There are even centres for muslim converts..... but there aren't any for any other religions? I am a muslim girl... and there are a lof of things in Islam which amuses me and yet i can't find an answer to them.. Every religion believes that they are the right way.. How do i tell tat i am in the right way? Sometimes i find myself disbelieving a lot of things in Islam and other religions as well.. I haf thoughts of becoming a free thinker... But how will tat affect my family, i always thought.. Will they consider to have sin too if i were to convert out or stop believing in Islam?
2006-10-07 18:54:29 · 14 answers · asked by SyaKiRa 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You're mistaken in believing that other religions don't have conversion programs. Many besides Islam do have conversion programs and/or centres/websites for converts. Some may even require conversion in order to marry one of their faith.
As for how to know whether your religion is the right one, that would require a spiritual journey of sorts. You will need to pray for guidance and discernment and await God's grace.
Above all, don't deceive yourself into thinking that a free thinker is the right path. Such a path merely spoils your spiritual journey and reduces you to a spiritual brat who is likely to have illogical tantrums wherein you tell yourself that "God had better agree with what I believe or else I don't believe in Him." You'll never find God or His Church if you're too busy sliding down the path of human arrogance and congratulating yourself for being a free thinker.
2006-10-07 19:06:06 · answer #1 · answered by Kenneth 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
non Muslim women "only Christians and Jews" can marry Muslim men without converting..but the husbands always want their wives to have the same religion to raise their children as Muslims without confusing them.
Other religions mainly Catholics also try to convert people and in my country I saw some cases of Muslims converted and no body killed them "I'm in Egypt"
Your questions about Islam I'm sure ther is an answer for them so don't hesitate to ask Muslims and I can help if you want.
For your family I don't know but it may cause some problems in the beginning but later everything will be normal as I saw some cases who fixed their relationships with their families after converting..like Hamza Yusuf for an example.
Good luck.
2006-10-07 19:06:27 · answer #2 · answered by mido 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A frank and straight talker usually gets into trouble in the community he lives in especially when the subject involves religion. There are many things in ALL religions that defies logical reasoning, like some of those you just mentioned. I've no religious affiliation but I do not question those religious faithfuls to avoid conflicts with them. Just secretly hold on to your righteous belief. Be careful and be smart. Don't get into trouble
2006-10-07 19:13:58 · answer #3 · answered by Roti-Prata 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok id like to say something about ur ebbin away beliefs
1st of all its extremely normal ,happened with me 2
and its all becuz this false and ridickulous propoganda against islam and ur fallin trap to it
its Ramadan and if God granted u soo much by makin u a muslim u should be thankful
its normal to hav doubts in ur belief but just becuz ur religion tells u not 2 hav a bf or to wear the veil
u shouldnt make it a matter of ur like and dislike
remember the road to paradise is not an easy 1
besides if u hav doubts then clear them
liste n to the documentary of dr zakir naik and go to www.irf.com
2006-10-07 19:13:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Um, I believe that this applies to Jews and Catholics as well. Am I wrong about that? Please do some basic research before you make claims like "why is it that only Islams insist tat u have to convert in order for u to marry a muslim?".
2006-10-07 19:00:44 · answer #5 · answered by ReeRee 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because, an interfaith marriage always requires sacrifice of some beliefs to work... and if u do that... u are not strong in belief in the first place... and then comes the religion of your children... and islam isn't the only religion that requires this... tons of christian denominations do too... catholics do also, altho alot ignore it.
I suggest you REALLY think about what you are doing and saying...
2006-10-07 18:58:40 · answer #6 · answered by WhiteHat 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there was a time i really didn't believe in Islam anymore and thought i would leave and convert to Buddhism. then i decided to study every religion in the world very deeply. i came to realize which way was best for me and went with it. I've never regretted my decision.
by the way, you will break your family's heart and they will probably alienate you if they are following Islam.
2006-10-07 21:18:38 · answer #7 · answered by Mustafa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From what I understand, many religions discourage their members from marrying outside their beliefs. Some are Judaism, Catholocism, Mormon and Scientology (I know... it's not a religion, but according to the IRS, they are). While there aren't "centers" for conversion, conversion takes place in the synagogues and churches of that particular denomination.
There are no centers for converstion to freethinking. You just acknowledge that you do not believe in religions or their dictates and that's it. There is no way to tell if what you believe is the truth. If you have faith in what you believe, then you just KNOW it's the right way for you. If you have doubts, its best to explore to find your own answers. Any leaders for any beliefs will tell you what you should and shouldn't believe. Find the answers for yourself.
Ultimately, your family will have to take care of themselves. What you do or think will have no consequence to them. I'm speaking in real-life, freethinker terms, not religious terms. Of course, your belief system says otherwise and you'll have to reconcile yourself to what ever it is that happens. But it will have nothing to do with what you decide to do for yourself.
2006-10-07 19:02:18 · answer #8 · answered by Rogue Scrapbooker 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you convert out of islam it's considered apostacy and you will be killed for it if you profess in an islamic country!
To answer your question they believe others are did believers and call them kafir. Even custody is an issue in islam. If muslim man married to a kafir dies and their are kids, they believe the kids should be handed over to muslim relatives. It seems the surviving parent has no right if they are non-muslim!
2006-10-07 18:58:19 · answer #9 · answered by Rajan S 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
well acoeding to the quran they must kill you if you leave islam but you have every right to be a free thinker or accept Jesus as saviour but do not tell them untill you are 100% sure what is right. islam is a religion of compultions it takes away free choice that is not from God
2006-10-07 19:30:44 · answer #10 · answered by Mim 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋