Did you convert/revert to Islam, or were you born into it?

[Beanie]

Just wondering how many of the lovely Islamic ladies here converted to Islam or did you grow up in Islamic families? If you converted, what was that process like? I have really enjoyed reading the different discussions here.

[rurumummy]

Hi Beanie

I was muslim from birth and born into a islamic family,although i didnt really start practicing my faith until i turned 15

[elixa]

well i know this is a really old post but thought to add that i converted to Islam when i was around 21 years old, and i know about 50 others around Perth that also have, both males n females.

Well am one very happy women

oh as for the process, very simple, can be done in private with just one or two witnesses (such as a friend), or even if u dont want any witness its ok. There is no public ceremony or complications, just you express two statements and thats it, as its between you and God. My personal experience is detailed in my blog: A Journey to Peace

[Phteven]

Hi Elixa,
I was born into a christian (but not very devout) family. I wasn't really very comfortable with some aspects of Christianity so when I was about 7 I declred myself an agnostic and refused to attend church anymore. I pretty much stuck with that position until my late 20's when I met a Muslim man. To start with I wasn't very interested in his faith but I figured it would be polite to learn a bit about it while I ogled him him. Once I began to understand it a bit more I realised how much it gelled with the beliefs I already had so it was a natural progression to convert a few months later.

[Turkish Delight]

Hi,

I have been born into islam. But i must express my feelings towards those that have converted... I congratulate you as it must be tough to convert to another religion. Just wondering how your families took to it? Because if i told my parents i wanted to become a Buddhist or a Christian they would disown me.

Just wanted to congratulate you and welcome to Islam

[Phteven]

We don't disown people in my family. I could be a serial killing, psycho and they'd still love me (although I would have to put up with endless lectures about how wrong it is to kill people and stupid jokes about hiding the knives).
My family are Christains but they're pretty tolerant and they understand that it's all the same God. from their point of view a Muslim is better than an athiest although they would be ok with that too - like I said however much they disapprove of my choices they would never disown me.

[elixa]

salaam dachlostar

I'm glad your family is ok with your reversion. My mother wont accept mine till this day and its been many many years now. I can relate to your experience, i also was never comfortable with my former faith and meeting a practicing moderate Muslim man i became interested in made me comfortable to ask millions of questions and finally getting some straight answers on Islam and then getting a copy of Quran in English translation. Most of my friends parents have been ok with their reversion but a few been very unhappy, espcially those of European backgrounds where being Christain for them is important not just in terms of religon but tradition. My mother always is upset as she says it is a tradition for us to be a Polish Catholic and i am the first one in the family to break away from that, which she cant take nor accept, even if it has made me a very good person as opposed to what i was before. Well although i just gotta keep trying to be patient and show her i am happy, i have truthfully given up on her ever accepting me as a Muslim.

[Butterflykisses]

I converted a few months before we got married. Islam seems to make more sence to me than other religions. My family havent actually asked outright but they know that we all dont eat pork etc(inc my 2 chn frm my 1st marriage) I wear a headjab and abaya when im overseas but i like to blend here so wear long shirts with long pants/skirts here.
Butterflykisses

[Shaad]

Asalam every1.
My name is Shaad, converted to islam since 5 years. I really appreciated all the facets of Islamic faith. The only problem I am facing is that there is no Islamic matrimonial agency in Perth where I can find an Islamic girl (preferably converted / reverted just like me)... Do any1 of you know such an institution in Perth?

[Jennifer13]

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[lisabutterfly]

Hi everyone

Thanks for your threads. It is helping me to feel connected in this troublesome time in my life. I am considering embracing Islam but it feels scary and weird. I just want to know how did you know it was right for you?

Lisa from Melbourne

[ummAadam]

hi there

nice to read your post.

I became Muslim about 5 years ago...

The main thing that was the deciding factor for me was to ask myself whether I believed in what Islam taught - I did. Did I feel that it was the right way of life for me - I did. Did I believe in One God, without any partners and that He is deserving of my Worship - I did. So then I had to ask myself, what was holding me back? and all I could thing of was, how am I going to start practicing everything (my main concerns were Hijab and prayer) and what will my father and friends think? after talking with some friends about my concerns they assured me that I shouldnt be worried about how I will start praying or wearing hijab or what others may think, as long as I had the main belief in Islam (the Oneness of God) then I should embrace Islam and take my time with everything else.

So thats what I did and it was the best decision of my life! I have had no regrets, what so ever. I took everything slowly with the help and guidance of close friends. My father was ok about it, he wasnt ecstatic but he wasnt depressed about it either. For a while he thought it was 'just a phase' but after 5 years I think he is realising that I am serious about Islam.

and last of all...just ask God to help you and guide you to what is best. afterall, thats what Islam is all about, worshipping God on his terms.


I hope that helps, please forgive me if I said anything to offend or confuse you.



I wish you all the best.

[elixa]

Hi everyone

Thanks for your threads. It is helping me to feel connected in this troublesome time in my life. I am considering embracing Islam but it feels scary and weird. I just want to know how did you know it was right for you?

Lisa from Melbourne

hi there

i would love to get in touch with u as i was in the exact same boat and found answers that helped me realise what step to take, and i ended up embracing Islam...many things just helped me clear my mind and espcially i converted at a troublsome time and i found so much that Islam has nothing to do with all the problems out there, that is Muslims not following the faith. It all comes down to dont judge a religon by its people but judge it by its scripture. I love to talk to u via email, but its against the rules to post email address here, and have trouble PM u (i think i dont have permission to do that here).

I help alot with people who embrace Islam or just thinking about it. They have alot of misconceptions or just things that need clarifying and i love to help u in anything u need.

will try to PM u.

Am i allowed to put a link of my blog here???

[Phteven]

You can post links to personal blogs/website but not commercial ones.

[lisabutterfly]

hi elixa

ok i dont know how this website works about private information but here is my email ok we can get in contact through email

lisabutterfly1606@hotmail

Would love to hear from you

Salam

Lisa

[Inanna]

My daughter 14 has pledged to convert to Islam... I think it's a beautiful religion - alas it doesn't call my heart but it does hers... I have cautiously (she has aspergers so she tends to get quite obsessed) supported her and will continue to do so.

So, I am interested to read the posts in here...

[ummAadam]

thats really sweet of you you sound like a great mum. I became Muslim just after my 14th birthday and I know of alot of ladies who decided to embrace Islam as teens.

I wish you all the best...

[angellic]

Hi i'm a revert sister from Perth Australia i embraced Islam around 5 years ago Alhumdulilah i have never been happier i think even if you are not a Muslim Islamic ways can teach you things about life that you would never imagine so peaceful so giving and most of all kindness if it wasn't for Allah opening my heart to Islam i don't think i would be here today Islam has taught me to be patient and calm how to respect others and most of all myself as a western woman it has been very hard coping with family reactions from my Aunty trying to rip my Hijab off in my own home to not being able to find certain jobs and other taunts from people but i just put it down to ignorance for what man doesn't know about he fears and picks i love criticism i find its the best way to fight for what i believe in and also i love when people think i cant speak English and when i speak my Australian accent comes out their faces are priceless for all other sisters out there who wish to ask me anything please send me a mail @ nicole.gilbert@hotmail.com or add me on facebook salam have a great day.