Rahyafte (The Guided Ones)
🔺 "Risa Mizuno: A New Japanese Muslim" Risa Mizuno embarked on her journey of Islam by delving into the pages of the Quran. As she began reciting its verses, she found herself immersed in awe. The profound impact was immediate, as the first two chapters alone…
By reading just the first two chapters of the Quran, I learned the essence of faith in Allah!
In 2011, I participated in a joint program for youth in Japan and Southeast Asia, spending 53 days with 200 participants from Asia. It was there that I was deeply influenced by Islam. I got acquainted with my husband, who is from Malaysia, and some of my Muslim friends. During my trip to Malaysia, I was amazed to see Muslims living peacefully and harmoniously with each other. I was fortunate to witness their true faces without any prejudice or misconceptions.
Not wanting to be someone who converts to Islam only for marriage, after getting engaged to my husband, I took the opportunity to immerse myself in Islamic culture during three to four years of traveling to Kuala Lumpur and learn more about Islam.
The year 2015 was a challenging period for me. I underwent surgery, and the complete recovery took a year. I was emotionally shattered, thinking that the best time for marriage had slipped away. However, my husband told me, "Accept what you have and be sure that things will get better. Put in all your effort, and I will do whatever I can for you." It was because of his words and constant support that I could overcome that difficult period. I'm confident that his words were rooted in his faith. For this reason, I started reading the Quran and became amazed because by reading just the first two chapters, it taught me what it truly means to have faith in God!
I believe November 7, 2015, was my day. In a lecture session by a preacher and religious scholar, with the presence of 1,200 witnesses, I declared my testimony of faith. He answered my questions about interacting with people of various religions in Japanese society, saying, "As long as you don't contradict the teachings of the Quran, you won't face any problems." He said this with a warm smile and bright eyes. I strongly believe that this statement can be a fundamental solution to the problems faced by Muslims worldwide. This was my last question before embracing Islam, and I think everything is hidden in that.
After the testimony of faith, I felt a deep sense of tranquility because I became part of Islam, and my heart was purified. It was the first time I went out alone after surgery, the first time I met Sister Nurarisa Maryam, who took me to the lecture session, and the first time I realized the nature of God's creation. Truly, that day was my day.
I thank Allah, the brothers and sisters who witnessed my testimony, and my Muslim friends who inspired and guided me to Islam. Although my husband couldn't witness my conversion as he was in Malaysia, he will undoubtedly witness my life as a Muslim, and God willing, we will remain together in paradise.
🌐 Follow @rahyafte_en for more stories and insights. #NewMuslim #IslamicJourney #QuranicGuidance #FaithInspiration #MuslimUnity #IslamInJapan #Rahyafte #MuslimahJourney
In 2011, I participated in a joint program for youth in Japan and Southeast Asia, spending 53 days with 200 participants from Asia. It was there that I was deeply influenced by Islam. I got acquainted with my husband, who is from Malaysia, and some of my Muslim friends. During my trip to Malaysia, I was amazed to see Muslims living peacefully and harmoniously with each other. I was fortunate to witness their true faces without any prejudice or misconceptions.
Not wanting to be someone who converts to Islam only for marriage, after getting engaged to my husband, I took the opportunity to immerse myself in Islamic culture during three to four years of traveling to Kuala Lumpur and learn more about Islam.
The year 2015 was a challenging period for me. I underwent surgery, and the complete recovery took a year. I was emotionally shattered, thinking that the best time for marriage had slipped away. However, my husband told me, "Accept what you have and be sure that things will get better. Put in all your effort, and I will do whatever I can for you." It was because of his words and constant support that I could overcome that difficult period. I'm confident that his words were rooted in his faith. For this reason, I started reading the Quran and became amazed because by reading just the first two chapters, it taught me what it truly means to have faith in God!
I believe November 7, 2015, was my day. In a lecture session by a preacher and religious scholar, with the presence of 1,200 witnesses, I declared my testimony of faith. He answered my questions about interacting with people of various religions in Japanese society, saying, "As long as you don't contradict the teachings of the Quran, you won't face any problems." He said this with a warm smile and bright eyes. I strongly believe that this statement can be a fundamental solution to the problems faced by Muslims worldwide. This was my last question before embracing Islam, and I think everything is hidden in that.
After the testimony of faith, I felt a deep sense of tranquility because I became part of Islam, and my heart was purified. It was the first time I went out alone after surgery, the first time I met Sister Nurarisa Maryam, who took me to the lecture session, and the first time I realized the nature of God's creation. Truly, that day was my day.
I thank Allah, the brothers and sisters who witnessed my testimony, and my Muslim friends who inspired and guided me to Islam. Although my husband couldn't witness my conversion as he was in Malaysia, he will undoubtedly witness my life as a Muslim, and God willing, we will remain together in paradise.
🌐 Follow @rahyafte_en for more stories and insights. #NewMuslim #IslamicJourney #QuranicGuidance #FaithInspiration #MuslimUnity #IslamInJapan #Rahyafte #MuslimahJourney