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M. Syamsi Ali: Imam Mosque Islamic Cultural Center of New York
Former swimming champion United States was for two consecutive times was finally converted to Islam. Liz, so he was familiar was called, and even aspire to have a special pool for my sisters
More than a year already, Liz, so we used to call him, embraced Islam. I still remember in one day, he came accompanied by friends from Columbia University and expressed the determination to be Muslim. His age at that time still, less than 22 years. With a description accompanied by tears and cries of "Allahu Akbar" tall, slim and beautiful girl with full name Elizabeth Stwouwart finally say "syahadah sentence." Since then, Islamic has not been opened to her parents who lived in New Haven, a small town in country United States of Connecticut.
His father was a descendant of the Netherlands and has lived in America since hundreds of years. While his mother was a descendant of Ukraine which also has long been passed down through generations in America. Reason not to open Islamic Elizabeth to his parents, he says, because he is young and still need a helping hand to parents of school.
Elizabeth is a former swimming champion United States for two consecutive times (2003 and 2004). Before Islam, Liz is still the coach of a professional swimming pool at one club in New York. He even aspire to have a special pool to the sisters.
Middle of last year, Liz managed to finish school at the Economic School, Columbia University. He was also easily accepted to work at a consulting company in the telecommunications, Sprint. In doing his work as a consultant, Elizabeth had to travel to different cities every Sunday, and had to go home to New York for the weekend.
One of them, to be able to learn Islam at Islamic Forum for New Muslims at the Islamic Center. One thing that is interesting from Elizabeth, as have friends from various countries, including Saudi Arabia at Columbia, which, often if you come to class always wore a veil. Normally I jokingly teased, "Since when did so Liz princess?" Son of quiet is usually only answered with a smile. Eid and Elizabeth together we invite the other converts 'berhalal bihalal' ala Indonesia Indonesian officials to various homes in New York. Liz, it seems very pleased with the foods of Indonesia.
Maryam Back to Earth
In March, Elizabeth was also invited as observers at the conference of Islamic clerics and Jews in Seville, Spain. Alhamadulillah, with Muslim dress very neatly, Elzabeth become the focus of various circles in different places we visited in Spain. When the eyes-wide-eyed look at Elizabeth's, I joked "You and your Muslim clothing is far more compelling than the women who were naked." Humble girl is usually just say "thank you Imam Shamsi."
At the conference itself, many people have almost no percara if Elizabeth is an American original. Most thought that if he is Muslim from Lebanon. Atuwajiri Sheikh, the Saudi who is also director of Unesco, at one point had said to Elizabeth "I thought you are one of our princesses." Of course Elizabeth just smiled and said "Thank you so much."
Usually occurs at lunch time interaction with other participants. One of the wives of German rabbis approached Elizabeth "Are you married?" Liz replied "No!". The rabbi's wife asked again, "Why then you cover your head?" By firmly Elizabeth explained that in Islam, the obligation to cover her hair started since a person reaches the age of Baligh. "And I think I am matured Enough to wear it", he joked.
I am a close coincidence of them both menyelah "Mom, why then you dont wear your scarf, while you are a married lady and a wife a rabbi?". With a mother's smile answered that he wear it, but not with the fabric, but the original cover her hair with a wig. Me and Elizabeth just smiled at his wife of rabbi's explanation.
At parting, the wife of Rabbi Tiu back to Elizabeth. Whether serious or joking he says "Since your parents are Catholics, you are a Muslim, what do you thin if you Marry a Jewish?". Elizabeth with a serious answer "We Muslims girls are not Allowed to Marry non-Muslim men". The mother left Elizabeth with a wry smile.
Another interesting event in Seville. When we were taken around the city to look out from near the town classic, Elizabeth would go with the hijab and Muslim dress neatly. Once again, the tourists and the community at the edges of the road would be interested to look at Elizabeth. Whether it's for her beauty, or because her clothes are unique. Who saw it happen I usually jokingly, "Liz, probably they want think Mary has come again to give birth to Jesus." Elizabeth smiled again as usual.
Divulge
A few days after their return from Spain, Elizabeth send emai and request the books that would be suitable for her mother. According to him, if possible on "parenting in Islam." Quickly I replied "You have it next Saturday." I think Elizabeth has started to approach her parents to let Islamic.
But Elizabeth's departure to Spain seems to be the start of the opening of Islamic secret to his parents. While in Spain, his mother always send an email and asked what activities of his son. Inevitably, Liz, of course, does not want to hide that which he attended was a meeting of Islamic and Jewish scholars.
Hearing the "Jews and Muslims" her mother was shocked. But according to Elizabeth, he did not "shock" and also was not angry. But his father did not know because his mother did not tell their children the religious movement. In the early notification of Elizabeth apparently was not clear, so her mom regrets her son moved to the Jewish religion. But a week after their return from Spain, when his father's birthday, his mother unlock the secret. That the child has been transferred to the Jewish religion. Elizabeth was silent and amused.
After the ceremony finished, Liz approached his mother and explained that he did not move to the Jewish religion but to Islam. His mother and father added confused (confused). Even his sister appeared rasah angry. "You Will not find a Husband here. You must go to the Middle east. "
Saturday, 22 April, opening the story is told by Elizabeth's secret to friends of converts. His eyes seem clear, given the relationship with her parents became estranged. "I think they started trying to break up with me."
I only give advice to him, "Go on your communication with your parents and sister. I am sure, all will pass and soon recovered as before. " I then recalled the experiences of the more bitter for those who accept the guidance of God. And I remind you, "facing the exam was not easy, but that's what will increasingly forge Islamic faith and You."
The conversation was accompanied by drinking Zamzam water and eating dates we had brought from the sacred soil. Our hope, good drinks Zamzam water into the street ointments that may be taken by Elizabeth in the future. Our prayers go with you, Liz!
M. Syamsi Ali: Imam Mosque Islamic Cultural Center of New York
Former swimming champion United States was for two consecutive times was finally converted to Islam. Liz, so he was familiar was called, and even aspire to have a special pool for my sisters
More than a year already, Liz, so we used to call him, embraced Islam. I still remember in one day, he came accompanied by friends from Columbia University and expressed the determination to be Muslim. His age at that time still, less than 22 years. With a description accompanied by tears and cries of "Allahu Akbar" tall, slim and beautiful girl with full name Elizabeth Stwouwart finally say "syahadah sentence." Since then, Islamic has not been opened to her parents who lived in New Haven, a small town in country United States of Connecticut.
His father was a descendant of the Netherlands and has lived in America since hundreds of years. While his mother was a descendant of Ukraine which also has long been passed down through generations in America. Reason not to open Islamic Elizabeth to his parents, he says, because he is young and still need a helping hand to parents of school.
Elizabeth is a former swimming champion United States for two consecutive times (2003 and 2004). Before Islam, Liz is still the coach of a professional swimming pool at one club in New York. He even aspire to have a special pool to the sisters.
Middle of last year, Liz managed to finish school at the Economic School, Columbia University. He was also easily accepted to work at a consulting company in the telecommunications, Sprint. In doing his work as a consultant, Elizabeth had to travel to different cities every Sunday, and had to go home to New York for the weekend.
One of them, to be able to learn Islam at Islamic Forum for New Muslims at the Islamic Center. One thing that is interesting from Elizabeth, as have friends from various countries, including Saudi Arabia at Columbia, which, often if you come to class always wore a veil. Normally I jokingly teased, "Since when did so Liz princess?" Son of quiet is usually only answered with a smile. Eid and Elizabeth together we invite the other converts 'berhalal bihalal' ala Indonesia Indonesian officials to various homes in New York. Liz, it seems very pleased with the foods of Indonesia.
Maryam Back to Earth
In March, Elizabeth was also invited as observers at the conference of Islamic clerics and Jews in Seville, Spain. Alhamadulillah, with Muslim dress very neatly, Elzabeth become the focus of various circles in different places we visited in Spain. When the eyes-wide-eyed look at Elizabeth's, I joked "You and your Muslim clothing is far more compelling than the women who were naked." Humble girl is usually just say "thank you Imam Shamsi."
At the conference itself, many people have almost no percara if Elizabeth is an American original. Most thought that if he is Muslim from Lebanon. Atuwajiri Sheikh, the Saudi who is also director of Unesco, at one point had said to Elizabeth "I thought you are one of our princesses." Of course Elizabeth just smiled and said "Thank you so much."
Usually occurs at lunch time interaction with other participants. One of the wives of German rabbis approached Elizabeth "Are you married?" Liz replied "No!". The rabbi's wife asked again, "Why then you cover your head?" By firmly Elizabeth explained that in Islam, the obligation to cover her hair started since a person reaches the age of Baligh. "And I think I am matured Enough to wear it", he joked.
I am a close coincidence of them both menyelah "Mom, why then you dont wear your scarf, while you are a married lady and a wife a rabbi?". With a mother's smile answered that he wear it, but not with the fabric, but the original cover her hair with a wig. Me and Elizabeth just smiled at his wife of rabbi's explanation.
At parting, the wife of Rabbi Tiu back to Elizabeth. Whether serious or joking he says "Since your parents are Catholics, you are a Muslim, what do you thin if you Marry a Jewish?". Elizabeth with a serious answer "We Muslims girls are not Allowed to Marry non-Muslim men". The mother left Elizabeth with a wry smile.
Another interesting event in Seville. When we were taken around the city to look out from near the town classic, Elizabeth would go with the hijab and Muslim dress neatly. Once again, the tourists and the community at the edges of the road would be interested to look at Elizabeth. Whether it's for her beauty, or because her clothes are unique. Who saw it happen I usually jokingly, "Liz, probably they want think Mary has come again to give birth to Jesus." Elizabeth smiled again as usual.
Divulge
A few days after their return from Spain, Elizabeth send emai and request the books that would be suitable for her mother. According to him, if possible on "parenting in Islam." Quickly I replied "You have it next Saturday." I think Elizabeth has started to approach her parents to let Islamic.
But Elizabeth's departure to Spain seems to be the start of the opening of Islamic secret to his parents. While in Spain, his mother always send an email and asked what activities of his son. Inevitably, Liz, of course, does not want to hide that which he attended was a meeting of Islamic and Jewish scholars.
Hearing the "Jews and Muslims" her mother was shocked. But according to Elizabeth, he did not "shock" and also was not angry. But his father did not know because his mother did not tell their children the religious movement. In the early notification of Elizabeth apparently was not clear, so her mom regrets her son moved to the Jewish religion. But a week after their return from Spain, when his father's birthday, his mother unlock the secret. That the child has been transferred to the Jewish religion. Elizabeth was silent and amused.
After the ceremony finished, Liz approached his mother and explained that he did not move to the Jewish religion but to Islam. His mother and father added confused (confused). Even his sister appeared rasah angry. "You Will not find a Husband here. You must go to the Middle east. "
Saturday, 22 April, opening the story is told by Elizabeth's secret to friends of converts. His eyes seem clear, given the relationship with her parents became estranged. "I think they started trying to break up with me."
I only give advice to him, "Go on your communication with your parents and sister. I am sure, all will pass and soon recovered as before. " I then recalled the experiences of the more bitter for those who accept the guidance of God. And I remind you, "facing the exam was not easy, but that's what will increasingly forge Islamic faith and You."
The conversation was accompanied by drinking Zamzam water and eating dates we had brought from the sacred soil. Our hope, good drinks Zamzam water into the street ointments that may be taken by Elizabeth in the future. Our prayers go with you, Liz!
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