For example, I'm Sunni and I firmly believe Sunni is the correct sect. BUT if I were given a choice that you either become Shia or not become Muslim at all, I'd choose you becoming Shia in a heartbeat. I'm sure my Shia brothers and sisters would do the same if the roles were reversed. read more
Eventually, if you convert to Islam, at the first step you are considered to be a Muslims, afterwards you should probe both Shia and Sunni (and their evidences of their superiority), then you can choose the best one to find the right way. read more
Continue to follow the Sunni law on matters of fiqh until you have 100 percent confidence in Shia Islam so that you are able to explain to your family why you chose to convert. But you'd better not bring up the highly controversial aspects of Sunni-Shia debate that may be too much to bear for your family. read more