Born muslim converts to other religion
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I am a born Muslim and now in the journey of getting myself baptized in the Catholic faith. I went through many years of hesitations and I've finally find myself at peace with the catholic faith. I'm hoping that everyone around would assist me in this journey towards the path of god. I've received my calling and I've felt god in ways I'm unable to describe. I want to build a relationship with god and not fear him. But as I go more in depth in the catholic faith, I realize that the transition from being a Muslim to a Catholic is not easy. I've receive my share of challenges.
My dear brothers/sisters, are you able to assist me with the following queries:
How discreet would me as a convert be between my family and me? I do not want to disclose any information regarding my faith to my family yet as I do not wish to jeopardize my close knit relationship with my mother. I understand that its not easy for any Muslim parent to be able to receive the news but I'm head strong with my decision in my faith. I believe I'm past the legal age to make my own decision and I do have my legal rights to keep this matter from them. I love my family but I'm loving god more. I've read from many other threads saying that its wise to inform the parents about the change of faith, but i want you to understand unlike any other religion, converstion from the muslim faith to any other religion is different. Muslim parents and tremendously strict and its somehow impossible to bring them to understand. I either loose a family or loose my faith.
How do I go about this journey legally? I've heard from past converts that MUIS will want to meet me personally for a few counseling sessions is this true?
Anyone was a muslim and convert out of the religion?
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Originally posted by Isaac Casanova:
I am a born Muslim and now in the journey of getting myself baptized in the Catholic faith. I went through many years of hesitations and I’ve finally find myself at peace with the catholic faith. I’m hoping that everyone around would assist me in this journey towards the path of god. I’ve received my calling and I’ve felt god in ways I’m unable to describe. I want to build a relationship with god and not fear him. But as I go more in depth in the catholic faith, I realize that the transition from being a Muslim to a Catholic is not easy. I’ve receive my share of challenges. My dear brothers/sisters, are you able to assist me with the following queries:
How discreet would me as a convert be between my family and me? I do not want to disclose any information regarding my faith to my family yet as I do not wish to jeopardize my close knit relationship with my mother. I understand that its not easy for any Muslim parent to be able to receive the news but I’m head strong with my decision in my faith. I believe I’m past the legal age to make my own decision and I do have my legal rights to keep this matter from them. I love my family but I’m loving god more. I've read from many other threads saying that its wise to inform the parents about the change of faith, but i want you to understand unlike any other religion, converstion from the muslim faith to any other religion is different. Muslim parents and tremendously strict and its somehow impossible to bring them to understand. I either loose a family or loose my faith.
How do I go about this journey legally? I’ve heard from past converts that MUIS will want to meet me personally for a few counseling sessions – is this true?
Anyone was a muslim and convert out of the religion?
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if you think you know wot you're doing, then you should be able to see the conseqences of your choice..just think of the possibilities..
i've tried joining a christian cell group meeting before..and to me it felt like i was in some sort of cult..just my experience..
though i'm not religious and dun go by the rules, i still find comfort in islam as its something i grew up with..its become more of a culture than religion..
i tried to talk with my mom about converting out(free thinking)..but i thought my mum's happiness was more important
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I believe that having a strong faith is a good thing and im more then willing to help you out here. I understand what Deino meant by feeling in a cult. I presume you were with a Church called City Harvest? If that is so i pretty understand why you meant that way but to correct you, they are Christians. Not Catholics.
Being a Catholic is no different from being a Muslim if you have to compare. Just minus the eating of halal food. Come to understand that converting is your own choice and it is within your own power. If you deemed you are of age to make your own decision as an adult then i urge your to talk to your parents about it. Let them understand where your faith lies. Religion and Family ties must never be interwined together. I have seen my friends who were disowned by their parents due to them converting but it only proves that the parents do not have the interest of their child at heart. Placing themselves as the absolute religion in the family is disheartening.
Deeming that you have seriously think about it hard enough then here is what you can do.
Talk to your family, start it off with a hint and tread lightly among their words. Look at their emotions and check if there is any agression in their tones. If things are calm talk to them and make them understand you have found your footing in faith. And persuade them that nothing is wrong with the muslim religion, it just happened that you prefer to believe in another religion. A religion that you found your faith in. Let them understand why and how you found it. Make them realize that if they were to let religion and family ties come together as one tell them with a serious tone that it is not right. You are the flesh and blood of them thus no matter what they say your still their child.
Hope i helped a little.
Good luck and Godspeed my friend.
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why murtad?? sad=( i love being a muslim. is it cuz of the terrorist associated with the muslim?? haha! was joking=P anwy, your parents gonna be disappointed. i think it's better you to be discreet about it. they will feel as if they failed being a good muslim parent. your love for GOD is the same GOD muslim are praying to. just the difference in being halal, 5 times prayers, fasting, no alcohol, friday prayers, and etc. even i myself feel slightly disappointed with you. i bet you understand that. we've lost another muslim brother.=((((
maybe you wanna try taking air wudhu and zikir. =D -
Originally posted by princesspatzziyang:
why murtad?? sad=( i love being a muslim. is it cuz of the terrorist associated with the muslim?? haha! was joking=P anwy, your parents gonna be disappointed. i think it's better you to be discreet about it. they will feel as if they failed being a good muslim parent. your love for GOD is the same GOD muslim are praying to. just the difference in being halal, 5 times prayers, fasting, no alcohol, friday prayers, and etc. even i myself feel slightly disappointed with you. i bet you understand that. we've lost another muslim brother.=((((
maybe you wanna try taking air wudhu and zikir. =Dwhat's air wudhu and zikir?
hmm.. TS, I salute your decision... it's going to be hard and rough.. because i've met 2 malay christians in my lifetime. one of them is in a charismatic church lol. i hope God will strengthen your walk with Him.
slow and steady ok?
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Issac, if you want to convert to Catholic, be very strong, courageous and hope you get lots of support from your church people. There was this muslim couple converted to Christians and they were ostricized by the muslims.
It is not easy to cope if you are not strong.
Good luck, god bless.
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why people get so worked up over a label ? ...
why care who's muslim, christian, catholic or whatever ?.... it's all the same red blood underneath neh ? ....
Tuhan, Allah, God .... different languages, different names .... it's all the same guy upstairs isn't it ? .....does it matter ? ... you think he'd care what you call him ? ....
haiz .....
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Originally posted by Fatum:
why people get so worked up over a label ? ...
why care who's muslim, christian, catholic or whatever ?.... it's all the same red blood underneath neh ? ....
Tuhan, Allah, God .... different languages, different names .... it's all the same guy upstairs isn't it ? .....does it matter ? ... you think he'd care what you call him ? ....
haiz .....
Not all share the same perception as you. There is no denial there are different religions in the world. -
all the same thing
depends on how u call it only
and as long as u ish not converting because of cheebye reasons
i dun care
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not the same leh. some or one religion claims can go heaven after death, and those don't believe go hell. So how can it be all the same???
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Originally posted by Fantagf:
Not all share the same perception as you. There is no denial there are different religions in the world.of course not .....
that's why we have so much stupidity, hatred and tragedy in this world ....
but if you believe in God, nevermind what you call him, and what you call yourself, and that this God is the God of all mankind, as they say ....
does it really matter then, really ? ....
go think about it ....
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Originally posted by Fantagf:
not the same leh. some or one religion claims can go heaven after death, and those don't believe go hell. So how can it be all the same???
i nv once thought they are all the same. shrugs
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Originally posted by Fatum:
of course not .....
that's why we have so much stupidity, hatred and tragedy in this world ....
but if you believe in God, nevermind what you call him, and what you call yourself, and that this God is the God of all mankind, as they say ....
does it really matter then, really ? ....
go think about it ....
frankly i am not into any religion.
didn't u read my post right above your this reply?
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Originally posted by dumbdumb!:
i nv once thought they are all the same. shrugs
different people take it differently.With or without religion, the heart/character matters the most.
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well, there is one similiarity though.
we are all trying to find God, at least subconsciously
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TS, go for it.
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Not all finding God.
Some people are too caught up to work so hard to make ends meet. Some are working hard to pursue their dreams.
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dun convert just to find zhabors
okieeeeeee
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Originally posted by Fantagf:
Not all finding God.
Some people are too caught up to work so hard to make ends meet. Some are working hard to pursue their dreams.
that's why i said subconsciously.
just that the busy-ness of life distracts you since every one of us thinks that we have plenty of tomorrows.
until when out of the blue, someone close to us dies, or contracts cancer or something, then we realise that we are all mortal, and that life is very short, then we start thinking about what happens after we die, and if there is a God.
spoken from experience. =/
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Originally posted by dumbdumb!:
that's why i said subconsciously.
just that the busy-ness of life distracts you since every one of us thinks that we have plenty of tomorrows.
until when out of the blue, someone close to us dies, or contracts cancer or something, then we realise that we are all mortal, and that life is very short, then we start thinking about what happens after we die, and if there is a God.
spoken from experience. =/
Some are seeking god subconsciously, but not all are.
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I think it goes both ways .. once u convert from ANY religion .. somehow u'll face some form of isolation from people that u hold dear ..
no doubt u'r mature enough to make a decision to find your spiritual bearing but i hope u have made a concious effort to understand both religion b4 u make a decision coz i know in Islam 'murtad' is a big deal :)
Gud luck bro :D u'll need it
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wahh..
TS, i admire ur courage.
i ever met a gal who was half way thru the RCIA journey with me, she is a muslim..
then half way, she dropped off.. we do not know why... very wasted..
if i didnt rem wrongly, the priest would have a session with u personally and talk abt u n ur family.. im not sure if he needed ur family's consent..
anyway, i reli wish u all the best!!!
Peace be with you!!
Catholic is the right path..
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Originally posted by Cool-gal:
Peace be with you!!
Catholic is the right path..
whatever
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Originally posted by Cool-gal:
Catholic is the right path..
want to ignite flames ah?