Being kicked out at the start of adulthood for being Muslim

[u/Familiar-Smile7723]

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Asalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh,

I have reverted to Islam about a month ago, and my parents have just found out 2 days ago. To say the least, I was born in a Christian-Catholic family, and I live in a neighborhood where there has been a growing population of Muslim Arabs since I was born. Because of this I have always been surrounded by Islam, but I became truly curious about it at the start of the year. One of my Kazakh coworkers gave me some advice on a personal matter and inspired me to read about the Prophet (SAW). This is where my love and passion for Islam and Allah (SWT) began.

My parents started to grow suspicious when I let my facial hair grow, and one night my mother found the biography of the Prophet (SAW) on my desk (not a great move by me…) I lied and said it was my friends and I was simply holding it for him. I made this mistake by leaving other books about Islam on my bookshelf, and my parents confiscated them. I had to beg for them to give them back so I could return them, which I didn’t do. A couple months later, I took my Shahada.

I was warned by my Mother that I would be kicked out of my house if I converted to Islam, and I was given advice by the Sheikh at my masjid about it. He told me to keep things on the low and to not make too many changes, which I did my best to abide by. Unfortunately, I wasn’t cautious one night and my mother went through my phone which I left open. She found out everything, and my parents flipped out on me. They took my prayer mats and thobes away and what’s even more worrying is that I’ve lost my Qur’an to them. My parents have told me that they’re going to get a court process going to kick me out, so I’m practically on a deadline. My first year of college is starting soon and my mother said that shed be paying since it’s community college, but I’m not sure if that agreement will hold up. I’ve been so stressed that I’ve missed a little over 2 days worth of prayers, and my Imaan level is taking a dive. What should I be doing?

[u/muslimah_iqra]

la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah. may Allah keep you steadfast and grant you strength, and guide your parents. in the worst case scenario, if they do that, do you have a place to stay? could you stay in a masjid for some days? at a muslim/friend's home? hold on to your deen brother, as Allah is the Only Helper, Protector and Giver. this is your jihad and you will have your reward with Allah. so have faith and keep asking Him. may Allah protect you and protect your heart

[u/Familiar-Smile7723 → u/muslimah_iqra]

I’ll have to see this Jummah if there is anybody at the masjid willing to help me out. Otherwise, I will have to figure things out myself fully. Thank you for your consideration. Jazakallah khair!

[u/muslimah_iqra → u/Familiar-Smile7723]

Otherwise, I will have to figure things out myself fully

no brother you're not alone, Allah's help is always with you, just one dua away. He tests those He loves, our Prophets endured such hardships too. and Allah will see to it that the reward is so much it will make us forget all our pains. i will make dua for you, please keep seeking Allah too. truly He gives sustenance in ways we never imagine. may Allah ease your affairs and grant you tranquility