A Christian young man wants to convert to Islam, but his family warned him that if he converts, they will disown him. What advice should we give this young man? Should he conceal his belief or declare it regardless of the consequences?
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Peace be upon you and God's mercy and blessings.
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Khamenei and Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sistani (may God protect them):
If it is possible to combine concealing the matter while being good to his family, it is preferable to keep it concealed, especially since a person is not obligated to publicly declare their Islam, and it may even be forbidden if it leads to harm for themselves.
May you be successful in all good.
Source:
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Khamenei (may God protect him): Official website + Tahrir al-Wasilah, enjoining good and forbidding wrong, self-defense, and similar matters
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sistani (may God protect him): Fiqh for expatriates + Official website (No. 33)