Whats stopping you from becoming Muslim?
Some people are worried often worried if they will be allowed to become Muslim due to a variety of reasons. So before proceeding onto how to convert to Islam. I wish to reassure you that anyone can become a Muslim.
Who can become a Muslim?
Islam is for the whole of humanity. Islam unites together people of different colours, languages, races. and nationalities into one brotherhood.
Any human being can embrace Islam. You do not need anyones permission to become Muslim. You can be any colour, race, age, speak any language and still become a Muslim. There are many American, British, European, Indian, children and Adults who accept Islam every day, from all ages, all backgrounds and nationalities.
How to become a Muslim
To become a Muslim one must simply pronounce the Declaration of Faith (called the Shahadah in arabic)
The Shahadah can be said as follows:
"ASH-HADU ANLA ILAHA ILLA-ALLAH WA ASH-HADU ANNA MOHAMMADAN RASUL-ALLAH".
The English translation is:
"I bear witness that none has the right to be worshipped except God, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and messenger."
As soon as you become a Muslim all your previous sins are forgiven and you start a blank state. A complete clean record!
You may hear from some Muslims incorrect advice due to their lack of knowledge of Islam or due to lack of correct knowledge of Islam. So please note that:
You do not need to do a course or obtain a certificate to become a Muslim
Someone may say you have to do a course or obtain a certificate to be a Muslim. This is incorrect. You do not need to attend a course or obtain a certificate to become Muslim.
You should not delay in becoming a Muslim
If someone advices you to delay your conversion to Islam. This is also incorrect. If you believe Islam is the truth then you should not delay your conversion to Islam. You should convert immediately because we are given a certain lifespan. Since we do not know when we are going to die. Not even a minute should be lost as your time to leave this life may be up the next minute.
If you have a wild past or have committed many bad deeds you can still become a Muslim
No matter what sins you have committed or how wild your past was. You can still become a Muslim.. Islam erases all sins committed prior to becoming a Muslim.
The Prophet Muhammed (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said:
" Islam annuls what came before it."
(narrated by Muslim in his Sahih, no. 121).
What if there are no Muslims, no Mosques or Islamic centres in your area
Another common question is that there are no Muslims in the city. This too is not an obstacle in you becoming a Muslim. You do not have to go to a Masjid (Mosque) or Islamic center or know any Muslims in order to be a Muslim. You can say a declaration of faith (called the Shahadah) to yourself and from then onwards you are a Muslim.
Who can become a Muslim?
Islam is for the whole of humanity. Islam unites together people of different colours, languages, races. and nationalities into one brotherhood.
Any human being can embrace Islam. You do not need anyones permission to become Muslim. You can be any colour, race, age, speak any language and still become a Muslim. There are many American, British, European, Indian, children and Adults who accept Islam every day, from all ages, all backgrounds and nationalities.
How to become a Muslim
To become a Muslim one must simply pronounce the Declaration of Faith (called the Shahadah in arabic)
The Shahadah can be said as follows:
"ASH-HADU ANLA ILAHA ILLA-ALLAH WA ASH-HADU ANNA MOHAMMADAN RASUL-ALLAH".
The English translation is:
"I bear witness that none has the right to be worshipped except God, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and messenger."
As soon as you become a Muslim all your previous sins are forgiven and you start a blank state. A complete clean record!
You may hear from some Muslims incorrect advice due to their lack of knowledge of Islam or due to lack of correct knowledge of Islam. So please note that:
You do not need to do a course or obtain a certificate to become a Muslim
Someone may say you have to do a course or obtain a certificate to be a Muslim. This is incorrect. You do not need to attend a course or obtain a certificate to become Muslim.
You should not delay in becoming a Muslim
If someone advices you to delay your conversion to Islam. This is also incorrect. If you believe Islam is the truth then you should not delay your conversion to Islam. You should convert immediately because we are given a certain lifespan. Since we do not know when we are going to die. Not even a minute should be lost as your time to leave this life may be up the next minute.
If you have a wild past or have committed many bad deeds you can still become a Muslim
No matter what sins you have committed or how wild your past was. You can still become a Muslim.. Islam erases all sins committed prior to becoming a Muslim.
The Prophet Muhammed (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said:
" Islam annuls what came before it."
(narrated by Muslim in his Sahih, no. 121).
What if there are no Muslims, no Mosques or Islamic centres in your area
Another common question is that there are no Muslims in the city. This too is not an obstacle in you becoming a Muslim. You do not have to go to a Masjid (Mosque) or Islamic center or know any Muslims in order to be a Muslim. You can say a declaration of faith (called the Shahadah) to yourself and from then onwards you are a Muslim.