how do i convert into a muslim?

to convert to islam you simply say and believe that there is No God except Allah and that Mohammad is his Messenger. Once you say this sentence, you automatically become Muslim. From there, you start carrying on with the duties of Islam. You must do what Allah and His messenger tell you to, and stay away from what they tell you to. Islam does not tell you to do anything unless it is good for you. It also does not tell you to stay away from anything unless it is bad for you. You will notice the change in the way you look at things, the minute you become a Muslim.

To become a Muslim, simply say the following words:

Ash hadu alla ilaha illa Allah, wa ash hadu anna Mohammadan abduhu wa rasuluhu.

This means I testify and witness that there is no god worthy of being worshipped other than Allah and that Mohammad is his Messenger. You must say it and believe in it.

but u really should decide to become Muslim after reading, understanding, and being convinced, then u r greatly rewarded for it in this life and the next. And if that decision encourages others to join Islam too, then the reward is doubled: one portion for your own decision (multiplied many times), and an equal portion for the person you have helped guide to God's path with reason and gentle advice. If that person is a family member, the reward multiplies even more, since Islam places a great value on family stability and strengthening marital bonds.

you don’t absolutely have to do it publicly. After all, Islam is, first, about your relationship with your Creator and, second, about your relationship with others. However, it is a good idea to pronounce the Shahadah (testimony of faith) before one or more Muslim witnesses—or even by phone or Internet through some Web sites—because there are some legal ramifications in the case of your death, such as issues of burial and inheritance from you. I hope that does not frighten you, but Muslims must always keep in mind that they can die at any minute. None of us has any guarantee that we will live to see tomorrow. And, of course, if you ever get the chance to make Hajj—which I hope you will some day—you might need some documentation that you are Muslim in order to get a visa.

The salah is what distinguishes a Muslim from a non-Muslim, so it is essential that you learn to perform salah as soon as possible. You may have to change your sleeping habits a bit so that you can get up in time for the Fajr (dawn) Prayer, and it might take some ingenuity to find the time or place to pray at work. But it is so vital for your relationship with Allah.

For some the salah seems like a burden, but it only takes a total of perhaps 45 minutes a day. It is also refreshing—physically and spiritually—so it can actually help you to be better in your work; it should never be thought of as a waste of time.

My last piece of advice to you, sister, is not to let yourself be overwhelmed by all the new things you have to learn as a new Muslim. Be easy on yourself—but not lax. Allah doesn’t expect you to change overnight. But be steady (and slow) in your efforts. Improve yourself gradually. Don’t try to suddenly make too many lifestyle changes at one time; especially don’t throw yourself into doing many extra voluntary acts of worship. Learn the essentials, perform the essentials, and then gradually increase.

lastly i wish u best of luck and plz , if u need any thing don't hesitate to ask.

First of all do not be dismayed by all the attacks you see here against Islam. As you can see all such messages are filled with ignorance and assumptions which are baseless. I am an American who embraced Islam and the best advice I can give is to read up on the basics of Islam first. Be sure first & foremost that this is the decision you want to make. It should not be done for anyone's sake, but rather only to please Allah swt. It is vital for you to get networking with a group of sisters in your local area who can sit with you and discuss things. Many you will find will be from overseas, but many also will be born and raised in the UK and also British converts, so they will understand your point of view best. To actually convert all you have to do is say the declaration of faith, preferably at the mosque with witnesses. Then try and attend any classes they offer. You will find it all very new, even a bit confusing in the beginning, but thats perfectly normal. Dont try to be a "super-muslim" right away. If you choose to embrace Islam, nurture your new found faith by educating yourself and inshallah (God willing) it will grow. Best of luck.

Well Jamilla if you really want to convert your husband can help you with that if he wants to. Second, I don't think you should convert to please him. That's not what God wants from any Muslim.... Islam discourages converting to please ANYBODY... even if it's your husband. Maybe you should learn a little about Islam, visit the local Mosque, talk to some local Muslims, and I bet you'll be very impressed and happy with this faith, because it gives you more freedom and happiness than any other faith ever...

and you can go ahead and ignore these ignorants who have nothing but bad things to say about Islam.... I see jealousy spewing out of every word they write

wishing you all the best

And to answer your question, you just have to say Laa Ilaha illalaho Muhammad arrassoolullaho

it means there is no God but Allah and Mohammad is his prophet

As far as Islam goes, it will take time to learn everything

you're not expect to know everything over night

good luck

To become a true Muslim, you have to believe in Islam. To believe in Islam, you have to accept each and every one of God's messengers, including Jesus (MPBUH) and Muhammad (MPBUH). Simply proclaiming, and believing, "There is No God but Allah, and Muhammad is his servant and Messenger" makes you a Muslim. You can say it right now, but you wouldn't be a Muslim until you believed it. I suggest that if you are seriously interested in learning about the one true faith, you ask your fionce. If he seems unknowlegeable (which would be his parents' fault) you can contact a local mosque or masjid and ask if there is a Muslima (term for a female Muslim) who could tutor you. Good luck! And congratulations on your marriage.

Edit: Ignore people like Addy, they are ignorant. We do not shun all Christains and Mormons by the actions of the Ku Klux Klan or the finatic LDS churches, right? Then it isn't fair to judge all Muslims by the actions of less than 5% of Islamic peoples, finatics who most likely can't read, or else they would read the Quran and know they are doing wrong.

hello

first of all make sure your 100% ready for this as this is a HUGE decision. Read and research about Islam and dont just do this for your husband you have to want it as well, once your sure all you do is go to the Mosque and they will tell you what you need to say. so inshallah( if allah wills) you would come into the deen (religion) Islam.

Contact your local mosque and enquire whether you can meet the lady runs the women's section of the mosque. She will tell you everything you need to know.

If not, try reading books and looking on the Internet. Also, why don't you ask your future husband to help you?

BUT there is no ceremony or anything that says 'you are now a Muslim'... its just a way of life. Just start slow and soon you will be able to everything Islam requires easily.

Peace be upon you. I am so happy for you! Well, what I suggest is that you can go to a mosque and find a muslim woman to help you. Maybe she can be your first muslim friend. If I was living near you, I would have my mom or her friend help you because they are older than me. I'm only 14. But anyways, I'm so happy for you! May Allah (the name of God) guide you to the right path! =)

u should first go to the mosque and tell them why your there. the person there will tell u the next step. u would have to recite the shahadah first, to become a muslim. its not very difficult. the shahadah would be said by the Mullah or maybe a woman islam teacher and u would have to recite after. after this u would need to learn about islam urself, either go to islam classes or get some books to read. if u have any muslim friends they should be able to help be a good muslim.

You could ask your future husbands advice. I would think that either he or his family would be able to help you. Or, if it's something you want to do independently, you could arrange a meeting with a local Imam, who could give you some advice. In the meantime you could start reading about what the religion means and the foundations of it's teachings and beleifs.

Insha Allah (Allah Willing) He will guide you to the Truth and Light you Path with his ever lasting Grace and Mercy:

Here are some sites with beautiful stories form Reverts to Islam, how to become a Muslim, and once you understand what Islam is what you need to do: I ask Allah that he will light journey with his Guidance, and bless you in your marriage. Just remember this no one can be a Muslim unless Allah (SWT) Guide him to Islam. So don't feel that you wanting to be with you future husband is the reason for you wanting to be a Muslim; Its because you wanting to be close to our Creator. May Allah continue to bless you..

http://www.iprofess.com/converting.htm

http://masud.co.uk/ISLAM/nuh/bmuslim.htm

http://qa.sunnipath.com/issue_view.asp?HD=7&ID=118...

Do not do it if it is only for your husband! to become a Muslim you must do it for the faith of Allah nothing else! And if you do not then your only fooling your self nothing or no one else! May Allah lead you to the right path! And May Allah show us all the true meaning of being a true Muslim!