-
Archives
- March 2023
- February 2023
- January 2023
- December 2022
- March 2022
- April 2018
- March 2018
- September 2017
- August 2017
- June 2017
- May 2017
- October 2016
- February 2016
- April 2015
- March 2015
- April 2013
- March 2013
- February 2013
- July 2012
- June 2012
- May 2012
- April 2012
- March 2012
- October 2011
- September 2011
- August 2011
- July 2011
- June 2011
- February 2011
- January 2011
- December 2010
- November 2010
- October 2010
- September 2010
- August 2010
- July 2010
- June 2009
- May 2009
- April 2009
- March 2009
- February 2009
- January 2009
- December 2008
- November 2008
- October 2008
- September 2008
- August 2008
- July 2008
- June 2008
- May 2008
- April 2008
- March 2008
- February 2008
-
Meta
Monthly Archives: September 2017
My Conversion Story– Addendum
I forgot to mention a rather important event that pushed me towards conversion. It began in the months before I signed a contract to work in Saudi Arabia’s King Faisal Hospital and Research Center. As I was preparing to leave, … Continue reading
The Convert Trap
Evidently, American converts face difficulty integrating into an accepting Islamic community. It’s bad enough that Islamic practice often conflicts with the American cultural milieu. Community provides the cushion and the impetus for all successful adjustments, yet instead of finding open … Continue reading
My Conversion Story
I’ve been asked to write my story. Immediately, I thought about the day I said shahada in Anis’s apartment. Then I thought about the day I said it in front of a Saudi sheikh, making it publicly official. Both accounts … Continue reading
Riyadh Still in my Heart
Nineteen years after my repatriation, I am finally able to return to Riyadh. I’ve got someone who is able to secure my visa, I’ve got a place to stay, I’ve got the time and the money, and even my health … Continue reading
Marahm 