i m muslim and my man wants to convert to islam. pls tell me how american convert to islam?
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The fact is that according to Islam, a Muslim woman should not marry a non-Muslim, unless the man converts to Islam. If the man is a Muslim and the woman is a non Muslim, the woman automatically becomes a Muslim upon marriage.\n\nYou and your man must see an Imam or who practices Islam as a profession, those who are also licensed to bind marriages. Your man should know the principles or pillars of Islam, and confess to Islam. The confession will be sealed and registered, and your man can enjoy his new faith.\n\nGood Luck
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I'm sorry about your misfortune, and happy to hear that you are able to release yourself from this situation through divorce.  \n\nThis problem isn't limited to Pakistani men - many men of many cultures are terribly immature when it comes to marriage, and shout religion as a way to attempt to control their wives.  I was married to an American Christian man who was exactly the same way.  \n\nWishing all the best for you and your children, and I hope after you have had time to heal, that you are able to open your heart to marriage again, only this time with a man who will be a true Muslim and love and protect you as a man should.
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Well, first of all I wanna make some things clear.\n\nsomeone here said that the devil has led them away from jesus by tempting them. now, the DEVIL makes people sin right? now, why should the devil lead them to islam? in islam we respect jesus as our prophet, we even have on e whole verse for marriam (or mary). what is so satanic about that? isnt sex a sin in christianity? then why are most of them from "good christian families" doing it so openly? \n"CONVERT OR DIE"? theres no such things. Our prophet mohamed (p.b.u.h) respected the non-muslims, and didnt force them. in our holy book theres a verse that goes " ...you go your way, and we go ours..".\n whos gonna kill these people if they dont convert? your just saying these dumb things to cover up ur insecurity\n\npeople convert to islam, beacause they have found the truth for themselves.\n\nthe reason that people attack this fact buy saying the devil this and that is because they are insecure.\n\nread harun yahya, mauriche bucilles and ahmad deedats books.\nkeep an open mind and read these books before you say this and that.\n\nso far, i have never heard of a muslim converting to any religion and preaching.\n\nOverall, i think its best we stop attacking each other, and learn to respect each other. religion is somthing for yourself, what you believe is sacred in your heart. so the more you question the more you try to make excuses it means youre insecure. peace
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Hope to clear any of your doubts or any questions you may have regarding Islam.\n\nyou may contact me at haseena_haldir@yahoo.com\n\nThere are many things which i would really love to explain especially those misconceptions. However, its seriously wide.\nHope to hear from you if you have any queries.
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i like Americans thay are very friendly and a peaceful people i really and truly cannot understand why Islam dislikes USA i will always personally support USA I'm from England
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Well an important consideration is to speak English. And if your question is any indication, you should learn a bit more English first. \n\nYour best chance would be to go to school in the US, and try to stay if you can. Unfortunately, being from a Muslim country these days, it might be very very hard.
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My sister, please read carefully because I am an Egyptian ex-Muslim and Islam is my nightmare. Conversion is the most terrible thing for your future. You will not be able to change your religion and if you try you will be abused and threatened like you never dreamed. Killing ex-Muslims is an Islamic law. Ex-Muslims who cannot be killed are beaten, imprisoned, kidnapped, put on hit lists, or spurned by their family and friends. Most of them keep their Islamic names and religion. I must keep mine after what my parents did to me. Your rights as a Muslim woman will be very different and you will not be able to marry a non-Muslim. Ex-Muslims are in danger and this is why the world’s biggest anti-Islamic group is led not by Westerners or Zionists but ex-Muslims. You know little about Islam and you will learn good things as well as things that will shock you.  Please write me at bringdowntoearth@yahoo.com if you have questions about this. \n\n*I am a peaceful and respectful person and I have many Muslim friends. No offence. These are all facts.
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I think Islam is very misunderstood. It's a beautiful religion. I'm and American and a Christian and I am learning about Islam and I've seen nothing thus far that says Islam is bad. The people who use Islam as a reason for Jihadist terrorism are NOT true Muslims, nor or they true to Muhommads teachings. It is they who stain the name of Islam with blood, not the real Muslims. Osama Bin Ladin is as much condemned by Islam and the Muslims as he is by us Americans. 9/11 is not what Islam is about and there are a lot of misconceptions about Islam just as there are a lot of misconceptions about Americans. There is only one solution to this problem; we need to love and learn about each other as God intended and not make judgements based on false information. We must educate ourselves and look at both sides of the coin. I've made many Muslim friends here and if I have any questions at all they are right there for me. Every culture and religion has the bad and the good. We need to look at each other as human beings that are brothers and sisters on this earth under God and after learning about one another, perhaps then we can find peace. It's very good that you are curious about how Islam is viewed and that you asks questions. This is how we learn and learning can break down the barriers and walls between us, so keep it up, my friend. God/Allah be with you.
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Im a muslim, and i do not follow my religion
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What are the requirements of a Non-Muslim who wishes to convert? \nEvery person is born a Muslim because we are all created by God. Therefore, a preferred term would be reversion rather than conversion. A non-Muslim becomes a Muslim when he believes in his heart : "There is no God but Allah and I bear witness that Muhammad is His Messenger" Hence, belief in the Unity and Oneness of God and that Muhammad is his Messenger makes one a Muslim at heart. Recommended steps: \n\nOfficially convert by pronouncing the shahadah (pledge of conviction of faith) in Arabic thus: "Ash HaduAllaa Ilaaha Il-lallaah Wa Ash Hadu Anna Muhammadar Rasullulah" which means "I bear Witness that there is no deity but Allah and I bear witness that Muhammad if His Messenger". The pledge is to be taken in front of at least two adult Muslim witnesses. \nIt is recommended that he/she take a Muslim name \nIt is recommended that he/she take up a basic course on Islam (if he/she hasn't already) and keep the company of other Muslims \nIs it compulsory for a Non-Muslim man to be circumcised upon conversion? \nA boy who has not attained puberty must be circumcised when his family converts to Islam. Circumcision is optional for a man above the age of puberty. But he who opts not to be circumcised should regularly clean the area underneath the foreskin of his penis because, in Islam, cleanliness of the body is obligatory for performing prayers. \n \n\nWhy is adopting a Muslim name so important upon conversion? \nTwo important reasons are given below, but otherwise, adopting a Muslim name is not necessary. \n\nFor the sake of identification as a Muslim \nWhen a Muslim wants to enter Makkah and Madinah to perform Hajj or Umrah, he has to produce documents to show that he is a Muslim as Non-Muslims are not allowed to enter these cities. \nCan reverts retain their previous names? \nYes he/she certainly can do so. Here are examples of names of people who have converted: \n\nHassan Guy Eaton previously known as Guy Eaton, Ruke Aldeen Smith, Aisha Gouverneur, Abdel Rashid Skinner, Ahmed Holt, Murad Aldeen, Ibrahim Hewitt, Ahmad Bullock, Ahmed Thomson, Jodi Anway, Mohammadzadeh, Susan Elsayyad, Jamilah Kolocotronis Jitmoud\n\nHow Long Does it Take for a Convert to be a full-fledged Muslim? \nA person becomes a Muslim upon pronouncing the shahadah in front of two adult Muslim witnesses. A Muslim has to do the daily prayers, fast in Ramadan and apply the teachings of Islam in his daily life. But if a revert is unable to do all the prayers immediately after his conversion, he should try to do those he could. However, he should aim to be a practicing Muslim as soon as possible in order not to miss out in the race to accumulate blessings.\n\ngood muslim names\nmostly arabic or persian but i think u can pick anything.\n\n'Abal - Wild rose\nAbia - Great\n'Abidah, Abida - Worshipper\n'Abir, Abeer - Fragrance, perfume\n'Ablah, Abla', Ablaa - Perfectly formed\nAbra - Example, lesson\nAbrar - Devoted to God\nA'dab, Aadab - Hope and need\nAdara - Virgin\n'Adawiyah - Summer plant\nAdiba - Well-mannered, cultured, polite; writer\n'Adilah, Adila, Adeela - Equal, just, honest\n'Adn - Paradise\n'Afaf - Chaste, virtuous, decent, pure\n'Afifah - Chaste, modest\nAfnan - Tree branches or twigs\n'Afra', Afraa - White\nAfrah - Celebrations, festivals\nAfya - Shadows\n'Ahd - Pledge, commitment, delegation\nAhlam - Witty, imaginative; one who has pleasant dreams\n'A'idah, Aida - Visiting, returning; reward\nAin - Eye, thus "precious"\nAini - Spring, flower, source, choice\n'A'ishah, Aisha, Ayishah - Living, prosperous; youngest wife of the Prophet\nAkilah - Intelligent, logical, one who reasons\nAla', Aalaa - Signs of Allah\nAlhena - A ring; (A star in the constellation Gemini)\nAlima - Wise\nAlimah - Skilled in music or dance\n'Aliyah, Aliyyah, Alia, A'lia - Exaulted, elev
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because i was born muslim and Allah made me a muslim because i had already chosen to die as a muslim. I have been trying to find my purpose in life without Islam, but once i looked at Islam again I understood everything. I have looked up many other religions, but Islam is the best.\nI just heard Puerto Rican convert yesterday giving a speech on how he converted to Islam and Islam makes humans more humanly. we keep clean, we worship Allah five times a day even though sometimes we don't want to, we eat and dress properly, etc.\nhe also said the truth hurts sometimes. i think he meant that almost everyone wants to sleep during Fajr (morning salaat), but once you think about it you might want to pray more.
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Consider your choices: One of you have to convert to the other religion or see if there are any civil ceremonies instead of a religious one.\n\nGood luck, congrats
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Assalamoalakum Sister,\n\nYou ask such good questions, Masha Allah. I am also a Muslim convert. I converted 13 years ago, and yes, I would have to say there has been a transformation in me as well. I am a better person now. Actually, I should say way better. I used to be lost sister. Really lost. I had no guidance growing up. Maybe that is why I was always searching for religion. Since I was a kid, I've been interested in religion, and attended church regularly. I was never really satisfied with Christianity, though. I didn't believe in the trinity. No matter how much people would try to explain it, it never made sense. I searched in Islam, at first just to study it, and I was given my first Quran. I read it all the way through, and I started to believe in Islam! Masha Allah. That was a long time ago, and when I look back, I realize I really was a different person. The change with me has been more gradual, and I have also changed as a result of growing older. Still, yes. Islam has completely changed who I am, and how I do everything. And yes, I am a different person. A completely better person, masha Allah. It's made me more humble, because I'm forced to evaluate my flaws every day, and say AstagfirAllah for things I may be doing wrong. It has made me so much more conscious of God, Masha Allah. And I have a true relationship with him now, alhumdulillah. Do I look different? Yes. I look like a Muslim woman. lol. Before, I looked like a Christian woman. When I wear my hijab, I'm mistaken for an Arab woman. I think it's pretty funny. And then, when people hear me talk, it's funny to see the look on their faces. I know they're wondering then what nationality I am. lol. Lately, I have also gone through a transformation. I had a child, and I think that also made me closer to Allah, Alhumdulillah. I say a lot of dua for my son. lol. I am so happy now, compared to how I used to be. I used to be very depressed. No more, alhumdulillah. Now that I have Islam, I look forward to every day, alhumdulillah. I know there is a higher purpose to us being here. And now, it doesn't matter at all what I missed out on as a child. I have Allah. He is my best friend, Masha Allah. He has given me so much, and I am grateful. Peace Sister.
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Nagla- \nWow- This is a powerful question, and one to be asked.  I personally had to answer this for myself, but first let me say "Salam Malakum" (sp?) \nI am devoted Christian American Military Spouse currently living in an African Muslim country, and I don't think you can't get more diverse then that.  \nI agree with you that Americans look bad, because most do not know what a true Muslim is and only know what is report on the news.  (I could have been one of these Americans a year or so ago, and two tours in Iraq could do that to a person.) \nNeedless to say, I would like to end this on a positive note.  All the Muslims I have gotten to know what to live in PEACE.  There are extremes on both ends.  Just as the majority of Americans would disassociate themselves from the ones that are protesting grave sites because the US has gays live there.  \nI would like to encourage you to show these people what your all about.  Not is a IN YOUR FACE way, but a here it is thing.  The pilars of Islam prove that Muslims want Peace for all, that they do not look down on who is that persons personal Savior.  For me that happens to be Jesus Christ.  Yet I feel we can still love one another, and see where each other is coming from with resepect, and honor, in a way that would be glory to both religions.  \nGod Bless You-
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I am Muslim, and I think you should re-post your Question in the "Religion and Spirituality" section under Society and Culture. You can also post it agian in the Travel Section underneath the country where you man is from. \n\nI am not married, but my friend is married to an Arab man and she is very, very VERY happy. He seems to be a very nice and loving man. \n\nIf your man is Muslim, then that makes a BIG difference. When you re-post your question, specify what religion he is..If he is a Muslim, then he will probably want you to convert to Islam, but you should only do that if you truly believe in Islam--dont covert for him, only convert for God.\n\nYou probably will No longer be able to cook with or eat Pork. Muslims and Arabs DO NOT eat pork, and we consider Pork to be filthy, nasty, and gross. Do not bring bacon, ham, and or anything made with pork into the home--that is a big No-No. YOU should also STOP eating it--as he may not want to kiss you or be intimate with somebody who eats pork. (I know I wont).\n\nHe will probably want you to not allow smoking or drinking in the home--those things are forbidden and considered a form of disrespect. \n\nI dont mean to sound stereotypical, but I've heard that Arab men are possesive. He probably will try to limit the time you spend with other people--but if he tries that--stand up for yourself. Dont be rude or be mean, but make it clear that you will do the things you enjoy--without him sometimes.\n\nI must tell you this: you must ask him if he wants more than 1 wife. I'm serious. I'm Islam, a man who is financially able, is able to have up to 4 wives. Even though polygamy is banned in America--many, many Arab men have 2 wives. I know this for a fact. In the mosque, I've personally known people who had more than 1 wife...So, before you marry him--ask him about this. You have the right to have a "Marriage Contract" which states all of these things--whether or not you will allow more than 1 wife. If you do not want him to marry another woman--say 10 years from now--you can say NO, but you must tell him this BEFORE you get married. \n\nYou should also bring up the issue of what will happen in case of divorce. Most Arabs, I think, believe that the Man--not the woman--should get custody of children after a divorce. So, make it clear how you would raise your children--if he is Muslim, the children are required to be raised as Muslims. \n\nBefore you marry him--this is what you should do: Tell him to take you back to his home country for a visit..Meet his family and see how they make you feel. They might be cold toward you because you are not Arab/Non Muslim--but see if you can form some kind of a courteous  relationship. If the women are cold to you--dont get too upset. Arab women are very cold. I'm a Muslim but I'm not Arab--and Arab women dont even speak to me when I say hello. It gets on my nerves that they act so cold--but you cant live your life worrying about them--just be polite, be happy, and move on..After all, these will be your children's relatives. See how it goes. \n\nGood Luck
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Hello hamshahri,\nThe first thing I would do, if I were you, would be to REALLY learn english or another useful foreign language. If you are not satisfied with your life & the regime you are living under, then organize & change it. Your future & the faith of the rest of us depends on that!!!\n\nThe question is can you do it???\n\n~O
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why would you want it? to change religions? you aren't Muslim, why read about it? they say if you read it then you are Muslim. i can understand wanting to study it to know , to have basic knowledge, i do not however understand wanting to change as an adult. not meant as a put down. i WANT to UNDERSTAND WHY that's all. please contact me to make me understand. educate me , please.