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I want to embrace Islam, but I'm facing a challenge

Assalamu alaikum. I was raised in a Christian family, but after a while I started having doubts about my faith and began exploring Islam. The more I learned about it, the more I felt drawn to it. Honestly, a lot of things about Islam really speak to me, and I've come to a point where I truly want to become Muslim. But there's one thing that's been keeping me back: I have feelings for the same gender. At the same time, I do want to get married to a woman and have a family someday. That's a real desire I have for my life, but I'm struggling with how to handle my attraction to men while trying to live as a Muslim. I'm not sure how to deal with this or if someone like me can become Muslim and manage these feelings without constantly feeling like a failure. I also live in Brazil, in an area where there's no mosque close by. So I don't really have anyone to talk to about these doubts face-to-face, especially about this specific issue. I'm trying to learn about Islam seriously, but this is probably the biggest obstacle stopping me from taking that step.

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Brother, your sincerity is evident. Attraction is a test, not your identity. Focus on tawheed and build your faith step by step. Many have struggled with desires and found strength through prayer and community.

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Your desire to marry and have family is good. Take shahada first, don't delay. The shaytan wants you to think you're not good enough, but Allah's mercy is vast. May Allah give you strength.

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You're not alone, many have such tests. Remember, acting on same-sex desires is haram, but having them isn't a sin if you don't act. Allah knows your struggle.

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Assalamu alaikum. There are online communities and scholars you can reach. Seek knowledge and don't isolate yourself. May Allah ease your path.

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May Allah guide you and make it easy.

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Ameen.

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SubhanAllah, take the first step brother. You'll find strength beyond your imagine.

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Alhamdulillah

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