In last week's session of Quran Weekly Dose, a new sister shared her journey to faith. Stories of reverts have always fascinated me. At the same time I feel deeply uneasy whenever I hear a revert story. What inspires someone to leave their comfort zone for something that is alien to them? Would I do the same, given the same circumstances? Then I go to the core of this nagging fear; Am I being replaced? Is Allah SWT changing the 'face' of the Ummah to those who will sacrifice and strive harder than me? I have heard of Muslim families losing their Islam within a generation or two; it IS a worrying trend. Maybe the answerI need is in His Blessed Book. We are encouraged to glorify Allah SWT and seek His forgiveness when we see many embracing this religion. Only Allah SWT moves and inspires hearts to His religion; Glory is to Him SWT Just as additions to the Ummah do not increase Allah's SWT Glory, our disobedience and apathy do not decrease His Glory, either. However, I WILL be called into account for the legacy I leave behind. Just like the in the example of Ya'kub AS and his sons; the next generation has to be empowered. To be equipped with knowledge and the spiritual strength and stamina to carry this torch. There is work to be done. May Allah SWT forgive us for all our shortcomings May Allah SWT enable us to leave a strong legacy May Allah SWT preserve our children and the future generation in this blessed faith Aamiin. WAllaahu a'laam. Ref:

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