Ramadan/Fasting/Immediate family?

Question

No One else in my Immediate family, Mom, Dad, And brother are fasting. But, I am, I've tried to get them to fast but as the Quran says

[2:6] As for those who disbelieve, it is the same for them; whether you warn them, or not warn them, they cannot believe.

I'm not sure what i should do about this?

And was it Sinful, that when i hit puberty (age of 12) I didn't fast until 13 because I did not know about Ramadan, since my immediate family did not fast?

I found out about this fasting from my friend

Answer 1

May Allah (swt) reward you for you efforts dear, Insha'Allah if you did not know you would not be sinful for that. Hmm that is a tough situation I would advise you to be firm, don't get angry, and encourage them and your self be a good role model.

Answer 2

May Allah (swt) reward you for your efforts to encourge your family. Unfortunately only they can make the decision of whether they will fast or not. Inshallah they will be encouraged by your example when they see you fasting every day.

And no, it was not sinful that you did not fast at 12, as you did not know about fasting. What's important is that you're doing it now.

I pray that your family will see sense and also make the most of this blessed month.

Ramadan Mubarak x

Answer 3

May Allah bless you and reward you immensely for trying to fulfill the beautiful obligation of fasting during this blessed month.

Keep doing the right things and continue to fast. You will be a very good role model for your family. Keep making supplication to God that He guide your immediate family.

Indeed, people have to start fasting as soon as they hit puberty, but you did not know so just ask Allah for forgiveness and Allah will surely forgive you inshaAllah as you did not know.

Answer 4

You can't force them to fast if they are not muslim or do not want too its up to them but you do have a right to help anyone younger 18 if you are over 18

Answer 5

Asalamu Alaikum

sis the knolwedge didnt reach you, so insha'Allah u wont be held accountable.