My name is Celida Infante, and my Islamic name is Amira. I am from Venezuela, and this is my testimony. The COVID-19 pandemic sparked a global upheaval and forced me into deep introspection. I faced fear, doubt, and isolation with an emptiness that no distraction could fill. I felt profoundly fragile in the face of the fragility of life.
In the silence of that confinement, I began a sincere search for true purpose. I explored various religions but found neither peace nor tranquility until I explored Islam. What initially seemed like preconceptions dissolved in the face of its deep reasoning and the coherence of its message. I felt that the Qur’an spoke directly to me, offering answers to my most pressing existential questions and highlighting the mercy of God.
On the day I recited my testimony of faith, I felt an immediate sense of liberation. It wasn’t a feeling of euphoria, but deep peace and comfort for my soul. I realized that, finally, I had returned to the path my heart had always sought.
Practicing Islam in my daily life during that period gave me a solid foundation. The five daily prayers became my safe haven and my refuge from the chaos of the world. I learned that faith is sincerity, compassion, and humanity in action.
Today, serenity has replaced the fear of the pandemic. Islam is not just a religion; it is a roadmap for life that enables me to live with clear purpose, knowing that despite all difficulties, I have a Creator to turn to. Alhamdulillah for this guidance.