Life changing moments...

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‘Life changing moments may happen unexpectedly. It may have a good or bad result, but the feeling of self-fulfillment is priceless.’


I am a 23 years of age at this moment. In this existence, I have been through problems, anxieties, insecurities and etc, because of these, it molded the person who I become right now. There were certain times that I thought about giving up.
 I was brought up as a Catholic. I went to Catholic schools since elementary up to college. Every Sunday, as a family, we make sure that we attend mass and celebrate it. However, life had given me a time wherein my faith is in doubt and that pushes me to question how strong enough I am to hold on. Despite of this, I still love God. I can’t contain it, but I am still thankful that He has been there for me, no matter what will happen.
These past few months of my life have been a roller coaster ride. There are episodes wherein I feel so depressed and alone. I have committed mortal sins that until now, it bothers my mind and my faith. I was also not in good terms with my own cousins because of arguments. Right now, I am in the middle of my uncertainty and instabililty.

We all have the best and worst days of our lives. We cannot contain it in a single happy day because it is a process that we take every day. Last May 26, 2015, life embraced me unexpectedly.
I encountered Muslim relatives, friends and classmates before. I didn’t have any problems with them. I respect their culture. However, I cannot deny the fact that somehow I disgrace Muslim terrorists especially here in the country and the effect on the innocent people who are victims of cruelty. As I’ve said, things may happen unexpectedly and one of these was when I met Jana. She’s kind and because of that, I didn’t have any problems in giving my trust even if she’s a stranger to me. I’m a friendly person and it is not really a problem to befriend someone. Days have passed and our bonding grows stronger and it extended to her elder sister, Jam. I don’t know what had happened, but I feel like their my friends now that we can easily share a conversation without hesitations.
I was invited by Jana to attend the I-Fix workshop. She actually said that it is about societal diseases. I am a nurse, by the way, and I got interested to join because I thought this would help me to gain more workshops in my career. When I entered the SMC hall, it is not the way I think about it. It feels so awkward because all of the female participants wear abaya and hijab and somehow, I feel so naked, but it didn’t stop me.
When the workshop started, Bro. Wael Ibrahim changes my views about Islam. I have some knowledge about this religion, but everything changes and it allows my Christian faith to become flexible. The song 'Allah knows’ catched my heart while I was waiting for the workshop to start. It makes me calm and comfortable.
When Bro. Wael asked the group about who wants to go in Jannah, I never hesitated to raise my hand. I never knew that Jannah is only for Muslims. When Bro. Wael approached me, it feels so strange and things happen with guidance. I am a Christian, but I didn’t regret saying the words, “Ash-hadu an la ilaha ill Allah” and “Wa ash-hadu ana Muhammad ar-rasullallah.” After saying those words, I felt that all of my burdens were lighten and I can’t stop myself from crying. I realized that this is what I wanted to feel. The easiness and carefree from all the troubling thoughts. I also appreciated the embrace and welcome of the sisters who are there beside me. I thanked them so much.
Life will never granted us a certain path, it may take us to a situation we never expected, but everything happens for a reason. In my own heart and soul, I am still a Christian. However, this experience allows me to cherish Islam and Allah and this is also a start to learn more about this religion. If Allah or God will allow, things will happen accordingly.
This journey will take me a lot of patience
and perseverance, still, my faith will always matter in the end.
'Alhamdulillah’ (Paise be to Allah)
'May God bless us always!’

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