proudmuslimah
New Member
I need all of your advice.
I am in a difficult position. I reverted to Islam this past summer. My parents (Christians) are 100% against it. They threaten to disown me, and accuse me of alienating my entire family. Their most recent guilt trip has been concerning my grandparents and how they will not understand what they did wrong and why I am dressed so differently...I have attempted on several occasions to have civilized conversations with them about my reasons for converting, but they seem only to yell and beg me to forget Islam. I feel they are very effected by the media and the negative light Islam is portrayed. They believe Islam to be evil and violent. It pains me so much that they cannot share in my pure happiness and peace.
They also make horrible accusations against my fiancee without knowing him, or wanting to get to know him. They have already refused to be present at any Islamic wedding, and I fear I will deeply offend my future husbands family.
I know it says that I must honor my parents, but how can I do this when their beliefs are so different than my own.
What is worse is the fights are taking place during Ramadan...It is making me feel horrible.
?????
I am in a difficult position. I reverted to Islam this past summer. My parents (Christians) are 100% against it. They threaten to disown me, and accuse me of alienating my entire family. Their most recent guilt trip has been concerning my grandparents and how they will not understand what they did wrong and why I am dressed so differently...I have attempted on several occasions to have civilized conversations with them about my reasons for converting, but they seem only to yell and beg me to forget Islam. I feel they are very effected by the media and the negative light Islam is portrayed. They believe Islam to be evil and violent. It pains me so much that they cannot share in my pure happiness and peace.
They also make horrible accusations against my fiancee without knowing him, or wanting to get to know him. They have already refused to be present at any Islamic wedding, and I fear I will deeply offend my future husbands family.
I know it says that I must honor my parents, but how can I do this when their beliefs are so different than my own.
What is worse is the fights are taking place during Ramadan...It is making me feel horrible.
?????