My Very First Post

 بِسْمِ ٱللَّٰهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ

I embraced Islam nine years ago. But today, I finally decided to document my journey.

Why now?

Because faith is a journey, not a single moment. Over the years, I have grown, struggled, questioned, and found answers—sometimes in the most unexpected places. Yet, I never wrote them down. I never reflected in a way that could benefit others walking a similar path.

This blog, Muslim Hakawati, is my space to share my experiences as a Muslim revert. The moments of doubt. The warmth of community. The solitude of being different. The joy of finding Allah’s guidance in the everyday.

I hope my words resonate with others—whether you’re a revert, born Muslim, or just someone seeking truth.

Before I end this, let me share you this beautiful dua:

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْتَخِيرُكَ بِعِلْمِكَ وَأَسْتَقْدِرُكَ بِقُدْرَتِكَ وَأَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ فَضْلِكَ الْعَظِيمِ

Allahumma inni astakheeruka bi 'ilmika, wa astaqdiruka bi qudratika, wa as'aluka min fadlika al-‘azheem.

 "O Allah, I seek Your guidance through Your knowledge, and I seek strength through Your power, and I ask You from Your immense bounty."

May this be a reminder to myself first and a source of connection for those who read it.

اللهم ثبتني على دينك (O Allah, keep me steadfast in Your religion).

Until next time,
Syed