if I converted to Islam shia I have to pray farsi? if I converted to Islam sunni I have to pray in arabic?

Answer 1

There should be no sects or denominations in Islam and those that do are going against the teachings of Islam. I am simply a Muslim not shia or sunni. It is our duty to follow the Quran and Sunnah we are to add nothing and take nothing away. All pray for all Muslims regardless of there country of origin pray in Arabic. I'm Scottish and i certainly dont speak fluent Arabic, but when i reverted to Islam 2 years ago I had to learn to say and understand my prays and chapters in Arabic. We dont say convert we say revert as we believe all people are born Muslim even if the choose another path or religion along the way, so you are reverting back to your natural state of being Muslim not converting.

Answer 2

thinking of joining Islam, then Alhumdalillah that you have found the path which we and all muslims believe to be the undeniable truth. Indeed Allah (swt) is the One who guides to the path of truth and light. We pray that you gain in strength, knowledge and spirituality and become an excellent example and encouragement to others.

The act of becoming a Muslim could not be simpler.

An individual needs to make the declaration, known as al-shahaadatain.

Arabic is the language of the Holy Quran, and you will see below that the declaration has been written in Arabic transliteration to make it easy for you to follow. The English translation is provided in the brackets.

The declaration is in two parts:


Ash-hadu alla ilaaha illallah
(I bear witness and attest that there is no god worthy of worship but the One God Allah (swt))

Wa ash-hadu anna Muhammad-ar-rasool ullaah
(I bear witness and attest that Muhammad (saaw) is the messenger of Allah (swt))


An individual who finds belief in Islam within his heart can become a Muslim by pronouncing the above declaration. Alhumdalillah.

As a muslim certain Islamic duties are now obligatory on the individual, but there is no need to feel scared or concerned about this. There are many sources of help for you, and many new brothers and sisters that will be very keen to assist you.

http://www.convertstoislam.com/

Answer 3

I know this is an old question, but since most of the answers have been provided by Shia's, they have given their point of view - I wanted to set the record straight from the Sunni point of view. 1. They did aid him to whatever extent was possible. Let me ask a counter question: If the prophet PBUH so hated Abu Bakr RA as the Shia's would have us believe, why did he choose to make the Hijra with him? Its clear that the prophet picked his best friend and closest confidante to be his companion on this important journey - and this is there for all posterity to examine. 2. It is clear that the prophet PBUH did not want to *explicitly* appoint a successor. The biggest proof of this is that If he had wanted to, he would have done it and we would'nt be talking right now. Its precisely because the matter of selection of the head of the Ummah was to be a decision of the Ummah (and not an appointment by the prophet), that he left it to the Ummah to decide. But he gave some hints like appointing Abu Bakr RA to lead the prayers. And the Ummah took the hint and appointed Abu Bakr RA Khalifa. 3. Ghadir E Qum: You have to understand the circumstances under which the Prophet PBUH said what he said. But let me ask the following: Did Ali RA ever use Ghadir E Qum as an argument for his being appointed the Khalifa? Did he ever say to Abu Bakr RA, "Wait a minute, the prophet PBUH appointed me the Khalifa in Ghadir E Qum!" I should be the Khalifa! Why did'nt anybody else who was present in Ghadir E Qum ever make the argument. No such thing ever happened although it should have if we go by the Shia claims - it was the logical thing for Ali RA to say, right? Why did'nt he say that? Why did'nt anybody else? The answer is clear - everybody knew that by what he said, the prophet had only meant that Ali RA was close to him and enjoyed his full faith and confidence. This was done because some people had expressed their reservations about the decisions Ali RA had made as governor and complained to the prophet about it. 4. Nowhere does the word Imam mean Ali RA in the Quran *explicitly*. The Quran goes to great lengths to be *clear* and *lucid*. It claims this for itself (as being a *clear book*) many times. If we are to listen to the Shia's, why is the Quran being deliberately vague on this important point? The Shia's have created an office parallel that that of prophets, which they call Imamah - but there is *zero* evidence for the presence of such an institution within the Quran. Think about it, the best argument they have is verse 5:5, which is such a stretch. 5:5, even if we grant that it refers to Ali RA certainly does'nt argue for an institution parallel to prophethood! 5:5 is in the plural (all those who bow in Ruku, all those who give charity, not in the singular --- a strange way to refer to Ali RA alone!)

Answer 4

Baha I Prayers In Farsi

Answer 5

No way. Religion is not about languages. If you became a Muslim, you could pray in your own languages.

Most Muslims pray in Arabic, but I don't think God minds what language you pray in.

The Baha'i Scriptures are also in Arabic and Persian, but Baha'is pray in their own native languages. Baha'is do not have to learn Farsi or Arabic and most don't speak either language. Our scriptures have been translated into English and you can read them at the following link: http://reference.bahai.org/

PS. In response to "Tony", Islam and Buddhism both come from God. Baha'is recognize both religions as divine in origin. Muhammad and Buddha are one and the same in spirit.

However, even if you are a Muslim, Shia or Sunni, I don't think there is anything against believing in Buddhism or the Dhammapada. The two beliefs are not incompatible.

In response to "what ever", the Qur'an says that God sent messengers to all the peoples of the world. Muhammad never condemned Buddhism or Hinduism.

onewhosubmits said that Baha'is are innovators. No, Baha'is are not Muslims at all, so they cannot be innovators. The Baha'i Faith is a new Revelation from God.

Answer 6

Do not become Shia, rather the path of Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) the Quran and Authentic Sunnah. The Bahai are innovaters...

Yes you would have to pray in Arabic, it isnt very hard to learn, I know how read it phonetically. I am English Speaking Muslim, there are lots of transliterations of the Qu'ran available. We pray in Arabic as to keep the perfect word of God intact, since no translation however perfect its translation may be (whether literal or linguistic) can be the same as how it was revealed. However is it good to understand what you are saying.

Please Check This Link

http://www.islamicfinder.org/prayer/index.html

An exellent animated explanation of the prayer

Peace Be With You, and may God guide you to the straight path

Answer 7

You should better pray in Arabic. Arabic is the laguage of Al-Quran, Arabic is the language of Jennah and the after life, agels speak Arabic. After death we all will speak Arabic, inshaAllah.

Answer 8

Both pray in Arabic.

God knows best

Peace and Love

Answer 9

Until you learn Arabic you can pray in any language but you have to eventually leanr Arabic (the language that best conveys God's message). I suggest you study Sunni and Sufi sects of Islam; they are closer to truth than Shiahs (IMHO) Peace and Allah bless.

Answer 10

If you convert To Jesus, you can pray in English, french, Arabic, Vietnamese etc, etc what ever you want. He is God that loves to hear from you.
Jesus loves you and wants to forgive all you sins so you CAN get into Heaven.