{"_id":"6708426f38785574eaa4dbe0","title":"{\"ops\":[{\"attributes\":{\"background\":\"transparent\",\"color\":\"#000000\"},\"insert\":\"Am I sinful for missing salah as a convert because my parents aren't comfortable with me praying yet?\"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\"}]}","question":"{\"ops\":[{\"attributes\":{\"color\":\"#000000\",\"background\":\"transparent\"},\"insert\":\"I am a convert Alhamdulillah and trying to pray five times a day. However, in my house it is not always an option for me to pray when it is prayer time. My parents are still coming to terms with my conversion to Islam, and I know if they saw me praying it would make things much worse, so I wait until it’s night to pray or until they are not home. \"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"color\":\"#000000\",\"background\":\"transparent\"},\"insert\":\"I am worried, though, that because I do not have a valid reason for missing prayer (i.e. sleeping or forgetfulness), that I am committing a major sin. I am scared and don’t know what to do. I love Allah and Islam and want to be the best Muslim I can be, but this is really hurting my iman and I am beginning to doubt myself and my ability to be a good Muslim. Am I sinful? What should I do?\"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\"}]}","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"attributes\":{\"color\":\"#000000\",\"background\":\"transparent\"},\"insert\":\"First and foremost, the fact that you are concerned about missing your prayers and making an effort to perform them reflects your sincerity and piety unmistakably. Therefore, there is no need for doubt. Instead, remain firm and never question that Allah is by your side. With Allah's support, no matter what challenges you face, your resolve cannot be broken. If you love Allah, rest assured that Allah loves you. \"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"color\":\"#000000\",\"background\":\"transparent\"},\"insert\":\"Remember, trials in life are indications that Allah loves you and wants for you to draw nearer to Him, ascending higher in the ranks of believers. Regarding your prayers, if you have a private room in your home, you can perform your prayers there discreetly. You are not obligated to recite loudly, especially if it puts you in harm's way. \"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"color\":\"#000000\",\"background\":\"transparent\"},\"insert\":\"You can also perform the prayers with the utmost brevity, taking no more than two minutes for each prayer, as previously discussed. It is permissible to deceive others about your prayer habits if it is to protect yourself from harm. If possible, you may consider praying outside the house at a friend's place or a masjid. Again, it is permissible to mislead others about your whereabouts for your safety. Under normal circumstances, lying is not allowed. Finally, find solace in knowing that many of the earliest Muslims, like yourself, were young converts who endured physical and verbal abuse from their families. You are following in the footsteps of the greatest generation of Muslims. May Allah grant you steadfastness and alleviate your difficulties.\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"668d9fe30b76658b4c23281e","tag":"Salah: Other","count":138},{"_id":"668d9fea0b76658b4c2328ed","tag":"Salah: Missed & Make-Up","count":92},{"_id":"67070668b825924c683fcd02","tag":"Convert","count":7},{"_id":"6708426f38785574eaa4dbdb","tag":"Permissible Lying","count":1},{"_id":"6708426f38785574eaa4dbde","tag":"Safety","count":1}],"createdOn":"2024-10-10T21:09:03.608Z"}