Apostasy of Some of Those Who Embrace Islam in Western Countries and Their Guidance

Question:
The questioner says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. We observe that many of those who embrace Islam in Western countries and reside there, a great number of them, apostatize from Islam after a period of time, especially the women. What is your guidance on this matter? May Allah reward you with good. It is known that the questioner who wrote this question has embraced Islam and is from the West.

Answer:
Yes, he is. The Muslim is in danger, whether he is in the West or in the East. The Muslim is in danger from enemies and from the propaganda of misguidance. So he must hold fast to his religion, learn the matters of his religion, and be patient. Patience is necessary, for he may be exposed to harm, to harassment, and to greed and desires. Patience in the religion is necessary.
He must be patient with this. And whoever has no patience will not stand firm in the religion. Whoever does not have patience will not stand firm against the trials and the evils that occur. So patience is necessary, and understanding of the religion of Allah is necessary, and steadfastness upon that is necessary. Yes.