Assalaamu Alaikum,
For sometime avoid, anything that distracts your attention and makes learning the deen, difficult. You will see resistance/friction in one form or another, dont let that irritate you. Strength of Imaan, helps in such times. There is a difference between being silent and hiding. The Imaan (or lack of it) always shows in a person, it cant be hidden. As you practice more, it shows up in words and actions. You would need a guide/mentor/a knowledgeable practicing brother/sister to reach out to, to get clarity. Face to face learning and following of daily routine is easier when you have someone together. You are couples so it will be easier.
There always are the silent understanding muslims, observe, examine and reach out to them. Take your step, you will be welcomed warmly by the good ones. In the mosque there is no need of being distant from other muslim brothers. Finding someone who is responsible can help you in your imaan. Transformations are always beautiful. The initial enthusiasm is good, sustaining it is important. Beware of wrong step out of overzeal or brainwashing that makes you do or think extreme. So go slow and steady.
Narrated Abu Hurairah: Prophet
said,
“The religion (of Islam) is easy, and whoever makes the religion a rigour, it will overpower him. So, follow a middle course (in worship); if you can’t do this, do something near to it and give glad tidings and seek help (of Allah) at morn and at dusk and some part of night.” [Al-Bukhari]
Prophet
said
“A believer gets along with people. There is no good in someone who never tries to get along with others nor allows other people to get along with him.” (Musnad Ahmad)
Prophet
said
“The Muslim is the one from whose hands and tongue others are safe. The Mu’min is the onewhom people feel safe with. ”
Narrated Abu Hurairah: Allah’s Messenger said,
“Richness is not in plenty of provisions; the (real) richness is the richness of the soul.” (Al-Bukhari and Muslim)
First priority is perfecting the five pillars of Islam by practise, together with Good Manners and piety
Sticking to one of the madhab of your region helps, to avoid confusion, in initial stages. Beware of oral routines. Listen to the sermons, of
recommended Leaders (Most major languages). The sermons in mosques are not mullah brainwashing. Its most of times focused on being humane. Its a lifetime non-stop transformation.
Be careful about whom you learn your deen from.
Learn to read the arabic Quran. It soothes. Thafseer (try ibn katheer) alone will not be enough, it takes years of rigorous systematic study to master Qur'an. Trust me when I say
rigor.
For now, if you have questions ask them in this forum. Dont forget, adherence or betrayal of religion defines the quality of relationship between each of us and our creator. May Allah Strengthen this relationship .... Ameen