I mean this post in the most respectful way possible.
i just genuinely need advice, i do not mean to come off in a negative light.
i’ve been considering converting to islam for several months now, and i’ve already started learning about the religion, which i’m growing very fond of.
However, i have an issue.
i’m queer.
As in most religions, a lot if them aren’t the most fond of people whoare are a part of the lgbtqia+ community, and with that knowledge it’s one of my fears in terms of converting, because I don’t want to hide/suppress who i am.
But I also don’t want to sin.
It's hard for me because i really am loving islam but i can’t erase who i am, that’s not how it works and it wouldn’t be fair for me to do for my sake. i don’t have anyone to open up to about this because every muslim i know irl is severally homophobic.
i’m conflicted because i can’t change who I am in regards of this.
I don’t believe i’m this way for no reason.
I was made this way because it’s who i was meant to be along with other queer people. they say we’re all made in God’s image, which leads me to believe i was made this way for a reason.
I need advice or some form of guidance on what to do, i’m a minor which makes this difficult to me because every person i’ve talked to has tried to tell me to change my “ways” while i can.
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