i want to become muslim. please tell me where should i refer to? should i travel to any muslim country?
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Steps \nFirst of all rest assured that the path to Islam is very, very simple. \nUnderstand that in Islam one doesn't convert, one reverts. In Islam every child is born innocent and stays so until puberty, thus all children that die young are taken directly to heaven. So when one 'converts', so to speak, to Islam she/he is actually reverting to their original nature. \nUnderstand as well that in Islam no living being can dictate your salvation, it's a matter soley attributed to God. \nCarefully consider whether, in your heart, you are willing to commit yourself to this religion (Islam). \nNow comes the essential part of reversion. Say as best as you can "Ash-hadu ana la elaha illah-Allah wa ash-hadu anna Muhammadan rasul-Allah". The English translation bieng: "I bear witness that there is no deity (none truly to be worshipped) but God, and I bear witness that Muhammad is the messenger of God". And you don't even need witnesses, God is you witness. \nImmediately upon becoming a muslim, you should take a bath or shower, to purify yourself. In Islam, hygiene is essential. \nYou should now offer your first prayer to God. If you're not sure how exactly the prayer goes just do your best, in Islam the road to heaven is paved with good intentions. \nNow you should study and act upon the five pillars of Islam: Testimony of Faith (mentioned in number 5), the five Prayers, Fasting (in the month of Ramadan), Charity, and Pilgrimage (once in your lifetime for those who have the means). \nYou should also study and believe in the Six Articles of Faith: Belief in God, his angels, his messengers (from Abraham to Mohammed), his revealed books, the hereafter, and fate. \nCongratulations! You made it! You have now become a Muslim. \n\n\n\nTips \nTry to associate only with a moderate knowlegeable Muslim in order to learn more about your newly acquired faith. \nListen to the Quran recitation in Arabic while reading the English translation. \nRead the book, The Forty Hadiths, to sample a few of the prophetic sayings. \nVisit the websites of reverts to Islam, Muslim singers, writers, etc... to get a feel of this huge community of 1.5 billion people.
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I am already a muslim, so.......................................SALAMMMMMMMMMMM
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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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Start at the American Embassy. That is the first place you should look for anything having to do with anything abroad.\n\nThe web site http://www.teachabroad.com/ is another great resource for you to use.\n\nA note of caution: even though the cities of Rabat and Casablaca have opened up to western culture much more so than the southern cities of say Marrakesh and Fez, it is not uncommon to run into problems if you are not Muslim and living in Morocco as the country is over 97% Muslim. \n\nIt is also illegal to bring any other religion into the country (ie. the Bible in Arabic).
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I am afraid you will not find good data on this. In many countries you are forced to be islamic. If you don't convert you will be killed. Hear of Dar fur? This is not across the board but it is huge. Many people are disowned by their families if they leave. Here is a link to one guy I know left Isam.
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Islam is a way of life.  Muslims practice their religion everyday, in everything they do, where as in christianity they practice every sunday.  Following the five pillars of islam will put u in the right path.
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yeah u sure can....actually anyone of any faith can convert to islam anytime anywhere...\nwell to be a muslim u shld give the shahada. \n\nThe shahadah (Arabic: شهادة‎ translit: Shahādah) is the Islamic creed, is the declaration of belief in the unity of God (Allah in Arabic) and in Muhammad as his prophet. Recitation of the shahadah is considered one of the Five Pillars of Islam by Sunni Muslims. By sincerely stating the shahadah aloud, one is considered to have officially declared oneself a convert to Islam.\n\nRomanization: \n ash hudo alā ilāhā illā-llāhu;wa ash hudu muhammadu rasūlu-llāhi \nEnglish translations: \nThere is no god but Allah (alternatively "God"); Muhammad is the Prophet (alternatively "Messenger") of Allah. \n\nHonest recitation of the shahādah once, in Arabic, in front of two Muslim witnesses, is all that is required for a person to become a Muslim according to most traditional schools.
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Thanks.\nGenerally speaking and not towards anyone............\nNo one is telling you to become a muslim, but at least learn what the true Islam is all about.\n\nLike the person who asked this question (or redirected to her answer...\nShe made no generalization\nShe studied \nShe understood Islam\nShe gave an appropriate answer\nShe did not offend anyone\n\nIf we had more people like her, this earth would be alot happier to live in.\nI respect your quest for knowledge.\n\nI probably didnt write the sentence very correctly but I wasnt aiming at someone.....
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YOU MAY BE FROM ANOTHER RELIGION I DONOT KNOW\nBUT YOU SHOULD KNOW THAT YOU ARE NOT SUPPOSED TO OTHER RELIGIONS\nAND YOU SHOULD READ THE QURAN BEFORE SAYING ANYTHING
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Once you believe, and you know you are ready to accept the responsibilities as a Muslim, all you have to do is recite the Shahadah. You can either do this at a mosque, in which they will help you and provide resources for you to learn more, or you can declare it alone to God, as God is the only witness you truly need.\nTransliteration: "Ash-hadu ana la eelaha il-Allah, wa as-hadu ana Muhammad rasool Allah."\nTranslation: "I testify that there is no god but God, and I testify that Muhammad is His messenger."\n\nIf this is the decision God has led you to, the I congratulate you and wish you all the best in this life and the next!\n\nBelow are some links for new Muslims and for non-Muslims who wish to learn more about Islam. And as another person mentioned, ignore those who insult and hate, because the only thing that accompanies fear and hatred are lies. Nobody would expect Osama bin Laden to give an honest report of Christianity, so why expect an Islamophobe to give an honest report about Islam?
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First thing that I am not a Muslim. Can I ask you a question…?  What makes you thing like that?\nI doesn’t matter what religion you are, it only matter what you are in your life to others … you got what I mean…. Be nice to others\nTry to observe people. \nBasically people are good from there heart, and this religion is the poison to the life where we are divided and hates are formed. \nSo be good to others talk to people. Make friends I mean not only from your religion also from other and be truthful from your heart, help them.\n\nYou will be safe…
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Yes of course it is, religion is everyone personal rights and NO ONE HAS THE RIGHT TO FORCE YOU TO CHOOSE YOUR RELIGION. (but the Muslims won't think so, do you watch the news lately?, they almost execute someone because he convert). What's important is : \n1. Don't just leave Islam and convert to Christianity cause Arabs is bad and Christian organizations is good. They just the people, not the religion itself. An Atheist or even a Satanic believers can do good deeds to you while your fellow Muslims can trash you. Try to understand that concept.\n2. You have to learn Christianity first, different religion also entitled you different rules and obligations. Are you ready to do that and live the way of Jesus?
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No you can't, I agree with what you said 100%. \nIt's scary what's happening in europe, muslims are emigrating there in droves and they bring along with it all their hateful ideology, and if the time comes when they are asked to chose between their hateful clerics whims, or their country... They are gonna chose the hateful cleric.
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Are they Muslim? I bet that Muslims get preferred treatment. Try applying for a permit to visit Mecca. Tyhat will get you in.
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dont go in for "any" nation..... \nsupport your motherland.....\nyou should be proud of india and you shold make it proud of you by supporting our mother land rather than "any" other nations....\nbecause ur a muslim hindu, if u want to support the muslims, have 1 of the countries deep in ur heart and support it with whole heart rather than a hole heart by saying "any"....
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Dear Sara, I'm from the same country, so I know what you are talking about.\nI don't think your personal religion is something related to others, as you know there is a rule in Islam which says "La Ekraah Fi Din" or "there is no force in accepting Islam".\nAnd you shouldn't tattoo your religion on your forehead, so you can buy a bible and read it if you are interested and talk to a pastor or a priest(There are some churches in your country, I can give you the adresses)\nNo one will kill you or your family, as you may know killing part is only for becoming Pagan 'Mortad' and becoming a christian doesn't mean you are 'Mortad', the only one who I know that being announced to be 'Mortad' is "Salman Roshdi" who has published a book agianst Islam and even he is still alive.\nAnyways don't be that strict, we have freedom of speech, we have transexual sergury, we can change our religions...\nI know many people who became Buhdist and no one killed them or their families.\nI have seen some real anti regim people but they are not as afraid as you and no one have ever harmed their families,  don't worry and try to broaden your political view.
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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.