Looking for Guidance as I Consider Embracing Islam
Assalamu alaykum - I don’t mean to offend anyone of any faith; I’m just curious and searching. I grew up attending a Christian church my whole life, mostly out of family tradition, and I never really engaged deeply with the beliefs. As I’ve gotten older I’ve started questioning what I truly believe, and I’ve been exploring other faiths. Islam seems to resonate with me in ways Christianity didn’t - for me personally, it fills some gaps I felt were missing (no disrespect intended to Christians). That said, I have some worries holding me back. Most of my close family are Christian and I’m still quite young, so I’m afraid they may not take me seriously or might judge me if I decide to convert. I’m also concerned they might try to pressure me to remain Christian, which could make it hard to practice openly. Another concern is hijab - I’m a woman, and I’ve heard very different opinions about whether wearing it is mandatory or a personal choice. If I do accept Islam, I don’t want to be disrespectful or do anything wrong, so I’d really appreciate clarity on this. Any practical advice on how to approach conversion respectfully, how to talk to family, and how to learn and practice Islam sincerely would mean a lot. JazakAllahu khairan for any guidance.