How to Become a Muslim
Becoming a Muslim is deceptively simple. It takes a simple statement that renounces all other religions and acknowledges Allah as the only God with Mohammed as his prophet. There are other things that make you a "good Muslim," but technically, they aren't required to become a Muslim.
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Instructions
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Declare the following statement: "There is no god apart from God and Mohammed is his prophet." This is the only thing that's absolutely required for you to become a Muslim; it renounces all other religions and gods and simultaneously acknowledges Mohammed, Islam's prophet.
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Start visiting a mosque in your area. Be careful as you arrive and wait to be instructed on what to do. It's up to you whether you want to observe one of the five prayer times during the day or to go before or after prayer to meet with someone and begin learning about Islam. There, you'll learn the five pillars of Islam.
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Ask for a copy of the Koran (Qu'ran). If they don't offer to provide you with a copy of the Koran, ask for one. It's not likely that you'll need to go buy one for yourself, unless you want a nicely bound leather version.
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Buy a prayer mat so that you can pray on your own at home or work or wherever you are during each of the five prayers each day. Actively observe the five prayers every day. Learn how to bow and what to say as you pray.
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Give alms to the poor. To some this is known as tithing, and for others it is called zakat. In Islam, it is usually 2.5 percent of your income. This doesn't secure you as a Muslim, but it's a requirement of the faith as part of the five pillars.
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Fast for Ramadan. Fasting does not make you a Muslim, but it is one of the five pillars of Islam.
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Make pilgrimage (hajj) to Mecca at least once in your life. Again, this is one of the five pillars and as a type of proof that you're a good Muslim, it validates that you are, but the only thing necessary is your declaration in Step 1.
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Tips & Warnings
Women must always wear a head covering inside a mosque and are separated from the men.
Take off your shoes when entering the mosque.
Comments
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Becoming a Muslim is deceptively simple... deceptively? On the "How to Be a Christian".. they don't say the word deceptive.
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asurajballi
Aug 16, 2009
When is Zakat Due ? 1. Passage of One Lunar Year: Zakat is obligatory after a time span of one lunar year passes with the money in the control of it's owner. Then the owner needs to pay 2.5% (or 1/40) of the money as Zakat. (A lunar year is approximately 355 days). 2. Deduction of Debts: The owner should deduct any amount of money he or she borrowed from others; then check if the rest reaches the necessary nisab, then pays Zakat for it. WHOM CAN ZAKAT BE GIVEN TO ? 1. Faqir - poor person 2. Misqueen - Beggar 3 Aamil (Designated Person) 3. Aamil (Designated Person) 4. Riqab - Slave 5. Gharim - Person in debt 6. Fee-Sabeelillah - Spent in the path of Allah 7. Abn-isabeel - Traveler -
asurajballi
Aug 16, 2009
ZAKAT means both 'purification' and 'growth VIRTUES OF ZAKAT: Allah says in the Quran: "The parable of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah is that of a grain of corn. It grows seven ears and each ear has hundred grains. Allah increases manifold to whom He pleases." (Quran 2:261) It is stated in the Hadith that by giving Zakat the following benefits are derived: 1. Gain the pleasure of Allah. 2. Increase in wealth and protection from losses. 3. Allah's forgiveness and blessings. 4. Protection from the wrath of Allah and from a bad death. 5. A shelter on the Day of Judgment; 6. Security from seventy misfortunes. THE PUNISHMENT FOR NOT GIVING ZAKAT: Allah says in the Quran: "And there are those who hoard gold and silver and do not spend it in the way of Allah, announce to them a most grievous penalty (when) on the Day of Judgment heat will be produced out of that wealth ...
