The person who adopts Islam does so because they freely chose to submit and subject to God’s Will in exchange for the ultimate goal of obtaining peace and contentment in this life and the hereafter.
The person who is converting accepts the Islamic view that living in accordance with the One True God’s Divinely revealed Laws and submitting to Him is the only way to find genuine inner tranquility and assurance.
The person who converts realizes that only the One True Creator, who created this world and all in it, is deserving of his worship and veneration.
He learns that the only genuine goal of his existence to locate Allah, form a connection with Him, and follow His instructions.
The person who is converting realizes that God the Almighty would not abandon him or her in the dark without illuminating and directing them as to how He wants them to live.
In order to accomplish this, He (God) selected Messengers and Prophets throughout history to send to various nations at various times in order to convey His Message to humanity, to serve as examples of how one should live, to provide guidance, and to teach mankind about Himself.
These prophets also brought good news, proclaiming that those who worship Allah alone, without any other gods, and who live righteously while according to God’s laws will spend eternity in Paradise, whereas those who worship other gods and do not do so will perish.
Commandments shall burn in hell for all eternity.
Islam is not a brand-new religion; rather, it represents the age-old practice of yielding to God’s will.
In fact, it is the only religion that God will allow.
Islam presents the same message that has been communicated to all of God’s Prophets and Messengers throughout the ages, making it the real natural religion.
The one that is converting realizes that Islam will change his or her life for the better and that Islam will provide the light to guide them in their life as well as grant them true salvation from the eternal hellfire.
The one that searches for his purpose in life, as well as for his Creator, and is sincere and curious to learn the truth, that person will eventually be guided to the Truth by the Will of God, and by His Mercy, Love, and Justice.
Allah guides those whom He wills and those whom He pleases.
My dear brother or sister, if you have the desire to be a Muslim and have a strong conviction and belief that Islam is the true religion of Allah, then you are ready to embrace the folds of Islam.
In Islam, every action begins with one’s intention, so one starts by setting the intention in their heart to embrace Islam for the sake of God alone.
It’s highly recommended that you first take a bath or shower to symbolically purify and cleanse yourself of your past life and your past sins.
It’s also recommended that you wear good clothes on the day of conversion.
Unlike other religions, the act of converting to Islam does not involve any rituals, ceremonials, nor baptisms.
All one has to do is declare the testimony of faith, which is known as the Shahada in
Arabic, or the declaration of faith in English, is the first of five pillars of Islam.
These two statements encapsulate all of the beliefs of Islam:
أشهدأن لا إله إلا الله وأشهد أن Ù…Øمدا عبده ورسوله
‘I bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is his servant and messenger’
One can simply state this phrase in privacy by himself, or can do so in public with witnesses, especially those who could help them pronounce the wording in Arabic accurately.
The testimony of faith is recommended and often done publicly, in a Mosque or gathering.
One testifies, acknowledges, and expresses that he/she is fully convinced, with no doubt, that there is no deity worthy of worship and veneration other than Allah.
Allah is the unique name of God.
One acknowledges that there is Only One God who is the Sustainer, the Creator, who is in control of all matters and all things, who has no partners, no children, nor associates.
He is the Most-High, Most-Merciful, All-Knowing, All-Wise, All-Seeing, All-Hearing, He is the First, He is the Last.
One also testifies and acknowledges that Muhammad peace and blessings be upon him is the last and final messenger of God, who was sent to relay the same general message as the prophets before him.
He is the best example and role model for humanity, a slave and worshipper of Allah, and should not be wrongly worshipped like past Prophets–who were only human messengers of Allah, and not Allah himself.
After one completes his testimony of faith, that individual is now officially Muslim.
As a new convert, one does not need to be burdened by his or her past sins committed before their acceptance, as all of their past sins would be absolved, and they would start with a clean slate–as free of sin as a newborn child.
Not only that but all of their past sins would be converted to good deeds.
One should attempt to the best of his ability to keep his slate clean as much as possible and do as many good deeds as he or she can.
The new convert should make a lot of supplications to God, asking him to continue to guide him/her to the straight path and lead him/her to Paradise and everything else they desire—in this world and beyond.
when it is a time to consider the to an a time to a by a to and I to a new convert shouldn’t attempt to grasp everything about the faith at once because they might ultimately experience overwhelm.
Instead, over time, one should broaden and deepen his understanding of their beliefs.
It is very advised that the convert locate a nearby mosque or Islamic community and go to their events, ask for Muslim support, and meet new people.
In the month of Ramadan, one should also begin to fast and give alms, both of which are required of every Muslim.
For people still unsure as to whether or not they should convert to Islam, they can pray to Allah without specifically naming him; just pray out and say, ‘Oh you who created me, please guide me to the truth!’
Also, continue to research and look further at the overwhelming evidence and proof that Islam offers to affirm its existence and validity.
Do not procrastinate, and do not take this matter of faith lightly, as you are not guaranteed tomorrow!
Your test– your life, can end at any moment.
Realize, my dear brother or sister, that you did come to this video by random or chance.
You were guided here by your Creator.
Congratulation May your journey to the answer, and to the truth, be pleasant and successful.
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