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Topic Started: Mar 8 2011, 01:02 PM (346 Views)
GUVNA
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are you muslim only reason i ask is cos u use the name laura and at the same time you giving salam no offence intended
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GUVNA
Mar 9 2011, 06:55 PM
are you muslim only reason i ask is cos u use the name laura and at the same time you giving salam no offence intended
Well i know a muslim called GUVNA - so whats in a name?
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Yes I am Muslim - alhamdulillah. I did take on a Muslim name initially but have since changed it back :) InshaAllah it's a good form of dawah - showing that Islam is for everyone :)
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Laura
Mar 10 2011, 11:25 AM
Yes I am Muslim - alhamdulillah. I did take on a Muslim name initially but have since changed it back :) InshaAllah it's a good form of dawah - showing that Islam is for everyone :)
I agree. In this day and age, sometimes it's more than appropriate to keep your name (unless of course it means something really bad :'( ) As you said, it shows that anyone can be a Muslim.

Laura is from Laurel (i think) so there is nothing wrong with that.

I bet you raise a few eyebrows when you tell people you're Muslim :D
And do not argue with the People of the Scripture except in a way that is best, except for those who commit injustice among them, and say, "We believe in that which has been revealed to us and revealed to you. And our God and your God is one; and we are Muslims [in submission] to Him."

Surat Al-`Ankabūt [29:46]

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Oh I've had a few odd responses (especially over the phone at work) like 'But that's a white name' ?!! To which I've then had to explain that I'm English and Muslim...leading to more questions about why I've reverted etc. It can open doors in conversation but sometimes people's obvious ignorance and prejudice (like the caller I mentioned above!) makes you wish you'd kept it shut as they are just interested in picking holes not really learning anything from the conversation!!!

I think Laura means 'bay leaf' which is fairly inoffensive!! :p
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Lol! Peoples ignorance can sometimes be just too much. It's obvious though when you meet those who have only ever heard negative things about Islam so we hope that this forum can highlight the truth, the positives as well as fight (intellectually obviously) against those who spread lies and hatred. Just a small task then!

Yeah, I think Laura = Bay Leaf which comes from a Laurel Tree and from which the Romans used to make Laurel Wreaths.
And do not argue with the People of the Scripture except in a way that is best, except for those who commit injustice among them, and say, "We believe in that which has been revealed to us and revealed to you. And our God and your God is one; and we are Muslims [in submission] to Him."

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As-salaamu `alaykum

Welcome. Hope your MA goes well and will be interested in reading your dissertation.
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