what can i do to be a  Muslim ?
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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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MASHALLAH :-))  Congrations on your reversion to Islam.\n\nI think it is important that in your heart that you feel Muslim, and take your Shahada, then everything will follow from that!  God will understand that it is difficult for new muslims. After all the Quran was revealed over a period of 20years. So the first followers had a long time to make adjustments.\n\nYou will be suprised how many things come naturally :-)\n\nFor Islamic clothing a muslim women must cover all her areas accept for her face and hands (feet are also ok - no need for socks in the summer) and it must not show her curves or be see-through, when she is in public or the company of unrelated males. Clothing can take many forms to cover her culture as long as it keeps to those basic rules.\n\n I suggest you first start wearing lose clothes, and long sleaves, and long skirts /trousers. And then a head scarf.\nI remember when I first started wearing a headscarf, everyday for the 1st two weeks, I said I would never wear it again! But really it became easy, now I much prefer to wear a headscarf. I like matching them to me clothes, and it means I never have a bad hair day.  I suggest buying nice colours so they are fun at first to wear. I find a square type the easiest. It suits my face, and I just fold in a triangle , and pin it under my face. Headscarfs are easy to buy online, Or in any area with Muslims.\nYou might later want to wear a jilbab (a long jacket outer garment) but for now a think basic hijab is enough. You dont want to be too daunted :-)\nBTW wearing the hijab his great , you will notice you get a lot more respect :-)\n\nWhere do you live?  If you live in the UK perhaps I could tell about some sisters circles.  PM me if you need any help.\n\nGood luck 8-))
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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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One very important thing that Islam teaches is that the Almighty GOD if full of Mercy. He forgives again and again, and He loves sincere repentance.\n\nOffer two units of optional prayer then make a supplication, as sincerely as you possibly can, asking for His forgiveness for all your previous sins and for His Mercy now and on the Day of Judgment (and also for your family and all the Muslims).\n\nI can almost guarantee that doing so will make you feel better.
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im a muslim girl and i live in a muslime society at a muslim country and i dont feel or treated as a domestic animal,for real my relegin is the most relegin that gave women thier rights and treated them like qeens
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AM SORRY FOR THIS ANSWER BUT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY HAVE NO CHANCE OF DOING THAT IN A MUSLIM COUNTRY. AND I WOULD NOT TELL TO MANY PEOPLE OF YOUR INTENTIONS.\nI HOPE YOU BE SAFE AND FIND A WAY TO LEAVE THE COUNTRY YOU ARE IN.
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ask  new muslims  in your  town  and  they will  say to you\n\nwww.sultan.org
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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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Well you should work VERY hard on your English. The TOEFL exam is a beast, and you have to pass that. Most Americans would have trouble passing the TOEFL exam. \n\nThen you have to do EXTREMELY well in your math classes. And you either have to have a HUGE amount of money, or have done something so outstanding that you will stand out among the other applicants. \n\nAlso, given the current political climate, it might help to not be Muslim. Sorry, but that is how things are going at the moment...
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I hope my answer will be of help, but what I am going to wirte is very concise for more details try to see islam web sites.\nOur main book is the Holly Quoraan, after that is Sunnah \n\nIslam mainly depends on five principals:\n\n1- There is no God but Allah (no son, wife...), and Muhammed (PBUH)is the prophet.\n\n2-Pray (5 times/day)\n3-Almsgiving (zakaa) giving 2.5% to be given to the poor from your money that was kept for more than a year. \n\n4-Fast Ramadan (from dusk to dawn) \n5-Pilgrimage to Al Ka'ba-in Mecca.\n\nAnd most of all to be of high standard of morals and ethics. Islam tells us to be patient, tolerant, keep our promises, work hard. and most of all to be of high standard of morals and ethics.\n\nIt is like any other religion but with more rules to organize our lives.
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All mosque I have attended welcomed visitors. But out of respect you should at least wear long and loose firring pants or a skirt. A long sleeve shirt would be best, but they know your not Muslim and will not expect you to. If you really want to be respectful you could maybe wear like a bandanna or something that at least partially covers your hair. Like I said they know your not Muslim and don't observe the hijab(head scarf, covering).\n\nAnd as for what custom you should follow. Well Islam is a religion and does not go by costom(well some people do, but they should not). One thing that they will ask you to do is to take off your shoes. We put our face to the floor when we pray and keep the floor clean. And just be respectful, they will know you don't know and if you do something that is not so good, they will kindly tell you. \n\nHope that helps.
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salam\nhere is a link to help u\n\nhttp://www.islamiccenters.com/
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All you need to do is say:\n\nI testify that there is no God but Allah and Mohammad is His prophet.\n\nPeople say this in arabic and english (if thats their mother tounge)\n\nFrom the moment you say this, you are a Muslim.\n\nYou must then start reading up on the 5 basic pillars of Islam and use them in your daily life:\n\n1. Shahadah.\n\n2. Salat,  5 times a day (contact prayers-these are different from moments of inclination to God)\n\n3. Zakat, this is the equivalent of tithe in Christianity. The amount differs.\n\n4. Observing obligatory fast during Ramadan.\n\n5. Hajj pilgramage once in your life, when you are able (both health and financial wise) \n\nthe number of people who convert and become bombers are low compared to the number of people who convert and live peaceful lives.\n\nHope this helps.
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No of course not.\n\nWe need good Muslim men in our Ummah, far to few from the looks of it. \n\nKeep doing what your doing, from your questions and answers you seem like an intelligent and pious Muslim man.\n\nMay Allah reward you. Ameen
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how do i put this respectfulllyy.. islams is a big pile of doo doo
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It is important to get books and read articles online that will increase you in your knowledge of Allah and how to properly worship Him with Tawheed (Tawheed - Singling out in worship: 'the sole creator', 'the Lord of humankind', 'the Creator of all creation', Allah, the Self-Sufficient, the all-Powerful.) \n\n\nHere are some suggested readings online \n\nIslam the Religion of all Prophets\nhttp://www.islaam.ca/\n\nHow a Person Becomes a Muslim \nhttp://www.troid.org/articles/islaamicinfo/Islaamingeneral/thepurposeoflife/howapersonbecomesmuslim.htm\n\nWhat is Islam and How Do I Become a Muslim \nhttp://www.spubs.com/sps/sLF/sLF.cfm?sc=channel&CID=1\n\nAn excellent audio\nWhy Should 'You' be Muslim?\nA lecture consisting of an introductory speech to a mixture of Muslim and non-Muslim audience about the basic message and beliefs of Islaam. An invitation to Islaam for the average person who wishes to know more… \nhttp://www.troid.org/audio/islaamicinfo/islaamingeneral/thepurposeoflife/bemuslim.htm\n\nAn Introduction to the Foundations of Islaam\nhttp://www.troid.org/articles/islaamicinfo/newtoislaam/thefoundations/introduction.htm\n\nCommon Misinterpretations of Islam \nhttp://www.islaam.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=7&Itemid=48&lang=\n\nIf you do not have a Qur'aan yet, then you can read online here http://www.thenoblequran.com\n\nand listen here http://www.masjidtawheedchicago.org/quran.php?pageid=72466\n\nSome suggested resources for books\n\nhttp://suqas-sunnah.com\nhttp://www.tarbiyyahbookstore.com\n\nHopefully this will aid you and your friend
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You can achieve your desire to study in the west, Europe or continental America and still continue your life as usual.\nHowever the Niqaab ( face covering) would be a problem, especially with what ishappenig with the US and Iraq and all of the ani-Muslim (Anti_Islamic) rhetoric in the news.\nAs skertrevir said, you can easily contine with your head sarf.\nMany Muslim Girls and women do so and face minimum difficulties.\nMay God Bless you in yoru quest for Knowlege and to improve your life. Ameen