How to Become a Muslim
It is indeed the greatest blessing to be rightly guided and to turn to the Creator and to be able to build a relationship with the Creator. It is the ultimate source of peace, contentment and happiness.
In order to become a Muslim, you need to believe in seven (7) things and anybody who believes in the following is "technically" a Muslim:
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Believe in Allah (SWT);
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And His angels;
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And His books with Qur'aan being the FINAL and the LAST book;
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And His Messengers with Muhammad (Peace be upon Him) being the FINAL and the LAST Messenger;
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And in the Last Day (Day of Judgment);
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And in Fate, that good and bad is from Allah (SWT);
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And the life after death;
If you have any questions or need clarifications, please ask and we will be happy to answer them.
If you have no problems with any of these then you simply need to recite and declare that you are a Muslim. There are no witnesses required and no elaborate procedures you just need to repeat these words but you can choose to do so in your local Masjid or in the company of other Muslims OR you can choose to read from your screen and just reply to us that you have done so and you will be Muslim.
The testification is as follows:
اشْهَدُ انْ لّآ اِلهَ اِلَّا اللّهُ وَحْدَه لَا شَرِيْكَ لَه، وَ اَشْهَدُ اَنَّ مُحَمَّدً عَبْدُه وَرَسُولُه
Transliteration: Ash-hadu an-La ilaaha ill Allah (SWT), Wahdahu La Sharika lah, wa ash-Hadu anna Muhammadan 'abduhu wa Rasoolu
Translation: "There is none worthy of worship but Allah (SWT) and I testify that Muhammed (Peace be upon Him) is Allah (SWT)'s worshipper and Messenger."
After becoming a Muslim and before doing anything (eating, drinking, etc) simply take the name of Allah (SWT). This isn't a requirement but a good practise to internalise that you are doing everything with the permission of Allah (SWT) and your purpose in life is to worship him, exclusively.
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
Transliteration: Bismil-llāhi Ar-Raḥmān Ar-Raḥīm
Translation: In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
You should now prioritise your learning and preferably have people around you to give you some time and assistance.
At Central Masjid, we have a New Muslim Program specially designed to answer your questions and make your transition comfortable.
For more resources, go to the New Muslim section in Resources