Plasma (former Muslim)
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Testimony of Leaving Islam
Hello everyone. I am an Ex-Muslim here; I turned 18 recently (go me!) and I've been free from Islam for perhaps the past 7-8 months (honestly can't remember). Just thought I'd come along and share with you guys what I've noticed.
Little bit of background: I am of Arab descent but I reside in the UK (and have done all of my life). Was a strict Muslim up until about five months ago when I discovered this site and I've been reading through and I found myself questioning more and more, discovering things I never knew and now I am free.
First of the first few months were hard.. Islam seems to be a religion based on fear. Many things had me fearing Islam and wanting to go back to it but once I got over that, it was plain sailing. I've also noticed more and more the hypocrisy of so many people around me, the little circles they hold can sometimes border on shocking. I've kept my apostasy secret from absolutely everyone (bar of course the members of FFI!) but in recent weeks I've been more and more open about my dislike for many aspects of Islam. Outside of my home I'm always pointing out the many contradictions in the Quran, at first I held back a lot but I say it on a daily basis now and I think many of my friends know that my interest in Islam has come to an end. I think once I heard off to university that is when I'll be pretty open about my apostasy. I have a friend who recently came out as an apostate and it was he who first opened my mind about the many contradictions and lies. He's fine though; his parents were fine with it too which is great for him. My parents would most likely (attempt to) hurt me if I was to tell them... But they'll have to find out some time!
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