they’ll treat everyone like family, no matter what your background, they have gatherings and other event in the community for the community’s
🔥🔥🔥 episode!!
Beautiful interview
I feel all she said to the core but I am still striving in shaa Allah to be better everyday Alhamdulilah but it’s very lonely for a revert 😢thank you for sharing.
As a sister I am so proud of you Masha Allah❤ I wear hidjab Alhamdulillah and I understand your point of people who always are telling others what to do. In the end Allah is the most important for you. Alhamdulillah ❤ And it's so sad she needed to live in secret. I love her for the sake of Allah❤
What a beautiful human being she’s ❤️🌹
Brilliant honest interview! Gives goosebumps. Thank you for being that bridge and inspring many others. The toxicity you've faced on both sides will only make you stronger.
As born Muslims need to make more of an effort to make reverts feel more welcome. For me to meet a revert is revert is special, I feel proud the family is growing and that Islam is so special that even people who haven't grown up in it can see how amazing it is.
I am a Muslim and don’t wear a hijab.
If you don't mind me asking sister. What made you interested in islam, just out of curiosity.
@@od8163 I was born Muslim , I am an Arab.
You have my full support, sister.
Islam is understood by Quran,Sunnah Ijma of the salaf رحمه الله and qiyaas anything other than that is to be chucked off.
وَالسَّابِقُونَ الْأَوَّلُونَ مِنَ الْمُهَاجِرِينَ وَالْأَنصَارِ وَالَّذِينَ اتَّبَعُوهُم بِإِحْسَانٍ رَّضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُمْ وَرَضُوا عَنْهُ وَأَعَدَّ لَهُمْ جَنَّاتٍ تَجْرِي تَحْتَهَا الْأَنْهَارُ خَالِدِينَ فِيهَا أَبَدًا ۚ ذَٰلِكَ الْفَوْزُ الْعَظِيمُ
And the first predecessors of the Muhajireen and Ansar, and those who followed them in righteousness, Allah is pleased with them and they are pleased with Him, and He prepared for them gardens that flow beneath them. The rivers to abide therein forever. This is the great victory.
There's a difference between a minor sin major sin. Every one isn't free from minor sin however not wearing hijab drinking alcohol is a major sin.
Secondly any muslim dies upon major sin without repenting is under the will of Allah, Allah will forgive them if he wants or he will punish them however we ask Allah to forgive them and pray for them and we don't say they are from the people of Jannah or Hell we do say they are major sinners on the path of misguidance and they have been threatened with the Hell fire by Allah
3rd all the commands of Allah are binding on every Muslim a Muslim who drinks alcohol knowing it's haram and he knows he has to leave it off then his still a Muslim however if he believes he has a choice or his not binded by Allah and the messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم commands then this is kufr
وَمَا كَانَ لِمُؤْمِنٍ وَلَا مُؤْمِنَةٍ إِذَا قَضَى اللَّهُ وَرَسُولُهُ أَمْرًا أَن يَكُونَ لَهُمُ الْخِيَرَةُ مِنْ أَمْرِهِمْ ۗ وَمَن يَعْصِ اللَّهَ وَرَسُولَهُ فَقَدْ ضَلَّ ضَلَالًا مُّبِينًا
It is not for a believing man or a believing woman, when Allah and His Messenger have decided a matter, to have any choice over their matter. And whoever disobeys Allah and His Messenger has indeed gone clearly astray.
Surah Al ahzab 36
Iman is belief in the heart, statement on the tongue and actions on the limbs
إِنَّ الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا وَعَمِلُوا الصَّالِحَاتِ كَانَتْ لَهُمْ جَنَّاتُ الْفِرْدَوْسِ نُزُلًا
Indeed, those who believe and do righteous deeds will have Al jannah firdaus as residence
Surah Al Khaf Aya 107
Born Muslims not doing what Allah command isn't a evidence in Islam
إِنِ الْحُكْمُ إِلَّا لِلَّهِ ۚ
The command belongs to Allah surah Al Yusuf Aya 40
إِن تُطِعْ أَكْثَرَ مَن فِي الْأَرْضِ يُضِلُّوكَ عَن سَبِيلِ اللَّهِ ۚ if you follow majority of people on earth you will be misguded from the path of Allah
Surah Al anaam 116
a Muslim drinking alcohol knowing his wrong and his sinful and his obligated to leave it off then his a sinful Muslim believing he has a choice weather or not to is kufr.
وَمَا كَانَ لِمُؤْمِنٍ وَلَا مُؤْمِنَةٍ إِذَا قَضَى اللَّهُ وَرَسُولُهُ أَمْرًا أَن يَكُونَ لَهُمُ الْخِيَرَةُ مِنْ أَمْرِهِمْ ۗ وَمَن يَعْصِ اللَّهَ وَرَسُولَهُ فَقَدْ ضَلَّ ضَلَالًا مُّبِينًا
It is not for a believing man or a believing woman, when Allah and His Messenger have decided a matter, to have any choice over their matter. And whoever disobeys Allah and His Messenger has indeed clearly gone astray.
Surah Al ahzab Aya 36
I am a Muslim and I consume pork.
Mashallah may Allah keep her steadfast and firm on the religion of Islam and her and grant ger family guidance and hidaya Allahu Akbar
God bless you, your awesome! I pray more people have the courage to be as strong as you. Your an inspiration