How to convince Muslims that I'm ex-Muslim, I left Islam on evidences, and I was religious Muslim?
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You can't convince them.  They are not able to accept that you rejected their religion on evidences, because if they were to accept that, then that means that their religion CAN be rejected by an intelligent person on the basis of evidence.  They can't allow themselves to believe that because they need their religion to be true.  They need to believe that there is substantial evidence for their religion.\n\nTheir world would fall apart if they realized it wasn't as they think it is.  Too much is at stake for them.  It is very very hard to lay your religious beliefs on the line, TRULY look at them from a critical distance, because you have so much tied up with that religion.  It gives you emotional support, it forms your entire worldview, it is part of your self-identity and it is the most important element of your life.  It is frightening to even consider that it may be false.  So people are not able to see the evidence you put before them, because they are not looking at it objectively at all.\n\nYou can only have any effect with your evidences on those who are truly willing to look at them with true objectivity.  But that person is rare.  They are out there, obviously you were able to do it.  So you can only do so much in convincing people.
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i will never even think to convert.i belive with no doubt in my relegion and i'm muslim.\nchick this story in this link and you will undrestand\nhttp://www.wade3.jeeran.com/How.htm
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I did have a similar situation and I left that religion. If you truely believe in something you will not have issues with it, like you said here that you have issues you can't resolve. If you truely believe in something you can't take part and leave another part.\n\nYou said everytime you hear them speak of the church you know it is true. You need to know it is true though it beliefs and teachings not what other people say about a church. What people say and do, don't make something true. Thats one of the reasons I left Christianty.\n\nLook inside your heart. Does it really all make sence, does it really seem like the truth. If you do this and it does then you should not have any issues. If you still have issues maybe it is not as true as you feel it is.\n\nPray to God, any only God. Ask him to guide you to the truth. God willing he will lead you to the one true faith.
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whyislam.org can help you out or e-mail me at askmuslims1@yahoo.com
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This the below site is created by ex-Muslims. They haven't nessesarily converted to another religion, just left Islam.\n\nhttp://www.news.faithfreedom.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=142\nhttp://www.faithfreedom.org/
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First, you tell them about the history/principles of Islam; then you give them answers about any misperceptions of Islam that they have (e.g. terrorism; slavery; intolerance of other religions; suicide); third, you give them a comparison between Islam and other religions (e.g. why does it make more sense that God has no son, instead of claiming that God is three in one and one in three - Father, son, holy spirit)...\nBut of course, that person has to be willing to read, listen with open ears and heart. And you have to ask God to guide them, for He is the only one that can, not you: people are only guided if God so wishes. I have written a book, maybe this could help you out.
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One very important thing that Islam teaches is that the Almighty GOD if full of Mercy. He forgives again and again, and He loves sincere repentance.\n\nOffer two units of optional prayer then make a supplication, as sincerely as you possibly can, asking for His forgiveness for all your previous sins and for His Mercy now and on the Day of Judgment (and also for your family and all the Muslims).\n\nI can almost guarantee that doing so will make you feel better.
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yes, infact i converted back to hinduism but i m still missing islam becoze i have to admit that muslims have more unity than anyother nation
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http://www.answering-islam.org\nthis one gives alot of truth about Islam and refute to some Islamic reasonings. it is good to get from both sides so you can have complete picture.
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Consider your choices: One of you have to convert to the other religion or see if there are any civil ceremonies instead of a religious one.\n\nGood luck, congrats
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Read about the religion first! Convert if you want to. Meaning you agree to everything islam is about. Dont convert if you feel pressured. Do what you feel is right in your heart.
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I a Muslim \nGot to this website and you will know.\nwww.islam-guide.com
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Once you believe, and you know you are ready to accept the responsibilities as a Muslim, all you have to do is recite the Shahadah. You can either do this at a mosque, in which they will help you and provide resources for you to learn more, or you can declare it alone to God, as God is the only witness you truly need.\nTransliteration: "Ash-hadu ana la eelaha il-Allah, wa as-hadu ana Muhammad rasool Allah."\nTranslation: "I testify that there is no god but God, and I testify that Muhammad is His messenger."\n\nIf this is the decision God has led you to, the I congratulate you and wish you all the best in this life and the next!\n\nBelow are some links for new Muslims and for non-Muslims who wish to learn more about Islam. And as another person mentioned, ignore those who insult and hate, because the only thing that accompanies fear and hatred are lies. Nobody would expect Osama bin Laden to give an honest report of Christianity, so why expect an Islamophobe to give an honest report about Islam?
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I am Muslim and I can answer this for you:\n\nA person is a Muslim when they CHOOSE to be a Muslim. It doesnt matter if your Mother, Father, and your whole family are Muslims--you can only be a Muslim when you CHOOSE Islam.\n\nThere are people whose parents are Muslims, but they themselves are not because they dont want to be. \n\nWhen a person become an adult, they have to make the decision to be a Muslim. It has to come from the heart and be sincere. \n\nWhat makes a person a Muslim is this:\n1. Believing there is only 1 God.\n\n2. Believing in the Prophets of God: Moses, Jesus, Abraham, King David, and all the many others--and believing in the messages they taught. And believing in the Koran as the last and final book sent from God. \n\n3. Believing in Day of Judgement and the AfterLife. Knowing that we are here on earth as a test; and in the end, God will reward us with Heaven or hellfire.\n\nThose are the main things-once you believe this, you will be guided to greater Truth as time goes by. \n\nCheck out this site, and it will answer Most of your questions.\nPeace
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The Quran says that they will never be happy with you until you change your religion. Some people will try and make you feel bad for your religion and the misguided actions of others. The only reason you should feel like you should  apologize is if you have done something wrong. Most Muslims have done nothing wrong and this is just a way for some to make Muslim dought their religion. Seek refuge in Allah(God) and leave them to feel how they feel. You are a Muslim say "Alhumdillah[all praise and thanks be to Allah(God)] and move on.
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Reading the all these "Yes" posted in response to the question as if it was "still" a granted freedom to change or leave Islam is evidence that people often don't understand that religions are not all the same...\n\nLeaving Islam is Apostasy. It is not "considered" IT IS A CRIME as quoted in all aspect of Islamic scriptures and legislatures in or outside of Islamic countries.\n\nIf a member of you family turns his back to Islam it brings shame to reletatives.\nHonor crimes are endorsed in the Koran, which explains the killings or at least the mistreatment of people who leave Islam even today.\n\nThe Koran is very very very clear and explicit, you do not need to be a scholar to figure out that leaving Islam puts you in a position where you become less than a slave. A muslim may not focus on those passages yet a more fondamentalist will use the same scriptural autority to apply this inhuman blackmail.\n\nHere are the quotes from Islamic scriptures:\nAnd do get a Koran yourself, read in your living room on your own. \n\nI am not quoting everything about Apostasy (Leaving islam) but they should make you understand why a peaceful Muslim may feel tremendous termoil when faced to choose between his heart and the situation of someone leaving the religion...\n\nQuotes:\n\n----------------\n\n"Those who blasphemed and back away from the ways of Allah and die as blasphemers, Allah shall not forgive them." Suratan Nisa', Ayah 48\n\n"Kill whoever changes his religion," Hadith\n\n"Kill those who believe in many gods" (Sura al-Tawba 9:5)\n\n\nHere this is not even the Pakistani constitution:\n\n"If a Muslim is found guilty of the crime of apostasy, either through words or through actions, he will be asked to repent during a three day period. If he has not repented within this time limit, he will be sentenced to death as an apostate and his property will be seized by the Revenue office. Every Muslim who refuses to pray will be asked to comply with the obligation to pray within the prescribed time limit. If he persists in his refusal, he will be punished by death." \n           - Article 306 of the Mauritanian Constitution\n\n---------------------------\n\n\nYES you can be killed for leaving Islam...\n\nEven here in America, many who leave the religion must often move to another location in order to protect the wellbeing of their family and the future of their children. Many leave without mentioning it to anyone so that there is no repercussions about it.\n\nIt is so amazing to take our civil right for granted and express such a naive YES to this question. \n\nThink about the reactions to the cartoons, will you trust someone practicing Islam to tell you it is a religion of tolerance or will you trust how they act and walk their talk ...\n\nGo ! read the Koran, wake up and see what this religion is all about.
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You can't have it both ways.  Convert to Islam, and still celebrate Christmas.  \n\nWhen it comes the time to face Jesus Christ on judgment day, I hope you have a good answer to tell  Him why you denied him.\nGood Luck to you, and Merry Christmas.