What is the procedures for Non-Muslim convert to Muslim ?

Question

What are the steps and procedures for a Non-Muslim to convert to Muslim? especially in Malaysia. Have anyone convert and knows the procedures? feel free to share the information. Thanks

Answer 1

Converting to Islam should not be taken lightly - it's a HUGE step and could mean a drastic lifestyle change. You might want to speak to muslims and/or people who weren't raised as muslims but converted to Islam later.

Before converting, you need to consider the following:
1. What are your reasons for wanting to convert? If it's because you want to marry a muslim then that's not a good enough reason.
2. Are you willing to question your existing belief system?
3. Will changing your religion change the way you feel about God?
4. After converting, there will be no Christmas, no Easter. Jesus is not the son of God and didn't die on a cross.
5. How will your family and friend react? Will they support your decision?
6. When getting together with family, friends or colleagues, are you going to eat food that is strictly halaal?

After answering the above questions and reading through the basic information below, are you still willing to make an effort to embrace Islam and adapt your lifestyle to it? If so, go to your nearest mosque - the imam there will be able to assist.

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Five pillars of Islam:
1. To believe in one God (Allah)
2. To pray 5 times a day
3. To give charity (zakat)
4. To fast during the month of Ramadaan
5. To go on pilgrimage to Mecca (hajj) at least once in a lifetime

DRESS-CODE
Women in public should wearing loose-fitting clothing which covers their bodies except for face, hands and feet - although there's a bit of debate around this (i went to Egypt last year and saw women wearing gloves and socks despite it being unbearably hot). Men should dress modestly too (although they can wear clothing that doesn't have to cover their legs from the knee downwards).

While in the comfort of your own home, you can wear whatever you want. When you go outside, it's a different ballgame.

INTERACTION BETWEEN MEN AND WOMEN
A fundamental rule is that men and women cannot speak to people of the opposite sex who are unrelated to them (i.e. a person eligible for them to marry). Times are a bit different now and this rule has been bent because of cultural and economic factors (i.e. more women in the workplace so interaction between the sexes is necessary - from my understanding, this is for work-related purposes and therefore okay). Interaction between the sexes varies from country to country as cultural norms are not the same (i.e. If you go to the Middle East, a man will not speak to a woman - he could get arrested). Women should always be accompanied by a "guardian" in public (even if it is a young son).

As far as dating goes, it's forbidden by Islamic law (Shariah). But this has changed in many societies and now become acceptable to a degree (especially in the West).

GUARDIANSHIP OF WOMEN
Generally, women (and their honour) are supposed to be protected and this is usually achieved by them being under the protection of a "guardian" (often called a "wakeel"). By default, your wakeel would be your father (and if he's dead, it's your brother). If you don't have a brother and your father is dead, then your wakeel would be one of your father's immediate male relatives.

If a man dies, his sons will inherit more than what his wife and daughters will inherit. The primary reason for this is so that the son/s can look after his mother and sister/s as he will be their wakeel after his father's passing.

ISLAM AS A WAY OF LIFE
The qu'ran is a holy book which prescribes the code of conduct for all Muslims. Ideally, all Muslims should strive towards leading lives according to the qu'ran and the actions of prophet Muhammed (peace be upon him). Among the rules, Muslims should:
* Not consume alcohol (except for medicinal purposes)
* Not consume meat of pigs
* Eat only halaal (permitted) meat. That is, where the animal has been slaughtered according to Muslim rites (similar to what the Jews call "kosher"). If halaal meat (or any food) comes into contact with haraam (forbidden) meat or alcohol, it becomes tainted and cannot be consumed by Muslims.
* Not take part in gambling (i.e. wage money on a game/action that is purely based on chance in order to gain something, this includes playing the lottery)

Be aware that EVERY rule set out for Muslims can be traced back to a particular rationale (i.e. these rules aren't there to make you struggle). For example:
* Eating halaal meat - this is to ensure that the animal is killed in the most humane way (praying and then slitting the throat to make it swift). A prayer is always said because this animal's life is being sacrificed to sustain yours.
* Drinking alcohol clouds your judgement and can become addictive and can potentially ruin families (generally, ANYTHING that is addictive is forbidden as Islam aims to prevent slavery of the body and mind).
* Gambling is addictive and a social evil that ruins families
* Dressing modestly in public helps to protect your honour and reputation (a basic reason i hear from a lot of muslims are "why should i show off my body to absolute strangers in the street?").

What i've written above is only a glimpse into Islam, hope it helps. Please bear in mind that a lot of terrible things reportedly get done in the name of Islam - this is misconception where people confuse CULTURE and RELIGION.

I would like to believe that all muslims around the world have the same practices, but they don't - there a a number of sects which allow/forbid certain acts and there is a lot of debate and tension around these issues (e.g. the Sunni muslims vs the Shia's). An example would be "sex outside of marriage" or "pleasure/temporary marriages". There is a minority of muslims who condone this while the majority agree that it is strictly forbidden in Islam.

Answer 2

Why no longer in elementary terms end praying and washing each and every minute and filling your head with non-end ideas approximately Allah for a start up. Then, whilst your head is feeling clearer, study up on different ideas of a theological or religious nature and supply them some high quality thought. you could be a unfastened-philosopher and basically take excitement in all faiths jointly as taking the next few years to benefit and choose what you pick to have self belief in on your guy or woman. in case you lived interior the west, you would be secure by using the regulations that enable each and every person to education in spite of faith they pick. yet once you pick to stay in Malaysia, like others suggested, be careful the religion Police do no longer discover out. Peace, freedom and determination be with you. .

Answer 3

The first step is to believe what about to do is the right thing for you and to find out you must do your homework by reading about Islam and
To understand what's the meaning of Islam and
His teaching,his rules and if you're comfortable,Start reading the Holy book of Islam The( Qur'an )and the saying of the Prophet Mohamad (Peace Be Upon Him)
When you're ready and sure of your feeling
Go to the nearest Mosque and see the religious
Imam and declare your submission to the only
God Allah (The Arabic ward for God)
Then ,you take it from there.

Answer 4

If one says the testimonial words of belief - "I testify that there is no God but Allah, and that Muhammad is God's messenger" one is a Muslim, whether it's said before two witnesses, twenty witnesses, or none at all. However, it helps to have witnesses and documentation if one wishes to go on pilgrimage. This may not be an immediate concern, and if it's not, one merely needs to sincerely make the above statement.

Answer 5

Ask a muslim friend.
Just keep in mind that should you decide later in life it's not for you make sure the country your living in has laws against killing "infidels".
I'm not saying this to be mean or the like I have friends that are muslim and love them, I'm just saying this to make sure you know what your doing!

Answer 6

Just believe in "There is no God, none worthy of worship but Allah, Muhammed (Peace Be Upon Him) is his last messenger". Have your believe in Angels, Holy Books (Quran), Prophets and the day of judgement, life after death.
Read Holy Quran and sayings of Prophet Muhammed (Peace Be Upon Him), and you will understand Islam.

In short, consider yourself muslim if u believe that there is no God, none worthy of worship but Allah, Muhammed (Peace Be Upon Him) is his last messenger".

For more info, feel free to send me a message, i'll be willing to help you.

Answer 7

When my American girlfriend wanted to change, we went to a mosque and she covered her hair and repeated a long Arabic sentence which the Imam said. It is called kelime-i shahadet.
I think that is all.

Answer 8

Say the Shahada twice in front of witnesses I believe

Answer 9

You have to start with car bomb tactics 101, then sucide bomber class 101 & 102 (there is little enrollment for the follow up course 102), and recite "Death to American and Israel" 15 times.
J/k

Answer 10

go to MASJID and ask help from IMAM(head of the masjid) he will help the person who wants to convert
peace