{"id":3069,"date":"2025-01-06T15:23:20","date_gmt":"2025-01-06T15:23:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alifscript.com\/?p=3069"},"modified":"2025-03-20T10:06:18","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T10:06:18","slug":"why-cant-i-accept-religion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alifscript.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/06\/why-cant-i-accept-religion\/","title":{"rendered":"Authentic Challenge of Accepting Religion: Why Faith Doesn\u2019t Work for Everyone"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-b569830\" data-block-id=\"b569830\"><style>.stk-b569830 {height:50px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-stackable-blockquote stk-block-blockquote stk-block stk-5a52015 is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"5a52015\"><style>.stk-5a52015 {border-top-left-radius:2px !important;border-top-right-radius:2px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:2px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:2px !important;overflow:hidden !important;box-shadow:0 5px 5px 0 rgba(18, 63, 82, 0.035) !important;border-style:solid !important;border-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878) !important;border-top-width:0px !important;border-right-width:0px !important;border-bottom-width:0px !important;border-left-width:5px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-5a52015 .stk-block-blockquote__content{padding-top:28px !important;padding-right:28px !important;padding-bottom:28px !important;padding-left:28px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-5a52015 .stk-block-blockquote__content{padding-top:12px !important;padding-right:12px !important;padding-bottom:12px !important;padding-left:12px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"has-text-align-left stk-block-blockquote__content stk-container stk-5a52015-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-8d533e0\" data-block-id=\"8d533e0\"><style>@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-8d533e0 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child{height:16px !important;width:16px !important;}}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-8d533e0\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-8-d-533-e-0-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-8-d-533-e-0-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 50 50\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path d=\"M19.8 9.3C10.5 11.8 4.6 17 2.1 24.8c2.3-3.6 5.6-5.4 9.9-5.4 3.3 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.3 2.2 2.2 3.4 5 3.4 8.3 0 3.2-1.1 5.8-3.3 8-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.2-8.7 3.2-3.7 0-6.5-1.2-8.6-3.5C1 36.3 0 33.1 0 29 0 18.3 6.5 11.2 19.6 7.9l.2 1.4zm26.4 0C36.9 11.9 31 17 28.5 24.8c2.2-3.6 5.5-5.4 9.8-5.4 3.2 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.2 2.3 2.2 3.4 4.9 3.4 8.3 0 3.1-1.1 5.8-3.3 7.9-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.3-8.6 3.3-3.7 0-6.6-1.1-8.6-3.4-2.1-2.3-3.1-5.5-3.1-9.7 0-10.7 6.6-17.8 19.7-21.1l.1 1.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-423e9e8\" data-block-id=\"423e9e8\"><style>.stk-423e9e8 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:28px !important;line-height:1.5em !important;font-weight:600 !important;font-family:\"lora\", Sans-serif !important;letter-spacing:0.25px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-423e9e8 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:28px !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-423e9e8 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:20px !important;letter-spacing:0.3px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-left\">\u201cHas the time not yet come for believers\u2019 hearts to be humbled at the remembrance of Allah and what has been revealed of the truth, and not be like those given the Scripture before\u2014\u02f9those\u02fa who were spoiled for so long that their hearts became hardened. And many of them are \u02f9still\u02fa rebellious.\u201d <br><span style=\"color: var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878);\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Quran 57:16<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gspb_text-id-gsbp-18176a5\" class=\"gspb_text gspb_text-id-gsbp-18176a5 \">Accepting religion or faith is a deeply personal struggle that involves not just your beliefs but also the dynamics of your relationships and community. The fear of rejection, of being seen as an outsider or a traitor, can be paralyzing. Pride and expectations, as well as the burden of tradition, add to the complexity of the decision.<br>\u00a0<br>After a journey of research and exploring Islam, you may consider taking the next step, and it seems reasonable for you to commit to the truth now.<br>\u00a0<br>But since when, as humans, we follow every logical or beneficial matter in our lives, we may even go against it on numerous occasions under the pressure of emotions or society.<br> Just like in Newton&#8217;s Third Law of Motion: for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction, every one of us has major opposite forces that, even after logical conclusions, will push back the new religion or even the idea of God&#8217;s existence.<br><br>Let us explore those opposite forces:<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-f2c53d9\" id=\"strong-span-style-color-var-theme-palette-color-2-4-b-7878-class-stk-highlight-strong-strong-strong-pride-strong-strong-strong-span-strong\" data-block-id=\"f2c53d9\"><style>.stk-f2c53d9 {align-items:flex-start !important;display:flex !important;}.stk-f2c53d9 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:48px !important;font-weight:bold !important;font-family:\"lora\", Sans-serif !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-f2c53d9 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:48px !important;}}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-align-left stk-block-heading--use-theme-margins\"><strong><span style=\"color: var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878);\" class=\"stk-highlight\"><strong><strong><strong>Pride<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-container gspb_container gspb_container-gsbp-6e83de2\" id=\"gspb_container-id-gsbp-6e83de2\">\n<div id=\"gspb_text-id-gsbp-f5fdbf0\" class=\"gspb_text gspb_text-id-gsbp-f5fdbf0 \">Human nature often stands against obvious truths and realities, driven by a desire to defend our sense of pride and arrogance.<br>A pride that will tell you: What do I need God for?!<br>Why must I pray, fast, or commit to some rules?!<br>I am not a farmer in the 16<sup>th<\/sup> century craving for a rainy season or fearing floods and plagues. Look around, you may say, we are Gods: we can fly, access any information we need, and fulfill our desires with a click of a button.<br>You may say that religion means submission, not a relaxing and restful kind of submission, but rather a struggling and demanding one; it means going against desires, comfort, and society, and I won\u2019t sign for that.<br>\u00a0<br>\u00a0Nice to meet your religion! My friend, you just described your God.<br>Your god is the incarnation of your arrogance and desires, and much like enthusiasts of any religion, you engage in acts of devotion\u2014praying, preaching, and striving for whatever or whoever brings you closer to your desires.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-stackable-blockquote stk-block-blockquote stk-block stk-2e0343e is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"2e0343e\"><style>.stk-2e0343e {border-top-left-radius:2px !important;border-top-right-radius:2px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:2px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:2px !important;overflow:hidden !important;box-shadow:0 5px 5px 0 rgba(18, 63, 82, 0.035) !important;border-style:solid !important;border-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878) !important;border-top-width:0px !important;border-right-width:0px !important;border-bottom-width:0px !important;border-left-width:5px !important;margin-bottom:100px !important;}.stk-2e0343e .stk-block-blockquote__content{padding-top:32px !important;padding-right:32px !important;padding-bottom:32px !important;padding-left:32px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-2e0343e .stk-block-blockquote__content{padding-top:12px !important;padding-right:12px !important;padding-bottom:12px !important;padding-left:12px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"has-text-align-left stk-block-blockquote__content stk-container stk-2e0343e-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-7485383\" data-block-id=\"7485383\"><style>@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-7485383 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child{height:16px !important;width:16px !important;}}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-7485383\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-7485383-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-7485383-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 50 50\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path d=\"M19.8 9.3C10.5 11.8 4.6 17 2.1 24.8c2.3-3.6 5.6-5.4 9.9-5.4 3.3 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.3 2.2 2.2 3.4 5 3.4 8.3 0 3.2-1.1 5.8-3.3 8-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.2-8.7 3.2-3.7 0-6.5-1.2-8.6-3.5C1 36.3 0 33.1 0 29 0 18.3 6.5 11.2 19.6 7.9l.2 1.4zm26.4 0C36.9 11.9 31 17 28.5 24.8c2.2-3.6 5.5-5.4 9.8-5.4 3.2 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.2 2.3 2.2 3.4 4.9 3.4 8.3 0 3.1-1.1 5.8-3.3 7.9-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.3-8.6 3.3-3.7 0-6.6-1.1-8.6-3.4-2.1-2.3-3.1-5.5-3.1-9.7 0-10.7 6.6-17.8 19.7-21.1l.1 1.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-9ef2411\" data-block-id=\"9ef2411\"><style>.stk-9ef2411 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:28px !important;line-height:1.5em !important;font-weight:600 !important;font-family:\"Lora\", Sans-serif !important;letter-spacing:0.25px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-9ef2411 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:28px !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-9ef2411 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:20px !important;letter-spacing:0.3px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-left\">\u201cHave you seen \u02f9O Prophet\u02fa the one who has taken their own desires as their god? Will you then be a keeper over them?\u201d <br><span style=\"color: var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878);\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Quran (25:43)<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gspb_text-id-gsbp-244f9a3\" class=\"gspb_text gspb_text-id-gsbp-244f9a3 \">Religion, in any form, often comes from societal influence or personal contemplation. Once you commit to a belief system, your future path aligns with that choice, whether you become an atheist, Christian, Muslim, or Buddhist&#8230;<br>\u00a0<br>The core of the matter is this: if your chosen path fails to bring you happiness, answer your questions, offer explanations, or fulfill its promises, it&#8217;s time to challenge your arrogance and reconsider. You may have been misled, not given a complete truth, or lacked access to crucial information in your current religious or belief system.<br>Further investigation and introspection with objectivity, an open mind and heart may be necessary. Give your pride a healthy environment and reassurance to accept reasoning and authentic faith.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-stackable-blockquote stk-block-blockquote stk-block stk-c355d4e is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"c355d4e\"><style>.stk-c355d4e {border-top-left-radius:2px !important;border-top-right-radius:2px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:2px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:2px !important;overflow:hidden !important;box-shadow:0 5px 5px 0 rgba(18, 63, 82, 0.035) !important;border-style:solid !important;border-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878) !important;border-top-width:0px !important;border-right-width:0px !important;border-bottom-width:0px !important;border-left-width:5px !important;margin-bottom:50px !important;}.stk-c355d4e .stk-block-blockquote__content{padding-top:32px !important;padding-right:32px !important;padding-bottom:32px !important;padding-left:32px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-c355d4e .stk-block-blockquote__content{padding-top:12px !important;padding-right:12px !important;padding-bottom:12px !important;padding-left:12px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"has-text-align-left stk-block-blockquote__content stk-container stk-c355d4e-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-10de1e9\" data-block-id=\"10de1e9\"><style>@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-10de1e9 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child{height:16px !important;width:16px !important;}}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-10de1e9\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-10-de-1-e-9-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-10-de-1-e-9-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 50 50\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path d=\"M19.8 9.3C10.5 11.8 4.6 17 2.1 24.8c2.3-3.6 5.6-5.4 9.9-5.4 3.3 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.3 2.2 2.2 3.4 5 3.4 8.3 0 3.2-1.1 5.8-3.3 8-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.2-8.7 3.2-3.7 0-6.5-1.2-8.6-3.5C1 36.3 0 33.1 0 29 0 18.3 6.5 11.2 19.6 7.9l.2 1.4zm26.4 0C36.9 11.9 31 17 28.5 24.8c2.2-3.6 5.5-5.4 9.8-5.4 3.2 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.2 2.3 2.2 3.4 4.9 3.4 8.3 0 3.1-1.1 5.8-3.3 7.9-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.3-8.6 3.3-3.7 0-6.6-1.1-8.6-3.4-2.1-2.3-3.1-5.5-3.1-9.7 0-10.7 6.6-17.8 19.7-21.1l.1 1.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-29fce46\" data-block-id=\"29fce46\"><style>.stk-29fce46 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:28px !important;line-height:1.5em !important;font-weight:600 !important;font-family:\"Lora\", Sans-serif !important;letter-spacing:0.25px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-29fce46 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:28px !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-29fce46 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:16px !important;letter-spacing:0.3px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-left\">\u201cSurely those who dispute Allah\u2019s signs\u2014with no proof given to them\u2014have nothing in their hearts but greed for dominance, which they will never attain. So seek refuge in Allah. Indeed, He alone is the All-Hearing, All-Seeing.\u201d<br><span style=\"color: var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878);\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Quran (16:76)<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gspb_text-id-gsbp-a0fd684\" class=\"gspb_text gspb_text-id-gsbp-a0fd684 \"><br><br><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-c68ed60\" data-block-id=\"c68ed60\"><style>.stk-c68ed60 {border-top-left-radius:5px !important;border-top-right-radius:5px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:5px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:5px !important;overflow:hidden !important;margin-bottom:150px !important;}.stk-c68ed60 .stk-img-wrapper{width:100% !important;height:700px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-c68ed60 {margin-bottom:50px !important;}.stk-c68ed60 .stk-img-wrapper{height:200px !important;}}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-673\" src=\"http:\/\/alifscript.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Spiritual4-scaled.jpg\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1615\" alt=\"The fog surrounds a young man on a black background.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alifscript.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Spiritual4-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/alifscript.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Spiritual4-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alifscript.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Spiritual4-1024x646.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alifscript.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Spiritual4-768x485.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alifscript.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Spiritual4-1536x969.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/alifscript.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Spiritual4-2048x1292.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-933af03\" id=\"span-style-color-var-theme-palette-color-2-4-b-7878-class-stk-highlight-strong-strong-anxiety-or-the-fear-of-change-strong-strong-span\" data-block-id=\"933af03\"><style>.stk-933af03 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:48px !important;font-weight:700 !important;font-family:\"lora\", Sans-serif !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-933af03 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:48px !important;}}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text stk-block-heading--use-theme-margins\"><span style=\"color: var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878);\" class=\"stk-highlight\"><strong><strong>Anxiety, or the fear of change<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gspb_text-id-gsbp-ad7bb6a\" class=\"gspb_text gspb_text-id-gsbp-ad7bb6a \">The hesitation to take that step toward spirituality may come from an unwillingness to confront uncertainties and the potential challenges of a new way of life.<br>Anxiety and fear of the unknown can often lead us to approach accepting God in the same way we handle many great ideas and beneficial projects in our lives: by shelving them in the dusty \u201cWhen I am ready\u201d section.<br>\u00a0<br>Making changes in our lives can be stressful, even if they are positive and beneficial, especially if they involve a deeply ingrained habit or conviction. Our brain doesn\u2019t recognize good against bad, but only comfortable and familiar against unknown and hardship, and religion forces you to level up in every way imaginable and step up to an unfamiliar unknown.<br><br>That same brain builds a whole existence and personality based on your beliefs and assumptions. Every second of our lives, the brain filters every stimulus and information that does not support our preexisting ideas to avoid reevaluation, research, and rebuilding new standards, adding to our desires that nourish from our beliefs and anchor points for an enjoyable, stable existence.<br><br>And that\u2019s where all the greatness and benefits come from, challenging our rooted bad habits and societal influence and taking every step possible toward the truth and self-improvement.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-stackable-blockquote stk-block-blockquote stk-block stk-80b9b18 is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"80b9b18\"><style>.stk-80b9b18 {border-top-left-radius:2px !important;border-top-right-radius:2px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:2px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:2px !important;overflow:hidden !important;box-shadow:0 5px 5px 0 rgba(18, 63, 82, 0.035) !important;border-style:solid !important;border-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878) !important;border-top-width:0px !important;border-right-width:0px !important;border-bottom-width:0px !important;border-left-width:5px !important;margin-bottom:150px !important;}.stk-80b9b18 .stk-block-blockquote__content{padding-top:32px !important;padding-right:32px !important;padding-bottom:32px !important;padding-left:32px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-80b9b18 {margin-bottom:50px !important;}.stk-80b9b18 .stk-block-blockquote__content{padding-top:12px !important;padding-right:12px !important;padding-bottom:12px !important;padding-left:12px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"has-text-align-left stk-block-blockquote__content stk-container stk-80b9b18-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-9403534\" data-block-id=\"9403534\"><style>@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-9403534 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child{height:16px !important;width:16px !important;}}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-9403534\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-9403534-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-9403534-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 50 50\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path d=\"M19.8 9.3C10.5 11.8 4.6 17 2.1 24.8c2.3-3.6 5.6-5.4 9.9-5.4 3.3 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.3 2.2 2.2 3.4 5 3.4 8.3 0 3.2-1.1 5.8-3.3 8-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.2-8.7 3.2-3.7 0-6.5-1.2-8.6-3.5C1 36.3 0 33.1 0 29 0 18.3 6.5 11.2 19.6 7.9l.2 1.4zm26.4 0C36.9 11.9 31 17 28.5 24.8c2.2-3.6 5.5-5.4 9.8-5.4 3.2 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.2 2.3 2.2 3.4 4.9 3.4 8.3 0 3.1-1.1 5.8-3.3 7.9-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.3-8.6 3.3-3.7 0-6.6-1.1-8.6-3.4-2.1-2.3-3.1-5.5-3.1-9.7 0-10.7 6.6-17.8 19.7-21.1l.1 1.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-49951d7\" data-block-id=\"49951d7\"><style>.stk-49951d7 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:28px !important;line-height:1.5em !important;font-weight:600 !important;font-family:\"Lora\", Sans-serif !important;letter-spacing:0.25px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-49951d7 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:28px !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-49951d7 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:20px !important;letter-spacing:0.3px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-left\"> \u201cDo they not then reflect on the Quran? Or are there locks upon their hearts? \u201d  <br><span style=\"color: var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878);\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Quran (57:24)<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-e80880c\" id=\"span-style-color-var-theme-palette-color-2-4-b-7878-class-stk-highlight-strong-strong-strong-belonging-strong-strong-strong-span\" data-block-id=\"e80880c\"><style>.stk-e80880c .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:48px !important;font-weight:700 !important;font-family:\"lora\", Sans-serif !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-e80880c .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:48px !important;}}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text stk-block-heading--use-theme-margins\"><span style=\"color: var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878);\" class=\"stk-highlight\"><strong><strong><strong>Belonging<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gspb_text-id-gsbp-6f52520\" class=\"gspb_text gspb_text-id-gsbp-6f52520 \">Hurting your pride and the pride of your loved ones\u2014people who trust you and see you as one of them\u2014can be traumatic and stressful.<br>\u00a0How can you betray them and choose a different path in life, a \u201crival\u201d religion (any religion) and prove them mistaken?<br>After the truth is clear, navigating the burden to conform to loved ones&#8217; beliefs can be a profound internal struggle. The weight of betraying their trust and choosing a different path, especially one that conflicts with their faith, can feel like a daunting betrayal.<br>This decision involves not only some personal change but also the sensitivity of relationships and community. This sensitivity feeds a fear of rejection and being seen as an outsider, which can be paralyzing.<br>\u00a0<br>\u00a0However, honoring the truth sometimes means stepping away from the herd and finding the courage to question, seek, and forge your own path while striving not to lose those you love. Ultimately, it&#8217;s a journey of growth, of honoring your past while embracing your future (Salvation) and finding the balance between your truth and the truths of others, which can take some time to achieve.<br><br><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-stackable-blockquote stk-block-blockquote stk-block stk-16172f6 is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"16172f6\"><style>.stk-16172f6 {border-top-left-radius:2px !important;border-top-right-radius:2px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:2px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:2px !important;overflow:hidden !important;box-shadow:0 5px 5px 0 rgba(18, 63, 82, 0.035) !important;border-style:solid !important;border-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878) !important;border-top-width:0px !important;border-right-width:0px !important;border-bottom-width:0px !important;border-left-width:5px !important;margin-bottom:150px !important;}.stk-16172f6 .stk-block-blockquote__content{padding-top:32px !important;padding-right:32px !important;padding-bottom:32px !important;padding-left:32px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-16172f6 {margin-bottom:50px !important;}.stk-16172f6 .stk-block-blockquote__content{padding-top:12px !important;padding-right:12px !important;padding-bottom:12px !important;padding-left:12px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"has-text-align-left stk-block-blockquote__content stk-container stk-16172f6-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-13d9549\" data-block-id=\"13d9549\"><style>@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-13d9549 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child{height:16px !important;width:16px !important;}}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-13d9549\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-13-d-9549-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-13-d-9549-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 50 50\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path d=\"M19.8 9.3C10.5 11.8 4.6 17 2.1 24.8c2.3-3.6 5.6-5.4 9.9-5.4 3.3 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.3 2.2 2.2 3.4 5 3.4 8.3 0 3.2-1.1 5.8-3.3 8-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.2-8.7 3.2-3.7 0-6.5-1.2-8.6-3.5C1 36.3 0 33.1 0 29 0 18.3 6.5 11.2 19.6 7.9l.2 1.4zm26.4 0C36.9 11.9 31 17 28.5 24.8c2.2-3.6 5.5-5.4 9.8-5.4 3.2 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.2 2.3 2.2 3.4 4.9 3.4 8.3 0 3.1-1.1 5.8-3.3 7.9-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.3-8.6 3.3-3.7 0-6.6-1.1-8.6-3.4-2.1-2.3-3.1-5.5-3.1-9.7 0-10.7 6.6-17.8 19.7-21.1l.1 1.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-05f6d1b\" data-block-id=\"05f6d1b\"><style>.stk-05f6d1b .stk-block-text__text{font-size:28px !important;line-height:1.5em !important;font-weight:600 !important;font-family:\"Lora\", Sans-serif !important;letter-spacing:0.25px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-05f6d1b .stk-block-text__text{font-size:28px !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-05f6d1b .stk-block-text__text{font-size:16px !important;letter-spacing:0.3px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-left\"> \u201cWhen it is said to them, \u201cFollow what Allah has revealed,\u201d they reply, \u201cNo! We \u02f9only\u02fa follow what we found our forefathers practicing.\u201d \u02f9Would they still do so,\u02fa even if their forefathers had \u02f9absolutely\u02fa no understanding or guidance?\u201d<br><span style=\"color: var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878);\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Quran (2:170)<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-99ce295\" id=\"span-style-color-var-theme-palette-color-2-4-b-7878-class-stk-highlight-strong-strong-strong-strong-despair-i-am-too-sinful-to-be-religious-strong-strong-strong-strong-span\" data-block-id=\"99ce295\"><style>.stk-99ce295 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:48px !important;font-weight:700 !important;font-family:\"lora\", Sans-serif !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-99ce295 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:48px !important;}}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text stk-block-heading--use-theme-margins\"><span style=\"color: var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878);\" class=\"stk-highlight\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Despair: I am too sinful to be religious.<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gspb_text-id-gsbp-e78c173\" class=\"gspb_text gspb_text-id-gsbp-e78c173 \">Many people struggle with an<span style=\"color: var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878);\" class=\"stk-highlight\"><a href=\"https:\/\/alifscript.com\/index.php\/class\/self-improvement-in-islam-part-1-the-why\/\" title=\"Self-Improvement in Islam \u2013 Part 1: The Why!\"> <strong>internal conflict<\/strong><\/a> <\/span>when it comes to religion. They compare their sinful, lustful, and weak nature to an idealized image of a religious figure in their heads\u2014a glowing, pure, and wise man with a white beard. However, they often overlook a fundamental truth: this image is the <strong>result<\/strong>, <strong>not the prerequisite<\/strong>, of religious commitment.<br>\u00a0<br>If you recognize The God you are dealing with, you\u2019ll never feel despair again.<br>Allah describes himself as forgiving, merciful, and just. When one embraces Islam, his past is wiped clean, offering a fresh start.<br>Afterward, human nature is still acknowledged and respected. When believers falter, they are encouraged to seek forgiveness directly and privately from Allah for sins against Him and to redress any wrongs committed against fellow beings. Crucially, all you need for repentance is sincerity and good intentions.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-stackable-blockquote stk-block-blockquote stk-block stk-d35e292 is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"d35e292\"><style>.stk-d35e292 {border-top-left-radius:2px !important;border-top-right-radius:2px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:2px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:2px !important;overflow:hidden !important;box-shadow:0 5px 5px 0 rgba(18, 63, 82, 0.035) !important;border-style:solid !important;border-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878) !important;border-top-width:0px !important;border-right-width:0px !important;border-bottom-width:0px !important;border-left-width:5px !important;margin-bottom:150px !important;}.stk-d35e292 .stk-block-blockquote__content{padding-top:32px !important;padding-right:32px !important;padding-bottom:32px !important;padding-left:32px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-d35e292 .stk-block-blockquote__content{padding-top:12px !important;padding-right:12px !important;padding-bottom:12px !important;padding-left:12px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"has-text-align-left stk-block-blockquote__content stk-container stk-d35e292-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-ee27c9b\" data-block-id=\"ee27c9b\"><style>@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-ee27c9b .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child{height:16px !important;width:16px !important;}}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-ee27c9b\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-ee-27-c-9-b-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-ee-27-c-9-b-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 50 50\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path d=\"M19.8 9.3C10.5 11.8 4.6 17 2.1 24.8c2.3-3.6 5.6-5.4 9.9-5.4 3.3 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.3 2.2 2.2 3.4 5 3.4 8.3 0 3.2-1.1 5.8-3.3 8-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.2-8.7 3.2-3.7 0-6.5-1.2-8.6-3.5C1 36.3 0 33.1 0 29 0 18.3 6.5 11.2 19.6 7.9l.2 1.4zm26.4 0C36.9 11.9 31 17 28.5 24.8c2.2-3.6 5.5-5.4 9.8-5.4 3.2 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.2 2.3 2.2 3.4 4.9 3.4 8.3 0 3.1-1.1 5.8-3.3 7.9-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.3-8.6 3.3-3.7 0-6.6-1.1-8.6-3.4-2.1-2.3-3.1-5.5-3.1-9.7 0-10.7 6.6-17.8 19.7-21.1l.1 1.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-d60c26d\" data-block-id=\"d60c26d\"><style>.stk-d60c26d .stk-block-text__text{font-size:28px !important;line-height:1.5em !important;font-weight:600 !important;font-family:\"Lora\", Sans-serif !important;letter-spacing:0.25px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-d60c26d .stk-block-text__text{font-size:28px !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-d60c26d .stk-block-text__text{font-size:20px !important;letter-spacing:0.3px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-left\">\u201cSay, \u02f9O Prophet, that Allah says,\u02fa \u201cO My servants who have exceeded the limits against their souls! Do not lose hope in Allah\u2019s mercy, for Allah certainly forgives all sins.1 He is indeed the All-Forgiving, Most Merciful.\u201d <br><span style=\"color: var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878);\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Quran (39:53) <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-4353462\" data-block-id=\"4353462\"><style>.stk-4353462 {border-top-left-radius:5px !important;border-top-right-radius:5px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:5px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:5px !important;overflow:hidden !important;margin-bottom:150px !important;}.stk-4353462 .stk-img-wrapper{width:100% !important;height:490px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-4353462 {margin-bottom:50px !important;}.stk-4353462 .stk-img-wrapper{height:200px !important;}}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-692\" src=\"http:\/\/alifscript.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Spiritual5-1-scaled.jpg\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" alt=\"A young woman leans against the door, pondering the nature before her.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alifscript.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Spiritual5-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/alifscript.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Spiritual5-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alifscript.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Spiritual5-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alifscript.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Spiritual5-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alifscript.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Spiritual5-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/alifscript.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Spiritual5-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-a9c266e\" id=\"span-style-color-var-theme-palette-color-2-4-b-7878-class-stk-highlight-strong-strong-strong-strong-strong-the-crossover-crossing-to-another-culture-and-community-strong-strong-strong-strong-strong-span\" data-block-id=\"a9c266e\"><style>.stk-a9c266e .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:48px !important;font-weight:700 !important;font-family:\"lora\", Sans-serif !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-a9c266e .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:48px !important;}}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text stk-block-heading--use-theme-margins\"><span style=\"color: var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878);\" class=\"stk-highlight\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>The crossover: Crossing to another culture and community<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gspb_text-id-gsbp-931eed5\" class=\"gspb_text gspb_text-id-gsbp-931eed5 \">Reverting to Islam is a profound spiritual journey but also a significant cultural transition. It means entering a new, vibrant community with distinct traditions, practices, and values.<br>This crossover requires navigating new social norms, learning rituals and new words and actions, does and don\u2019ts, and sometimes facing acceptance challenges from both previous and new cultural or familial backgrounds, together representing a burden.<br>\u00a0<br>Yet, with patience and good manners, that same challenge offers a rewarding sense of belonging, purpose, and identity. Islam\u2019s universal appeal, transcending racial, geographical and cultural boundaries, provides a welcoming space for those seeking spiritual fulfillment and a deeper connection to a supportive global community. It also guarantees brotherhood and sisterhood wherever and whenever you are.<br><br>God, in his Book, links his mercy to that sense of brotherhood:<\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-stackable-blockquote stk-block-blockquote stk-block stk-76e1a0d is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"76e1a0d\"><style>.stk-76e1a0d {border-top-left-radius:2px !important;border-top-right-radius:2px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:2px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:2px !important;overflow:hidden !important;box-shadow:0 5px 5px 0 rgba(18, 63, 82, 0.035) !important;border-style:solid !important;border-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878) !important;border-top-width:0px !important;border-right-width:0px !important;border-bottom-width:0px !important;border-left-width:5px !important;margin-bottom:150px !important;}.stk-76e1a0d .stk-block-blockquote__content{padding-top:32px !important;padding-right:32px !important;padding-bottom:32px !important;padding-left:32px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-76e1a0d {margin-bottom:50px !important;}.stk-76e1a0d .stk-block-blockquote__content{padding-top:12px !important;padding-right:12px !important;padding-bottom:12px !important;padding-left:12px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"has-text-align-left stk-block-blockquote__content stk-container stk-76e1a0d-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-86c4690\" data-block-id=\"86c4690\"><style>@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-86c4690 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child{height:16px !important;width:16px !important;}}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-86c4690\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-86-c-4690-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-86-c-4690-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 50 50\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path d=\"M19.8 9.3C10.5 11.8 4.6 17 2.1 24.8c2.3-3.6 5.6-5.4 9.9-5.4 3.3 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.3 2.2 2.2 3.4 5 3.4 8.3 0 3.2-1.1 5.8-3.3 8-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.2-8.7 3.2-3.7 0-6.5-1.2-8.6-3.5C1 36.3 0 33.1 0 29 0 18.3 6.5 11.2 19.6 7.9l.2 1.4zm26.4 0C36.9 11.9 31 17 28.5 24.8c2.2-3.6 5.5-5.4 9.8-5.4 3.2 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.2 2.3 2.2 3.4 4.9 3.4 8.3 0 3.1-1.1 5.8-3.3 7.9-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.3-8.6 3.3-3.7 0-6.6-1.1-8.6-3.4-2.1-2.3-3.1-5.5-3.1-9.7 0-10.7 6.6-17.8 19.7-21.1l.1 1.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-bd7e7b1\" data-block-id=\"bd7e7b1\"><style>.stk-bd7e7b1 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:28px !important;line-height:1.5em !important;font-weight:600 !important;font-family:\"Lora\", Sans-serif !important;letter-spacing:0.25px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-bd7e7b1 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:28px !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-bd7e7b1 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:20px !important;letter-spacing:0.3px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-left\">\u201cThe believers are but one brotherhood, so make peace between your brothers. And be mindful of Allah so you may be shown mercy.\u201d <span style=\"color: var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878);\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Quran 49:10<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-b9a4c18\" id=\"span-style-color-var-theme-palette-color-2-4-b-7878-class-stk-highlight-strong-strong-strong-strong-strong-strong-the-media-narrative-strong-strong-strong-strong-strong-strong-span\" data-block-id=\"b9a4c18\"><style>.stk-b9a4c18 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:48px !important;font-weight:700 !important;font-family:\"lora\", Sans-serif !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-b9a4c18 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:48px !important;}}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text stk-block-heading--use-theme-margins\"><span style=\"color: var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878);\" class=\"stk-highlight\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>The media narrative<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gspb_text-id-gsbp-5e37e8c\" class=\"gspb_text gspb_text-id-gsbp-5e37e8c \">The portrayal of Islam in the media plays a crucial role in shaping public perception and influencing the journey of those who consider a revert. In many cases, the dominant narrative has been packed with stereotypes, often painting the faith and the believers in a negative light. However, a growing number of individuals discover Islam through authentic and objective sources, questioning the media\u2019s misrepresentation, subjectivity and hidden agenda, which I encourage you to do.<br><br>\u00a0Ironically, for some, the same narratives spark curiosity, leading them to explore Islam and ultimately embrace it. This highlights the disconnect between media depictions and personal experiences, as reverts often find a religion of peace, compassion, and intellectual depth, contrary to the distorted narrative they have once been fed.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-711b4da\" data-block-id=\"711b4da\"><style>.stk-711b4da {height:0px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-stackable-blockquote stk-block-blockquote stk-block stk-01eea60 is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"01eea60\"><style>.stk-01eea60 {border-top-left-radius:2px !important;border-top-right-radius:2px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:2px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:2px !important;overflow:hidden !important;box-shadow:0 5px 5px 0 rgba(18, 63, 82, 0.035) !important;border-style:solid !important;border-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878) !important;border-top-width:0px !important;border-right-width:0px !important;border-bottom-width:0px !important;border-left-width:5px !important;margin-bottom:150px !important;}.stk-01eea60 .stk-block-blockquote__content{padding-top:32px !important;padding-right:32px !important;padding-bottom:32px !important;padding-left:32px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-01eea60 .stk-block-blockquote__content{padding-top:12px !important;padding-right:12px !important;padding-bottom:12px !important;padding-left:12px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"has-text-align-left stk-block-blockquote__content stk-container stk-01eea60-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-7fa8d70\" data-block-id=\"7fa8d70\"><style>@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-7fa8d70 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child{height:16px !important;width:16px !important;}}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-7fa8d70\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-7-fa-8-d-70-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-7-fa-8-d-70-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 50 50\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path d=\"M19.8 9.3C10.5 11.8 4.6 17 2.1 24.8c2.3-3.6 5.6-5.4 9.9-5.4 3.3 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.3 2.2 2.2 3.4 5 3.4 8.3 0 3.2-1.1 5.8-3.3 8-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.2-8.7 3.2-3.7 0-6.5-1.2-8.6-3.5C1 36.3 0 33.1 0 29 0 18.3 6.5 11.2 19.6 7.9l.2 1.4zm26.4 0C36.9 11.9 31 17 28.5 24.8c2.2-3.6 5.5-5.4 9.8-5.4 3.2 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.2 2.3 2.2 3.4 4.9 3.4 8.3 0 3.1-1.1 5.8-3.3 7.9-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.3-8.6 3.3-3.7 0-6.6-1.1-8.6-3.4-2.1-2.3-3.1-5.5-3.1-9.7 0-10.7 6.6-17.8 19.7-21.1l.1 1.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-decf8fc\" data-block-id=\"decf8fc\"><style>.stk-decf8fc .stk-block-text__text{font-size:28px !important;line-height:1.5em !important;font-weight:600 !important;font-family:\"Lora\", Sans-serif !important;letter-spacing:0.25px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-decf8fc .stk-block-text__text{font-size:28px !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-decf8fc .stk-block-text__text{font-size:20px !important;letter-spacing:0.3px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-left\">\u201cSurely the disbelievers spend their wealth to hinder others from the Path of Allah. They will continue to spend to the point of regret. Then they will be defeated and the disbelievers will be driven into Hell.\u201d <br><span style=\"color: var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878);\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Quran (8:36)<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-84de5cb\" id=\"span-style-color-var-theme-palette-color-2-4-b-7878-class-stk-highlight-strong-strong-strong-strong-strong-strong-strong-fear-of-judgment-strong-strong-strong-strong-strong-strong-strong-span\" data-block-id=\"84de5cb\"><style>.stk-84de5cb .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:48px !important;font-weight:700 !important;font-family:\"lora\", Sans-serif !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-84de5cb .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:48px !important;}}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text stk-block-heading--use-theme-margins\"><span style=\"color: var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878);\" class=\"stk-highlight\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Fear of judgment<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gspb_text-id-gsbp-272f4ea\" class=\"gspb_text gspb_text-id-gsbp-272f4ea \">It&#8217;s completely understandable to feel anxious or fearful about how others might perceive you when reverting to Islam, especially if you anticipate negative reactions or judgment from parents, friends, family, and society.<br>Remember, your journey toward faith is deeply personal, and it&#8217;s okay to have mixed emotions about it. What&#8217;s important is that you&#8217;re following both your reason and heart and seeking a deeper connection and relationship with your God.<br>\u00a0<br>Allah describes the situation and the consequences of a wrong prioritization in his revelation:<\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-stackable-blockquote stk-block-blockquote stk-block stk-8be0fc7 is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"8be0fc7\"><style>.stk-8be0fc7 {border-top-left-radius:2px !important;border-top-right-radius:2px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:2px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:2px !important;overflow:hidden !important;box-shadow:0 5px 5px 0 rgba(18, 63, 82, 0.035) !important;border-style:solid !important;border-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878) !important;border-top-width:0px !important;border-right-width:0px !important;border-bottom-width:0px !important;border-left-width:5px !important;margin-bottom:150px !important;}.stk-8be0fc7 .stk-block-blockquote__content{padding-top:32px !important;padding-right:32px !important;padding-bottom:32px !important;padding-left:32px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-8be0fc7 {margin-bottom:50px !important;}.stk-8be0fc7 .stk-block-blockquote__content{padding-top:12px !important;padding-right:12px !important;padding-bottom:12px !important;padding-left:12px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"has-text-align-left stk-block-blockquote__content stk-container stk-8be0fc7-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-25ebd73\" data-block-id=\"25ebd73\"><style>@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-25ebd73 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child{height:16px !important;width:16px !important;}}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-25ebd73\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-25-ebd-73-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-25-ebd-73-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 50 50\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path d=\"M19.8 9.3C10.5 11.8 4.6 17 2.1 24.8c2.3-3.6 5.6-5.4 9.9-5.4 3.3 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.3 2.2 2.2 3.4 5 3.4 8.3 0 3.2-1.1 5.8-3.3 8-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.2-8.7 3.2-3.7 0-6.5-1.2-8.6-3.5C1 36.3 0 33.1 0 29 0 18.3 6.5 11.2 19.6 7.9l.2 1.4zm26.4 0C36.9 11.9 31 17 28.5 24.8c2.2-3.6 5.5-5.4 9.8-5.4 3.2 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.2 2.3 2.2 3.4 4.9 3.4 8.3 0 3.1-1.1 5.8-3.3 7.9-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.3-8.6 3.3-3.7 0-6.6-1.1-8.6-3.4-2.1-2.3-3.1-5.5-3.1-9.7 0-10.7 6.6-17.8 19.7-21.1l.1 1.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-63fc09a\" data-block-id=\"63fc09a\"><style>.stk-63fc09a .stk-block-text__text{font-size:28px !important;line-height:1.5em !important;font-weight:600 !important;font-family:\"Lora\", Sans-serif !important;letter-spacing:0.25px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-63fc09a .stk-block-text__text{font-size:28px !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-63fc09a .stk-block-text__text{font-size:20px !important;letter-spacing:0.3px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-left\">\u201cHe said \u02f9to his people\u02fa, \u201cYou have taken idols \u02f9for worship\u02fa instead of Allah, only to keep \u02f9the bond of\u02fa harmony among yourselves in this worldly life. But on the Day of Judgment you will disown and curse one another. Your home will be the Fire, and you will have no helper!.\u201d<br><span style=\"color: var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878);\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Quran (29:25)<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-6b0d395\" id=\"span-style-color-var-theme-palette-color-2-4-b-7878-class-stk-highlight-strong-conclusion-strong-span\" data-block-id=\"6b0d395\"><style>.stk-6b0d395 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:48px !important;font-weight:700 !important;font-family:\"lora\", Sans-serif !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-6b0d395 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:48px !important;}}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text stk-block-heading--use-theme-margins\"><span style=\"color: var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878);\" class=\"stk-highlight\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gspb_text-id-gsbp-2964f54\" class=\"gspb_text gspb_text-id-gsbp-2964f54 \">Your journey toward faith is unique, shaped by your experiences, upbringing, and innermost thoughts and feelings. Embrace this uniqueness and grant yourself the space to grow and evolve in your beliefs through presented proof with an objective mind and open heart.<br>Synchronize your inner voice and the reasoning God provides you, along with his authentic and preserved scripture and the welcoming and understanding Muslim community, to navigate the complexities of change.<br>\u00a0Know that it&#8217;s okay to have moments of doubt and weaknesses along the way<\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-stackable-blockquote stk-block-blockquote stk-block stk-29e05f8 is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"29e05f8\"><style>.stk-29e05f8 {border-top-left-radius:2px !important;border-top-right-radius:2px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:2px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:2px !important;overflow:hidden !important;box-shadow:0 5px 5px 0 rgba(18, 63, 82, 0.035) !important;border-style:solid !important;border-color:var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878) !important;border-top-width:0px !important;border-right-width:0px !important;border-bottom-width:0px !important;border-left-width:5px !important;margin-bottom:150px !important;}.stk-29e05f8 .stk-block-blockquote__content{padding-top:32px !important;padding-right:32px !important;padding-bottom:32px !important;padding-left:32px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-29e05f8 {margin-bottom:100px !important;}.stk-29e05f8 .stk-block-blockquote__content{padding-top:12px !important;padding-right:12px !important;padding-bottom:12px !important;padding-left:12px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"has-text-align-left stk-block-blockquote__content stk-container stk-29e05f8-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-832f246\" data-block-id=\"832f246\"><style>@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-832f246 .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child{height:16px !important;width:16px !important;}}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-832f246\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-832-f-246-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-832-f-246-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 50 50\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path d=\"M19.8 9.3C10.5 11.8 4.6 17 2.1 24.8c2.3-3.6 5.6-5.4 9.9-5.4 3.3 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.3 2.2 2.2 3.4 5 3.4 8.3 0 3.2-1.1 5.8-3.3 8-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.2-8.7 3.2-3.7 0-6.5-1.2-8.6-3.5C1 36.3 0 33.1 0 29 0 18.3 6.5 11.2 19.6 7.9l.2 1.4zm26.4 0C36.9 11.9 31 17 28.5 24.8c2.2-3.6 5.5-5.4 9.8-5.4 3.2 0 6 1.1 8.3 3.2 2.3 2.2 3.4 4.9 3.4 8.3 0 3.1-1.1 5.8-3.3 7.9-2.2 2.2-5.1 3.3-8.6 3.3-3.7 0-6.6-1.1-8.6-3.4-2.1-2.3-3.1-5.5-3.1-9.7 0-10.7 6.6-17.8 19.7-21.1l.1 1.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-8667b9b\" data-block-id=\"8667b9b\"><style>.stk-8667b9b .stk-block-text__text{font-size:28px !important;line-height:1.5em !important;font-weight:600 !important;font-family:\"Lora\", Sans-serif !important;letter-spacing:0.25px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-8667b9b .stk-block-text__text{font-size:28px !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-8667b9b .stk-block-text__text{font-size:20px !important;letter-spacing:0.3px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-left\">\u201cSay, \u02f9O Prophet,\u02fa \u201cI am only a man like you, \u02f9but\u02fa it has been revealed to me that your God is only One God. So whoever hopes for the meeting with their Lord, let them do good deeds and associate none in the worship of their Lord.\u201d<br><span style=\"color: var(--theme-palette-color-2, #4b7878);\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Quran (18:110)<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-2670bff\" data-block-id=\"2670bff\"><style>.stk-2670bff {margin-bottom:50px !important;}.stk-2670bff .stk-img-wrapper{width:95% !important;height:450px !important;}.stk-2670bff .stk-img-wrapper img{border-radius:5px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-2670bff .stk-img-wrapper{height:200px !important;}}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-1067\" src=\"http:\/\/alifscript.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/bruno-van-der-kraan-v2HgNzRDfII-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1700\" alt=\"Light enters through the door of a dark cave.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alifscript.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/bruno-van-der-kraan-v2HgNzRDfII-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/alifscript.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/bruno-van-der-kraan-v2HgNzRDfII-unsplash-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alifscript.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/bruno-van-der-kraan-v2HgNzRDfII-unsplash-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alifscript.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/bruno-van-der-kraan-v2HgNzRDfII-unsplash-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alifscript.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/bruno-van-der-kraan-v2HgNzRDfII-unsplash-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/alifscript.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/bruno-van-der-kraan-v2HgNzRDfII-unsplash-2048x1360.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cHas the time not yet come for believers\u2019 hearts to be humbled at the remembrance of Allah and what has been revealed of the truth, and not be like those given the Scripture before\u2014\u02f9those\u02fa who were spoiled for so long that their hearts became hardened. 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