My bro-in-law will give me £16,000 if I convert to Islam...it's a lot and I'm tempted?

Question

But a) if converting is only saying two lines, how can i tell if I mean them? b) What if later in my life I take a genuine look at all religions and decided to join a different one? - will I endanger my life by leaving Islam? c) I am not married so will that mean I have to marry a Muslim? These are all important questions and I don't know if accepting the money in exchange for a few sentences is hitch-free.

Answer 1

My sister, please read carefully because I am an Egyptian ex-Muslim and Islam is my nightmare. Conversion is the most terrible thing for your future. You will not be able to change your religion and if you try you will be abused and threatened like you never dreamed. Killing ex-Muslims is an Islamic law. Ex-Muslims who cannot be killed are beaten, imprisoned, kidnapped, put on hit lists, or spurned by their family and friends. Most of them keep their Islamic names and religion. I must keep mine after what my parents did to me. Your rights as a Muslim woman will be very different and you will not be able to marry a non-Muslim. Ex-Muslims are in danger and this is why the world’s biggest anti-Islamic group is led not by Westerners or Zionists but ex-Muslims. You know little about Islam and you will learn good things as well as things that will shock you. Please write me at [e-mail] if you have questions about this.

*I am a peaceful and respectful person and I have many Muslim friends. No offence. These are all facts.

Answer 2

You shouldn't turn to Islam because of money. Turn to Islam for the sake of God. Understand this way of life and how much better your life and goals in life would be. I'm sure if you understand the basic tenets of Islam, you would not want to have another religion. Should you decide to marry, you would also need to marry a Muslim, whether he's a convert or a born-Muslim. Don't worry, there are millions of eligible Muslim men out there.

If you still want the money, know that Islam encourages Muslims to help new converts, monetarily and physically. Say to your brother-in-law that you are actually allowed to receive zakaat money (when you are a Muslim).

Answer 3

That sounds like a vile form of manipulation, even if you were to accept the money and convert, would you be sincere about it and be able to continue following the path of islam?

I expect that accepting this would probably create more problems than it would solve as you would probably be expected to live as a muslim when it seems, given the cash insentive, you are not a believer.

Aside from these issues, surely this method is highly disrespectful to islam anyway? What is your brother-in-law thinking insulting his own religion in this way?

Answer 4

You answered ur question urself in ur second point. The best thing 4 u to do right now is to look at all religions GENUINELY and not for the money and see which leads you in the right direction. Personally, I have faith in Christ, so i would not want to encourage you to go in the direction of islam; since i have found peace and satisfaction in Christ.

I would encourage you to read the Holy Bible through at least once before you make such a decision.
Well meaning relatives may try to influence you, but ur heart will tell u what is right.

Answer 5

There is no compulsion, no monetary gain, no intimidation in converting to Islam. Such a Faith would not be Valid before Allah; if you hide it from fellow humans, it will not be ethically honest. Yes. In Islam the conversion ritual is the simplest. Say one line before two witnesses," There is no God, but ALLAH and Muhammad is the Prophet of Allah... and you are converted in the eyes of humans, but not in the eyes of Allah, if it was for money... A Christian woman can marry a Muslim male, staying as a Christian. It is a valid marriage in Islam. Have no comments on 'engendering life' on conversion or reconversion. Shall need time to study this, theologically. You may contact me later via email...

Answer 6

Christ said,
For what is a man profited if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul ? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul ?

In Psalm 49 it says,
They that trust in their wealth and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches, none of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him, (for the redemption of their soul is precious and he must leave it alone forever).

It is quite clear that what you contemplate is very dangerous and you may not be able to reverse any such agreement.

It certainly will not be hitch free and consequences will follow even if you don't mean the words. It would be difficult for you to avoid obligations, including marriage, as you have rightly questioned.

You would come under Muslim law which permits the mistreatment of women. Think carefully. You may also find the money will find it's way back under that law.

You need to realise that Islam is not forgiving towards those who reject it, and is particularly virulent against those who convert out. Your life would certainly be in danger. Many have been killed, and people still are, who convert out from within its ranks. Conversion out would be seen as a great dishonour and some would consider it an honour to kill you.

What is your brother-in-law's motive ? He is surely not stupid is he ?

Forgive me, but it seems, in the light of what you say, it has become pressingly urgent to "take a genuine look at all religions," as you say, NOW, and not later. You may not have the feedom nor the opportunity later.

If money is the only or main consideration then you would be very foolish to accept.

The expression, 'Marry in haste, repent at leisure,' could very well be adapted for you to, 'Accept in haste, repent at leisure.'

Answer 7

a) Only you will know if you mean them. If you don't and do this just for the cash, it will have to be a life-long lie (you been faithful to Islam) that you will have to keep alive around your in-laws since they will expect you to be a devout Muslim which involves the Hajj, praying constantly, reading the Quran all the time, not supporting the West, etc.

b) Yes. It's not exactly wise to leave Islam as it can bee seen as been a traitor. Maybe your bro-in-law won't like you anymore for doing this, but I doubt he'd do something like cut your head off but then again, Muslims don't really like traitors all that much.

c) Yes, you'd have to marry a Muslim OR a non-Muslim who must then convert to Islam as well.

PS: personally I wouldn't join Islam for anything!

Answer 8

You are looking for money and to my understanding, you are least concerned about actually studying Islam. So stay where you are. Islam is not a game that you want to play in order to earn some cash.. being a Muslim means to adhere to the Laws of Almighty Allah and to follow the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (Peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). Saying two lines without actually beliving in it from your heart will not bring you any good.

If you are looking for money, get a job and dont put religion into this.

Answer 9

do you really want to sell your soul for money?

i'm not a terribly religious individual, but if i were, i'd choose a religion based on my genuine belief in it. not because someone bribed me to pretend like i believe it.

will you really start believing if you take his money? if you're a reasonably intelligent human being, of course not. the amount of money won't change your beliefs.

have you ever been to a church where the preacher won't shut up about how everyone is so quiet during the service? and how everyone is just going through the motions of worship, but not actually worshipping. see, if you convert for money, this will be you.

also, if Islam is anything like Christianity, the services will no doubt be unbelievably boring. you'd better get ready for a lifetime of suffering through boredom.

Answer 10

Sister God classes basically whom he desires to steer & it relatively is magnificent the way you have been guided. this may well be an extremely great blessing. Im satisfied to work out which you're feeling there is actuality in Islam, there is. Sister until now taking massive steps like this determine you % this finished heartedly in basic terms so as which you have no longer have been given any problems interior the destiny. i think of the final element to do may well be to discover a muslim pupil or chief which you will know of and in case you do no longer know every person then you definately ought to ask somebody who might. you will get extra desirable suggestion and information that way, circulate to somebody who knows plenty approximately Islam. might Allah handbook you and hopefully you grow to succeed in the two this life and the after life. sturdy success sister! might Allah assist you to with all problems! x