The Conditions of the Shahadah

Pronouncing the testimony of faith is sufficient to make one a convert to Islam. There are however, seven conditions that must be observed before it can effectively make one a Muslim. These are describe as follows: 1  Knowledge (Al-ilm) Knowledge (al-ilm) of its meaning, what it negates and affirms. If a person says it without knowing its meaning, nor what its requirements are, then he will not benefit by it, because he has not believed in what it requires. Rather, he is like someone who speaks in a language that he does not understand....

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How to declare the Shahadah

A person does NOT need to do a course or obtain a certificate to become a Muslim.If there are no Majids (Mosques) and Muslims in your area; and you do not ahve a means of contacting any Muslims via phone or online then you can  declare  the Shahadah  to your self.   At MuslimConverts.com we have helped brothers and sisters say the Shahadah via phone and via the Net.  So if you wish for us to go through it with you step by step. Please do no not hesitate to leave us a message and we can arrange an online meeting...

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How to become a Muslim

To become a Muslim one must simply pronounce the Shahaadatayn (Declaration of Faith) with sincerity and conviction. The Shahadah can be declared as follows: "ASH-HADU ANLA ELAHA ILLA-ALLAH WA ASH-HADU ANNA MOHAMMADAN RASUL-ALLAH". The English translation is: "I bear witness that there is no deity worthy to be worshiped but Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and messenger." The Shahadah  is the dividing line between unbelief (kufr) and Islam. It is also called the kalimah (word). Whoever says it with truthfulness will enter...

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I Want to Become A Muslim... But What About My Wild Past?

Question: i'm a young girl, wanting to convert to islam, for me this religion is really the truth. The problem is, that before i discovered islam, i used to live a pretty wild life, I did a lot of wrong things (if not all wrong things). I would like to know if it's possible for a girl like me to convert, and what should I do regarding my past when converting Answer: Praise be to Allaah. In the name of Allaah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful “The revelation of the Book (this Qur’aan) is from Allaah, the...

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Why people convert to islam

Islam spread by the sword? The myth and the reality By Sherif Mohammed Among the most widely believed myths about Islam in the West today is the myth of forcible conversion to Islam. Many Westerners do believe that Islam is so widespread in the world today simply because of a "holy campaign of terror" carried out by the early Muslims to convert non-Muslims to Islam. Non-Muslims were offered the freedom to choose either Islam or death. In a discussion with a Baptist Minister he said to me that "Muslims tend to kill non-Muslims and anyone...

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Why People Choose Islam?

Religions have prevailed since the dawn of mankind. Man has naturally been in the search of the truth and that is something which is available not very easily unless a person looks inside himself and starts working and observing from there. Old civilizations have worshiped the sun and the moon and animals and what not. The true religion that has fully satisfied mankind is the one which Allah Almighty has blessed us with, which we call Islam. The purpose of existence is the only thing that can trigger some thoughts in your mind. This is one of...

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What Is Islam

is the monotheistic religion articulated by the Qur'an, a text considered by its adherents to be the verbatim word of God (Arabic: الله‎ Allāh), and by the teachings and normative example (called the Sunnah and composed of Hadith) of Muhammad, considered by them to be the last prophet of God. An adherent of Islam is called a Musl...

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