How to get my mother to give me back my property? (She took it because it relates to
I was a little careless today. I forgot to put it away and hide it like I do with anything else I own related to Islam. Now, it is gone. My mother is the ON one who could have taken it, and she is the only one who would have taken it. I don't think it is right to take what belongs to someone else just because they don't conform to their religion. She plainly doesn't want me to be Muslim, I know this and I knew this long before I converted based on her unfriendly attitude towards my sisters conversion. (My mother doesn't know I converted though.) If only she would realize that taking Islam away from me will never happen. She can take my property but she can't take my faith. But, I still want what she took back and am not happy that she is acting childish about it~how to get it back? If she didn't throw it in the garbage already that is.
Well other than trying to reason with her, you can technically threaten to call the police. Stolen property it is; but then again i don't know if you wanna go that far. She sounds hard to reason with, but try to tell her that you are still her daughter no matter what your faith is; taking your book will only lead you to buy a new one, as you are very devoted (you sound like you are). If she wont agree to give it back, go look in her room for it when shes not in there! Lil that's how i get my stuff back. Anyway good luck to you & God bless.
You could search for it when she's not home. Or you could buy another one. Don't be upset with her, though. She's clearly bothered by your sister's (and your) acceptance of Islam. Why don't you get her the book "Daughters of Another Path" by Carol Anway? And make it clear to her that you becoming a Muslim doesn't mean that you are rejecting her or that you don't love her. Salam.
I do not understand why you are such a coward. converting secretly?
if you are so committed to the faith why hide it why not openly confess?
In order to get your stuff back you confront the person you suspect - it's that easy - perhaps not for a coward
Mashallah. Try to work the problem out with your mother. Please do not be mad at your mother even if she is wrong. I am sure you know how important parents are in Islam.
Perhaps it is better you just let it go and be wiser the next time about where you leave your property.
BTW,do you know what Islam says on how to treat your Kuffer or infidel parents? I mean do you really know and I am not talking about what your imam tells you but what he won't tell you and is clearly stated in the Qu'ran?
So hide it better next time and let it go, that is my answer.
Islam says you have to be nice to your parents, so be nice no matter what.
do a DA, Allah, my mother has taken from me something of your religion etc etc, i heard a call to submit(Islam) and i submitted) illimitable, thank you, please return to me what has been taken, or that which is better than it.
also whatever posses ion she takes, she cannot take god.
so do Dhaka!
I have read all replies to your questions. Muslims have given you better advice and others encourage you to fight back with your Mother. Make a DA to Allah to help you in talking to your Mom. No be nice and very respectful to you, Tell her Mom I am already Muslim and have read all the books you have taken away from me. You are my Mom, you gave me birth and took care of all for many years. I owe you my life so I shall never stop loving you nor disrespect you. This is what Islam teaches me. So please return my books. My books won't be any good to you and neither I shall quit believing in my religion Islam. It has made me a better person. Try to explain what you have learned as Muslim. Show her Yousuf Estes
the X-Minister of Christianity on WNW.youtube.com May be his teachings and how and why he converted as Muslim will make her think.
If she doesn't return your books, let me know the titles and authors of your books. Which ever ones I have in my library, I shall send them to you Insha Allah. majeed3245@yahoo.com
Salam Although you have different religion with your mother based on Islamic Oklaawou should respect,love and help your mother. You must speak honestly and tenderly to your mother that you need your property which is related to Islam. You must tell her what is its function in Islam.You must explain to her why you have reverted to Islam. You can explain to her the difference between Islam and your former religion until she understands how good is Islam. Please tell her that if someone reverted to Islam all of his/her bad doings will be automatically forgiven by Allah.All good deeds which have been done during in the former religion would not be accepted by Allah but after reverted it willbe accepted by Allah based on the Qur'an and hadith.You must show her that in Islam we children should teat parents tenderly and throwing beneficial things into the garbage is not allowed,because Allah hates wasting anything.
Just hide it better next time. You can kindly ask her if she took it by asking " have you seen my..." but Islamically, you dint have solid evidence so there is no reason to push it or cause an argument, just watch your stuff next time.
@Majeed: You generally provide thoughtful and good answers. This one as usual is good with some complicated exceptions. You must not send the religious books directly to her. She is likely under age, but it appears that she has an adult Muslim sister. Any books that you send should be sent to the adult sister's address. This will avoid personal potential problems for you. I say that because the mother may use her status as a minor to raise issues and possibly launch an investigation against you. Also, I recommend that you do not encourage her to reveal her conversion to the mother at this time. There are risks for her. When she is an adult, she can do so on her own.
How to get my mother to give me back my property? (She took it because it relates to
