lozlg
Muslima for 1 year!
Hello, i'am a 25yr old female and I live in the UK. I am not a muslim but i have been learning about Islam for the past year or so. I truely believe that there is one god (Allah) and I believe in the prophet Mohammed, peace be upon him. I want to convert and I know I should not hesitate in doing so but i am hesitating. My main problem is that I worry what others will think. I know I should be happy because i have found Islam, and i am but at the same time i am so sad, really sad.
I'm sad because my parents are athiests and they will not understand and might be angry. I'm sad because i want them to believe in Islam. I'm sad because although i want to follow Islam, i don't know how strong i am at giving up the things i enjoy (alcohol, smoking). I know this may be easy for some people but going out on a weekend with the girls for a few drinks has always been normal for me. I am worried about my friends reactions and i am sad because I feel like i'm leaving behind my old life. Eventually i might feel like i can't be around my friends because i may feel pressured to drink alcohol or smoke and i am scared at the thought of loosing my friends. I just worry and feel stressed about everything. All these thoughts are in my head and it's driving me crazy.
Anyway.. Is there anyone out there who worried about any of the things i'm worried about? I am glad I found this site. Thank you.
I'm sad because my parents are athiests and they will not understand and might be angry. I'm sad because i want them to believe in Islam. I'm sad because although i want to follow Islam, i don't know how strong i am at giving up the things i enjoy (alcohol, smoking). I know this may be easy for some people but going out on a weekend with the girls for a few drinks has always been normal for me. I am worried about my friends reactions and i am sad because I feel like i'm leaving behind my old life. Eventually i might feel like i can't be around my friends because i may feel pressured to drink alcohol or smoke and i am scared at the thought of loosing my friends. I just worry and feel stressed about everything. All these thoughts are in my head and it's driving me crazy.
Anyway.. Is there anyone out there who worried about any of the things i'm worried about? I am glad I found this site. Thank you.