What age do you have to be to convert to Islam?
You can convert to Islam if you want to, and practice it too, until you find the right time to tell your parents. How do I become a Muslim at the age of 11? There is no age restriction to say the shahadah, so all you have to do is just pronounce your faith by saying the shahadah.
How do you tell your parents you want to change religion?
If there are specific reasons, tell them, but be polite and respectful. It’s never okay to tell someone you think their religion, or religion in general, is just wrong and stupid. If you are young and living with your parents, you can tell them the same.
What do you say after Wudu?
The Dua after wudu is the shahada. Ash-hadu ‘an laa ‘ilaaha ‘illallaahu wahdahu laa shareeka lahu wa ‘ash-hadu ‘anna Muhammadan ‘abduhu wa Rasooluhu.
Can you pray to Allah in English?
You can pray in any language, in any time and place. Prayer is not always supposed to be formal. You can even cry out in despair and that can be considered a prayer to Allah. Prayer can be silent too.
Are sharks halal?
Shark is halal in all cases as it is a fish. According to some schools of thought all sea creatures are halal if they are not proven to be life-threatening if eaten.
How do I tell my parents about changing religion?
Tell your parents you have been researching diverse religions. Tell them this is the religious path you have decided to follow. Watch for their response, if it is shocked or angry, tread carefully and discuss any concerns they may have about your researching religions.
How do I tell my parents I am not religious?
How to Tell Your Parents You’re Not Religious
- R-E-S-P-E-C-T. The first rule of conduct is: be respectful.
- Find the Right Moment. The second rule of conduct is: create an opportunity.
- Be a Good Listener. The third rule of conduct is: be engaged and listen.
- Staying Strong.
- Change is Natural.
What happens if the children don’t grow up practicing Islam?
If the children do not grow up practicing Islam because of their parents’ negligence, it is not going to be pretty in this life or the next. It is better to have one full-time job, fewer luxuries in the house (i.e. more cars, expensive clothes, a bigger, fancier home) and more time with the family, than many material things and absent parents.
How can I respect my teen’s Islamic beliefs?
The added bonus of this is that when children see their parents striving to learn about Islam, they will in many cases be encouraged to do the same. Respecting your teen means not treating them like inept babies, but like maturing adults, not talking down to them or humiliating and insulting them.
What are the rights of parents in Islam after marriage?
See also Rights of Parents in Islam After marriage “Thy Lord hath decreed, that ye worship none save Him, and (that ye show) kindness to parents. If one of them or both of them attain old age with thee, say not “Fie” unto them nor repulse them, but speak unto them a gracious word.” (Verse 17:23) 2. The love of their children
How can I encourage my children to join the Muslim faith?
If you don’t have something already in place during that time slot, help the Imam to set one up. Attend it vigilantly. The added bonus of this is that when children see their parents striving to learn about Islam, they will in many cases be encouraged to do the same.