Can I live with my non-Muslim parents as a Muslim?

Yes. Living with your non-Muslim parents is allowed, and Islam asks you to be kind to them. What matters is that you can keep your essentials: prayer, halal food and modest dress. If the house isn't Muslim-friendly, small practical arrangements usually make it work.

Islam permits it and values it

The Quran tells believers to keep their parents' company in this world courteously, even if they don't share your faith (Quran 31:15). It also says Allah does not forbid you from dealing kindly and fairly with those who haven't fought you or driven you out of your homes (Quran 60:8). The Prophet ﷺ told Asma bint Abi Bakr to keep good relations with her mother, who was not a Muslim (Sahih al-Bukhari 2620). See Can I still hug my non-Muslim parents after becoming Muslim?

وَبِٱلْوَٰلِدَيْنِ إِحْسَـٰنًا ۚ إِمَّا يَبْلُغَنَّ عِندَكَ ٱلْكِبَرَ أَحَدُهُمَآ أَوْ كِلَاهُمَا فَلَا تَقُل لَّهُمَآ أُفٍّ وَلَا تَنْهَرْهُمَا وَقُل لَّهُمَا قَوْلًا كَرِيمًا "And honour your parents. If one or both of them reach old age in your care, never say to them [even] 'ugh,' nor yell at them. Rather, address them respectfully." Quran 17:23

Making prayer work

Find a quiet corner or your bedroom, keep a prayer mat and a compass app handy, and tell your family your prayer times so they know that you aren't ignoring them. Prayer takes only a few minutes. If privacy is difficult, pray quietly. If there's no suitable room, use a small clean space and ask for a few minutes of quiet. See Can I pray at my parents' house during the holidays?

Food, alcohol and the kitchen

Halal food: buy and cook your own meat, or ask your family to buy halal chicken and beef when they can.
Shared kitchen: keep your own pan and utensils, and ask your family not to cook pork or use alcohol in the same dishes you eat from.
Alcohol in the house: don't drink it, serve it or handle it for others. Ask your parents to keep it away from your own space.
Meals cooked by your mother or father: check the ingredients, and say thank you.

See Can I eat food my non-Muslim mom cooked?

Dress, Ramadan and family life

You can practise modest dress, fasting and daily worship at home while still joining family meals and conversations. Explain what you are doing and why, and give your family time. For hijab concerns, see What if my parents won't let me wear hijab?

When it's too hard

If your family stops you from praying, forces you to take part in forbidden acts or treats you unsafely, you may need to move out when you can. Allah does not require of anyone more than they can afford (Quran 2:286), and you should seek advice from an imam about what's realistic. In most cases, though, living together peacefully is both allowed and a chance to show your parents what Islam looks like.

Key points

Living with non-Muslim parents is allowed, and kindness to them is required.
Plan a prayer space and tell your family your prayer times.
Handle food with your own utensils and avoid alcohol and pork.
Move out only if your safety or basic worship is seriously blocked.

Tip: Cook one family meal a week that is fully halal and delicious. It shows your parents that your faith adds something to the home instead of taking something away.