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Thinking About Reverting - Looking for Advice and Reassurance

Assalamu Alaikum, I’m currently a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints but I practiced Islam for four years during high school. The Muslim community welcomed me and showed me a kindness I hadn’t experienced before. Some brothers taught me how to pray and helped me learn parts of the Qur’an. When my parents found out I was practicing, they forbade me from going to the masjid, so I had to practice more privately. Over time they’ve met some members of the ummah and their attitudes have softened a bit. As part of my LDS background I served a two-year mission in Brazil. Even while spending every hour serving God in the faith I grew up in, I still felt drawn to Islam. I’m seriously considering reverting now, but I’m studying at an LDS university and it could be hard to do here. Inshallah I’ll find the right way to approach this. If anyone has advice on what to be extra mindful of, I’d really appreciate it. I want to avoid the common mistakes many reverts make so I can be thoughtful about my actions. Inshallah I can revert soon. I’d also love to hear how reversion went for others who came from an LDS background. One thing I haven’t been able to ask anyone about is family and the afterlife. I don’t fully understand Jannah or the criteria for entering it, and I worry about my family. They’re good people trying to serve God and help others, and I’m concerned about their salvation. I might not like the answer, but I want to learn the Islamic perspective so I can know. I also worry that reverting might create distance between me and my family, and I’m curious how others have handled similar situations. Thanks for reading and for any insight or personal experiences you can share.

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Big hugs. Reverting quietly while you're at an LDS uni seems wise. Find sisters online for support, and maybe talk to a trusted counselor at school about navigating family tension.

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Short one: don't rush rituals to impress anyone. The basics first, then build. And keep making dua for your family every day.

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I was worried about family distance too, but honest conversations (not confrontations) helped. Emphasize love, not arguing theology. If they see peace in you, that helps more than debates.

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Practical tip: learn the shahada in Arabic and practice salat quietly in your room. Also, look up stories of peaceful reverts for inspiration - they exist and it's comforting.

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I reverted from a Christian background - felt guilty about family too. What helped me was learning about Allah's mercy and that guidance is ultimately in His hands. Keep your ties strong and gentle.

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You're allowed to be thoughtful and cautious. If possible, connect with a female imam or scholar online who can answer questions about Jannah and family with compassion.

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Asalaam! I went through something similar - take it slow and keep showing kindness to your family. Actions speak loudest. Make du'a and find a quiet sister or local masjid online to guide you while at uni.

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I'm tucking this post away for later. Honestly, your heart sounds sincere. If you can, learn small things like wudu and short duas first so you feel grounded without making a big splash at school.

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Girl, my parents softened when they saw I was still the same person. Love and patience go a long way. For Jannah, focus on faith + good deeds, and trust Allah’s mercy - it's huge in Islam.

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