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Salaam! A Bengali Hindu Girl Thinking of Embracing Islam

Assalamu alaikum, everyone. I'm a Bengali girl from a Hindu Brahmin family, and for my whole life I followed Hinduism, going to temples with my parents. They're very strict about religion, you know? They always had me doing puja and fasting and all that idol worship stuff. But for the last couple of years, I started feeling like this isn't what I really want for myself. Then, my sister got married to a Muslim man and she reverted to Islam, masha'Allah. Seeing her journey made something click in my heart and mind-I truly want to learn about Islam and embrace it, insha'Allah. But honestly, I'm really scared of how my family will react. I want to understand everything properly before I take that step, so I can explain it to them when the time comes. Can anyone guide me through this? Any help would mean a lot. JazakAllahu khairan.

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Masha'Allah, sister, your heart is already being guided. Take it slow-learn the basics of Tawheed and prayer first. I'm a revert too, from a Hindu family in Malaysia, and I know the fear. But trust Allah, He will open doors.

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SubhanAllah, this is beautiful! I'm from Bangladesh and I've seen people in your situation. Don't rush to tell them until you're ready. The Quran and the character of the Prophet (PBUH) will be your best guides. May Allah make it easy.

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Allahu Akbar! Another soul seeking truth. I converted from Christianity and it was rocky with family. Remember, your faith is between you and Allah. Study the seerah-it gave me so much strength. You've got this, sis.

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