HOW to become a MUSLIM?

Question

All praises be to Allah, the Lord of the Universe. May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon Muhammad His last messenger.
The objective of this handout is to correct a false idea spread among those willing to adopt Islam as their faith. Some people are facing difficulties on the basis of their mistaken belief that entering into the Islamic fold requires an announcement from the concerned person in the presence of high ranking scholars or sheikhs or reporting this act to courts of justice or other authorities. It is also thought that the act of accepting Islam, should, as a condition have a certificate issued by the authorities as an evidence to that effect.
We wish to clarify that the whole matter is very easy and that none of the above mentioned conditions or obligations are required. For Allah; the Almighty, is above all comprehension and knows well the secrets of all hearts. Nevertheless, those who are going to adopt Islam as their religion are Muslims with the concerned governmental agency, as this procedure may facilitate for them many matters including the possibility of performing Hajj and Umrah.
If anyone has a real desire to be a Muslim and has full conviction and strong belief that Islam is the true religion ordained by Allah (SWT) for all human beings, then, one should pronounce that "Shahada" (The testimony of faith) without further delay. The Holy Qur'an is explicit in this regard as Allah (SWT) has stated.
"Truly, the Religion on the sight of Allah is Islam." (3:19)
In another verse of the Holy Qur'an, Allah (SWT) has stated:
"And whosoever desires a religion other that Islam, never will it accepted of him; and in the Hereafter he will be in the ranks of those who are lost." (3:85)
In addition, Islam is the only Religion prevailing over all other religions. Allah (SWT) has stated in the Holy Qur'an;
"And to thee. We have sent the Book in truth, (This Qur'an) confirming the scripture that came before it, and a witness over it…" (5:48)
Muhammad, the Prophet of Allah (Peace and blessing of Allah be upon him), said:
"Islam is based on five pillars: testifying that there is no God worthy to be worshipped but Allah, and that Muhammad is the messenger of Allah and His servant; performing the prayer; paying the Zakat (obligatory charity); fasting the month of Ramadan; and perfuming Hajj."


The Shahada can be declared as follows:
''ASH-HADU ANLAA ILAHA ILLA ALLAH WA ASH HADU ANNA MUHAMMADAN ABDUHU WA RASUULUH."
The English translation is:
"I bear witness that there is no deity worthy to be worshipped but Allah, and I bear witness the Muhammad is His servant and messenger.''
However, it would not be sufficient for anyone to utter only this testimony orally either in private or in public, but rather, one should believe in it by heart with a firm conviction with the teachings of Islam in all his life he will find himself a new born person, (or new man).
This will move him to strive more and more to improve his character and draw nearer to perfection. The light of the living faith will fill his heart until be becomes the embodiment of that faith.
What would be next after declaring the testimony of faith (Shahada) and then becoming a Muslim? He should know the real concept underlying this testimony which means the Oneness of Allah and accept Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), as the last of the Prophet, and meet its requirements. He must behave accordingly applying this true faith to every thing he speaks or does. What do the words of "Shahada" signify.
The significant point which every Muslim must know very well is the truth that there is no God (ditty) to be worshipped other than Allah, (Glory be Him). He is the only true God, Who Alone deserves to be worshipped, since He is the Giver of life and Sustainer and Nourisher of mankind and all creation with His unlimited bounties. Man must worship Allah, Who Alone is worthy of worship.
The second part of the "Sahada" i. e. "We ashhadu anna Muhammadan abduhu wa rasuluh" means that Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), is the servant and chosen messenger of Allah. No one must have two opinions about this matter. In fact, the Muslim has to obey the commands of the Prophet (PBUH), to believe him in what he has said, to follow his teachings, to avoid what he has forbidden, and to worship Allah alone according to the message revealed to him.
What is the meaning of worship? It simply means rendering sincere service; showing reverence for Allah. In a deeper shade of meaning, it implies total submission and complete obedience to Allah's Commandments both in utterances and actions of man whether explicit or implicit and whether private or public.
Worship falls into two categories:
Visible (manifest or outward)
Invisible (concealed or inward)
Visible worship includes acts such as uttering the two parts of the "Shahada" performing prayers, giving Zakat (Obligatory charity), observing fast in the month of Ramadan, performing Hajj, recitation of the Holy Qur'an, supplication, adoring Allah by praising Him, purifying our bodies before prayers, etc.
This type of worship is associated with movement of the parts of human body, [actions].
Invisible worship is to believe in Allah, in the Day of Judgment, in the Hereafter, in the Angels, in the Books of Allah, in the Divine Decree of destiny (that good and bad are determined by Allah alone.
This type of worship does not involve movements of parts of the body but it surely has a bearing on one's heart which subsequently affects his way of life. (Beliefs).
It should be borne in mind that worship not dedicated to Allah alone, will be rejected as one form of polytheism or shirk, which amount to apostasy from the Islamic point of view.
The next step for a devotee (newly reverted to Islam) is to purify himself by taking a bath (total ablution). He should then resolve to comply with all the principles and rules of Islam in their entirety. He disowns all forms of polytheism and false beliefs. He should reject evil and be righteous. Such rejection of evil and being righteous is one of the requisites of the motto of Islam that is, Lailaha Illal Laah.


Allah has stated in the Holy Qur'an:
"… whoever disbelieves in false deities and believes in Allah, hath grasped the most trustworthy Handhold, that will never break…" (2:256)
we have to consider that when we declare from our heart that "there is no god (ditty) worthy to be worshipped but Allah." It implies on our part of love, devotion, faith and obedience to the rules of Islamic legislation which are legally binding on all Muslims. It is requirement of "there is no god worty to be worshipped but Allah," to love for the sake of Allah and to reject for the sake of Allah. This is the firmest anchor of belief which materializes the meaning of "AL-WALA and "AL-BARA". It means that a Muslim should love and be loyal to his Muslim brothers. He should, as a practice, dissociate himself completely from practices of the unbelievers and refuse to be influenced by them, both in worldly and religious matters.
We conclude with a humble prayer to Allah that He may cleanse the hearts and souls of those who are genuine seekers of truth and may He bless the community of believers. Ameen.

Answer 1

Who can read your long explanation. I have heard a very short way or method to become Muslim. I heard from my Muslim friends.

You have to circumcise your penis and say that you are a Muslim. so simple.

Answer 2

When you conver to islam, your whole beyond sins are forgiven inshallah. and also you begin a brand new lifestyles. If you end up a muslim and comply with islam because it says then you are going to discover urself to be a greater person. You might be extra style, loving, useful and endurance. This is your present on this lifestyles. You end up a muslim and you're at the proper course, the real course and you're believing within the reality. This lifestyles is a experiment! the truly lifestyles is everlasting. Muslims do get married!! And who mentioned you can't see the lady earlier than you get married? Ofcourse you'll be able to! You can't date a woman earlier than you get married!! Being a muslim doesnt imply you move directly to paradise!! You will must provide an account of your deeds. And no one dies in your sins! you pay in your possess sins! However, muslims will subsequently will move to paradise. And there are lots of rewards, too many to record in right here besides. Islam is the one strategy to paradise..Belive in Allah, and his Prophets.. Accept islam. May Allah exhibit you the proper course...Ameen..

Answer 3

Sorry I couldn't read all you wrote. it's too long winded. really you're religion can be as beautiful as any other...after all it is the same God. (Like you say there is but only one God).
It is also ugly as other religions in attempting to justify killing, even after God told Moses "thou shalt not kill". God didn't say 'unless you don't like him!' God didn't say 'kill him if he's Christian', or 'kill him if he's Muslim.' I wouldn't want to be Muslim. Here's why:

It is lead by men, for the benefit of men, and war. The men
and their imam don't live as the Koran teaches at all..I know people aren't perfect, but hey they should try.
I've been in the middle east, and generally in the public, men are extreemly rude to women. Unless of course it is a wealthy woman. The less education the worse the behavior. This happens in the US too. However Muslim men learn to behave better here at least in public, because they know they may go to jail.
Many Muslim countries lead by men treat women and girls worse than animals. No education or even medical needs is given to them. They suffer. And yes we know women and girls are sold here and in many parts of the world. Islam has not made the world a better place for anyone, especially women.


Finally, politics and religion don't mix. History has prooven that long ago. I prefer to remain uninvolved in such an idea.

I suggest you just be as good to as many people on earth as you can. Don't worry so much about the side you're on or HOW you worship God. God put us here to nurture one another. so do it.

Answer 4

Alhamdulillah...I am already muslimah and I did not read your entire writings because I already am muslim but decided to write to you and say "assalamu alaikum". Also, people do not call us bad names because we are not all bad people. We are just worshiping our God and trying to make it to paradise. If Allah wants you to be a follower you will and not then you will not. Whatever Allah wills is and what Allah wills not is. So please no arguing or being mean please. May Allah soften the hearts of those that think negatively towards our religion and wash away their prejudice attittudes. Ameen.

Answer 5

This verse sounds like Christian thoughts to me. First the Islam: And whosoever desires a religion other that Islam, never will it accepted of him; and in the Hereafter he will be in the ranks of those who are lost." (3:85)

Now the Christian: Whoever believes in him shall not perish but shall have eternal life.

Now, let me see, what other religion sounds like these two....

If I accepted Islam, I will go in Allah's heaven but will be cast into the Christian hell. However, if I accepted Jesus, I shall have eternal life but Allah will not accept me and in the Hereafter I will be in the ranks of those who are lost.

Can I choose none of the above?

Answer 6

I do not wont to become muslim and can not read all that but if you hope to convert others you would be better inviting them to talk to you about it. I was told by some one I love I only needed to say a few words that is a lie. there is a lot more to being muslim than accepting mohammed as allahs messenger. if mohammed was allahs messanger allah is satan that is all I can say.

Answer 7

So are you asking a question or doing some preaching? If you are not asking a question, it does sounds like violating the terms and conditions.

Answer 8

yeah - I think I'll pass as well! sorry - see , your religion is so extremely biased towards those who are non Muslims that I think it lacks serious character! towards the end of your writing it talks about the unbelievers! I like all kinds of people , that might be wrong for you but it's good for me

have a nice day!

Answer 9

How did you get pass the word limit?

Answer 10

that was too much to read, whatever, find a muslim and ask, best of luck

Answer 11

It's tOO long, friend!
i'm muslim and i'm proud of it... whoever wants to have a real life will become a muslim... don't be sad!!!