I recommend not telling them and find your outlet for your beliefs online. Make sure all your devices are passcode protected and clear your search history until you live alone. Maybe you already do, but I’d take extra precautions.

You will find plenty of support here. Maybe start a group here for atheists with theists for support. There are many people here in small towns and in the US Bible Belt that get their support online.

But to lose your family is something that you could really regret.

Stay strong and wishing you all the best.

I think a lot depends on which country, what kind of society you are in, and if you are ready to cut the chord with the family. It seems you are in NZ, so you are already in a much better situation than atheists living in Muslim countries like Pakistan, Iran, or Saudi Arabia, where you can get killed for "coming out" as atheist. If you otherwise have a loving family and would like to keep it so, I suggest keeping the anti-religion thoughts to yourself, unless you are forced to attend the mosque or other religious ceremonies that interfere with your freedom. Otherwise, as an adult, be ready to move on.

Do connect with like minded individuals on facebook and elsewhere on the net. One resource in New Zealand is [cemnz.org]. Read up on the subject. One book I will highly recommend is "The Atheist Muslim" - [amazon.com] . Follow it's author Ali A Rizvi on Facebook to interact with people in a similar situation. Good luck.

You don't need to tell them anything!

Why not keep quiet about your beliefs?!?! Or ask them would they prefer a Xian or an Atheist in their mispdst......

Don't tell them!

Regards ippy

don't tell them. it's none of their business. if they ask about religion say "my religious views are very personal and i don't talk about them."

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I knew an atheist muslim. He has since moved away. He was involved with this group: [exmuslims.org]
There may be something similar in your area. They may know.

I once bumped into him in the grocery store when he was with family. The terror on his face that I might blow his cover was amazing. I was good. I feel for you.

Go your own way and make your own life.

Much like a Christian or Hindu or other religious family, the advice will be similar: you are, unfortunately, in for years of a mess most likely. Either, you hide your true feelings and suffer internally and especially mentally and intellectually, or you tell those around you and they surprise you and accept although not approve of your decision, this is least likely to occur, or they freak out and the consequences are pretty much as you expect, which can range from hurt and worry to being shunned.
Everyone lives in a different situation and I don't know your personal family setting. Living with it, depending on your age, etc may be tolerable for the time being, however, I think st some point you will most likely need to face it or move away from it, as many in your situation do.
Meeting someone or just wanting to be with like minded individuals, etc will make staying very difficult.
I would suggest not facing this alone. Finding someone you trust to speak one on one about the issue could be extremely difficult, albeit I believe helpful. Don't go to family members, no matter how liberal, unless they, too, are out. And don't talk to members of, in your case, you family's mosque. Maybe work, school, outside eith an independent mental health or social counselor. I say mental health knowing this isn't because you have a mental health issue, but the stress from this issue can affect your mood and such. Best wishes my friend.