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Im a 23 year old black male that was raised in a Christian house hold, but never has been too religious about it, Im a very spiritual person but not so religious, I have'nt been to church in years, and the last few times i've been I find it hard to pay attention, I want to successfully convert to muslim the right way. What steps do i need to do and practice to do this? |
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The angel Jibril came to the Prophet once, disguised as a man, and asked him to explain Islam (along with other aspects of the religion) while his companions witnessed. Narrated through many reliable sources, this is known as the Hadith of Jibril. The relevant section goes something like this:
A muslim is just someone who accepts these five Pillars of Islam; there is no ritual involved or "right way" to convert to Islam. Just reciting the Shahadah (i.e., "There is no god but Allah and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah") to another muslim is enough to let them know that you have accepted Islam for yourself. This may be done in Arabic (laa ilaha illa-llah muhammadur-rasuulu-llah) but it's the meaning and intent that is important. Beyond that, finding a local mosque or muslim community that performs the regular prayers is the best way to learn the basics of the religion, such as how to establish prayer. |
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i belive you must go to a mosque whenyou say the shahada so it can be gurenteed you say it right and also the mosque gives you useful information like how to pray and what to abstain from and what is halal and haram, prohibited and allowed then your a muslim and post congrats!!!! may allah guide you to the right path |
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God bless u, brother. Welcome to islam. ^_^ you will find the right path here. We are very glad with u...... First, u must say shahadah and here it is but in english and u must say it in arabic ( i testify that there is no God but Allah and Muhammad is the messanger of Allah) and it would be better if u said also (and jesus is a messanger of Allah) when u say this in arabic u convert islam and congratulations, :) And here it is in arabic (La 'ilaha 'illa llaha, wa Muhammadun rasulu llahi.) and check this http://www.help-for-the-convert.net/shahadah.htm http://www.muslimconverts.com/ http://www.huda.tv/ ...... This is areally good site that would help u in every thing. And if u can, check its channel.I hope this will help. And may Allah be with u. Welcome again, brother. :) |
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Just out of curiosity brother what made you choose Islam rather than any of the other world religions?
On my moms side of my family, they are. and i find my self more atatched to them, like there very close and disciplin. and since i was a yong kid ive abmired that about them, they are all leaders and stand strong in their beliefs, and as i grew older i've just been more interested
How about Sikhism, do you know anything about that religion?
http://www.sikhnet.com/
What about Hindusim or Buddhism?