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> All praises be to Allah, the Lord of the Universe. May the peace and
> blessings of Allah be upon Muhammad His last messenger.
>
> The objective of this handout is to correct a false idea spread among
> those willing to adopt Islam as their faith. Some people are facing
> difficulties on the basis of their mistaken belief that entering into
> the Islamic fold requires an announcement from the concerned person in
> the presence of high ranking scholars or sheikhs or reporting this act
> to courts of justice or other authorities. It is also thought that the
> act of accepting Islam, should, as a condition have a certificate
> issued by the authorities as an evidence to that effect.
>
> We wish to clarify that the whole matter is very easy and that none of
> the above mentioned conditions or obligations are required. For Allah;
> the Almighty, is above all comprehension and knows well the secrets of
> all hearts. Nevertheless, those who are going to adopt Islam as their
> religion are Muslims with the concerned governmental agency, as this
> procedure may facilitate for them many matters including the
> possibility of performing Hajj and Umrah.
>
> If anyone has a real desire to be a Muslim and has full conviction and
> strong belief that Islam is the true religion ordained by Allah (SWT)
> for all human beings, then, one should pronounce that "Shahada" (The
> testimony of faith) without further delay. The Holy Qur'an is explicit
> in this regard as Allah (SWT) has stated.
>
> "Truly, the Religion on the sight of Allah is Islam." (3:19)
>
> In another verse of the Holy Qur'an, Allah (SWT) has stated:
>
> "And whosoever desires a religion other that Islam, never will it
> accepted of him; and in the Hereafter he will be in the ranks of those
> who are lost." (3:85)
>
> In addition, Islam is the only Religion prevailing over all other
> religions. Allah (SWT) has stated in the Holy Qur'an;
>
> "And to thee. We have sent the Book in truth, (This Qur'an) confirming
> the scripture that came before it, and a witness over it..." (5:48)
>
> Muhammad, the Prophet of Allah (Peace and blessing of Allah be upon
> him), said:
>
> "Islam is based on five pillars: testifying that there is no God worthy
> to be worshipped but Allah, and that Muhammad is the messenger of Allah
> and His servant; performing the prayer; paying the Zakat (obligatory
> charity); fasting the month of Ramadan; and perfuming Hajj."
>
> The Shahada can be declared as follows:
>
> ''ASH-HADU ANLAA ILAHA ILLA ALLAH WA ASH HADU ANNA MUHAMMADAN ABDUHU WA
> RASUULUH."
>
> The English translation is:
>
> "I bear witness that there is no deity worthy to be worshipped but
> Allah, and I bear witness the Muhammad is His servant and messenger.''
>
> However, it would not be sufficient for anyone to utter only this
> testimony orally either in private or in public, but rather, one should
> believe in it by heart with a firm conviction with the teachings of
> Islam in all his life he will find himself a new born person, (or new
> man).
>
> This will move him to strive more and more to improve his character and
> draw nearer to perfection. The light of the living faith will fill his
> heart until be becomes the embodiment of that faith.
>
> What would be next after declaring the testimony of faith (Shahada) and
> then becoming a Muslim? He should know the real concept underlying this
> testimony which means the Oneness of Allah and accept Prophet Muhammad
> (PBUH), as the last of the Prophet, and meet its requirements. He must
> behave accordingly applying this true faith to every thing he speaks or
> does. What do the words of "Shahada" signify.
>
> The significant point which every Muslim must know very well is the
> truth that there is no God (ditty) to be worshipped other than Allah,
> (Glory be Him). He is the only true God, Who Alone deserves to be
> worshipped, since He is the Giver of life and Sustainer and Nourisher
> of mankind and all creation with His unlimited bounties. Man must
> worship Allah, Who Alone is worthy of worship.
>
> The second part of the "Sahada" i. e. "We ashhadu anna Muhammadan
> abduhu wa rasuluh" means that Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), is the servant
> and chosen messenger of Allah. No one must have two opinions about this
> matter. In fact, the Muslim has to obey the commands of the Prophet
> (PBUH), to believe him in what he has said, to follow his teachings, to
> avoid what he has forbidden, and to worship Allah alone according to
> the message revealed to him.
>
> What is the meaning of worship? It simply means rendering sincere
> service; showing reverence for Allah. In a deeper shade of meaning, it
> implies total submission and complete obedience to Allah's Commandments
> both in utterances and actions of man whether explicit or implicit and
> whether private or public.
>
> Worship falls into two categories:
>
> Visible (manifest or outward)
>
> Invisible (concealed or inward)
>
> Visible worship includes acts such as uttering the two parts of the
> "Shahada" performing prayers, giving Zakat (Obligatory charity),
> observing fast in the month of Ramadan, performing Hajj, recitation of
> the Holy Qur'an, supplication, adoring Allah by praising Him, purifying
> our bodies before prayers, etc.
>
> This type of worship is associated with movement of the parts of human
> body, [actions].
>
> Invisible worship is to believe in Allah, in the Day of Judgment, in
> the Hereafter, in the Angels, in the Books of Allah, in the Divine
> Decree of destiny (that good and bad are determined by Allah alone.
>
> This type of worship does not involve movements of parts of the body
> but it surely has a bearing on one's heart which subsequently affects
> his way of life. (Beliefs).
>
> It should be borne in mind that worship not dedicated to Allah alone,
> will be rejected as one form of polytheism or shirk, which amount to
> apostasy from the Islamic point of view.
>
> The next step for a devotee (newly reverted to Islam) is to purify
> himself by taking a bath (total ablution). He should then resolve to
> comply with all the principles and rules of Islam in their entirety. He
> disowns all forms of polytheism and false beliefs. He should reject
> evil and be righteous. Such rejection of evil and being righteous is
> one of the requisites of the motto of Islam that is, Lailaha Illal
> Laah.
>
> Allah has stated in the Holy Qur'an:
>
> "... whoever disbelieves in false deities and believes in Allah, hath
> grasped the most trustworthy Handhold, that will never break..."
> (2:256)
>
> we have to consider that when we declare from our heart that "there is
> no god (ditty) worthy to be worshipped but Allah." It implies on our
> part of love, devotion, faith and obedience to the rules of Islamic
> legislation which are legally binding on all Muslims. It is requirement
> of "there is no god worty to be worshipped but Allah," to love for the
> sake of Allah and to reject for the sake of Allah. This is the firmest
> anchor of belief which materializes the meaning of "AL-WALA and
> "AL-BARA". It means that a Muslim should love and be loyal to his
> Muslim brothers. He should, as a practice, dissociate himself
> completely from practices of the unbelievers and refuse to be
> influenced by them, both in worldly and religious matters.
>
> We conclude with a humble prayer to Allah that He may cleanse the
> hearts and souls of those who are genuine seekers of truth and may He
> bless the community of believers. Ameen.
>
>
>
http://www.what-is-islam.org/faq.html
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http://www.islamtoday.net/english/
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