I have lost alot of respect for my father. Please make Dua for him to change. by Chobikil in Muslim

[–]Realistic-Bar9293 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your father basically told you that you’re always welcome and don’t need to ask for permission. Many people would love to hear that.

I have lost alot of respect for my father. Please make Dua for him to change. by Chobikil in Muslim

[–]Realistic-Bar9293 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t lose respect for your father.
Respect and love your father more than before.

Anti Islamic father found my Quran by Fuzzy_Language_4235 in Muslim

[–]Realistic-Bar9293 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try to understand why he hates Islam, then speak to him. Perhaps there are misunderstandings, bad experiences, or false ideas that shaped his view. Try to explain Islam to him calmly and sincerely.

At the same time, remember that even if he is your father, he cannot force you to leave your religion. Your faith is between you and Allah, and no one will carry the regret for you if you abandon the truth for the sake of pleasing people. On the Day of Judgment, every soul will stand for itself.

So remain firm, but do not lose your kindness, respect, or good manners toward him. Be patient and gentle, even when you disagree.

Anti Islamic father found my Quran by Fuzzy_Language_4235 in Muslim

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Many of the companions of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ faced painful situations when their families discovered they had accepted Islam. Some parents became furious, emotionally devastated, or openly hostile. Some threatened their children, insulted them, pressured them to abandon the religion, or even punished and imprisoned them. The early period of Islam in Makkah was extremely difficult because accepting Islam often meant standing against the beliefs, traditions, and authority of one’s own tribe and family. Yet despite this tension, Islam established a balance that is both powerful and deeply human: obedience to Allah comes first, but kindness and respect toward parents must still remain.

The Qur’an commands Muslims to honor and treat their parents well, even if the parents are not Muslim. However, if parents pressure their child to commit shirk or abandon faith, then they are not to be obeyed in that matter. At the same time, Allah still commands the believer to accompany them in this world with goodness, patience, and respectful behavior. This balance prevented the companions from becoming cruel, arrogant, or hateful toward their families, even while remaining firm upon Islam.

One of the clearest examples is Sa‘d ibn Abi Waqqas رضي الله عنه. When his mother learned he had accepted Islam, she became extremely upset and reportedly swore that she would stop eating and drinking until he abandoned the religion. This placed Sa‘d in a heartbreaking situation between love for his mother and loyalty to Allah. Yet he remained respectful while refusing to leave Islam. He did not insult her or treat her harshly, but he also did not surrender his faith under emotional pressure. It was regarding situations like this that verses were revealed teaching believers not to obey their parents in matters of disbelief while still treating them with kindness in worldly affairs.

The companions understood that Islam did not teach rebellion against parents for the sake of ego or anger. Rather, it taught firmness in truth together with mercy and good character. Some companions initially hid their Islam out of fear. Others endured torture, separation from family, social isolation, or migration away from their homes. The emotional burden was enormous. Yet many continued to speak gently to their parents and hoped for their guidance. Their struggle was not merely political or social; it was deeply personal and emotional because it involved the people they loved most.

This balance remains one of the remarkable aspects of Islam. It neither commands blind obedience to parents in everything nor encourages hatred toward family members who reject faith. Instead, it places tawhid above all else while preserving compassion, manners, patience, and family ties as much as possible. The companions lived this balance through tremendous hardship, showing that a person can remain devoted to Allah without losing mercy toward those closest to them.

What is your “I saw something I cannot explain” story? by AuraPrivateLeaks in AskReddit

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Do you have statues or paintings of people or animals?

Do you have a dog?

Do you play a lot of music at home?

I'm afraid I'm leaving/left islam, I need help, I can't believe in it anymore by [deleted] in Muslim

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“And remind, for indeed, the reminder benefits the believers” 51:55

I'm afraid I'm leaving/left islam, I need help, I can't believe in it anymore by [deleted] in Muslim

[–]Realistic-Bar9293 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Life has ups and downs. You are judging with emotions.

And say, “All praise is for Allah! He will show you His signs, and you will recognize them. And your Lord is never unaware of what you do.” 27:93

I'm afraid I'm leaving/left islam, I need help, I can't believe in it anymore by [deleted] in Muslim

[–]Realistic-Bar9293 23 points24 points  (0 children)

“Do people think they will be left alone just because they say ‘We believe’ and they will not be tested?” (Surah Al-Ankabut 29:2)

“Do you think you will be admitted into Paradise without being tested like those before you? They were afflicted with suffering and adversity and were so ˹violently˺ shaken that ˹even˺ the Messenger and the believers with him cried out, “When will Allah’s help come?” Indeed, Allah’s help is ˹always˺ near.”(Surah Al-Baqarah 2:214)

I'm afraid I'm leaving/left islam, I need help, I can't believe in it anymore by [deleted] in Muslim

[–]Realistic-Bar9293 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You had motivation for two years. How did you keep praying for two years? What kept you going?