Asalamu Alikum Wa Rahmatulahi Wa Barakatu (May Peace and blessings be upon you)
Hope you are doing well, it is a pleasure to hear your interest in becoming a muslim !
Firstly we recommend you go to your local mosque and seek some advice if you wish to do so.
Say the Shahada. If you're absolutely sure you want to become a Muslim and fully submit to the will of Allah, all you need to do is recite the Shahada, a short oral declaration of faith. Be aware that once you have said the Shahada, you are committed to following Islam for life. The words of the Shahada are "Ash-hadu anla elaha illa-Allah wa ash-hadu anna Mhammadur rasul-Allah", which translates to "I testify that there is no other god but Allah, and I testify that Muhammad is Allah's messenger."[6][7] By saying the Shahada, you become a Muslim.
The first part of the Shahada ("Ash-hadu anla elaha illa-Allah") refers not only to deities from other religions, but also to worldly things which can take the place of Allah in your heart—wealth and power, for example.[8]
The second part of the Shahada ("wa ash-hadu anna Mhammadur rasul-Allah") is a recognition that Muhammad is Allah's final messenger. Muslims are required to live by the principles of Muhammad, revealed in the Quran and follow his example.
The Shahada must be said with sincerity and understanding to be binding. You can't become a Muslim just by pronouncing the words—the oral recitation is a reflection of belief that's held in the heart.
You should never kill, lie, steal, or anything of the sort, and will follow Allah's commands detailing how He wishes to be worshiped. In other words, you will follow the Islamic rules.
Lastly, please contact us in order for us to assist you further if you wish to do so at your own pace.
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Make sure you know what it means to be a Muslim and how to act like one. The first and foremost rule of being a Muslim is believing in the one and only Allah. Allah is the only God, the only Creator and the Almighty. He is the only one you should be doing your good deeds for and the only who shall be worshipped.
There should be nothing stood beside His place. Allah's messenger Muhammad (peace be upon him) is the messenger and the last Prophet who came down to Earth, and there will never be any prophets after him.
Islam considers itself to be the natural way of all creation. That is, Islam is the original, perfect state of being. So, when a person "converts" to Islam, he/she is actually reverting to their own original nature.
Islam considers anyone who follows its teachings to be a Muslim, regardless of when or where she or he lived. For instance, Islam believes that Jesus was a Muslim, though he lived hundreds of years before modern Islam's historical founding.
Allah, the Arabic word for God, refers to the same God worshiped by Christians and Jews (aka the "Abrahamic" God).
Thus, Muslims revere the prophets of Christianity and Judaism (including Jesus, Moses, David, Elijah, etc.) and consider the Bible and Torah to be divinely inspired, but modified over time, and therefore, unreliable. The Qur'an is God's final scripture that affirms the truth in the previous scriptures and rectifies any falsehoods or corruptions.
Avoid associating yourself with any sect in Islam. Allah and his Prophet command us to be united. Therefore, Muslims should only obey Allah and his Prophet and avoid bid'ah (innovation in religious matters). If the Allah or the Prophet didn't command or do an action, don't do it.
"Indeed, those who have divided their religion and become sects—you, [O Muhammad], are not [associated] with them in anything. Their affair is only [left] to Allah ; then He will inform them about what they used to do." [6:159][2]
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: "Beware! The people of the Book before were split up into seventy two sects, and this community will be split into seventy three: seventy two of them will go to Hell and one of them will go to Paradise, and it is the majority group."[3]
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Read Islamic scripture. The Quran is the central religious book of Islam, believed to be the unadulterated word of God and the culmination of all previous Christian and Jewish scripture.[4] Another very important religious scripture is the Hadith, the sayings and accounts of Muhammad. Hadith collections form the basis for much of Islamic law.[5] Reading these writings will give you an understanding of the stories, laws, and teachings that make up Islamic belief.
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Talk with an Imam. Imams are Islamic religious scholars who conduct religious services inside and outside the mosque (Masjid). Imams are chosen for their knowledge of Islamic scripture and their good character. A good Imam will be able to provide you with advice when deciding whether you're ready to devote yourself to Islam.
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Say the Shahada. If you're absolutely sure you want to become a Muslim and fully submit to the will of Allah, all you need to do is recite the Shahada, a short oral declaration of faith. Be aware that once you have said the Shahada, you are committed to following Islam for life. The words of the Shahada are "Ash-hadu anla elaha illa-Allah wa ash-hadu anna Mhammadur rasul-Allah", which translates to "I testify that there is no other god but Allah, and I testify that Muhammad is Allah's messenger."[6][7] By saying the Shahada, you become a Muslim.
The first part of the Shahada ("Ash-hadu anla elaha illa-Allah") refers not only to deities from other religions, but also to worldly things which can take the place of Allah in your heart—wealth and power, for example.[8]
The second part of the Shahada ("wa ash-hadu anna Mhammadur rasul-Allah") is a recognition that Muhammad is Allah's final messenger. Muslims are required to live by the principles of Muhammad, revealed in the Quran and follow his example.
The Shahada must be said with sincerity and understanding to be binding. You can't become a Muslim just by pronouncing the words—the oral recitation is a reflection of belief that's held in the heart.
You should never kill, lie, steal, or anything of the sort, and will follow Allah's commands detailing how He wishes to be worshiped. In other words, you will follow the Islamic rules.
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To become a legal member of the Muslim community, have witnesses present at your recitation. Witnesses are not strictly required to become a Muslim—God knows all things, so a Shahada said alone, with conviction, will make you a Muslim in God's eyes. However, to become legally recognized by the Muslim mosque, you generally must make your Shahada in front of witnesses—two Muslims or an Imam (Islamic religious leader) who is authorized to certify your new faith.
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Wash yourself. Immediately upon becoming a Muslim, you should take a shower or bath as a form of purification. This is a symbolic act that signifies the washing away of the past and of emerging from darkness to light.
No one's sins are too grave to prohibit newfound purity. Upon making your Shahada, your past sins are forgiven and you are pure.
You symbolically begin a new life centered around striving to improve your spiritual state through good deeds.
Males are strongly recommended to submit to circumcision as soon as possible after becoming Muslim.
Although this may seem daunting, it is considered important for cleanliness and represents an act of love for Allah, seeking His reward. The local mosque should be able to direct you to a nearby clinic where this procedure is available.