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Assalam-o-alikum,
I am sooooo happy that you and now your wife has reverted to Islam. MashaAllah. :ma:
My heartiest congratulations to you and to your wife.
This is a great blessing of Allah (SWT) when He guides someone to His deen, the way of life which is pleasing to Him and which will provide Paradise in the hereafter.
But brother also remember... Allah says in the Quran, Surah 29, (Al-'Ankabut)
[29:2] Do the people think that they will be left to say, "We believe," without being put to the test?
[29:3] We have tested those before them, for GOD must distinguish those who are truthful, and He must expose the liars.
So don't be afraid or get dishearted because of these tests/circumstances. Take it easy, but stand firm.
You are absoloutely right that now you need some good friends with families with whome you and your family learn the Islamic way of life (worship and all) and also get a support network.
Any suggestion depends on where you are living... In Europe or in USA or in India. So first tell us where you are living, without this information it is heard to give any ideas or suggestion.
Also could you please explain what do you mean by "Previous attempt resulted in a complete disaster."
With a lot of dua and that you become successful in this life and the next. Ameen.
Here I would like to post few more Ayaats of this Surah:
Sura 29, The Spider (Al-`Ankaboot)
[29:0] In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
[29:1] A. L. M.
[29:2] Do the people think that they will be left to say, "We believe," without being put to the test?
[29:3] We have tested those before them, for GOD must distinguish those who are truthful, and He must expose the liars.
[29:4] Do those who commit sins think that they can ever fool us? Wrong indeed is their judgment.
[29:5] Anyone hoping to meet GOD, (should know that) such a meeting with GOD will most assuredly come to pass. He is the Hearer, the Omniscient.
[29:6] Those who strive, strive for their own good. GOD is in no need of anyone.
[29:7] Those who believe and lead a righteous life, we will certainly remit their sins, and will certainly reward them generously for their righteous works.
[29:8] We enjoined the human being to honor his parents. But if they try to force you to set up idols beside Me, do not obey them. To Me is your ultimate return, then I will inform you of everything you had done.
[29:9] Those who believe and lead a righteous life, we will certainly admit them with the righteous.
[29:10] Among the people there are those who say, "We believe in GOD," but as soon as they suffer any hardship because of GOD, they equate the people's persecution with GOD's retribution. But if blessings from your Lord come your way, they say, "We were with you." Is GOD not fully aware of the people's innermost thoughts?
[29:11] GOD will most certainly distinguish those who believe, and He will most certainly expose the hypocrites.
[29:12] Those who disbelieved said to those who believed, "If you follow our way, we will be responsible for your sins." Not true; they cannot bear any of their sins. They are liars.
[29:13] In fact, they will carry their own sins, in addition to loads of other people's sins for which they were responsible. Most certainly, they will be asked on the Day of Resurrection about their false claims.
Wassalam.
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