Well I Was just thinking about what I enjoy doing most as a MUSLIM and decided to start this topic so that other Muslims could share their ideas and inspirations too. Here we go;

For me my proudest aspect of islam is the SALAT/prayer! The beauty in it for me is the fact that everywhere on this earth is considered as a masjid by Muslims. Let me share a personal story of praying on top of a mountain HUASHAN china.

I used to stay in china, and I must confess it is the most naturally beautiful place on earth.(don't take that to the bank). One me and my friends went site seeing in xi'an home of the terracotta worriors, (it's one of the seven wonders of the world - u need to see them). We decided to go mountain climbing on the breath-taking HUASHAN (one of the five sacred montains in china). The east peak was over 2000meters high it took us 9 hours to get to the peak (half way I regreted starting the climb coz I was so tired and too scared to go back alone). So almost to the top, I had already missed ZUHR and ASR PRAYERS and it was almost sunset. The higher we went the more narrow and rugged the mountain got.
At this point I was tired, hungry, scared to death ( I had just finish crying inside that I might fall off and die ). At this point we I was LITERARILY in the clouds and small particles of snow were stoping. So I decided IF I DIE TODAY I MIGHT AS WELL DIE AFTER PRAYING ZUHR AND ASR
So after making dry ablution as there was no water and my friends were far ahead, I SAT AND PRAYED SITTING ON THE CLOUDS AND WITH THE SNOW COVERING AS MY MANTLE

IT WAS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AND PEACEFUL PRAYER I HAVE EVER HAD AS IF I WAS IN HEAVEN AS THE CLOUDS PASSED UNDERNEATH ME.
I must confess I couldn't pray standing coz I was scared I will start feeling dizzy and fall from 2000 meters above sea level - not at all an appealing thought

So that's me praying on HUASHAN precipitous mountains. LETS HERE YOURS, ANYTHING!

i think i can cite two:

when i recite the shahada in prayer or outside prayer.

when i drink water and i say:"May Allah's curse be upon the one who oppressed you O Imam Hussain".Imam Hussain (as) was martyred in a state of thirst and deprived of water.

these sentences make me feel relieved and proud to be Muslim!

Mai-suya:

Well I Was just thinking about what I enjoy doing most as a MUSLIM and decided to start this topic so that other Muslims could share their ideas and inspirations too. Here we go;

For me my proudest aspect of islam is the SALAT/prayer! The beauty in it for me is the fact that everywhere on this earth is considered as a masjid by Muslims. Let me share a personal story of praying on top of a mountain HUASHAN china.

I used to stay in china, and I must confess it is the most naturally beautiful place on earth.(don't take that to the bank). One me and my friends went site seeing in xi'an home of the terracotta worriors, (it's one of the seven wonders of the world - u need to see them). We decided to go mountain climbing on the breath-taking HUASHAN (one of the five sacred montains in china). The east peak was over 2000meters high it took us 9 hours to get to the peak (half way I regreted starting the climb coz I was so tired and too scared to go back alone). So almost to the top, I had already missed ZUHR and ASR PRAYERS and it was almost sunset. The higher we went the more narrow and rugged the mountain got.
At this point I was tired, hungry, scared to death ( I had just finish crying inside that I might fall off and die ). At this point we I was LITERARILY in the clouds and small particles of snow were stoping. So I decided IF I DIE TODAY I MIGHT AS WELL DIE AFTER PRAYING ZUHR AND ASR
So after making dry ablution as there was no water and my friends were far ahead, I SAT AND PRAYED SITTING ON THE CLOUDS AND WITH THE SNOW COVERING AS MY MANTLE

IT WAS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AND PEACEFUL PRAYER I HAVE EVER HAD AS IF I WAS IN HEAVEN AS THE CLOUDS PASSED UNDERNEATH ME.
I must confess I couldn't pray standing coz I was scared I will start feeling dizzy and fall from 2000 meters above sea level - not at all an appealing thought

So that's me praying on HUASHAN precipitous mountains. LETS HERE YOURS, ANYTHING!

wow! mashaAllah. what a beautiful story.

I sure love being a muslim and am proud of being a muslimah. alhamdulillah. when I started reading your post, i wasnt sure what my own proudest moment is, but you gave me a hint to it. there's more though.

my story

during eid al fitr, i went out with my friends(live away from home so eid had to be with friends). on getting back, it was late and the others had gone to where they live. i looked into my purse, trying to bring out my keys only to find out they were not there. i could not enter the house and it was late. I called my landlord, and she was not in the house.i could have been scared but i wasnt. and i ddnt have d phone numbers of the other pple living in the house.i stayed @ d gate knocking,hoping someone would hear. then, I remembered i had not prayed ishai.

By this time,I was very tired and angry. I knew ishai could be delayed and I had enough excuses not to pray it then But what came to my mind is the hadith i av known that every position of prayer would stand for us on the day of judgement and I didnt want to lose the opportunity. I stood up and prayed at the gate and just as i was saying my taslim, like a miracle, someone walked by, a neighbour and opened the gate, and before u know it,i was in.


@ that moment, i felt very very happy. What could av ended as a bad day ended as a happy one for me. I was happy that i ddnt start making such silly remarks as, God, y me?? and i ddnt allow the anger, the tiredness keep me away from the worship. i was further reassured of my faith in God, as every situation is a trial and the way we work it out goes a long way!!

@Lagosshia, I luvd that one on the shahada, it shows how much conviction you have, not like some who say it daily without really knowing the essence of it. I pray Allah makes our imaan complete and our conviction truthful.

@deols, that's a beautiful ordeal, the first thing that came to my mind when reading it was the verse "indeed with every hardship comes ease"

Good to be reading from peeps, this is my first time in here, keep it up

I think my own proudest moment of Islam would be when there's some technological advancement attributed to a muslim scientist, and which makes life better for everybody. And that doesnt come with religious overtones of course.

For example, if someone could resolve the constant lack of power supply in nigeria.

Mai-suya:

@Lagosshia, I luvd that one on the shahada, it shows how much conviction you have, not like some who say it daily without really knowing the essence of it. I pray Allah makes our imaan complete and our conviction truthful.

ameen!

tpia@:

I think my own proudest moment of Islam would be when there's some technological advancement attributed to a muslim scientist, and which makes life better for everybody. And that doesnt come with religious overtones of course.

For example, if someone could resolve the constant lack of power supply in nigeria.

all u needed was google madam.

definitely prayer their is a masjid not far from were i stayed over 2 weeks, it was in a man from bangladesh house, and i had found the directions online, i went their and it was all south asians, i think it was one of my best experiences, it seemed like i was the first west african or non asian to be there, everyone shared there numbers, i got invites to visit homes (especially when i said i was not american), they asked me about all kinds of things, i learnt alot as well from them, when i left the man (i will never forget his name) threw a small farewell party with everyone that prayed their (about 9 people), some of them had left work, it opened my eyes on alot of things on the ummah and i still have some of their contacts and we speak atleast once a year

namfav:

definitely prayer their is a masjid not far from were i stayed over 2 weeks, it was in a man from bangladesh house, and i had found the directions online, i went their and it was all south asians, i think it was one of my best experiences, it seemed like i was the first west african or non asian to be there, everyone shared there numbers, i got invites to visit homes (especially when i said i was not american), they asked me about all kinds of things, i learnt alot as well from them, when i left the man (i will never forget his name) threw a small farewell party with everyone that prayed their (about 9 people), some of them had left work, it opened my eyes on alot of things on the ummah and i still have some of their contacts and we speak atleast once a year

islamic brotherhood is one without a match. I feel like shedding tears too when i see Muslims of different nations doing the same thing at the same time. My last i'tikaaf was great. I was overwhelmed with emotions.

deols:

all u needed was google madam.

help me out ma'am.

it is one of those things   that you tell your children too, to grow up with, putting smiles on strangers even at a masjid or just street is pricesless with many rewards, last year we invited a guy that reverted for dinner, there is no better satisfaction than making someone happy in any way because you know they will pass it on, i agree with you sis

deols:

islamic brotherhood is one without a match. I feel like shedding tears too when i see Muslims of different nations doing the same thing at the same time. My last i'tikaaf was great. I was overwhelmed with emotions.

What I enjoyed most and still enjoying is JIHAD

Once I shout Allah akbar, every body trembles,and all legs take to their heels

Judek2:

What I enjoyed most and still enjoying is JIHAD

Once I shout Allah akbar, every body trembles,and all legs take to their heels

aww! dats pretty cool. u probably never knew that the day u decided to go into a tertiary institution, u were embarking on a jihad.

And sometime ago, when during an exam, u did not remember the answer to the question asked and rather than cheat or ask someone else, u fought the desire to and just wrote what you could remember.you didnt realise too that, that actually is the best of jihad. the one in which you fight your nafs(human desires).

deols:

aww! dats pretty cool. u probably never knew that the day u decided to go into a tertiary institution, u were embarking on a jihad.

And sometime ago, when during an exam, u did not remember the answer to the question asked and rather than cheat or ask someone else, u fought the desire to and just wrote what you could remember.you didnt realise too that, that actually is the best of jihad. the one in which you fight your nafs(human desires).

Actually,my type of Jihad is the type Mohammad taught us. The one we shout Allah akbar

I never knew there is one practiced in the exam hall, maybe thats your own inventinn.

Judek2:

Actually,my type of Jihad is the type Mohammad taught us. The one we shout Allah akbar
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I never knew [/b]there is one practiced in the exam hall, maybe thats your own inventinn.

hmmn! I knew your posts are out of ignorance. u sure dont know what jihad means just like u dont know what many of the Islamic things u speak about mean. get some education on islam, or simply ask questions here rather than just rambling over unconfirmed(from Muslims of course) gists that you hear of Islam and Muslims. if you cant do the above, I'd advise u keep mute. That way, you would not sound dumb(am not saying u are) next time.

now, learn the true meaning of jihad here-

https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-776347.0.html

As you just marked my "I NEVER KNEW" and based on it for comments also shows how dumb you are.

Now i say, I NEVER KNEW you are so dumb.
I expect On your next comment,you may say that I didnt know because I am so dumb.You may even provide links to prove my ignorance.

Hohohoho,thats exactly how Mohammadians reasons. Anyway, any paintings to nicely portray to Jihad is a fallacy, so quit it.

^^ehya, pele. ddnt know it would be so hard on you. at least you now know what jihad is.

@op, my favorite day(so am proud of it) is always  the one I start with tahajjud and then the whole day  filled with one activity or the other that at the end of the day, I feel great, having spent it well.

Pls ignore the guy Jude. I was enjoying reading from others until he tried derailing the thread. Let's move on jor.

Great inputs. Well done deols.

BIGER BOY:

Pls ignore the guy Jude. I was enjoying reading from others until he tried derailing the thread. Let's move on jor.

Whatever

I was so suprised nobody mentioned Jihad,afterall its the bedrock of a true muslim.

@Deols, Please tell me more about Jihad. Any other apart from the Allah akber enchantation and the one practiced in the exam hall.

BIGER BOY:

Pls ignore the guy Jude. I was enjoying reading from others until he tried derailing the thread. Let's move on jor.

Seconded, this Jude guy has a logical problem syndrome

https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria?topic=272767.msg9941379#msg9941379

The best moment is probably when i go for fajr at the masjid:

Americans, Arabs, Europeans, Africans, Asians stand up to pray to their lord before the sun rises,

It shows the beauty of the deen. Masha Allah.

I'm not sure I know what to say, I guess every time I do something that's in accordance with Islamic teachings, I feel proud to be a Muslim.

^^most honest answer so far.


i believe every muslim feels proud when they do something that's in accordance with their personal understanding of Islam.

zayhal:

Great inputs. Well done deols.

tpia@:

^^most honest answer so far.


i believe every muslim feels proud when they do something that's in accordance with their personal understanding of Islam.

a shrink in d house

@op, am always proud when I c young Muslim children perform acts of worship.