Thinking about Islam

[revert2007]

Okay, first of all, I have been raised as a Hindu but recently I have started to reconsider my faith. I declared myself Agnostic a few months ago (though I was actually closer to "undecided"), but now I am seriously thinking about Islam. My family is good friends with a nearby family of Sunni Muslims. They are the nicest and most God-fearing people I know, hands down. I have only barely read the Qu'ran and plan to read it more thoroughly, however, I am positive that Islam is the way to go. For one, the fact that Islam forbids associating *anything* with God seems to me proof that God's message to Muhammad (pbuh) was one that would prevent charlatans and fradulent "god-men" (as there are many such people in Hinduism), for example, read about Sathya Sai Baba, and that Islamic theology and philosophy makes sense to me and it is supported by science, there are things I am concerned about:

* My family, despite being friends with a Muslim family, are xenophobic towards Islam. I am sure they do not want me to become a Muslim. I am afraid to tell them that I am seriously considering converting to Islam, and that it has been perhaps the biggest thing on my mind for the past few weeks. If I did convert, I am sure they would not disown me, but they would probably be somewhat distant from me from then on, and I do not want that.

Doesn't the Qur'an say: "He who wishes to enter Paradise through its best door must please his parents."? That's a dilemma.

* I have, in my past ignorance, xenophobia, and stupidity, insulted Islam, Muslims, and the prophet Muhammad (pbuh). I regret it now, will God forgive me for this?

* I know that I will eventually violate the restrictions of Halal by sometimes drinking alcohol socially. Is this repentable?

Well welcome first of all.Let me give some advice as an ex-Hindu who converted 3 years ago.

I always tell people who want to convert,never ever imagine and think what you do not know.
People think too much on something that they don't know and evetually let go what they have at the moment.
At the end of my post I will give you a verse which will help you in some thinking.

As a sister,I was brave enough to convert without considering what my family would say.I don't care what other say but alhamdulilah my mom accepetd me and helped me to practise Islam even though she herself is not a Muslim.

First of all,you need to get to know your Lord-Allah The Exalted.
Get to know who is the final messenger
Get to know the obligatory thinsg you msut do which is the 5 pillar of Islam
Get to know as a Muslim what you must believe in which is the 6 Pillar of Iman/faith
Get to know the steps to be a Muslim.


Once you have known,satisfy and accept everything,just take your shahadah immediately.It is not necessary to go to a mosque.you can get the help online and if you want I can rrange a brother for you to take shahadah or you can simply ask any brothers in this forum to help u with it.Take the ghuls and learn how to pray little by little.

You do not know the future.all you have is NOW and use it wisely.I am spekaing base on my experince and base on many reverts experience.

PM me if you need any help.

This is my blog specialy designed for non Muslims and reverts.have a look at it
My BLOG

 

[revert2007]

sorry i forgot the verse


004.135 O ye who believe! Stand out firmly for justice, as witnesses to
God, even as against yourselves, or your parents, or your kin,
and whether it be (against) rich or poor: for God can best
protect both. Follow not the lusts (of your hearts), lest ye
swerve, and if ye distort (justice) or decline to do justice, verily
God is well acquainted with all that ye do.

 

[Rabi Mansur]

I am not a Muslim scholar but my opinion is, if you feel harm will come to you, then you must keep your religion to yourself..

religion is something between you and God..

my two cents and Allah swt knows best

I agree with the above 100%.

I am a "secret" revert where I live. I cannot tell anyone at this point or I seriously fear what would happen to me. There is some precedence for this in Islam, I am told, so don't worry about keeping it to yourself. It is working for me, and I feel that my spirituality is becoming stronger all the time. The main thing is what you believe and your intentions. You don't have to announce it to everyone and then be the subject of derision and possible harm.
But Allah (swt) knows best.

:wa: