Salam, I am a convert! Many of you on this forum are also converts. What many born into Islam muslims dont understand is that being a convert is hard. From learning how to pray, to fasting , understanding the oneness of Allah etc. I was from a conservative pentecostal church before converting many years years ago at the age of 16. I always went to church thinking why do I need a mediator to talk to God? From then on my journey to Islam began. We converts are something of a miracle in this period of time. With all the distractions of the kaffir lifestyle and our own families to deal with, being a good muslim is hard. Yes I know even born muslims have are hard time as well, but we are different. My mother always tries to bring me back to christianity, but she always fails and I end up leaving her speechless when I point out proof that Islam is the real path to God. I imagine that for the convert muslim sisters it is even harder. Brothers and sisters what I am trying to say is that while we converts are the minority in Islam and the ones who break down stereotypes of our faith, Allah will never give us any test that we cannot pass. Yes it is hard being the only latino in a masjid full of Pakistanis, Arabs, and African muslims but I feel part of a wider family and each day being part of that family makes my life easier. Please if you are a convert feel free to post anything about your own experiences. All are welcome salam.

You converted at 16? Mashallah, that's brilliant. Most of the non muslims I know that are my age (16) are too busy drinking and dating. It's so refreshing to see someone on the right path.

As for it being difficult being a convert, the more you struggle, the more your reward, so be sure it isn't going to waste.

Salam.

Salam You could not imagine the look on my mothers face when I converted at the age of 16. The next few days after that, she felt sad because she thought I was going straight to hell for rejecting christ. I got alot of nasty looks from my former church members and many tried soooo hard to bring me back. however I am here to stay.

Asalaamu alaikum bro


Yeah i get you totally, surprisingly many born muslims revert back to Islam (even though they don't really leave Islam) - they might turn to Islam whole heartedly when they ponder over it deeply.

The problem that some born Muslims face is similar to many reverts aswell, and their parents become scared that their child is becoming either 'too extreme', or is straying away from a deviated sect that muslim family might be following.



So in reality, even born muslims go through similar. Their parents can be on either side of the scale, i.e. too secular or too stuck up in the teachings of a deviated sect which promotes acts which are totally contradictory to true Islamic teachings (probably because they too were brought up following these false teachings too.)



So don't worry too much, those who follow the true guidance, they are usually the minority throughout history. And this shouldn't put us off, rather we should be thankful to Allah that He has guided us.

Here's an interesting link by the way;

http://www.islamicboard.com/advice-s...-stranger.html



By the way, its kool to see a latino brother here! May Allah reward you and keep you and the muslims patient. ameen.

But I can understand where christian parents are coming from, when their children convert. It's just like you raising your children muslim, and then have them come to you one day and tell you they've decided to convert to another religion. The heartbreak would be crazy. May Allah guide us all to the correct path.

Salam.

I guess the age one reverts brings it's own unique set of difficulties. Having been what would be described as elderly at the time of my reverting. I faced different difficulties. My biggest difficulties were/are:

Changing over 60 years of deeply ingrained habits. (ie Chain Smoking, beer drinking party animal)

Learning to properly respect women and value them as true Sisters.

Avoiding some old acquaintances

Really understanding that true freedom comes from full submission

It is difficult for an old man to accept the fact that he doesn't know everything.

first Think im not a convert.
Brother i agree with you that being a convert is hard but you forget that When someone converts his all previous bad deeds are washed off and he is just like a new born
What kind of hardness you feel in masjid when you know that your Level of Taqwaa can make you closer to Allah but not being an Arab, Pakistani, African aur Latino

For Allah everyone is equal

I was about your age when I was seriously thinking of converting to Islam. I've seen so many faboulous sites about the miracles of the Quran and Sunnah. Being a fan of maths, they really impressed me, in a special, kinda mystical way. I've also checked the pictures of Allah's name in nature and, in the general feeling that Islam is the truth, found them amazing.
Then a week passed, I rationalized myself, checked other, non-islamic sources as well as non-exaggerating islamic ones. I find out that there are plenty of miracles in other religions and the mystical feeling went away.
I was raised a Christian, became an atheist at about 15, soon switched to more reasonable agnosticism. Then I had the islam-week I just described and have been an agnostic ever since (for almost a year now).

Assalamualikum.
Im a revert my self and i find it hard. We need to understand life is hard and everything is hard at first, all we need to remember is this is for our own good. We come to the right path yet we have hard times. That's it Allaah is testing us, were all getting tested in different ways.
It's the same for me, my Brother is very aggressive and at times he says all kind of words to me just because im a Muslim now. I feel utterly upset and hurt but then i think why am i going to put my self down when i have Allaah for me. Are we not doing this for our one selves or others?. Don't we sit down and pray to Allaah to guide us. It's all a test because this life is not enternal. We need to always remember there's many more people out there who are facing in very hard times. I've had my brothers doing all sorts to me just becaise i have reverted to Islam, but it's all for good. Alhamdulilah now that im a Muslim i feel much better and since the death of my Mom i feel close to Allaah.
Yes, it's hard because i have my Homies and blads who are Non-Muslim and therefore i struggle soo hard to stay away from them yet they turn to me acting as if im not a Muslim. Thats a test for me to see how easily i can turn to Kaffirs rather turn to Allaah. In happy times we forget Allaah and then in need we turn to him, surely we should remember Allaah at all times.

It's hard for me to have my tea/lunch and even breakfast because of my neices/nephews, my brother and also my Sister-in-law who eat haram food, but insha'Allaah im doing all my best to stay away from all this insha'Allaah.

Anywho, i can go on forever but i need to go now.

Insha'Allaah, be back soon. May Allaah guide us all. Amin

Ma'assalama

Salam Brother,
Masha Allah. Your words are so touchy. May Allah reward you in this life in the hereafter insha Allah.

Masha Allah Crayon! You are only 16? May Allah bless you more and more

Masha Allah Sister, May Allah be all the time with you and help you always.

Masha Allah Brother Qatada. I like ur input very much (wheres the icon of a big kiss?)

Dear Brother, Masha Allah. I really admire you. May Allah help you all the way long.