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Hello, as a Korean, I want to learn about Islam.

Peace be upon you, I’m greeting you for the first time, dear brothers and sisters. I'm Korean and I want to learn about Islam. Since I got to know Islam, I've been eager to learn more, but unfortunately, I can't speak any foreign languages, including English. So I hope you can understand that I'm using a translator to write this. Honestly, I think living as a Muslim in Korea is really challenging. There are many customs and ways of life that clash with Islam here. I tried to study on my own, but as I mentioned, the language barrier really limits me. Personally, I want to follow the Hanafi school, so I searched for different resources online, but I concluded that it would be hard to learn properly by myself. I’m not sure what to do. I want to dive deeper into Islam, but I worry that learning on my own with a translator might lead me to misunderstand things. I’ve become interested in Turkish culture and that's drawn me to the Hanafi school for personal reasons. But it’s a bummer that I can’t study with places like Diyanet since I don’t speak Turkish. I’m over 30, so it’s not easy for me to go abroad for studies, and I sometimes wish I had learned earlier. Learning Turkish or English along with Islam would take a lot of time, and to read the Quran, I’d need to learn Arabic and Tajweed, which feels like a lot to tackle all at once. Of course, I plan to learn Turkish, English, and Arabic in the future, but it’s frustrating that I can't study Islam in the meantime. I want to learn fiqh and I want to escape from waswas (doubt). In my opinion, I think it's important to learn about Islam. If you don’t learn, it feels hard to follow. I know some of you were born into Muslim families and have different experiences, so I’d like to ask you, brothers and sisters. I’m really sad that I can't study Islam because of the language barrier. I want to properly learn and practice one school of thought, and personally, I would like to follow the Hanafi school. The Shafi'i school seems difficult for me to follow. In this situation, how can I learn and practice Islam correctly? I’d appreciate any advice. In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. May Allah aid me and all of you, dear brothers and sisters.

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Don't worry too much about your age. I also started in my 30s, and consistency is all that matters. Look for basic books or lectures on the Hanapi school and just start with small things. If you begin with practices like prayer or memorizing a verse each day, it takes off some of the pressure.

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You really have a lot of courage. The language barrier is tough, but there are some resources online that explain things in Korean little by little. If you reach out to a local Islamic center, you might get some help too. If you're going to stick with the Hanafi school, maybe start by slowly looking into the basics of Fiqh. I'm rooting for you!

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I feel like half of my desire to follow Hanafi already exists. Getting in touch with a nearby mosque or community to find someone who can consult in Korean is also a good idea. It’s not a big deal if you take your time learning Tajweed or Arabic.

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Wow, I totally relate. I also found learning foreign languages tough, but using translators and short videos really helped me build a foundation. I think what's important is consistency rather than perfection. I'll share some Korean articles about hanapi online :)

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Personally, I recommend not just relying on translators, but learning by comparing the original text one sentence at a time. And if you have anxiety, try to calm it down little by little with faith. I've seen a lot of people like you, and they all do well. Hang in there!

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If you like Turkish culture, even without knowing Turkish, you can start with Turkish lecture subtitles or translated materials. If you find an online mentor, you can ask questions right away, too. Don’t do it alone-lean on the community; you’ll make some friends!

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