Ex Muslim India (Credit: OpenAI )
Many Indians are now calling themselves Ex Muslims and saying they have left Islam because of strict rules and social pressure and they claim the movement started in Kerala about twenty five years ago and is now spreading to North India even though no official data confirms the exact numbers.
The ongoing protests in Iran have gone beyond rising prices and now question religious control which has inspired some Indian Ex Muslims to speak about cultural roots and freedom and they feel the Iranian voices gave them courage to share their own experiences.
Most discussions about leaving Islam are happening on platforms like X YouTube Facebook and WhatsApp because people feel safer online and fear family or community backlash in public which is why digital spaces have become the main stage for this debate.
Some individuals have shared how they changed their names and adopted Hindu faith along with their families after studying both religions and they say issues like rigid customs women’s status and lack of questioning influenced their decisions.
Many Ex Muslims say they face trouble finding homes and worry about their children’s future marriages because some landlords and families hesitate when they learn about their past religion which shows social acceptance is still limited.
Groups like Arya Samaj and other Hindu organizations are helping some converts with ceremonies and guidance and they say they respect personal choice and want to provide a safe space for those who decide to change their faith.
The Ex Muslim trend is still small but it has started a wider talk about freedom of belief and identity and while some see it as a personal right others worry about social harmony so its long term impact remains uncertain.
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