How do I tell my parents I've converted to Islam?

Scream "Allah ak-bar!!!!" At the top of your lungs while dressed in your kinds clothing. When your parents ask why you have done this, explain your new faith.

Assalamu 'alaykum.

Congrats on your reversion brother! I think you've got some advice up there^ so far. I don't really have much to add except: Be patient and take it slow insha'Allah. If you think they'd be able to handle it well, go ahead and tell them in the nicest way possible, that you will always be their son and nothing will change except for the fact that you're a Muslim. After all, you're only becoming a better son! :)

But if you fear that they'd be mad, then remain silent for a while. Practice Islam without letting them know until you feel that they'd be ready to understand. Many reverts usually do this.

If you need more help maybe you should talk to some reverts yourself. You know, considering you're new to Islam and they know exactly how you feel. Try joining an Islamic forum or something. And it's better to get advice from knowledgeable people than random strangers at Yahoo Answers yeah?

www.turntoislam.com (I'm on this one btw :D)

www.ummah.com

Well, if it is going to be hard for you I suggest that you keep it to yourself, and show them some hints your intrested in Islam. For example, bring up religion talks and tell them about Quraan. This way, they'll be curious themseleves and you can have something to talk about.

I know it can be hard being a MUSLIM REVERT !! Yes, esp when your MUSLIM&AMERICAN, but the thing is there are milions of people who are reverts and have been through this dilema...

Just have patience and everything will work out.

Insh'Allah

in Islam you do have to respect and obey your parents..

you are 16.. id suggest waiting till you are of legal age before telling them.. that way they cant force you to do anything, or drag you to a phsyciatrist or something..

anyways.. Why do you have to tell them anything.. Let them see you by example..

You still Love Jesus as you always have.. Jesus is mentioned more times in our Quran than Mohammed is.. You still love and revere and worship the same God Jesus prayed to.. You still believe in Moses, Abraham, Noah, Adam..

the only thing that has changed is that you now understand that Jesus is not God, nor son of God. but you now understand what Jesus's true original message and purpose was.. The same ideals that are Islam..

so really you will now be called a "better" follower of Jesus for being a Muslim..

Hi (:

I'm a 14 year old teenage girl, so first of all I'd like to start off with ...

Welcome to Islam brother & to the ramadan sect of Yahoo! (:

I'm very happy right now & you totally boosted my mood. I really admire it when people gain knowledge of our religion and actually realize how beautiful and welcoming the religion of Allah(swt) is.

First of all you could start of as to you being on the laptop and showing them videos on youtube as to why islam is a good religion & slowly over the days start showing them more vids. Make sure you plan what videos you show them.

Explain to them what Islam thinks of Jesus when your mother cooks dinner, sit beside her and share your knowledge of Islam to her. (Don't admit it yet)

After they come to understand Islam, tell them the truth. About your friends, well their view about you shouldn't really change, it might take some time for them to get used to but just know that brother, do not doubt Islam if your friends leave you. Because you know that their not real friends anyways for doing that (:

Inshallah, you'll get through this.

I'll keep you in mind in my fajr prayer.

Salam brother (:

Considering your family might not accept your conversion, you should ease them into the blow.

Start by changing their perspective on muslims. When they say something incorrect about muslims or islam, try making them understand. Eventually, you will have to tell them but as of now, your in no hurry. Just remember that their judgments aren't worth your happiness or the happiness of allah (swt).

Don't you know anyone who's open minded and supportive? basically make sure you have some sort of support as in someone to talk to before you got out and tell them plus it solidifies the reason you want . to be a muslim. As for telling your parents use your judgement ask them questions about Christianity see if they know "stuff" just to gauge how they respond to being questioned don't interrogate them be sincere. then go from there .. :)

and pray for guidance and don't be disheartened with troubles people have faced worse than anything.

salaam bro ;)

Salam Alaykum

Educate them about Islam

Don't tell your family first...Because you are only Muslim in that area.It's hard because I have experienced it before..Keep it secret till the right time...

Ask your family about their view about Islam..You are still in your parents guidance, it's would be a little hard..Always pray to God that they can accept you...InshaAllah..tell them you and your family relationship would not changed due to the different religions..

Mashallah, im happy for you!

I know its difficult to tell them, because like you, i am also in the same predicament, I took the shahada 2 years ago and i still haven't told them. I suggest you increase your Eeman(faith) and knowledge, then tell them.... remember, when you take the shahada, (declare that you believe there is no god but Allah and Muhammad is his messenger) your previous sins are forgiven, you are like a new born baby! So try to stay on the path and try not to sin...

Make duaa that your family also be guided to Islam!! :)

May Allah make it easy for you! Ameen.

I am very happy to know that you converted to Islam. May Allah Bless you.

I recommend you to visit this website and ask them this question. They are based in south africa and provide advises to the People in situations like your's everyday.

http://askimam.org/

May Allah make things easy for you.