Recently, an acquaintance who is interested in converting to Islam contacted me and asked how she should go about it. I know that it is not necessary to have a Muslim witness, and that one must simply make a declaration of their faith, and that Allah need be the only witness, but she would like to take instruction in Islam before she makes her final decision. Can she just go to the local mosque? Must she speak to an Imam, or can she receive counsel from anyone there? Also, should she call and make an appointment, or can she just show up unannounced? Please let me know, as she is a bit timid and would really like my help on this, but I don't know how to advise her, as while I am half Arab, I am a Christian.
Thank you for your time.
2006-07-07 00:00:22 · 21 answers · asked by Bronwen 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
My friend lives in the US, and there is at least one mosque that I know of in our city.
She has read and studied the Bible, but she did not read the Quran until last year. She went to Cairo for six months to study Islamic art for her graduate degree in Fine Arts, and a friend gave her a copy as a gift when she left.
She has never ever been religious, and at one time thought herself to be an atheist. I am very happy for her, as she has discovered God and seems very happy about it.
2006-07-07 00:46:37 · update #1
peace be upon you dear sister ...
she should go to the nearest mosque and ask for the Imam ... not just anyone ... and there the Imam will tell her what to do ...
He will possible make her announce the Shahadah in front of two Muslims (as witnesses) ... and then from this moment on she is Muslim and she will live in a 2 parties relationship ... just between her and God ...
I'm sorry if i couldn't help much ... I'm a Muslim by birth ... so I've never been through that before ...
May God bless the two of you dear ... don't hesitate to contact me for more info about Islam ... i will be more than happy to help ..
2006-07-08 04:50:42 · answer #1 · answered by mai4islam 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well first of all, she should have 2 muslim witnesses what she takes her shihadah...
as for learning about islam, sure she can go to the mosque and no it's not dangerous as one person said. she can talk to anyone there, preferrably another woman, but ideally to the imam. she shouldn't need an appointment, but it might be easier if she did. tell her not to be timid, although i was at first as well. there are some good websites as well... www.sultan.org www.islamtomarrow.com ...but more than likely she is at the point where she wants to talk to somebody in person. tell her to go to the mosque and see what it's all about or call and they can advise her and connect her with someone who can further guide her.
2006-07-07 00:16:53 · answer #2 · answered by Aayah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she wants to become a Muslim immediately, just ask her to recite the "Kalimah Syahadah" (and believe in her heart), that is "I declare that there is no other god except Allah and the prophet Mohammad his the messenger of Allah".
If she wants to convert to Islam through formality, advise her to go to the nearest Islamic Centre. See a Muslim lady first before she see the imam. No need to make an appointment.
If she wants to know more about Islam through the internet and read or see video of some western convert to Muslim, ask her to surf this website: www.islamicity.com.
Becoming Islam is about searching the truth, about finding the true meaning of life. May your friend find the truth she is searching for.
2006-07-07 00:25:27 · answer #3 · answered by Ray Mystery 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
One simple advice; Quran the holy book is available in English translation and in my opinion has an answer for all questions that a person might have about Islam and its fundamentals. I would suggest that your friend gets a copy and first read through it like you read a reference source. She can walk into any mosque and talk to the Imam( religious guide/leader).However its advisable that she first gets to know what she is commiting to.
2006-07-07 00:22:43 · answer #4 · answered by Naureen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first of all u should have mentioned the country she lives in. that can decide what kind of help she can actually get. now she needs proper formal guidance if she is really interested to convert to islamic faith. let me tell u this is best decision of her life for this will change her life forever. anyhow she should seek a religious scholar first. he/she can guide her. well dependng upon country she can definitly go to a mosque and there be formallly converted to Islam by an imam. May Allah be her guide
2006-07-07 00:12:25 · answer #5 · answered by maha 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't say that Satan made me convert, lol. I don't believe in god, therefore I don't believe in Satan either. I didn't really 'convert' to anything. I just came to a decision that the idea of a god, such as the one in the monotheistic religions, is not working for me. If there is a god, I don't think he would send people to 'Hell'. That's the stupidest concept to me. That in itself could have been enough for my mind to stop believing in him. There are many more other reasons to list here. Life now is not better, but not worse. At least I have no guilt over everything, and no fear of some mean god who puts people in hell. Religion is there for those who need guidance. I know how to be moral without an invisible man threatening me to do so with fire. added: Don't try and say I don't know the religion. I was raised with sunday school, and have my short suras memorized. I did read the whole Quran in English (which is brilliant and I respect it), and studied other religions as well. It's nothing against Islam. It's against the idea of god in general I don't agree with.
2016-03-27 07:45:29 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This happens at my mosque often. Yes, just go to your local mosque, tell her to speak to the President or the Imam. Making an appointment would be better for her, but she doesn't have to.
oh and for questions tell her to try the numero uno site, WWW.WHYISLAM.ORG
2006-07-07 00:07:03 · answer #7 · answered by Ibrahim 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Repeat after me,
"I will be a religious fanatic and spend the rest of my life in misery trying to argue the beliefs which are no longer relevant. I will put my brains aside and follow the scriptures whether they contradict from one verse to the other".
Congratulations you are now a muslim, but then this conversion technique holds true for christianity too.
2006-07-07 00:06:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
that could be dangerous to do.....you can't just walk into a mosque & be accepted like you can in a christian church..espically if you are a single female...
have her try to go online & find a copy of the koran..and a site that allows non muslims to ask questions ,before trying to head into a mosque...
2006-07-07 00:04:17 · answer #9 · answered by justnanous 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is what i did..
went online to find the Mosque nearest to me
I then sent the Imam a e-mail message that i wanted to convert to Islam and his help and guidance I am asking for. Then he contacted me and i went to see him ...he will ask questions ...from there your friend can decide if this is what she truly desires...good luck!!!!
2006-07-07 00:17:03 · answer #10 · answered by Katfish 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋