I am thinking of converting to islam to get married to my muslim bf. what do i need to do to convert?

Question

Just some of the areas i am concerned with.I am a Singaporean so...

1. Is it compulsory to change one's name if you convert to islam?
2. Is there a society or org i can call to make inquiries?
3. Is there a waiting period bef the conversion takes place?
4. Since i am singaporean, are there any special rules i need to observe to convert?
Pls answer my qn only if you seriously know the procedure to convert to islam.
Thank you so much in advance! ;)

I believe i mentioned only serious answers.Do some of you realise how stupid u sound?
Just some observations...

Did i say i dont believe in islam? I only said i am not sure what one must do to make the conversion official. e.g. changing name.
lady_phoenix39: Nobody converts to get laid. is that what they do from where you come from?;)
Catholic Crusader: hope you reread your remarks and realise how racist they are. Pls go thr history n find out the atrocities christians have done in the name of religion.
Mato: No religion on earth degrades women. It is man who misuses religion to degrade women.
amir m: Its the first time i am posting this qn.:)

only idiots will except religion w/o qning. If you are not capable of loving, no religion can help you. So if being in love make me n my bf sinner, so be it!

Answer 1

u r reposting this question right? Ive read it before.. ;p

hmm..since u live in singapore, seek help from tok imam or go to islamic organization there,..you will get more information and they can declare you as a muslim..

welcome new sister.. ;) im malaysian..

Answer 2

1. Is it compulsory to change one's name if you convert to islam?

No. You may keep your birth name. Changing it is up to you.

2. Is there a society or org i can call to make inquiries?

On YouTube, search "the merciful servant," "numan ali khan," & especially "mufti menk" .. they give insightful lectures on Islam.

3. Is there a waiting period bef the conversion takes place?

You can convert whenever you'd like and it takes only a few seconds. You only have to declare that there is only one God and Muhammad is his messenger (pbuh). Search "shahada" on YouTube for instructions.. After that, you should start practicing your religion and learn from it constantly. As a new Muslim, the pace at which you start implementing Islamic practices are up to you, but you must begin with practicing prayer. Prayer will change you and you will like it.

4. Since i am singaporean, are there any special rules i need to observe to convert?

In Islam, there's no distinction between ethnicities or races.

Answer 3

You want to convert for your bf!
First you should convert because you like the religion, not to get married.
Second, your bf wouldn't have a girl friend if he was a true Muslim. Did you know that it is prohibited in Islam to have relations before marriage! sorry, but it is facts.
last and not least, your life your choice. Convert only if you want to not for a man, or any other person. In Islam, you don't have to convert if you wish to marry, but Muslim men must if they wish to marry Muslim woman.
Don't you think it would be best to know the religion before you convert! since you seem don't know how to convert and that is the easy part. After you know Islam, and you still want it. Then convert.
'Don't jump into a pool without checking if there is water in it first.'

Answer 4

If you are only reverting for the "Boyfriend' then it is haraam and you won't be Muslim. You have to believe in ALLAH(SWT) and Muhammad(PBUH*) with your heart and soul to become a Muslim. Second your "Boyfriend" is sinning by dating you and having a female friend. In Islam dating is haraam(forbidden) as it can lead to sex before marriage.
1)No it is not compulsory to change your name in Islam however if it is a pagan name then you should change it.
2)There should be a Mosque in your town. Just call them and ask to inquire about Islam.
3)No there is no waiting period. All you need to do is believe in ALLAH(SWT) as the only God and the only one worthy of worship and that Muhammad(PBUH*) is the final mesenger and the slave of ALLAH(SWT) with all your heart sincerly and go to the Mosque to take your Shadah(make sure you cover your hair and body in something modest and take off your shoes when you enter the Mosque) and then your Muslim.
4)No you just have to pray 5 times day, fast during Ramadan, not eat pork, or certain other foods, not have sex before marriage, die believing in only ALLAH(SWT) and Muhammad(PBUH*), believe in the books sent down(Bible, Torah and Qur'an), believe in the last day, and the angels, jinn, satan, heaven and hell, do Zakat, and do Hajj at least once in your life.

Answer 5

for my area, i do no longer think of that i could desire to ever exchange my faith and lose my family contributors for any guy. In a dating there must be compromise. This guy does not seem to worried which you have each thing to lose he's in basic terms frightened approximately what he could lose. All i will say is think of actually stressful approximately what you pick. Do study on the Islam faith and notice if that's something you would be drawn to. yet returned, i does no longer do it.

Answer 6

Well first off you don't need to convert in order to marry a Muslim. Muslim guys are allowed to marry women of the book (meaning christian and Jewish) however your children will be Muslim.
And you should only convert if you believe in God and the way he is perceived in the Koran, don't be deceitful to yourself and your bf.

Answer 7

Are you aware that if you ever decide to convert out of Islam in the future, you could be considered a criminal in places like Malaysia?

Answer 8

If you are just "converting" to get married to your muslim bf, then it's not a real "conversion."

And converting to a religion you know nothing about is just not wise.

Answer 9

I am being serious on this but have you asked your bf! He would be the one to check all this out with. You don't want to go to his country especially if you end up having children. Sad stories in the news.

Answer 10

I think "belief in the tenets of the religion" should be one of the main things... do you believe the teachings of Islam? If not, why would you want to convert to them??