I "unofficially" converted to Islam this weekend and I plan to officially convert when I visit my local Mosque and everything, but I'm keeping it a secret from my adoptive parents who are very religious Christians. I need to tell them eventually because I'm getting my name changed and everything, and I can't do that until I tell them. How can I tell my Christian parents who don't hold any other religions in high regard that I converted to Islam?
2006-12-05 08:12:14 · 55 answers · asked by Michael 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
tell them you are going to mosque on friday .
2006-12-05 20:13:20 · answer #1 · answered by bhaletaasha 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Tell them that you have an important announcement and then sit down with them and calmly say that although you love them and respect their beliefs, you feel that you have found your faith in a different religion than theirs. Make them understand that you will still worship the same God they do, abstain from the same sins and do the same good deeds but that you will do so as a Muslim.
Remember that these are your parents and that they will always, always love you, no matter what. Islam requires you to respect, love and revere them right after God Himself and treat them as well as you can for the rest of their lives.
God bless you and good luck.
2006-12-05 22:09:46 · answer #2 · answered by Carmenasks 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Islam is a religion of love and peace.you can make ur parents understand that now you are old enough to know between wrong and right and you can select a religion of peace and blessings.
Islam is a way of life, try it.
Islam is a gift, accept it.
Islam is a journey, complete it.
Islam is a struggle, fight for it.
Islam is a goal, achieve it.
Islam is an opportunity, take it.
Islam is not for sinners, overcome it.
Islam is not a game, don't play with it.
Islam is not a mystery, behold it.
Islam is not for cowards, face it.
Islam is not for the dead, live it.
Islam is a promise, fulfill it.
Islam is a duty, perform it.
Islam is a treasure (the Prayer), pray it.
Islam is a beautiful way of life, see it.
Islam has a message for you, hear it.
Islam is love , love it.
2006-12-05 09:00:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
Simple: Just tell them you have something to discuss, then sit down and tell them. Make sure that they know that you love them, respect them, and that your decision is in no way a reflection on them.
If your parents are real Christians and truly love you, you will get past this, but give them time and do not allow any bridges to be burned.
Good luck!
2006-12-05 08:18:13 · answer #4 · answered by Darlene G 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
This is a good one and one that I faced many moons ago! (smile)The best way is...gently! I started by telling them about activities that I took part in at the local masjid (Mosque), I brought over certain friends that I hung around, that were Muslim. I started to change my behavior around my parents in a way that was more compassionate and more 'communal' with other beliefs and people. I stareted to BE a better person overall. I stopped cursing, I drank socially and stopped, I began a network with other positive people which led to me Eco-friendly persona and they began to see that I WAS different. When they asked me (and yours will too) what bought on the change, I told them, I am a Muslim now and I have to BE better for the sight of Allah (GOD) for HE is watching and I do not what HIM to see in me in any other light but a good one. In the begining, that promoted a bit of a chain reaction in conversation, both negative and positive, but I have bee a Muslim since 1991 and can say that over the years of persistance, they (my parents) HAD to see that all things Islamic did not come form the TV and was not BAD! They have accepted me and Islam as my way of loving and praying to our LORD! If any parent is bothered by that, they they have deeper issues of control then just you changing Religions!!!
Try it...it beats being ashamed of it and hiding such a beautiful place to be...in spirit!
2006-12-07 03:44:36 · answer #5 · answered by peacefultherapy 1 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Matthew 24:36
But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.
Matthew 24:35-37 (in Context) Matthew 24 (Whole Chapter)
Mark 13:32
But of that day and that hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father
2006-12-05 08:22:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Choose your words brother and whatever u say, say with respect. Eventually, they ought to understand. If your faith is strong, u will stand the test of all jests thrown at u. Best of luck
2006-12-08 03:23:27 · answer #7 · answered by choskororo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This will undoubtedly be a very difficult task. What you must do is to simply explain to them that you have completely lost your mind! Just kidding! sorry! I am not however one who believes in one religion over another. I believe that they are all cults of a sort, and yet I believe in God wholeheartedly! I don't personally feel compelled to share in any ritualistic tributes that are so very much a part of ALL religions. If you believe in God... REALLY believe in God, you don't need to follow any prescribed methods of showing your love for him. That's just my perspective though. Good luck to you.
2006-12-05 08:23:57 · answer #8 · answered by azguy6341 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you are free and 21 then tell them whenever you feel comfortable. Otherwise you still need to be truthful with them as they are your family and deserve to be told the truth. Lying by omission is still a lie.
2006-12-05 08:19:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Tell them, but try to explain to them why you did and what made Islam so appealing to you. I would also try to expain to them that Islam still respects Jesus very much so its not like you are turning your back on him, just say that Islam is what is most fullfiling to you in your spiritual journey. Good Luck!!!!
2006-12-05 08:29:36 · answer #10 · answered by David Z 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Just tell them the truth.
Tell them that you just came out ofthe closet and wish to live maong the other gays.
That you want to kill a christian so you can get into your islamic hell. Them them you don't appreaciate them giving up their time, effort, love and money not to mention their lives for you.
Tell them the truth. That you wish to become a terorist, and defeate democracy, freedom. Tell your mom to put her veilon and get her butt into the back room and not to come out wihtout it or wiht a males company.
Tell them you you really don't think women deserve the same fredoms men do and you want to change the way americams dobusiness and make the also women.
2006-12-05 08:20:08 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋