Is it true that islamic families would disown their children for coming out as atheist?

[ThisDudeHere]

If you're muslim, what would happen if you told your family that you don't believe in allah?

And if disowning is a common practice, then does that mean that Christianity is more tolerant?

Yes, muslim families tend to highly dislike a difference in religious opinion.

No, muslim families tend to tolerate different religious opinions.

Other.

[MasterHiruki]

Its not a case of one size fits all but most of muslims are very zealous about there religion even if they not extremist they have a strict sense code they live and judge by. I can't imagine something more offensive to a muslim family than denoucing there god. Even if the family itself is willing look past it and thats a big if the rest of the community would turn on you. You pretty much be forced out as pariah. They very secretive and from the one or two i befriended they keep there personal matters really tight lipped even if there friendly talkertive about most of other topics.

[Yanoa_Yanza]

Some are really strict, but not every family

[reixun]

Agnostic bordering athiest here ✌🏾️Parents are muslim af ☪️ Have *not* been disowned and would never *be* disowned. My parents are *actual* religious muslims and don't believe in abandonment. I truly believe only hateful or uneducated parents disown their children.

I immediately dislike people who say they'd abandon their child for anything. Idgaf if that child is gay, trans, athiest or satan himself you should raise that child to the best of your ability till they're able to stand on their own too feet.

[reixun]

Myself and 2 of my siblings openly discussed our lack of belief with them. I won't lie and say that all religious families are the same but my family is tolerant of it. They still try to make us change our minds, I learned arabic because my mom insisted. She was under the assumption that reading the quran in it's original language would make me change my mind. Although it didn't work, *that's* how people should go about things. By sharing knowledge and discussing things rather than cutting relationships just because you believe different things happen after you die.

[reixun]

As for christianity being more tolerant, that's a fact that christian families in general have a more watered down belief system than muslims. There are self identified christians who've never even sat down and read the bible. Religious christians and religious muslims are equally as likely to disown their children for being gay or athiest.

[FallOutBoy2001]

"Or Satan himself"

[BeautifulPromisesx]

I've said things before to test waters lmao they were just like "don't say that" and that's as far as it goes. My dad isn't religious but my mom is very religious and so is her whole family so she's really strong on that stuff. My parents would never disown me though lmao unless maybe I really fucked up. They're honestly the most chill people ever.

[cinderelli]

religious families tend to do that yes.. it's more about culture and the place where you live.. The countries where most Christians live are normally secular states... this is not the case when it comes to Islam.. in any religion.. God comes before anything.. doesn't matter if it's your child.. your partner.. or your parents..

[ThisDudeHere]

Wait... you're just stating that or you believe it?

[cinderelli]

I believe it's different kind of connection with Allah and it's different with our family.. two different kinds of love.. and no I won't disown or do anything at all if my kids did not believe in something I do...

[ThisDudeHere]

... okay

[Anonymous]

I am from a middle eastern community.. they will disown you for way less than this.

[ThisDudeHere]

bummer... have you seen it happen?

[Opinion Owner]

Yes.. As for the religious reasons, I have see couples not work out if they do not share the same background/beliefs.. I've met very few others who come from two parents with different religions and didn't have regular family drama. I have witnessed table talk fights about religions, from muslims and chaldeans.. to jews and christians. It sounds bad, but I know not every muslim or middle eastern home is like this.
Many religions can have a strict or less strict environment. I feel like I am just more open to admit this because I am pretty conflicted that I can't stand the racism out there but I completely understand that a lot of parts of Middle Eastern culture and what's still going in those countries is wrong... Every time I watch a new documentary, I'm almost in tears. Honestly, if you differ from your culture, I would play along until I'm not at home anymore and can support myself. I don't think it's smart to openly express this if you really feel you could be disowned.

[Opinion Owner]

There's nothing wrong with learning wonderful parts of the culture; the food, dance, language, literature, customs.. its your roots! As far as who you marry, your lifestyle in general, orientation, etc., that needs be your own choice without pressure or influence.

[ThisDudeHere]

No, this doesn't affect me personally. My family already knows I'm atheist and they don't say a thing.

[madhatters4]

some would some wouldn't. similar to all other families

[Waffles731]

Hell, any fundementalist will do that, I'm spending time with a side of my family that would flip if they found out that I'm not a christian. They find out that I've recently converted to paganism, well I'd fully expect, the older ones to completely cut off contact with me, The younger ones would be like, cool, whatever

[jake253]

They reserve the right to murder a daughter if she even dates a non Muslim and think they will get away with it in this country all the time red rum!!! I want to convert but they said they have to kill me first cuz I am infidel trash and I said it doesn't matter I want the virgins I will have in heaven like about 100 of them or some Shit like that Yeah Yeah and Yeah

[ThisDudeHere]

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[jake253]

This dude is back with a small chip on my head right and I am not sorry for you I don't understand why they even come here to the land of the bravest people on earth it must make them braver to put up with the real truth of a flawed tribe and they have been war mongers for the past two thousand years or so I'd say good job to that they can't get along with the people of their own land wtf said whatever

[MakeShiftThug]

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Keep in mind, The Muslim community is very diverse.
They really shouldn't but it happens.

From the Islamic perspective you should debate your child and try to bring them back to the faith, maybe even take them to a scholar. There is no compulsion and so they shouldn't be forced to be Muslim.

[Blitzkrieger]

I had christian education and did the rites of passage or whatever its called. When i said i was atheist never has a christian objected, not even a pastor. People who say christians would disown their children know nothing about christianity. Maybe American christians would do it, who knows.

[ladsin]

Perhaps slightly more than their other religious counterparts, but they are by no means the only ones to do this, Christians, Mormons, Jews, and Muslims all do this.

[Doffydood]

I would imagine it depends on what sort of family they are and how they practice their religion. You get families that are religious, but more relaxed about it, and you get the straight edge, super religious ones.

[fauchelevent]

The same as with any other family, that would depend on their personalities and how devout they are and shit.

[cipher42]

Probably depends on the particular family, just like with Christians.

[Eugene]

As a true barbaric-totalitarian ideology islam is, yes, parents that follow this ideology would definitely do it.

[MaiNameIsSunshine]

It really depends on how religious you are, same goes for any religion really.

[PiuBravoRagazzo]

Glad everyone in my family, is not religious, We have all types of ideas and beliefs its great.

[jacquesvol]

Christians who are serious about their beliefs will do it too.

[Anonymous]

Don't forget about the "honor" killings, that's even worse.

[Anonymous]

My parents are muslim and they know that me and my brother are atheists. They're completely okay with that.

[_HimigNgKalayaan_]

Yeah it happens. Religions are exactly friendly to infidels lel

[HeckYeah]

Any religion is like that

[ThisDudeHere]

I know plenty of atheists with Christian parents. And apart from some debating or shouting, nothing much happens to them.

[moonpie89]

Depends on the family.

[cupidkisses]

i think it is not islamic thing but about culture

[Omar5881]

Disown , meaning?

[Hollywood-Glam]

Meaning kicking their children out of the house, in other words not considering them as their children anymore/neglecting them.

[Omar5881]

@Hollywood-Glam if it's limited for that definition then in most cases yeah

[Omar5881]

And by the way OP I know a lot of non muslim families does the same my friend was kicked fron her "christian family " for turning atheist and one for turning muslim

[Anonymous]

I don't know.