Hello,
My name is Christopher I am 34 yrs old and I have recently reverted to Islam.I am from Virginia ,U.S.A. and was raised methodist christian and practiced christianity for 33 yrs.Growing I never really fit in with other people around me and always felt alone,I was deeply religious but put more time into helping people than just talking and studying religion.I cant really point to one thing that helped me with this choice in life,it was a combination.when I hear the Adhan it brings tears to my eyes the same can be said for when I listen to the recitation in arabic.I am still struggling right now to find myself in alot of ways,Ive lost my family and friends and job.Going to be homeless soon but I dont really care about that I am so proud to be muslim,And im so happy and feel blessed everyday that this gift was given to me Allah Akbar.Its hard here where I am to be muslim there are no others here but me.I live in a small rural christian town.I know the struggle I face daily is nothing compared to the strugglee of thoose who came before me,nor of thoose who are being persecuted overseas.I only hope to that I may one day find a wife and have children,to be able to provide for them and find true peace.I was addicted to drugs and alchohol I started drinking and usuing drugs around 12 yrs old and I have since quit I firmly belive if i had not reverted I would not have been able to quit,it has been a blessing and a comfort to me.Sorry if I have offended or done something that is not proper just wanted to share.Maybe I can find brothers and sisters here to talk to since I dont really have anyone to talk to in my daily life in the world.Once again Asallaam Alaykum Wa Rahmatullah Wa Barakatuh.