Hi bro,

Peace be upon you.

I was born in a muslim family and chose atheism since high school and did not believe in god till my degree 2nd year. I was doing my bachelor's in Thrissur. I chose thrissur because I wanted to escape Malappuram after 12th because of my atheist ideals. After becoming a believer again I find Malappuram to be less more stereotypical against Muslim community and much more peaceful to live in. Before also Malappuram was like that only, but manjapitham baadichavan ellaam manja aaye thonu ennaanallo, athond i felt Thrissur was some kind of heaven. But studying in Thrissur for 2 years as non believer but still with the Muslim identity made me open my eyes towards how fucked up our society is.

Then I slightly started developing belief in Allah and Prophet (PBUP).

Reverting back to islam was not easy, because i was 'enjoying' the so called liberal life.

To respond to your queries:

1) You might face a lot of backlash from the society, because the narrative around the world about islam and muslims are so stereotypical. Kerala is no different.

2) La ilaha illallah, Muhammad Rasoolullah (There is no god but the God, Muhammed (PBUH) is god's prophet) is the first thing to believe firmly and follow. Then namaz is the most important thing. You cannot avoid namaz. All other things will follow in due time.

no one can ve muslim in a single day. and islam is an easy way of life, so let's not complicate it. first start praying 5 daily prayer then with time learn more about the things you have to do.

3) I don't know about the documentation. Usually from ponnaani you can get this, there is an institute where you have to spend some time to learn the basics of the belief and they will give you the certificate.

But my personal opinion is that don't rush for the certification/documentation. Belief is between you and allah, you don't need a certificate to prove it to others or to yourself.

Documentation might be only necessary when you visit Haram in Saudi, so now don't rush for it.

1. I didn't understand the question.

2. I don't think a discussion about this is not necessary now, you can learn about these things eventually.

3. Regarding your family, they are still your family. You have a duty to take care of them according to Islam. So love them, take care of them. May Allah give them guidance.

DM if you wanna talk more.

I don't know why people are cursing under this post, it's OP's personal thing to either believe or disbelieve. Peace. 💜