Allah knows best. We all say it, yet act as if we really think otherwise.

Allahu alim. It rolls so easily off the tongue. Why, then, are we always speculating about the how's and why's of things? Specifically, about salvation and relationships. As the world's fastest growing religion, Islam reaches people in a variety of ways. Many times, it is through a romantic relationship....or, the pursuit of one. As a woman, I can only speak from my experience as such. As the numbers of single, and divorced, grows, the options are dwindling. Many men will approach us in respectable ways. I have no issue telling a man, in layman's terms, that there are layers to it. My faith is not negotiable, and anything you find favorable in me is rooted in it. I have several Muslim-born friends and acquaintances who have married reverts. In some cases, the guy converted because he knew she wouldn't marry him otherwise. I'm disturbed by how people respond to these situations. "S/He only did it to get her/him." "We'll see how long s/he stays Muslim." So what? If we believe that, as Islam teaches, only Allah makes Muslims....SO WHAT??? There are lots of Muslim-born folks who may not die as such. Who are we to question the means by which someone may be guided to Allah? Maybe retention issues would be minimized if people showed others Love instead of speculation. So, I'm going to ask Allah to continue to guide us, by whatever means He deems fit. Ameen.