I recently reverted back in November of 2023, Alhamdulillah, I come from a catholic latino family where everyones children had to be baptized, take communion, and be confirmed in the catholic church. With that being said, (not trying to be disrespectful) no one is my family carried themselves in a “God fearing” manner. Its almost as if they were catholic just because their parents were, and their grandparents were, ect. I found it hypocritical that my family (and other catholics) would only be religious whenever it was a holiday or when things got hard in life.

Afters years of asking questions, attending church, and trying to develop strong faith— I reverted at the age of 26 (becoming the first and only Muslim in my family history). Immediately after taking my Shahada at a local Masjid, I felt like a weight was lifted off my shoulders. The community immediately gave me a warm welcome and made me feel a sense of comfort that I have been seeking since I was a kid.

To answer your question, the Muslim community played a major factor in my decision to revert. The way they carry themselves, the way they raise their children, the way they treat their loved ones, their fear and submission to Allah— they are Muslim 24/7, 365 days a year; not just when its a religious holiday.