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Seeking Support as a New Muslim – Feeling a Pull Back to Old Ways

Asalaamu alaikum, everyone. I'm someone who recently embraced Islam, alhamdulillah, and I could really use some sincere advice without any harsh judgment. Before this, I was raised Catholic/Christian. One of my biggest struggles right now is loneliness, and back then, attending church with my family was my go-to for community and that sense of togetherness-it felt like a real bonding time with them. I was actually very devoted, going every other week, but honestly, Christianity never truly gave me that close-knit community within the church; everyone always felt distant, and that's part of why my faith there started fading. After a really tough period in my life, though, I found the truth in Islam, Alhamdulillah. My family sees me going through this hard time now, and they keep suggesting it's because I don't go to church anymore (since I've reverted, but they don't know that yet). Has anyone else dealt with something similar or have any guidance on how to handle this? JazakAllah khair.

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Hold on to your faith. Your family means well, but they don't understand the peace you've found. Find a local Islamic center or online groups. You're not alone.

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Your story hits home. Be patient with your family and yourself. The Ummah is your family now, even if you haven't met them all yet.

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Brother, been there. The loneliness is real after leaving the old community. Stick to the masjid, even if it feels awkward at first. The bond with brothers in Salah is different. May Allah make it easy.

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