Every person has a right to follow the religion of his choice; it’s a basic freedom right in maximum countries. People around the globe have many religions that have emerged along with the passing time. Islam is one of the most followed religions with around 2 billion people sharing the same faith on the surface of the earth. The enlightenment that a person receives while coming to know the principals of a religion can help them realize where their true devotion lies. The conversion to Islam and becoming a better Muslim can be easily done by pertaining to the principles.
Practice the faith
An easy way to come to terms with the new faith is to continually practice it with fervor and concentration. A person new to the religion can find it hard to accommodate to the timings of prayers and other radical changes. With time everything is going to fall in place, but meanwhile one thing that can help you get acquainted with the religion is regular committed following of the norms. The devotional practices when followed by heart are sure to bring in more mental strength to the person. Pray five times a day and wash off your sins by making the soul pure.
Keep in touch with relatives
People may find it a bit difficult to come to terms with the fact that you have found a calling toward Islam. Everything will fall in place with time, but don’t sever ties with anyone in the mean time. Especially your parents should be always kept happy. So better to keep controversial discussions away and you can do it by avoiding unnecessary debates and heated arguments. Each of the relatives is sure to understand your feelings and reasoning behind becoming Muslim. All you are required to do is to give them some time.
Get proper guidance
Every follower needs to get in touch with a mentor who can guide your journey of conversion. There are bound to be several questions in your mind while studying about the way, the things are done in Islam and to clarify on each point, a learnt preacher can be invaluable. Learning everything from an expert can only enhance your knowledge and add new information to your religious wisdom. You yourself can read the holy book of Quran and satisfy yourself by getting answers to each of your questions, prior to conversion.
Understand the nature
There are many things that can overwhelm a person who is new to Islam. Better to get some details about those things that make you feel awkward. There may be a different way of doing a particular activity which by every means would prove to be easier than what you know now.
Maintaining your identity with the change
The conversion to new religion gives a false impression to many who are fresh. Like many people feel there is a need to change the way they dress up, it’s not true. Unless and until, the clothing is not fully able to hide what it is meant to be hidden, there is no need to change it. Similarly, you can enjoy everything that is permissible under the tenets of Islam without any fear. There is no need to stop visiting your friend on the weekend or any kind of change to your identity.
Approach the nearest Islamic centre in your region and narrate the “Shahada” as per the scholar’s narration in Arabic and in English. This is a confirmation token for your conversion to the religion of peace, Islam.
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