My 11 year old daughter wants to convert to Islam. Should I try to stop her?

Question

We are a Christian family in Tennessee and she is quite independent and sexually liberated for her age.

Answer 1

This is very common for kids her age. When my sister was 13, she started going to a Jewish temple and ultimately converted. She stayed in this phase for a while, but ultimately realized it wasn't for her, and has now returned to her Christian roots.
If you tell your daughter she can't do it, she'll probably just do it anyway to rebel. Let her discover different religions, and don't worry about it. It is most likely just a phase of exploration and discovery.

Answer 2

I think that you should let her explore the Islamic religion, as well as other religions perhaps, if she is interested. Try to help her understand your faith and develop an appreciation for your faith. Perhaps there are things she doesn't understand about Christianity, and you ought to explore the issue with her and see what she doesn't understand or like about Christianity. But if Islam is the path that brings her soul the closest to God, then no one should stop her. Perhaps her temperament is such that Islam is perfect for her to reach her goals of self-realization, devotion to God, and true fulfillment.

If you are open-minded to other religions, then perhaps you could go with her to a mosque. Perhaps you could read the Qur'an with her and learn together. That way, you don't have to feel like she is getting into something that is foreign to you, because you can learn along with her.

Mutual understanding is very important here. If you oppose her, she will rebel. In fact, if you oppose her she may even choose Islam in spite of not really wanting to, because no one appreciates being opposed. So work with her and make sure this is really the best move for her.

If I were her parent, I would explore the faith with her and take it slowly. I would not discourage her, but I would also encourage her to take it slowly, one step at a time. Being such a young age, she may want to change her mind later (which is ok too). But I don't think you would want her to make any lifelong commitments before making sure she knew everything there was to know about it.

Wait - I just caught this "sexually liberated" thing. What do you mean? She is having sex? That's completely illegal! If she has a sex life, then she may be considering Islam because it believes in modesty and waiting until marriage, and perhaps she is already dissatisfied with sexual looseness. In that case, Islam could be a great thing for her.

Answer 3

If your 11 years old daughter has a past of sexually liberated social step-up,embracing Islam must be arevolt against his environment and society which must not worry you unless you are yourself an advocate of sexual permiscousity already then you must worry because Islam does not allow sexual permiscousity.If you ask her to keep in touch with Ahmeddiyya Movement in Islam whose motto is "Love for All and Hatred for None"then you may expect that she can not be exploited by those who want to use westren people to create unrest in country.You can contact through internet and sattelite broadcasts, anywhere in the world.

Answer 4

Of course, you're the parent. Sure, if you can have peaceful discussions with her, trying to see what is driving her to this decision. But mainly you should love her as Christ would love her. Her sexually liberated ideas are inconsistent with both Christian and Islam religions. At age 11, you should seriuosly reflect on how you let this happen as her parent. The other thing you to consider is to fast and pray for her.

Answer 5

Whom is the parent here? If you were a "Christian family" as you say, then why is she allowed to be sexually "liberated" at 11 years old and WHY in the world would you even stand for any mention of Islam in your home?????
You should only stop here if you give a -------about her and your own standing with GOD. You will have to give an account for how you raised her.

Answer 6

I would encourage both of you to do your homework before she does anything. It may be that she is simply having rebellious thoughts, and is seeking out a religion different from yours as a means of testing your buttons. By doing research on both Christianity and Islam and staying involved in your daughter's life, the two of you can get an objective viewpoint. When it comes to religion, there is no one size that fits everybody, and no one wants to be stuck in what for them is a hard place.

Answer 7

No, but try to make sure you keep an open mind and be watchful of what she does. If she wants to find a place of worship within that religion, go and meet the people there, ask questions. Give her the chance to explore, but keep an eye on her for her safety. She is most likely doing this to rebel in some way, but don't hold her back to hard. We shouldn't force our children into our beliefs but let them have the chance to explore other faiths. Even if she doesn't choose to become a follower of Islam, she will at least gain knowledge and a certain degree of tolerance out of the experience.

Answer 8

Having fun? At first I was going to answer this seriously, but I think you've collected enough serious answers for your entertainment. Is this the same "sexually active" 11 year old that you were wondering if you should allow to have sex? The one you were wondering if it would traumatize her to take her to a gynacologist? And you are the Christian mom who had sex at 11 and now works as a stripper? The one who is looking for a job as a topless receptionist? Hmm.....

Sorry, not going to pay the troll. don't want to cross that bridge anyways.....

Answer 9

She's 11. She shouldn't be independant and sexually liberated, much less looking to convert to a new religion. You might like to rethink your parenting style. There's such a thing as too much freedom for children.

Answer 10

An 11 year old that is "sexually liberated" for her age? Umm... I'm not going to go there. Islam would be a good thing for her then. They believe in the ultimate cover up for women, they can't even expose their hair. It will make her value being chaste.