If you are interested in speaking to us about your experiences or know of someone who would be, please send an email to: khadija.gulamhusein@emel.com
Are you a convert or have had a family member convert to Islam?
For one of its future issues, emel is looking to dedicate a feature to the families of converts. Generally, in the Muslim community across the world, converts are welcomed with open arms, but the reality for family members is often very different, some of whom may feel a sense of loss or bereavement. emel is looking to explore how family members come to terms with the conversion of someone close to them. Its main focus is on their perspective, reactions, emotions, and thoughts, and how this changes as the news becomes less shocking and a mutual sense of understanding begins to develop.
Salaam everyone,
Thank you for all your replies. It’s wonderful to hear about the peace you’ve acheived from your conversions.
This emel feature, however, is focussing more specifically on the families of converts, who are not Muslim. If any of you have family members who would be willing to speak about their experiences, please ask them to contact me at khadija.gulamhusein@emel.com
Kind regards,
Khadija
i’m a non- muslim converting to muslim i know deep in my heart i’m going to lose people that i love.. but my desire is alllah i know thats the right path for me but im confussed i need help….
I became aMuslim about 6 years ago – I live in Tunisia and have also had many problems from people here, both Tunisians and English residents.
I chose to make the become a Muslim after witnessing much inequality whilst teaching in London U.K. schools, this interest lead me to read my first Koran in English which was a gift from a pupils mother. The day I made my shahada I was alone in my house and had spent the night reserching all aspects of this on the internet.
From the instant I made my commitment my life changed for the better. I grew with confidence and became stronger knowing that God is with me. Previously I was a Christian but had never felt such peace and oneness with my God. My children have accepted my choice and can see the change in me. Hamduallah, Allah Karim.
Salam,
i am married to a convert-through an arranged marriage!
i am willing to speak to you about reversion to islam. i have lost friends and some family members no longer speak to me. But a person’s faith is a personal choice and i have dedicated the rest of my life to Allah’s will.