Ok Muslims--I contacted (email) an Islamic Center 50 miles from me and he was wanting to sit down and chat?

Question

With my husband and me. As most of you know I am thinking of reverting. My husband is Christian and is willing to go for me (he is supporting me in my choice to follow Islam). He is nervous that they are going to try to convert him as soon as we walk in the door. I am soooooooo nervous and I don't know why!!! !

What should I expect and why am feeling so nervous.

I think I am concerned that my husband will rub the Imam the wrong way or something. Help!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 1

Conversion is not part of our faith. No one will do any such thing to your husband. We don't "recruit" people at all. When was the last time you saw a Muslim knocking your door spreading the word of the Quran? Handed you a leaflet in the street? It does not happen because we dont need to People come to Islam because Allah opens there hearts we dont try to convert anyone your husband has no worries.

As for him rubbing the Imam the wrong way I highly doubt it. Imams are very knowledgeable people and welcome any questions your husband has about Islam. And i am 100% positive the Imam will have heard it ALL before. I doubt there is anything you husband can ask to rub him the wrong way. Imams are very tolerant, understanding people dont worry its not an issue at all.

Go with your husband and dont worry no one will try to convert him and he cannot say anything that will make the Imam upset. Its not like the Imam has never spoken to a Christian before lol....It does happen on a regular basis.

Peace to you.

Answer 2

Dear Sister, you are going there for something good. Its the matter of your final destination. its not a game. So have strong faith in Allah, be strong, say Bismillah, and go. if something happens, just always keep a smile on your face even if your husband fails to understand any point. hold the hand of your husband, make him understand through your eyes and smile. InshaAllah, m sure Allah will help you and every thing will be fine :)~!  

Answer 3

No don't worry about nothing. Just give your husband time, and he'll follow the right path.(inshallah)

Congratulations and God Bless.

Peace and best regards and from the soul of my heart wishing you the ultimate best in the journey of this life and in the hereafter INSHALLAH.

Answer 4

You don't actually need to goto Imam to say Shahada ! you can do it right now ! but i would say your husband is showing flexibility here and he should be given some time because he has been very nice to what i am thinking...

Islam can not be forced ...but it spreads with love... so they cannot force your husband but to offer him knowledge about Islam.   But the Imam may raise a valid question if you're going to revert and live with a non-muslim husband... so i would say you convince yr husband first to at least give it a try.... he got nothing to loose and on the other hand your faith will be pure and unaffected !

What is more blessed that you both become Muslim and live a pure peaceful and happy life...or ....

anyways, i congratulate you for such a courage ! and i pray to Allah to show you right path and bless us all !

Ameen !

Answer 5

The Muslims you meet at the Islamic center will speak to you as the Muslims here speak.  Your anxiety is understandable and you are brave to brace it Mashallah and go ahead with it.  And no, they will not try to convert him as soon as you walk through the door.

What to expect is a welcoming smile and greeting and they will explain briefly what Islam is and guide you to resources about how you can learn to pray and the timings of Islamic lectures for Muslim reverts.

Even if your husband rubs the Imam the wrong way, too bad for the insensitive touchy Imam huh?

Thanks be to Allah for having guided you.

Answer 6

Imam's aren't missionaries. They don't TRY and convert people, they just show others the right path that Allah swt has given us when asked, and the people choose whether they want to follow or not. Your husband has nothing to worry about :) he should just be open minded and willing to hear the imam out. Inshallah your meeting will go well, and you will learn a lot!  

Answer 7

everybody gets really nervous for big changes in life,, what I really think is that the Imam just wanna ask you the basic right questions to make sure that you have choice this by your own. and he wants for your husband to be witness,and I think he wants to rise your awarness about a Muslimah and a christian marriage.

im sure everything will be okay,you rely on god and trust him.

good luck

Answer 8

That's really nice of your husband that he is supportive of your choice and will go along with you to the mosque.  I can't predict exactly what will happen, but I would be very surprised if the Imam tried to convert your husband soon as you walk in the door!  It's a new experience so it's understandable you are both nervous, but you know if anyone says something your husband feels is inappropriate, you can easily both leave.  This should be a relaxed meeting, don't stress too much, ok?  I'm excited for you and all that is ahead of you.  I remember going to the mosque with my husband for the first time, but in my situation, my husband was Muslim while I was still Christian.. I was actually kind of disappointed that they didn't attempt to convert me!  I was like - don't you people care about me? lol.