Dealing with Mosque Anxiety & Worries About Going To A Mosque! REVERTS & WOMEN ESPECIALLY!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ก.ค. 2024
- I got asked a question about how to deal with masjid anxiety so in this video I give my tips for visiting the mosque starting with contacting them in advance to ask questions, particularly in regards to women's areas and jummah, this then leads to an introduction between yourself and the mosque.
Asking others to come with you to the mosque for the first time is a great idea if you are worried about going to the mosque and feel nervous.
I also talk about what to wear to the mosque for the first time so you feel comfortable.
I focus mainly on visiting UK mosques as this is where I live now but this will apply to mosques in many countries and these tips apply to Muslim women and revert Muslim women specifically.
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I am not officially muslim yet. Yesterday I went to the mosque for the second time with my muslim friend, and I was actually quite afraid to pray. My friend took me to the side of the line and I followed her. Mashallah it was actually easier than I thought. I didnt really know what to say, so I just made dua for my sister and family. May Allah swt make it easy for me to take the step and be honest with myself
May Allah guide you and guide us All. Did you revert? I hope things are easy for you 💜
SUBHANALLAH Mày he ease the way for you, ALHAMDUILLAH. I’m happy for you, and may we praise ALLAHswt together and i with to see you In jannah INSHALLAH
Wish*^ Alhamduillah
Welcome to Islam,sister. Reclaim your religion again. Remember you were a muslim once
To all revert brothers and sisters, do not be afraid, we will always welcome you with open hands 😊
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Especially if they're white as it lends Islam a lot of credibility, right?
Assalamalaikum, I have my first visit tommorow. I'm really nervous. Thank you for your kind words. Puts me at ease my freind. Sukran
I wish I could find a revert wife free from culture
@@shankhan-yg1tt No, we don't need credibility. Our religion is perfect as is, some unfortunately tarnish its reputation.
Alhamdulillah I went to a masjid today and I was literally thinking "I wish I knew people who understood the anxiety this gives me" and then this video came up!!!
For context, I'm a revert
Same here its quite nerve-wracking!
I Have low vision (legally blind) and went to Mosque for the first time. I was a little nervous on the way but as soon as I met the Sister I had spoken with on the phone, my anxiety disappeared. She was so welcoming and friendly and eager to show me around, introduce me to the Imam and his wife, a few other brothers and sisters and even had a welcome kit ready for me. I had called to see if the local Islamic library had any large print materials to further my knowledge as soon I plan to do Shahadah, InshaaAllah, and ended up spending a good couple hours chatting and hunting down a large print physical copy of the Clear Quran from a publisher she regularly deals with when purchasing library materials as she quickly realized that though she was prepared to give me a copy of Quran, the print would just be too small. I admitted I already had a regular print copy and then she insisted to call the publisher friend herself to ensure I get a copy I can manage. I’ve never had anyone work so hard for someone they just met. It’s heartwarming. Mashaallah
I ended up praying for the first time in the Masjid. It felt right and I’m so glad I reached out.
@@janik7883 this has nothing to do with the topic of discussion, please find a more appropriate place for these verses.
@@pzl3637
welcome to Islam sister
never mind this hater but if you have any doubt about these verses and you want clear explanation you can ask me or ask any Sheikh (Scholar) about them(don't be worry or shy to ask any and I mean any kind of questions in regard of the religion)
how big is your city if i can ask? my area is very very small with not many muslims so i feel like the anxiety is greater since i would be such a newcomer
SUBHANALLAH
It’s so amazing to see your confidence as a muslim grow mashaAllah! You’re giving great advice even to born muslims!
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The reverted Muslims are far better than us 💞
Ma Shaa Allah ❤️
Sister Love you ❤️ congratulations
Omg I thought I was the only one!!! I literally have mosque anxiety 😭😭.
Your hijab and outfit looks amazing and you have a beautiful soul keep on your spiritual journey sister HWYL!
I went to Jummah for the first time by myself two weeks ago, and even though I have gone before for Eid prayer with family I was still so anxious! But I'm glad I went since the few other women that were there were so nice, which helped make me less anxious overall. My local mosque isn't far from my work and I felt really grateful to use my lunch break to go.
Love from Bengal state of india 🇮🇳
Allah bless you and make your faith strong
Ellie may Allah (SWT) protect you. Your a genuine soul.
So you're instructing your pagan moon god to protect the wandering mufti? You certainly have some powers. 😂😂😂
To all my revert sisters please don't feel afraid to come to mosque. Mosque is god house open to all of us.
One thing that helped me was watching a Mosque etiquette before I went. It helped clarify a few thing when. Praying in groups
Thanks so much Ellie!! ❤️ This video came at the right time Alhamdulillah🙏🏽
I am in the USA, so I don't know what the situation was like in the UK or other countries. When I took Shahada in 1994 in the only mosque in my area that I knew about and could get to, converts tended to be generally ignored. Not repulsed, just not particularly welcomed, either. They tended to remain quite isolated. There was no one I really felt comfortable talking to (and was not well formed in the first place), so when I began having problems, I was alone and eventually drifted away from Islam. As far as I know, my experience was not particularly unusual for that time. Whether it is any better today I don't know, as I am out of touch now. If you and other converts are welcomed into the mosques, you are fortunate.
I think you should not depend on others to believe in your creator.
@@qasaaye23 I think it can be a matter of judgment. Some individuals with physical disabilities may need assistance from others. Some individuals with mental disabilities may need assistance from others. And some individuals with spiritual disabilities may need assistance from others. If that were not the case, then why do we have teachers, counselors, and sheikhs?
That is why it is important for the true locals to be in charge of the Islamic / Muslim affairs and establishment. Your problem still exists today, like in Japan and Korea where non-local immigrants are controlling local mosques for 'economic' reasons and seeking 'immigration refuge' rather than spreading the words. IMHO, local mosques must be controlled by locals.
So you left islam because of some muslims? This is no way wise decision. You can make friends with revert muslims
@@Iamamuslim3590 If any newly reverts dont feel 'welcome' in the house of Allah swt, then something was wrong with that mosques commitee (which I believe run by immigrants). Except for health and security reasons, whoever make mosques 'difficult' to enter and to utilise then they are indeed the enemy of the prophet and God.
U look so pretty with hijab. Mashallah!!!
Modestly is real jewels of women
Salaamalikhum sister Ellie! I too felt scared going to the masjid for the first time but I enjoyed it. The people were friendly. I did get some looks as I'm a revert! But nothing unfriendly. People are respectful and kind I find. My local mosque is Green Lane Birmingham.
I only WISH I could attend GREEN LANE. I like watching khutbas and lectures from the brothers there. I'm in the US, so unless i cross the pond, TH-cam is going to have to do it for me. Congrats to you 👏🏼👏🏼💕💕
You're glowing sister! I know I should focus on the content but couldn't help but notice :)
Dear sister, we love you only for Allah (SWT). From Bangladesh.
No worry.. Go to the mosque due to lillahi ta'ala. 😉😇. Every steps will be recorded by the angels (malaikah).
Allah guide all of us to the straight path Amin
It is optional for women to go to the masjid but it is good to go to meet new sisters. And I agree, the UK masjids are not as grandeur like the ones in Arab Countries and in South East Asia but most cities and towns in the UK have plenty of masjids. Being from Nottingham myself, we have a sizable muslim population and loads of masjids.
All we need now from you Ellie is seeing you in Masjid Al Haram in Makkah
from wandering queen to dawah queen. what a journey.
I have this anxiety. I’ve never been even though I’ve reverted in March. I am afraid people will look at me lesser cause I don’t know a lot and that I’m not born into Islam. And that I do things that are wrong
All negative thoughts come from satan. Born muslims get very happy on meeting reverts because they know it is not easy to go against all odds and embrace islam. That's why ALLAH also remove all their past sins
Dear Wario Cheats, We born Muslims consider You as Luckiest person You are reverted Muslim Allah Subhan wa Taala give you guidance now upto March your all sins before March are forgiven because of accepting Islam as your religion. It is all between you and your creator Allah. You will learn things and it will not be hard go step by step.
Please note Satan i.e Devil Lucifer will make you think bad things each time read following:
"auzu Billahe minash shaitanerajeem"
meaning
"O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the accursed Satan"
if you have any question of any confusion or want to discuss any thing you can mention and ask from me.
Don't let that overburden you, we all started somewhere. I'm sure there will be plenty of people there ready to meet you and help you with anything you may have. May Allah bless you!
@@Iamamuslim3590 you’re right. May Allah give me strength to overcome my fears
@@zayndavid6743 thank you so much brother. I really really appreciate your kind words and support
Subhanallah! Thanks to your video I decided to reach out to a masjid in Bradford. I now have a weekly online lesson, I have been to the mosque several times now and I have taken my Shahadah! Alhamdullilah
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Oh , Ellie , you are one of the greatest women alive. May Allah bless you and your future.
Masha’Allah ❤️ needed to hear this.
Sister.. Assalamu Alaykum..please would you talk to me...
@@hafeez_rumon go away , creepy guy
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Peace be upon you, my dear sister. Praise be to God who guided you to the religion of God, the religion of truth, Islam. I ask God to make us happy in this world, and make me happy in heaven in the hereafter. Greetings to you from Palestine, Gaza, may God protect you, my sister, and I ask God to grant you success, O Lord
Todays topic Very Helpful for revert Muslims... thanks for tips😄
Masha Allah mau Allah give you blessing to all your family ❤️
Thanks Ellie..its really inspiring me
Thank you so much my dear sister ❤️❤️
Good tips. I agree completely. The various styles of dress for sisters in the Masjid really depends on who was there to work/prepare food etc, who had plenty time to dress before hand, and those who came and have to go straight back to work afterwards. This video was great. I'm going to be hitting my 3 month Mark as a Muslim shortly and believe me, I was wondering what was up with these things as well. My first time at Masjid was when I took shahada, and I think I was well dressed, but the leaning forward for prayers and hijab relocating itself is a real struggle. I have a2 piece for prayers at home. You did a great job explaining for "newbies"
May Allah bless you, protect you & reward you.
how nicely you present and explain.
may Allah help you, all and new Muslims.
Asalamualaykum Sister, love your journey, may Allah bless you always and surround you with Angels always 💕and reward you for every step and help us all in our journey towards faith and inshaAllah, Jannah Al Firdaus! Ameen
100 of 100 for you for narrating details to reverts Muslim to get into Mosque for the first time. Nice Narration.Allah bless you.
مبارك عليك الحجاب وثبتك الله على الصراط المستقيم تحية من الجزائر 🇩🇿🇩🇿🇩🇿🇩🇿🇩🇿🇩🇿🇩🇿🇩🇿🇩🇿🇩🇿🇩🇿🇩🇿🇩🇿 🇩🇿💖💖😍
Your advice is amazing
Thank you for this video it has really helped me
May Allah guide all of ahle Europe on the straight path Amin
Jazak allahu khayran❤❤❤
What a lovely story of equality while visiting mosque.
May Allah bless you sister and fill your heart with faith and happiness
Literally one of my fears but InshAllah I will go to one next week :)
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Ma Shaa Allah 🙏. Nice advice. May Allah keep you safe and healthy. Aameen 🙏.
Assalamu Alaikum, sister thank you. May Allah Bless You
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Greeting from Singapore, to all reverts Ahlam Wassalam
Masha’allah just like to add, Jummah means Friday, I know we associate it with Friday prayers but when I’m context depending on what that context is it’s either Jummah if talking about “Friday” or Jummah prayer(s) if talking about what you did/where you been.
Allahumma barik
MasyaAllah thank you sister 🤍
Assalamu alaikoum ellie. Excellent video, mashallah. May Allah swt accept your good deeds.
Quinn mashallah you look beautiful in the scarf!
masyaAllah...love yr transformation...
Salam! Jazaki Allahu kheir
Maashaallah !
Masha allah sister, you dont believe this... i really prayed for you. While watching your older videos 6 month old videos i prayed for this beautiful lady that make her steadfast in her deen and guve her time to take baby steps. Lovely seeing you in hijab. Very overwhelming and duas and lots and lots of prayers for you.hugs from kerala,India. Next you visit kerala i am gonna gift you something.
It would be better to see her in niqab
Asalamualikum sister..jazakallah..always feels nice listening u..b blessed..👍👍
Ma'sha'Allah Tabar'Allah... you look amazing... In Hijab... May Allah Subhanah wa ta'ala... Bless you and give you guide...Ameen Rabbe'Alimeen...!!!
God Bless you my daughter and God Bless all of your friends and family
thank you for this nice video
Issues with lack of space for women in mosques in the UK however this is changing
ALLAH HELP YOU IN EVERY GOOD THING'S
The first time will make many nervous, but after that the more you go, the more at home you'll feel and soon you'll look back and wonder why u were ever nervous.
Subhanallah sis Ellie you are getting very mezmerizing, radiant and very pretty with jilbab
May Allah bless you and the sunnah of prophet Muhammad peace be upon him warm our hearts
A very good advice 👍
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i remember praying in a mosque in Istanbul where everyone wear their socks during prayers. That was a new experience for me.
Hahaha.. There are a lot of details, people don't have to know all of it. For an example, you can pray in your shoes in front of the mosque! Yes it is halal!
@@osamamostafa1996 thank you for the information.
Nice channel. May God bless and protect you always.
God protects you sister
Dear sister Allah bless you you are doing great work on this planet
Beautiful!
Ellie very nice video. Please please could you tell me which camera or video capturing device you use for making your videos. I would be so grateful if you could please share. Thanks in advance.
Alhamdulillah you look so amazing. May Allah bless you with barakah..
Hey how are you doing today you are just mind boggling 🔥 mashllah is cool that you are Muslim and I hope you will have a wonderful journey peace
May Allah reward you from Nigeria
Ma sha Allah sister you have changed a lot because I watched your vedios one year old.
Now you are looking very nice & smart than one year before.
ما شاء الله عنك منوره الله يحميك ويحفظك انت وعاءلتك الاسلام يعتنقه العقلاء والعلماء والمثقفين والمشاهير والاذكياء الهم ثبتهم وحفظهم من كل سوء وشر
Thanks nice ellie sister
I saw your videos and I can say noor on your face is amazing mashallah
Love from Bekasi, Indonesia
May Allah (swt) bless you❤
I don’t know anyone and I don’t connect with people easily. No one was unwelcoming, but they didn’t go out of their way to talk to me. I guess the burden of that is on me, so probably won't be making any friends. It’s not a requirement that I pray in a mosque, so I just stay home. Not how one makes friends, but at least I feel relaxed. Also, I don't lead myself too fast, often whoever leads prayer goes too fast. I don’t need it super slow, just a clear speech speed, sort of like the speech in this video or a touch faster. I understand people have work or family to get back to, but 40 seconds longer at prayer is not unreasonable.
As a Muslim revert/convert do you feel more Western or more Islamic in your identity? Like identified more with Middle Eastern culture, customs, Arabic language, religious rules, sharia? Or more interested in Western concepts like democracy, liberalism, neo-liberal economics, social justice, feminism, BLM, secularism, freedom of speech, capitalism, etc?
Today lots of Catholics and Christians are converting to the Islamic religion and becoming as Muslims. This makes me feel proud and happy. After they become Muslims they take their time to read books of Islamic teachings, trying to learn Quran and understand its meanings, searching Islamic books that relates the past happenings during the time of Prophets and their way of life. The Catholics and Christians already carry with them good feelings towards others, good thinking, good heart, helping others, helping feelings, never utter lies, always follow the correct path in their life and things. In most places they are following the teachings of our Prophet Muhammad (Sal) even before they embraced Islam. Today our original Muslims are still studying the lessons and teachings said by our Prophet Muhammad (sal) and still those teachings are heard, studied and later not practicing or simply forgotten. These things are widely happening now. So I feel so much happy to see the Catholics and Christians brothers and sisters embracing Islam. When they come into Islamic and become Muslims, they bring good hearts with them, I mean they come with good feelings, good heart, good terms, good thoughts, as helping hands, as helpfully people, as honest people, as innocent people, as kind people, as truthful people, as pure hearts, as nice people and then they become more and more closer to Allah. There are differences between the Original Muslims and the those who embraced Islam. I always want to get United with Catholics and Christians brothers and sisters who embraced Islam and to deal with them throughout. They are the Muslims who gets closer and closer with Allah, I mean the Catholics and Christians who embraced Islam
Masha Allah...you look lovely in the hijaab!
Also to things where did you get your prayer dress and also I’m considering reverting To Islam and your videos are helping me learn
May god guide you and guide us all.
Did you revert yet? 🥀❣️
Have you been to Didsbury mosque in Manchester? A former church was converted to a mosque.
I like your video and very useful
It can be daunting for all Muslims moving to a new area..
Alhamdulillah
Love from Malaysia
Salam Alikoum, I hope that Allah protect and bless you.
Could u plz dedicate a video to show especially non muslims how Islam has made women queens and given her more rights than any other belief or ideology out there
Masha Allah
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Mashaa ellah welcome
MashaAllah, sister you are so bless, Allah have guide you. Ammin. from Australia
What shoes do you wear?
what camera did you use for vlog?
May Allah bless you, sister
Thanks for the video its very helpful. I want to go but im terrified I'll do something inappropriate or be seen as a rude outsider because I don't know Arabic.
Where did you buy your hijab from?