How was leaving a hedonistic life for Islam? ☪️ (ex atheist)
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- Опубліковано 18 тра 2024
- Thought I would make another video since people have asked and the last videos have helped some people. Mashallah.
I’m not an Islamic scholar but I’m doing my best to be better daily, any advice is welcome and anyone looking for my advice as a recent revert please ask and I’ll be happy to help.
My instagram is @jameslakeshow
Thanks guys Alhumdelilah
Yep, the quran 29:2 says,
"Do people think that they will be left alone because they say: 'We believe,' and will not be tested."
Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Wealth is not in having many possessions, but rather (true) wealth is feeling sufficiency in the soul."
Sahih al-Bukhari 6446
While you learn and try to be a good muslim, just remember nobody can be perfect not even the most knowledgeable person of Islam can be, only Allah is perfect so whenever you commit a sin or a mistake don’t let Satan take over your head and make you think Allah won’t forgive you for your sins, no Allah is the most merciful and stay away from shirk which is one of the biggest sins, keep up the good work and we will support you to the end
Thanks for the words brother Mashallah. May Allah continue to guide us all Inshallah
There is no such thing as a good muslim...following the word of god is good if you dont follow it then u not muslim...and im christan.
Be a good muslims james MAmA watching😂😂😂😂
What is comsidered 'sin' in a religion founded by a criminal child-moles.ter? 🤔
May Allah bless you bro
Thanks May Allah Bless you too 🤲
الله يبارك فيك أخي ويحفظك. من الجيد رؤيتك بصحة جيدة وثبات على الدين. ثبتنا الله وإياكم
I can see the sparkle in your eyes and your face is glowing...
Have some hyaa
@@user-gp4bw4ko1xThe op's comment invoked some mixed thoughts in me. On the one hand, she seems to be eyeing this brother for herself. But, on the other hand, she most likely knows that she is not wishing for him but praying for someone pious like him.
@@maryanne7161 she shouldn't be doing that. That behaviour is not like that of a God-fearing woman who has a little bit of hyaa. It's shameless to go write a man that you want a husband like him??? In what world is that acceptable?!
@@user-gp4bw4ko1x I don't see any thing wrong with an individual who wants someone good in their life... But, as far as OP is concerned, it does kinda come off as flirtatious.
@@hypermangi8265 I don't care what you think. I'm speaking from an Islamic point of view.
Helping people even in just small scale make us happy
One thing to know about i s l @ m is that your faith keep growing and developping with years... You fall and raise...(even as a born muslim)
You learn so much.... God keeps testing the good people untill they become the best versions of themselves.... The key word is : total and pure self-discipline and above all total faith on God alone and in his will
Total faith in false prophet Momo, you mean?
@@stians.6912 it's not your business
@@user-ns2xu2ri8x ,
Of course not, because that is when it all falls apart.
Found your channel by chance today. It’s always refreshing to hear from a revert how they feel so purposeful with this deen. It really is a mini revival of faith for someone who considers themself a born muslim. Everyone has their own journey in this, and I am thankful to Allah for people like you who share about their own journey in this deen. May Allah make us all steadfast and firm on this faith.
Assalamu’alaikum from Sg :)
Thanks for the message Mashallah. It even helps me focus and be better speaking on it Alhumdelilah. May Allah continue to guide us all
ALLAHUAKBAR !! Salam from Malaysia
These videos are so insightful and beautiful mashAllah. Thank you so much for being so open with us and sharing your journey. May Allah bless you and grant you a high place in Jannah. Amin🤲
Ameen 🤲
@@JamesLakeShow
At what point did you think that your perfect role model for morality should be an old man that owned slaves, allowed wife beating and had sex with a 9 year old ?
Is that the place where you find all the hoories?
What a surprise, my comment got deleted.
Seems as though muslims just like to cherry pick the aspects of their cult that they subjectively believe instead of addressing all of it in its entirety.
One thing you said perked my attention, it was when you said that you didn't want to talk much about Islam until you had more knowledge. This is a beautiful attitude. Humble with a desire for knowledge. Some great scholars of the earliest generations often said that accepting that one doesn't know (enough) is a third or half of knowledge in itself. If you're successful financially and have time to dedicate to your faith then consider spending a few months focusing on the Arabic language to get a good grounding. I wish I had done this way back yet now I am struggling to find the time. Salaam
Bro for keeping strong faith always make duo zeekr taqva. you face many many tests in life for testing iyman. MAY ALLOH KEEP YOU AND US STRAIGHT PATH
Thank you so much brother. I really needed this video, it came at a right time.
May Allah protect you and make everything easy for you to learn and spread the religion of ISLAM
Jazakallah
Don't forget to learn the meaning of the suras you're reciting for every prayer. It's going to be a treat.
I can so relate to you , I am trying to become a better Muslim everyday inshallah . It's really nice to watch your vids . As it can feel so lonely at times. I live in a small none Muslim village in the U.K. I would love to have friends in the same situations as me
this made me tear up. beautiful
May Allah keep you steadfast in your deen. Ameen
You don't have to be perfect but treating people with respect,both men ,women and children and animals too ,is a must
MasyaAllah. Allahumma bariik. May Allah keep you firm and make it easy for you to further strengthen your iman.
I think islam will interest you so much that you will start to learn more than just an hour a day. But at least Islam has answer to any questions that you come up with. May Allah make it easier for you.
Very insightful video, inshallah Allah makes you like the wealthy companions of the prophet (Abdurahman Ibn Awf, Uthman Ibn Affan, and Talha Ibn Ubaidullah) and may he admit you into the highest rank of paradise
May Allah make it easy for you bro
We lovee you man , it's a continuous journey of spiritual growth and closeness to Allah swt , it can be hard at times but that's only to teach you patience which is a fundamental virtue in islam . I pray You start and continue to see God's mercy all around you , it's always there . Finally , I pray that God helps us in our mission to be good muslims and good brothers and good fathers and teachers and helpers .
In islam , we say this in Arabic to Express our love towards another : أحبك في الله .
It translates to something like I love you in Allah and for Allah . Love in islam is an interesting topic related to devotion in worship and honestly and purity of the heart , I would encourage you to take your time exploring that topic .
I - and we - may not know you on a personal level , but I wish you nothing but love , mercy and success man .
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته
Brother mashallah i saw your channel yesteday by chance...
I really like your content about sharing your jorney to islam mashallah keep going brother..
And about that topic of the video we all trying to quiet harram like stop listening to the music for example..
We all make sometimes do some sins but always make duaa and repent to allah swt..
Finally We support you as muslims your sister from middle east... ✨
Welcome brother in islam Ahmed from Morocco
وعليكم السلام وثبتك على الدين ورزقك الفردوس ، مانتوقع منك انك تكون مسلم مثالي لانك انسان ولكن المهم الرجوع لله 😊
Thanks for the words. May Allah continue to guide us all Inshallah
much respect to you bro, one thing that always trips me out is when the prophet pbuh son died a eclipse happened and all the non muslims came up to him and said did an eclipse happen coz your son died he said "NO". That was fascinating to read coz lets be honest i would've lied just so people will believe me lol and i guess thats why we could never be a prophet coz everyone would lie about something like and justify it for whatever reason
Alhumdelilah
The ONLY objective of a Muslim to become rich is to be able to give more
Or to sponsor islamic terror.
And [remember] when your Lord proclaimed, 'If you are grateful, I will surely increase you [in favor]; but if you deny, indeed, My punishment is severe.'" (Ibrahim 7)
Seek your Lord’s forgiveness, ˹for˺ He is truly Most Forgiving.He will shower you with abundant rain, supply you with wealth and children, and give you gardens as well as rivers. (Nuh 11-13)
MashAllah brother ❤❤❤
Love your video...keep on learning brother cause we all do too.
Congratulations my brother, I'm so happy for you...
Insha Allah may everything go well on this journey for you.
Take care
Slmz
Masha Allah ❤❤❤
🤲❤️
Salam bro. Allah bless u
Good stuff.
He didn’t choose the red pill or the blue pill, he chose the Islam pill, the green pill
'Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.'
Muhammad Ali
Your journey and insight is a beautiful and blessed one. We are on a journey - Allah is most merciful even if we are sinning. Its liberating,humbling and empowering.
Spot on our faith is not about me ,Myself and I which is the hedonistic lifestyle Satan has dressed up as British culture through pointless drinking, gambling and sexual promiscuity.
Keep sharing and inspiring Akhi
May Allah guide you more
Alhamdulillah
Alhumdelilah
Imaan me hi jannat hai only. Allah hu Akbar. Time only duniya.
Keep it up bro and keep seeking knowledge
Salam aleikum bruv, your channel is so cool! You’re in Dubai, right? Before I leave I’d like to invite you to the cuppa tea.
Best regards from your Dagestani brother
Also just a humble suggestion. Towards Eternity have some beautiful videos that you may relate to if you would like to check them out inshAllah. Especially Arnoud Van Doorn....the way he was tested after his reversion to Islam reminds me of what you went through. Peace and salaam my brother
Peace and salaam to you too, I will check out those videos thanks Inshallah
The Qura'n is an objective miracle. The Aramaic word for God is "Alaha". It's the word Isa PBUH used. Sounds familiar?
The book of Daniel, although it’s mostly written in Hebrew, has portions where it’s written in Aramaic. That means whenever “God” is mentioned in the Aramaic parts, the word “Elaha” is used. Daniel 2:20 is one example. In the Syriac Aramaic dialect which the peshitta is written in, it’s pronounced “Alaha”.
Written without the confusing vowels it is written A-L-H ܐ ܠܗܐ (alap-lamed-he) as found in Targum or in Tanakh (Daniel, Ezra), Syriac Aramaic (Peshitta), reduced from the Arabic original (of which Aramaic is a dialect continuum as will be explained) it is written in the Arabic script 'A-L-L-H' (Aleph-Lam-Lam-Ha) add an A before the last H for vocalization.
The word God in another rendition in Hebrew ʾĕlōah is derived from a base ʾilāh, an Arabic word, written without confusing vowel it is A-L-H in the Arabic script, pronounced ilah not eloah. Hebrew dropped the glottal stop and mumbled it, aramic mumbled a little less and it became elaha. Infact both are written written A-L-H in Arabic, it is pronounced i in Arabic and not A because it is an Alef with hamza below (إ أ ) They are two different forms of Alef. And it mean "a god", it is the non definitive form of A-L-L-H, in which the Alef is without a glottal stop/hamza,(ا), but this kind of nuance is lost in the dialect continua.
infact "YHWH" itself is an Arabic word as discussed by Professor. Israel Knohl (Professor of Biblical studies at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem) in the paper" YHWH: The Original Arabic Meaning of the Name."
Language; When you look at the actual linguistics, you'll find that many were puzzled by the opposite, that is, how the other "semetic" (why in quotes will be revealed later) languages were more "evolved" than Arabic, while Arabic had archaic features, not only archaic compared to bibilical Hebrew, Ethiopic, "Aramaic" contemporary "semetic" languages, but even archaic compared to languages from ancient antiquity; Ugaritic, Akkadain. What is meant here by Archaic is not what most readers think, it is Archaic not in the sense that it is simple, but rather that it is complex (think Latin to pig Latin or Italian or Old English, which had genders and case endings to modern English), not only grammatically, but also phonetically; All the so called semitic languages are supposed to have evolved from protosemetic, the Alphabet for protosemitic is that of the so called Ancient South Arabian (which interestingly corresponds with the traditional Arabic origins account) and has 28 Phonemes. Arabic has 28 phonemes. Hebrew has 22, same as Aramaic, and other "semitic" languages. Now pause for a second and think about it, how come Arabic, a language that is supposed to have come so late has the same number of letters as a language that supposedly predates it by over a millennium (Musnad script ~1300 BCE). Not only is the glossary of phonemes more diverse than any other semitic language, but the grammar is more complex, containing more cases and retains what's linguists noted for its antiquity, broken plurals. Indeed, a linguist has once noted that if one were to take everything we know about languages and how they develop, Arabic is older than Akkadian (~2500 BCE).
|Classical Arabic | 28 consonants, 29 with Hamza and 6 vowels; some consonants are emphatic or pharyngealized; some vowels are marked with diacritics | Complex system of word formation based on roots and patterns; roots are sequences of consonants that carry the basic meaning of a word; patterns are sequences of vowels and affixes that modify the meaning and function of a word | Flexible word order, but VSO is most common; SVO is also possible; subject and object are marked by case endings (-u for nominative, -a for accusative, -i for genitive); verb agrees with subject in person, number, and gender; verb has different forms for different moods and aspects |
| Akkadian | 22 consonants and 3 vowels; some consonants are glottalized or palatalized; vowels are not marked | Similar system, but with different roots and patterns; some roots have more than three consonants; some patterns have infixes or reduplication | Fixed word order of SVO; subject and object are not marked by case endings, but by prepositions or word order; verb agrees with subject in person, number, and gender; verb has different forms for different tenses and aspects |
| Aramaic | 22 consonants and 3 vowels (later variants have more); no emphatic or pharyngealized consonants (except in some dialects); vowels are not marked (except in later variants such as Syriac) | Simple system of word formation based on prefixes and suffixes; some roots or patterns exist, but are less productive than in Arabic or Akkadian |
Arabic is the only corollary to proto-semitic, infact the whole semitic classification is nonsensical for anyone with a somewhat functioning mass between their ears. hebrew, aramaic, rest of madeup dialect continua only have 22 letters of the 29 protosemitic letters Arabic has all 29. The difference betweeen Arabic and the other creoles and Pidgin is the same as that between Latin and pig latin or italian.
Arabic is written in an alphabetic script that consists of 28 consonants and three long vowels. For example:
قرأ زيد كتابا
qaraʾa zayd-un kitāb-an
Zayd read a book
This sentence is composed of three words: qaraʾa (he read), zayd-un (Zayd), and kitāb-an (a book). The word order is verb-subject-object, which is different from English but similar to Proto-Semitic and Akkadian. The word zayd-un has a suffix -un that indicates the nominative case, which is equivalent to "the" in English or "-u" in Akkadian. The word kitāb-an has a suffix -an that indicates the accusative case, which is equivalent to "a" in English or "-a" in Akkadian.
Proto-Semitic is the reconstructed ancestor of all Semitic languages. It is not written in any script, but linguists use a system of symbols to represent its sounds. For example:
ʔanāku bēlīya ʔašū
I am his lord
This sentence is composed of three words: ʔanāku (I), bēlīya (my lord), and ʔašū (he). The word order is subject-object-verb, which is different from English but similar to Arabic and Akkadian. The word bēlīya has a suffix 'ya' that indicates possession, which is equivalent to "my" in English or "-ī" in Arabic. The word ʔašū has a prefix ʔa- that indicates the third person singular masculine pronoun, which is equivalent to "he" in English or "huwa" in Arabic.
I'll compare Arabic with Proto-Semitic and show how Arabic preserves features that are lost or changed in other Semitic languages.
Let's start with a simple sentence:
## The house is big
Arabic:
البيتُ كبيرٌ
al-bayt-u kabīr-un
Proto-Semitic:
*ʔal-bayt-u kabīr-u
Hebrew:
הבית גדול
ha-bayit gadol
Akkadian:
bītum rabûm
Amharic:
ቤቱ ገደሉ
betu gedelu
As can be seen, Arabic and Proto-Semitic have the same word order (noun-adjective), the same definite article (al-), and the same case endings (-u for nominative). Hebrew and Akkadian have lost the case endings and changed the definite article (ha- and -um respectively). Amharic has changed the word order (adjective-noun) and the definite article (u-).
But Arabic is not only similar to Proto-Semitic, it is also pre-Semitic, meaning that it is the original form of Semitic before it split into different branches. This is because Arabic preserves many features that are not found in any other Semitic language, but are found in other Afro-Asiatic languages, such as Egyptian and Berber. These features include:
- The definite article al-, which is derived from the demonstrative pronoun *ʔal- 'that'. This article is unique to Arabic among Semitic languages, but it is similar to the article n- in Berber and the article p-, t-, n- in Egyptian.
- The dual number for nouns and verbs, which is marked by the suffix -ān or -ayn. This number is rare in other Semitic languages, but it is common in other Afro-Asiatic languages, such as Egyptian and Berber.
- The imperfective prefix t- for verbs, which indicates the second person singular feminine or third person plural feminine. This prefix is unique to Arabic among Semitic languages, but it is similar to the prefix t- in Berber and Egyptian.
- The passive voice for verbs, which is marked by the infix t between the first and second root consonants. This voice is unique to Arabic among Semitic languages, but it is similar to the passive voice in Egyptian and Berber.
Finally, a more complex sentence: The letter was written with a pen.
Arabic:
كُتِبَتِ الرِّسَالَةُ بِالقَلَمِ
kutiba-t al-risāla-t-u bi-l-qalam-i
Proto-Semitic:
*kutiba-t ʔal-risāla-t-u bi-l-qalam-i
Hebrew:
המכתב נכתב בעט
ha-michtav niktav ba-et
Akkadian:
šipram šapāru bēlum
Egyptian:
sḏm.n.f p-ẖry m rnp.t
Berber:
tturra-t tibratin s uccen
Here, Arabic and Proto-Semitic have the same word order (verb-subject-object), the same passive voice marker (-t-), the same definite article (al-), and the same preposition (bi-). Hebrew has changed the word order (subject-verb-object), lost the passive voice marker, changed the definite article (ha-) and the preposition (ba-). Akkadian has changed the word order (object-subject-verb), lost the passive voice marker, changed the definite article (-um) and the preposition (bēlum).
Now how is it that the Qur'an came thousands of years in a language that is lexically, syntactically, phonemically, and semantically older than the oldest recorded writing.
God did bring down the Qur’an, Mohamed is his Messenger.
Partying and drinking are what many disbelievers look for to feel happiness and without it they feel scared because they believe without the alcohol or attending parties they wouldn't have happiness anymore. Did you know that they have to put so much effort for themselves to be happy? They have to have money, energy and time to achieve this, however in Islam it's simple to just pray and supplicate to Allah about anything and you will become so happy and feel tranquillity.
You don't have to show anyone how happy or fun you are by partying, dancing and screaming. Your real happiness is in your heart and not in your scary face lol. 😆
So beautiful brother. If only they could experience life without all of that Inshallah
Islam is the God's religion. You won't see the truth until you embrace to it.
The biggest challenge is not converting to Islam because it is an individual decision. The biggest challenge is for every new Muslim to be able to study Islam well in order to guide at least his family members and relatives.
I witnessed a number of new Muslims who were able to convince their families to convert to Islam through Islamic books, dialogues, watching dialogues of Muslim preachers, etc.
Inshallah. May Allah guide us all
Subhan Allah akhi wishing you the best in your search for knowledge❤But if your goal is to come closer to Allah (SWT) then please remove those wine bottles in the back and any paintings you may have that portray a person, even if they are only decorative. But alhamdulillah Allah (SWT) has guided you on the straight path and in sha Alllah may He (SWT) bless you for overcoming the tests that have come your way. Assalamu alaikum was rahmat ullahi wa barakatu🥰🥰
JazakAllah I was in a hotel those bottles are nothing to do with me nor are the paintings. May Allah guide us InshAllah
@@JamesLakeShow Wa iyyak habibi in sha Allah
MasyaAllah
Brother is speed running masha'a Allah, hit me up if u ever need anything
MashAllah please make a video of how you went from not believing in God to now believing there’s a God, I find that’s the biggest challenge for atheists
I wonder if their are lots of westerners who are thinking Islam must be the right religon after seeing it but are afraid of accepting it because they would have to change their lifestyle and it could cause difficulties with family so if they have accepted islam in secret or if they are not willing to commit.
take your time man
so don't let the devil overwhelm you and always use logic don't fall into any emotional traps
Some random tries to emotionally trip you call you immoral and all that
Use logic and Facts first
Well anyways
Take your time it's a marathon not a sprint
Good days and bad days
Sail the ocean of life with grace
Be patient indeed victorious are the patient
Thanks brother great words ❤️ MashAllah
@@JamesLakeShow well I could use my own advise but hardly do I do what I told you
Another lesson implement the good advise
Its nothing but words without actions
Hope atleast you or some one considers the advise
I am your sister from Yemen, and by Allah I only spoke out of hunger and distress. My mother, my brothers, and I lessons and tears. We are in a situation that only God knows about. God is sufficient for us, and He is the best disposer of affairs for those who brought us to this situation. By Allah Almighty, I did not write this appeal out of distress and distress. Poverty, O world, they have felt it So, I hope for you. By Allah Almighty, Lord of the Great Throne, he ate what I had in the house. By Allah, my brothers, he is my brothers by sitting in the house. Who has no food? By God, we are in a very difficult situation. We have 4 people entering the house, and my father has died, and there is no one who can depend on us and who lives in it.We live in a rented house because we cannot pay the rent we owe. '''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' ''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' ''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' ''''''''''''' My brother, my first words are: I swear to God that I will not lie to you or deceive you. I am a Yemeni girl displaced from the war. My family and I live in a rented house in Al-Shahrab 20,000 Yemenis among us, and now we owe 60,000 for 3 months. The owner of the house is one of the people who does not have mercy, by God, my brother. He comes every day, insulting us, talking about us, and moving from the house to the street because we were unable to pay him the rent. The neighbors saw us crying and came back.They came back to talk to the neighbors and we were given the weekend. So we made him swear by God. He will take us out into the street. Have mercy on him and us. Our country is due to this war and we do not find food for our day, and my brothers and I live in a difficult life. Our father died, may God have mercy on him, and we have no one in this world who was with us in these harsh circumstances. My younger brothers went out into the street and saw...The neighbors eat and stand at their door in order to give them bread even if they break it. By God, to whom belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth, they closed the door and expelled them and came back crying. They are dying of hunger. No one has mercy on them and a holiday is returned. I have made a living, and now if one of us helps us with a kilo of flour, I swear to God, I am dying of hunger. My brother, I am an alien to God. Then, I ask you to help me for the sake of God. I ask you, by God, to love goodness and to help me, even if you can, by messaging me on WhatsApp.On this number 00967716649494 and ask for the name of my card and send it and do not be late and may God reward you with all the best, my brothers Sagar, see how they are and help us and save us before they throw us out in the street, you will be lost or we will die of hunger. My family and I ask you, by God, if you are able to help us, do not be late and may God reward you well..`/--~«««~-♡~♡~♡~~•~•~♡~♡~♡~♡~♡~♡♡♡~~~: ~:~¡~¡~¡~;I.i.i.i.i.i. i.I.|-◖}|Π°.}|Π°.}|Π°.}|Π😢🎉🎉😢😢🎉🎉🎉
Hedonism is regarding the worldly consequences.
Salamu alaikum. I have watched all your videos. May Allah bless you. You are truly an inspiration to me. I want to ask you something. I am looking for someone who can mentor me in business. I am dedicated and would love to speak with you. Lmk mate.
Waikum Salaam, thanks for watching the videos and glad I could help in some way Mashallah. I have a real busy schedule but Dm me on instagram and I’ll reply with any advice I can, if you show real promise who knows I could look at mentor. But currently very little time currently bro
@@JamesLakeShow I will.
Self-care and self-worship are two different things and the modern western manipulation has got people idolising themselves. Astaghfirullah
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Won't sharingwith too many 2:44 your tests decrease reward?
Wow! Less is more . Subhannallah.
This is great! Replace haram with HALAL. mashallah
God only Allah. Book only Quran
Giving up the hedonistic lifestyle on earth just so you can live the hedonistic lifestyle in jannah? Absolutely genius , who couldve thought of such brilliant ideas.
Actualizing human desires in Jannah/paradise is not hedonistic.
Everything done in paradise is pure and the greatest Joys the people of paradise will experience are not the physical things we do rather it’s getting to see Allah (the Glorified and Exalted) as well as him being pleased with us.
That will impact the people of paradise way more than the pure and wholesome bodily desires they will have.
If u seen latest Andrew tate videos he’s still seems not believing in Islam cause he’s still have confusion in characters of god and that Jesus is not son of god and he couldn’t answer it clearly to latest podcast he kept repeating Muslims believe I thought he study it enough and understood it full since for past two year
Q2:34/20:116 Satan is an Angel.
Q18:50 - Satan is a Jinn.
Subscribed bro - nice to see your story
Everybody tryna be jesus we in end of times.
Alhamdulillah