Is it customary to give money to new reverts?

Question

I said my shahadah today (finally, Alhamdulillah)!! and the masjid took up a collection for me (to help me buy islamic clothing and such and to help me become a good Muslimah in general). I havent counted all the money yet, but there must be $400. Is this normal, or is that a practice of that particular mosque?

Answer 1

no never heard of that.

but lucky you.

Answer 2

never heard of that b4 , but i think it's bcoz of their happiness they did it

welcome to Islam sis

Answer 3

Never heard of that before.

It's nice to hear that you took your shahadah today.

Just remember that whatever you hear or read has proof and evidence from the quran and Sunnah.

Do not blind follow or listen to people who cannot provide you proof when it comes to religion.

Answer 4

Probably just that particular mosque.  I've never heard of that before but that's nice of them :)

Welcome to Islam! :)

love for all, hatred for none

Answer 5

Masha'allah congratulation

and welcome to Islam sister..

actually it's not

but i think they were happy and want to give you a gift =)

Answer 6

Well I also have never heard of that, so it must be  something that your Mosque does to help new Muslims...Congratulations also  and welcome to Islam....

Answer 7

Never heard of it either, but it was a warm gesture. Welcome sister.  

Answer 8

its not customary but i have seen many new reverts and a majority of the time they do collect money for the reverts to help them buy islamic/modest clothing.

congrats on becoming a muslim sister.

Answer 9

well i never hear of that before...but its really nice of them to do that

i hope u become a nice muslim...inshallah..ameen

Answer 10

it is the sunnah to give gifts in general as the prophet saws said : "exchange gifts, as that will lead to increasing your love to one another.

[Bukhari}

Answer 11

Quit bragging.  Do you want a bunch of insincere fools to convert to Islam because they read this comment and hope to cash in on what you got?

Erase this question.

Answer 12

It's not customary but it's really nice of them to welcome you like that! I think all Masajid should do something like that.

It IS customary to welcome and support new reverts, as they may have a hard time adjusting and they may also face pressure from their family and friends.

Answer 13

MashAllah u must have very lovely Muslim brother's and sisters :)

May Allah swt bless u always sis amin <3, and welcome to Islam. x*x

Answer 14

Not customary, but normal for people to give you gifts and so to reverts. :)

Mabrook on your conversion sis! Been there, done that heh. ;)