My Journey to Islam
July 14, 2025 - Noor—divine light.
As I continue my journey in Islam, one deeply moving concept I’ve been reflecting on is noor—divine light. Not just the physical light that guides the eyes, but the light that fills the soul. Noor is the clarity that rises after confusion, the calm after chaos, the sweetness that lives in the heart when you remember Allah deeply and sincerely.
There are moments in life where everything feels clouded—decisions are heavy, direction is lost, and the heart aches in silence. And then, often through prayer, through Qur’an, through a sincere du’a in the dark, something shifts. A quiet radiance arrives. That is noor. It doesn’t always change the situation—but it changes me.
Allah is An-Noor, The Light of the heavens and the earth. When I reflect on that, I remember that no matter how dark things get—spiritually, emotionally, mentally—there is always a path lit for me by His mercy. It may be narrow. It may require patience. But it’s there.
I’ve felt noor in the stillness of sujood. In the way a verse of Qur’an suddenly speaks directly to my pain. In a smile from a stranger. In the strength to walk away from something that was harming me. Noor is often silent—but always unmistakable.
I’m learning that if I want noor in my life, I need to make space for it. Through sincerity. Through dhikr. Through choosing truth even when it’s difficult. Noor does not descend upon the distracted—it gently settles in the hearts of those who seek.
May we always strive to be vessels of noor, to walk in its path, to share its warmth, and to trust that Allah’s light can reach even the corners we thought were too dark to return from.
Peace be upon you.