I'm born in a Muslim family, and I do not wish to be Muslim, and haven't taking the religion to heart and I do not do anything to be a Muslim but cover am I still Muslim?
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I'm born in a Muslim family, and I do not wish to be Muslim, and haven't taking the religion to heart and I do not do anything to be a Muslim but cover am I still Muslim?
Answer
The greatest bounty of Allah Ta'ala upon us is the correct faith and religion - Islam. It is a complete and comprehensive way of life. It is a means of one's peace and tranquility, if adhered to.
The beauty of Islam may be well understood by studying it and comparing it with other religions and ideologies. In brief, Islam is an easy and practical way of life. It is a means of one's salvation in this world and the hereafter. Surely, death is a reality and is also imminent.
Reverting to your question of being a Muslim, yes, you are a Muslim and you are fulfilling an important injunction of covering yourself. You should progress by practicing on the basic tenets of Islam. Among them, one is performing your five daily Salaats. You should build courage and make a steady and gradual progress on practicing Islam.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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