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Muslim convert-how do I tell parents?
I am a 13 year old female who has done TONS of research on Islam, the Quran, the Hadiths, etc. I have converted, and I practice in secret. I was brought up in a Catholic family. My father in particular is a Trump supporter who HATES Muslims and has even talked about wanting to kill them. He's the one I'm most worried about but I still am not sure how I am supposed to tell anyone in my family, even the most religiously accepting. I'm not sure if I should wait until I'm supporting myself or what. They are getting suspicious on me not eating pork all of a sudden and slipping out 5 times a day. How should I go about doing this? Islamphobe=ignored so don't even bother.
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You are really between a rock and a hard place. Legally you are a minor and must do as your parents wish this includes practicing the religion they teach you unless they give you permission to practice another religion.
That being said there is nothing in man's law that can force you to practice your family's religion other than church law. On the other hand there are other laws such as being named as a delinquent that your parents could use against you.
True Islam is a Peaceful and Peace loving religion. Many Parts of the Quran encompass in values many parts of other religions. Unfortunately because of terrorism in the name of Islam and the Prophet Muhammad people fear Islam like your father.
Normally I would suggest trying to teach your father and others about true Islam before coming out to them. You're two young to do this they will only respond you have no idea what your talking about. If you do come out to them they will fear ISIS has gotten to you and converted you to their cause.
My advise is to talk to your Imam if you have one for advice. If not and I feel you may not then you will have to follow you parents desires for you until you are older and can fight a better fight or old enough to go out on your own.
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