2006-10-02 13:40:28 · 17 answers · asked by lovely_lightskin 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
My son is 9 and he decided that he wanted to be a Muslim. I support his decision.
He is from my first marriage and his father is Christian. He constantly tells my son that his beliefs are wrong. This has pushed my son further away from his father.
Just support her in any decision she makes
2006-10-02 13:49:09 · answer #1 · answered by Layla 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Islam is a one-way street: you can go in but you may not freely leave. I doubt if your sister is old enough to make that kind of a lifetime commitment...just like I doubt that at 10 she is mature enough to make the commitment to marry. Where are her parents in all of this? While she is under their care, they have the authority in their home. If she is under your care, then you have already made your decision. I only hope that you're not living under sharia where leaving the Islamic faith is a capital offense. Good luck.
Hoping the best for you...
2006-10-02 20:54:41 · answer #2 · answered by Debra N 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Smart kid. She should study it as much as she can. Religion is nothing if it is empty recitation without knowledge and actions. Let her make her decision or let her not make her decision. She should know what she is doing and not become a Muslim just becuase she for example likes stereotypical Muslim clothing, image, etc. Islm is a religion and way of life, not a fad. If she is sincere though, there is no good in keeping her from Islam.
2006-10-02 20:45:23 · answer #3 · answered by Michael M 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, she should be able to make that decision. It is understandable if the family is protective of her, and only want the best for her if they don't know anything about it, so they should do some research on it and look at direct resources so that there aren't any misinterpretations.
2006-10-02 20:46:50 · answer #4 · answered by ←Betty B→ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically as long as she lives under her families roof I would say the decision making belongs to mom and dad. However, if she has studied about it and can provide rational arguments as to why that is what she wants to do, I guess she should be allowed to at least see if that is the lifestyle and faith she wants to and can faithfully follow.
2006-10-02 20:44:37 · answer #5 · answered by mortgagegirl101 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think she a little two young to make those kind of decisions but yes I am for it....why can't she do what she wants
2006-10-02 20:43:28 · answer #6 · answered by rhodes727 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, can she explain her reasons? If not, maybe it is just because of some Muslim friends she has, and its just a phase, in which case there is no harm in it. If she has valid and well thought out reasons, then she has already made her choice and should be supported in it. : )
2006-10-02 20:45:08 · answer #7 · answered by Smiley 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
where did she hear about Islam? if she really want to be a Muslim you should help her to learn about Islam... the real Islam not what same organizations are trying to say it is... i noticed that Islam in the USA is different than the real Islam i mean in practice for example same Muslim women in the USA they cover their head but still ware short ... get my point
this might help your sister
http://askmuslims.com/
http://www.quran-islam.org/93.html
2006-10-02 20:48:12 · answer #8 · answered by ♥ amal_dxb ♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is not old enough to make such a serious decision. In my opinion.
2006-10-02 20:58:45 · answer #9 · answered by Mr. Bojangles 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congratulations to your little sister. Find out reasons from her, and you also may be saved.
2006-10-04 05:13:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋