Hello Luke,
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Hi,and my name is luke,I am thinking about converting,chapter 22 in the Quran,after I finish about 3 more chapters I'll tell you guys ........ So far,I've been believing in a one true god,yet not picking a religion. peace
Incidentally, I also knew a Luke who converted to Islam, but that's not very surprising considering Islam is the fastest growing religion in the world, especially the western world where there are thousands and thousands of people converting to Islam regularly.
Well,I know that there is only 1 god,and the only thing stopping me so far is my grandma who would kill me if she found out ....
You should know that someone who accepts Islam does not have to announce it to their non-muslim family/friends if they fear negative consequences. Islam is your personal choice. As Shaykh Saalih Al-Munajjid writes in his advice to a Muslim convert:
You know more about [your parents] situation than others. Perhaps if you tell them that you have become Muslim, that may open the door for them to enter Islam too. If that is the case, then tell them, but if you think that this will not do any good, and that it may have a negative effect on them or it might cause difficulties for you, then do not tell them. You can delay that for a while until Allaah opens their hearts. Seek the help of Allaah and turn to Him with du’aa’, sincerely asking Him to guide them.
Thus, fear of what people might do should not be an obstacle for you. It is incumbent upon every human being to pursue what they feel is the truth. You have already recognized God, now it is only a matter of accepting God's revelation and implementing it in your life.
Please also check out our comparative religion section as there are many interesting discussions that go on there.
Peace be with you!