Ramadan 2008

[Muh and me 18]

My problem is i need to talk to someone face to face to fully understand what i need to know. and i've waited for almost a month for some answers and haven't gotton far. I've had very little faith period because of all the bad in my life, now i'm trying to get some and just can't get any answers.

[UmmSqueakster 54]

I posted a note with the Milwaukee muslim blogger. I'll let you know as soon as she gets back to me inshaAllah

[Nothing1234 2]

I posted a note with the Milwaukee muslim blogger. I'll let you know as soon as she gets back to me inshaAllah

{{{Rahma}}} I love the internet just for this reason ... the ability to reach out across the world (in this case the US...lol) !

[amal 4]

Ter, I haven't been online much at all since Ramadan began. We also had our friend over last week so we were all too busy to be online much. I am not more than a phone call away if u EVER need anything. Don't lose faith and especially don't base your faith on the actions of others. Base your faith on the things you learn in studying the religion. There are too many ppl out there that proclaim to be perfect but honey let me tell ya, nobody is perfect and everybody makes mistakes. It is all too common to lose faith quickly but that is just Satan jumping in there trying to steer you away from the straight path. He'll do anything to keep the followers off the path and make them have thoughts that cause them to go astray. Don't let him in! Together we will get you through all of these negative thoughts and together we will all grow strong enough to keep Satan OUT!!! Ensha'Allah

Take it one step at a time and the truth will come ensha'allah

Amal

[Aymsgirl 0]

Terrie---Does your husband go to a local Masjid? I was thinking that he could speak to somebody there and let them know what is going on with you and maybe they can refer somebody to outreach to you.

No he don't. I've contacted the center in milwaukee, gotton a few email addys, and no response from one, and the other just hasn't contacted me after the first two intials contacts. I'm getting discouraged and a bit miffed. Like all my faith is just starting to fade away.

If my faith were based upon the actions of muslims, it would have been drained (or blown) away long ago. I learned about Islam online and rarely interacted with muslims in the real world before my conversion. Sometimes I say "thank God I learned about Islam before I met muslims," because sometimes the behavior of members of our community is attrocious.

In times of hardship, turn to God and ask Him to guide you. He's the one who brings people to Islam, not people at the masjid

I'm sorry you're having a hard time getting in touch with people. I read the blog of a muslim in Milwaukee. I'll drop her a line and see if she can get you hooked up.

In the mean time, as Aymsgirl said, pull up a chair and ask here.

One of the guys at the Masjid told me Saturday night, don't learn from me or some of these bad Muslims here!!! It was a joke but you can't learn Islam from one person, you need to search yourself and Allah will show you the way!

[Muh and me 18]

Beleive me, i'm not basing my faith on the actions of others, i'm just really really confused!!! And I'm having a hard time learning what i need to know.

[Aymsgirl 0]

Beleive me, i'm not basing my faith on the actions of others, i'm just really really confused!!! And I'm having a hard time learning what i need to know.

I would keep trying to hook up with somebody face to face then. We are here if you need anything!

[Staashi 371]

My problem is i need to talk to someone face to face to fully understand what i need to know. and i've waited for almost a month for some answers and haven't gotton far. I've had very little faith period because of all the bad in my life, now i'm trying to get some and just can't get any answers.

You're friends with Jackie - give her a call if you have questions.

[~Jackie~ 30]

terrie I hope all is good today for you. I am sending you my work number in pm.

jJ

Edited September 8, 2008 by just_Jackie

[UmmSqueakster 54]

Someone is having pancakes at their desk Well, I don't know that for sure, but I can smell something very sweet and syrupy

I'm usually pretty good about ignoring the lunch smells in the office, cookies abounding and people walking by my desk sipping a soda, but to have to deal with breakfast smells?

[amal 4]

Someone is having pancakes at their desk Well, I don't know that for sure, but I can smell something very sweet and syrupy

I'm usually pretty good about ignoring the lunch smells in the office, cookies abounding and people walking by my desk sipping a soda, but to have to deal with breakfast smells?

I hear ya there. I hate smelling breakfast cooking when I'm not able to enjoy devouring it. Lunch isn't fun either but it doesn't make me hungry, it makes me feel sick and get acid indigestion..uggggg.

I was up at 530am dozing off into my bowl of cocoa puffs and thanking God that he only requested this of us for 4 weeks! I don't think I could do it much longer

[Aymsgirl 0]

Ok, I have noticed a problem here. When I break fast no matter what I eat an hour or two afterwards I am in the bathroom in and out for another few hours. I don't have a gallbladder so it can't be that. Is this normal? I know this may be TMI!!!!!

[UmmSqueakster 54]

Hmm, could it be a result of not having a gall bladder? I know everything goes right through me after I break my fast, but that usually only means 2 or 3 times before I hit the hay.

[Aymsgirl 0]

Hmm, could it be a result of not having a gall bladder? I know everything goes right through me after I break my fast, but that usually only means 2 or 3 times before I hit the hay.

Maybe so???

[S and S 12]

Hmm, could it be a result of not having a gall bladder? I know everything goes right through me after I break my fast, but that usually only means 2 or 3 times before I hit the hay.

Maybe so???

How much are you using the bathroom during the day? I know I go several times during the day while fasting. Then at night I do go a little more often as I am drinking as much water as possible to hydrate for the day. It may be normal if you are drinking a lot of water.