How to Make Islam Part of Your Life

Making Islam part of your life can be an enriching transition. Belief in God (Allah in Arabic) is the basic structure of the Islamic faith. Under Islamic belief, God is the creator of the universe, and all worship therefore belongs to God. Muslims strive to live a life perfectly balanced between physical and spiritual needs and aspirations.

Things You'll Need

• Holy Quran
• Telephone directory
• Library

Instructions

1. Research the belief system of Islam. The teachings of Prophet Muhammad, as handed down directly from God, are found in the Holy Quran. This is the basis for the teachings.

2. Speak to Muslims about joining the Islamic faith. Talk to them about their worship and practices.

3. Begin practicing as a Muslim. Perform the daily rituals and begin to live your life as a Muslim.

4. When you have a strong belief that Islam is the religion for you, pronounce the "Shahaada," or the testimony of faith, which is "There is no god but Allah, and Mohammed is the messenger of Allah."

5. Start praying every day. There are five prayers that are to be performed throughout the day during specific times. Fajr is the morning prayer, Dhuhr is to be prayed at noon, 'Asr is the afternoon prayer, Maghrib takes place after sunset and 'Isha is the prayer performed before going to bed.

Tips & Warnings

• Thoroughly research the Islamic faith. There will be adjustments to make, so be sure that you are ready for the transition.

• Discuss your faith and beliefs with your family.

• Islam forbids all forms of intoxicants, including alcohol. Islam also regards homosexuality and promiscuity as crimes in the eyes of God.

• Muslims are required by Islamic Law to be charitable. Giving charity is also a way to ask God for forgiveness of sins.

• Muslims believe that worshiping any other god in addition to Allah is an unforgivable sin.

• Be prepared to defend your decision to join the Islamic faith to a society which often criticizes Muslims.

• Be prepared to relinquish some of your former vices.