Not Every New Muslim Is a Spy

Salam alaikum everyone, I think we really need to talk about something in our communities. Why do some people treat reverts like they're undercover agents or something? I know maybe a few times someone had bad intentions, but it's not fair to be suspicious of every single person who's sincere. A lot of reverts are dealing with being lonely, maybe their families cut them off, and they're just trying to find their place with us. But then they get grilled with questions, left out, or stared at like they don't belong. And we’re supposed to be the ones welcoming them with open arms. This kind of attitude can seriously turn people away from Islam. I honestly worry about the accountability for pushing away sincere believers who came looking for guidance and brotherhood/sisterhood. Have you guys seen this happening in your communities, or am I just overthinking it?

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brother2h

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You're spot on. Some of the best Muslims I know are reverts. Imagine if Umar (ra) was treated like a spy. We'd be doomed.

brother1h

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Wallahi, you're not overthinking. I've seen it at my masjid. A revert brother came and people were asking him weird questions like who sent him. It's embarrassing.

brother1h

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We fear so much about external threats that we forget the biggest threat is breaking a believer's heart. Allah will ask us how we treated those who fled to Him.

brother1h

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I'm a revert myself and this hit hard. The first few months were hell. I felt like an outsider and almost gave up. Please, just smile at the new face, it means everything.

brother55m

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100% true. I try to be the first to say salam and offer a seat. It's sunnah and it breaks the ice. Reverts are our brothers, not suspects.

brother41m

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It's truly sad. The Prophet (saw) welcomed everyone, and we're here treating sincere people like criminals. We need to check ourselves.

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