My step-parents are very Christian. I converted to Islam several months ago, and they know I converted. But they don't know much about it (they think Allah is a pagan god or something). They aren't very thrilled about it. How can I get them to drive me to a Mosque? What do I say to them?
2007-03-17 16:51:25 · 23 answers · asked by Michael 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You should explain to them that you believe. Also sometimes you should explain why you believe it and how it is misunderstood everywhere. You should also inform them what it is, etc. One story you can get from the Qur'an is how Prophet Ibrahim was thrown into the fire, but remember he explained to his *aunt and uncle (I think) of how what he believes in. How there cannot be any other God. I think in the end they did convert to Islam. Make sure when you explain you do not get angry (not that you will) and you explain rationally and show them the truth.
Tell your step-parents that it is your life and I want to be a Muslim. I would like to go the mosque and maybe you guys should stop by as well. I want to go and since you know I converted it would be disloyal for me not to go the Mosque just as it would be disloyal for you not to go to church. So if you could please take me. If not, just take the bus, or get someone from the mosque to take you or someone you know who helped you convert.
Good Luck!
2007-03-18 03:42:22 · answer #1 · answered by Mystx 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
First off how old are you, Allah is not pagan God and is considered the same God as the Jews and Christians(people of the book), you can't just convert to a religion that you have no knowledge of, by converting to Islam you are basically telling your parents they are going to hell since they don't believe in the teachings of prophet Muhammed. It's complicated situation for a complicated world.
If you truly acknowledge and respect the religion and understand it to the fullest then you should explain your intentions to your parents but I highly doubt you'll succeed but eventually they will have no choice and accept your decisions for they are yours to make.
2007-03-17 17:01:48 · answer #2 · answered by deligeez 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Believe what you want to believe. Like everyone has a right to believe what they want. Whatever makes you feel closer to God. I would say once you hit 18 years of age you are consider an adult in society in America anyway. At the time you should have a right to do what you want. Be careful when it comes to any religion there are extremist they might do something to you especially in a islamic reiligion. I would say get some muslim friend before going to a mosque to help you study more into the religion.
2016-03-29 03:46:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sit them down and explain what muslims believe. Tell them about how they only worship God, like the old testaments says to do. They do believe in Jesus and love Jesus as a prophet sent from God. They just don't believe Jesus as saviour. They also believe Jesus is coming back. I'm sure they don't know all of this. Maybe the more they find out maybe they'll even change. Muslims believe the bible was messed with by the people that wrote it and put it together. That's why they memorize the quran. It is the same as it was from the beginning. Good luck.
2007-03-17 16:57:27 · answer #4 · answered by Rosalind S 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If you are a big enough boy to convert, then you are a big enough boy to figure out a way to get a ride to mosque. Buses, other members of the mosque and the Islamic community.
You figure it out. Sounds like you are a bit of a baby to me, and as a step parent I would not stop you, but would not cooperate in this conversion either.
2007-03-17 16:56:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
How do you have step-parents? Isn't one your biological parent and the other a step? You sound confused, very confused, and it shows not only in your question but in the choice you made. You sound too young to drive so maybe you are too young to understand why you have given up believing in God. allah is not God. Muhammad is not a prophet. Hopefully your parents will help you to understand that Jesus is The Christ, fulfilled all prophesies and foretold all. There was never a need for another prophet so that makes islam false. It's that simple. I hope the adults in your life don't drive you to a mosque, for your own good.
May God Bless you.
2007-03-17 17:02:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
Salaam brother,
Don't assume they're going to reject giving you a ride to the Mosque right away. If they don't give you a ride try to find a friend or other family member that will. Also many Mosques have websites so try to go on them and you can listen to lectures on certain topics that interest you. A few websites for Mosques are: http://icofa.com/ (Islamic Center of America Michigan), http://www.islamichouseofwisdom.com/ (Islamic House of Wisdom Michigan), and http://www.iecoc.org/ (Islamic Educational Center of Orange County,
Costa Mesa, California). If you would like more Islamic websites, don't hesitate to e-mail me :) Good Luck!
2007-03-17 17:05:44 · answer #7 · answered by mj58 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I have a friend who experienced the same thing- his parents are very Christian and he converted to Islam. They were very mad about it at first but eventually they accepted it. You must just talk to them honestly about your beliefs and educate them about your new religion. Tell them why you converted- what drew you to Islam and how happy you'd be if you could practice at a Mosque. Just talk to them, be honest, and take the bus if they refuse to drive you.
2007-03-17 17:05:06 · answer #8 · answered by Kathryn S 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Address them in the best of terms and treat them in the best manner
If they insist that you follow kufr, then conceal your Islam if you fear that you are not able to confront them openly, and pray where they cannot see you
Do not think at all that there is any burden or sin on you if they get angry with you for becoming a Muslim. Remember that when a person pleases Allaah even though it makes people angry, Allaah will be pleased with him and will make the people pleased with him.
Keep on praying for them to be guided and call them to Islam with wisdom and beautiful preaching. Maybe Allaah will guide them through you.
2007-03-18 03:04:11 · answer #9 · answered by BeHappy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just sit 'em down to a nice cup of coffee and say,"Mom, Dad, I've decided that everything you have taught me and everything you believe is wrong, as for me and my adolescent self- I have discovered the real truth. Can I get a ride to the Mosque so I can betray my upbringing and heritage, and can I have some money in case I want to get something to eat too?"
To bring you to a place of your immortal annihilation would not be the act of a loving parent, and if they are true Christians they would feel that your denying Christ as the son of God and saying he is just another prophet would be the loss of your soul.
What hurt do you want to cause these people that you risk your soul to do it?
2007-03-17 17:12:03 · answer #10 · answered by theinfalliblenena 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋