Reverts and adapting to a Muslim community.

[phunkadelicfu]

I have a question for reverts, since you have converted to Islam, what has been the hardest thing to deal with as far as if you converted from a different religion and/or if your family accepted your new life style. Also has it been difficult to make long lasting friendships with those who were born into a Muslim faith? How does marriage happen if your a revert women/men if you want an arranged marriage? Sorry about all if the questions.

[eesa the kiwi]

My family reacted pretty badly but Alhamdulilah they soon saw a big change in me so while I wouldn't say they like Islam, they respect that it is good for me

If you give up something for the sake of Allah, Allah will give you something better, the things I left because of Islam I have recieved a far better life in return Alhamdulilah

[BeTheChange]

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[phunkadelicfu]

Hello,

We have a section for New Muslims. If you are interested in learning about new Muslims experience and journey please visit the below link:

Please visit https://www.islamicboard.com/new-muslims/

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[drac16]

The hardest thing for me has been giving up Heavy Metal music. It's a daily battle that I have to face-- and I'll probably have to fight that desire for the rest of my life. Before I reverted, I spent hundreds of dollars buying music. Music just has a way of being incredibly addictive, you know? other than that, it's hard for me to be the only muslim in my family because of celebrations. My family celebrates Christmas and I don't, so it feels kind of lonely at times.

Making friends was easy for me. A lot of the brothers at my mosque are very friendly. If someone is looking to get married, they should ask someone who works at a local mosque if there are people wanting to get married and you can get into contact with them.

[ruglifeTX]

The hardest thing for me has been giving up Heavy Metal music. It's a daily battle that I have to face-- and I'll probably have to fight that desire for the rest of my life. Before I reverted, I spent hundreds of dollars buying music. Music just has a way of being incredibly addictive, you know? other than that, it's hard for me to be the only muslim in my family because of celebrations. My family celebrates Christmas and I don't, so it feels kind of lonely at times.

Making friends was easy for me. A lot of the brothers at my mosque are very friendly. If someone is looking to get married, they should ask someone who works at a local mosque if there are people wanting to get married and you can get into contact with them.

Music is a tough one for me too! Especially since two musicians got me into Islam. I came up playing in the hardcore and metal scene. Bands like racetraitor got me into Islam. So it has been a rough journey for sure . But I have made it to where I listen to a lot of lectures and scholars podcasts and different educational things. So it hasn't been as hard.

[drac16]

Music is a tough one for me too! Especially since two musicians got me into Islam. I came up playing in the hardcore and metal scene. Bands like racetraitor got me into Islam. So it has been a rough journey for sure . But I have made it to where I listen to a lot of lectures and scholars podcasts and different educational things. So it hasn't been as hard.

Alhamdulillah. I am a work in progress. May Allah make it easy for us.

[Reminder]

The hardest thing for me has been giving up Heavy Metal music. It's a daily battle that I have to face-- and I'll probably have to fight that desire for the rest of my life. Before I reverted, I spent hundreds of dollars buying music. Music just has a way of being incredibly addictive, you know? other than that, it's hard for me to be the only muslim in my family because of celebrations. My family celebrates Christmas and I don't, so it feels kind of lonely at times.

Making friends was easy for me. A lot of the brothers at my mosque are very friendly. If someone is looking to get married, they should ask someone who works at a local mosque if there are people wanting to get married and you can get into contact with them.

Hey bro, I am also from Ontario. Music has been hard to give up, that's for sure. Also in the same boat as far as celebrations. My family celebrates Christmas, Halloween, Thanksgiving, etc. Just know, you are not alone.

[greenhill]

I don't know... you guys are great being able to give up like music like that!

I believe in moderation. Do not have music to the point of distraction, missing prayers and stuff. I still, listen to music almost on a daily basis maybe between half hour to an hour. I often recite stuff in the car or on the bike etc.. In other words, to have a 'balanced' life, in enjoying the dunya and also live for the hereafter.


:peace:

[anatolian]

Listen to Islamic music then

[azc]

I don't know... you guys are great being able to give up like music like that!I believe in moderation. Do not have music to the point of distraction, missing prayers and stuff. I still, listen to music almost on a daily basis maybe between half hour to an hour. I often recite stuff in the car or on the bike etc.. In other words, to have a 'balanced' life, in enjoying the dunya and also live for the hereafter.:peace:

you told the truth. It's not easy to confess.

[azc]

Once I was a fond of music but now only once or twice in a month for less than 1 hour I listen some selected ghazals or old songs.