Author: Meryem Chin

Muslim Revert, Writer & Founder of The New Muslim Co.

Who is Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.)?

This post recalls how I came to accept and love Prophet Muhammed (s.a.w) as a Messenger of God, even though I’ve only known Jesus all my life.

How I Came to Islam

Is it not amazing that God, our Maker, knows us so well that his way of communication is so unique to each of us? And who are we to judge on the path He has chosen to lead us to? This is my story of my journey to, and with God.

My Struggle to be Hijab-less

The beautiful thing about being a woman in a hijab is that people know you are Muslim. I love wearing the hijab. But I can’t seem to muster enough courage to do so.

Adapting to a New, Muslim Life

I have been trying to adapt to my new lifestyle in terms of food, prayers and clothing. These small things can help me grow to work on my personal willpower for bigger things, which I know can be weak.

I Was Not Born to Sin, I was Born Pure.

If I do what I don’t want to do, this means that I am no longer the one who does it; instead, it is the sin that lives in me.” (Romans 7:14-20) COME ON DOES THIS EVEN MAKE SENSE?!

A Lifetime of Seeking Knowledge

Knowledge in faith should be a lifelong process. You only just need to know where to search. My decision to revert to Islam is the acknowledgement of the start of this journey of lifelong searching. And as I celebrate my 24th year of life tomorrow, I sincerely thank all those who have, and will be part of this journey of mine.

Why is the Quran a Miracle from God?

Who said miracles only have to be in action? Why can’t it be in literature and scientific knowledge as well? God works in so many ways. Obviously we’re discounting him if we have our own definition of what a miracle is.

Sickness is a Blessing

Sickness makes you realise how weak you are, and that you’re not in control of your life. It makes you realise that only God is the one in control, so you pray to Him with the most sincere of heart. Sickness stops you in your tracks, asking you if you remembered God in your life.

Learning to Pray (Solat)

One of the things I’ve always looked forward to was learning how to pray when I started learning about Islam. Because the beautiful thing about doing the Salat is that you don’t pray for your own needs. You just worship God.