Hi! This is my first post... or really even the first time I’ve even spoken to my feelings as of late.
I’m a 23 white woman who grew up in a non-denominational church. I rejected it in junior high and called myself an atheist for a really long time. Throughout college, I took classes on Islam, North African culture, South Asia, and some general religion and anthropology courses that drove me to be more curious about religion.
When it came to Islam, I felt this weird connection. I always felt out of place or unsure, but wanted to keep learning more. I also found myself wanting to support/show up for the Muslim community’s events at my school and participated in hijab solidarity days, went to holiday events, speakers, etc.
Fast forward to graduating, starting grad school, and meeting my boyfriend. He’s mixed and on his dad’s side - his family is Bengali Muslim. We talked about how he feels part of his identity was lost by not growing up Muslim or at least connected to the Muslim community.
I sit around with my thoughts but have a lot of anxiety when it comes to thinking about converting or opening myself up to Islam. I worry about my conservative family, people from my hometown, my image — which I know is selfish and petty. I also think about how much my life would change.
To those who are converts/reverts... how did you know?
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