New Muslim Here, Seeking Some Advice
Salam everyone, I'm reaching out because I'm feeling a bit lost and maybe overthinking things. I was raised in a Christian family-my parents had me baptized as a baby, but we never really practiced seriously. Everything changed when I met a Muslim sister. Her faith, wisdom, and kindness really inspired me. Alhamdulillah, I took my shahada and then married her. Alhamdulillah, our families get along and we're really happy together. But I'm struggling a bit. My own family, who aren't religious and are pretty skeptical about faith in general, keep telling me I shouldn't change my ways. It feels like there's a tug-of-war between my background and what Islam asks of me. I'm trying my best to learn-reading the Quran, picking up some Arabic and surahs-but sometimes I mess up. Like, I might slip up and eat something not halal or do something I shouldn't, and it leaves me feeling really guilty. I worry that I'm not doing enough and that maybe I won't be considered a good Muslim. Has anyone been through something similar? Any advice or thoughts would be really appreciated.