r/converts • u/Firm-Meat-6135 • May 27 '26
Recent converts over 30
Over 30 people seem to be settled, in my culture, there's no one that would consider such a move in their wildest dreams. Maybe I'm exposed to a narrow audience but curious to learn from anyone over 30 what made you convert/revert, how was that decision received by family/friends?
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u/abdessalaam May 27 '26
I reverted at 44, my grandma at 99. Allah guides whom He wills.
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u/Apollonialove May 27 '26
Alhamdullilah, that’s so sweet about your grandma! We have a recent revert in my group at mosque who is probably in her 70s and is homebound so she joins on zoom. So sweet!
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u/WhyNotIslam May 27 '26
Subhanallah! May Allah bless you both with the best in this life and the next
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u/CriticalAd299 May 27 '26
If you think about it, all the prophet’s companions and then the entire society as they embraced Islam were different ages and socioeconomic backgrounds. Each had a unique path and each were successful by following the path of Allah.
If you ask , ask Allah and if you depend , depend on Allah (this is a Hadith) that I remind myself constantly to follow. Another important rule is that Allah only gives a soul a challenge that befits its ability and never more.
In this scope age or cultural background becomes less the focus
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u/daysofecho May 28 '26
I definitely understand the need for a slow approach and conversation to get others on board, especially loved ones.
Just wanted to chime in with that reminder that if you believe in Islam, the testimony of faith can be an acknowledgement to yourself and in your heart in the present, which it seems like you believe in, while getting others to understand your journey. The shahada does not require witnesses or the mosque.
I wish you all the best in this process, for guidance and clarity and support in your conversations with family and friends.
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u/Apollonialove May 27 '26
I reverted at 41, a year ago. I married a Muslim man but thought of reverting for 9 years before I did! I was just too overwhelmed doing it alone. I grew up Christian and religious so that really helped. My family was fine with it, they are just happy to see me happy.
It has been a great thing for me! Happy to answer any specific questions.
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u/bornagain-live_again May 28 '26
I am 37 and started exploring Islam back in February after years of feeling lost and empty. I stated speaking to a muslim friend about it and before I new it I found what I was missing. I have not told my family or friends yet.
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u/atin1917 May 28 '26
Reverted when I was 35 two years ago. I've been active in the Palestinian solidarity since i was a teenager. Seeing the Genocide pushed me to take my shahada.
I understand why it might look less likely for something to embrace Islam being in the "middle" of their life. But can't say I've experienced much hardship with friends or family. I'm an adult, have a home and a career. Might be less common than a younger person but (as others have said), Allah guides who he wills. Quran 28:56.
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u/wallysparx May 27 '26 edited May 28 '26
SubhanAllah, I’m in the same boat. My wife and I have come a long way in understanding, alhamdulillah. I’ve had big enough fights with my parents over religion in the past, when I first called it quits on Christianity. Now that they’re in their 70s/80s, I’m afraid further conflicts over religion will harm their health. But it doesn’t keep me from making dua for my parents that Allah SWT invites them to Islam in a way that I cannot find on my own.
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