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A Girl Wants to Embrace
Islam
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go to a 95% Muslim school and I have been talking to them, some girls,
about Islam and I really understand the Islam religion and the ways of
life. I want to know all I can find out about Islam but there is one
problem . My mom .
I want to convert but I'm not sure if I know all I need to know now to
convert. What should I learn more about?
Praise be to Allah.
This is a great effort that you have undertaken, and you are to be
congratulated for the results of your research and your questioning of the
Muslim girls.
What you need to know are the basic matters which are easy to learn, such
as the meaning of the Shahaadatayn (the two statements of faith) - which
are the key to Islam - and the six pillars of faith (eemaan) and the five
pillars of Islam. You should also learn how to pray so that you can begin
to pray after you pronounce the Shahaadatayn. You can find a lot of
information on these matters on this website, in the section on 'aqeedah
(correct belief), under the headings "Issues relevant to accepting and
embracing Islam" and "Basic tenets of Islam for non-Muslims."
As regards your mother, we hope that she will not try to stop you becoming
a Muslim. Treat her with kindness and tell her about Islam in beautiful
words - maybe she will embrace Islam too. If you are afraid that she may
turn against you if she knows about your Islam, then you do not have to
tell her about it. Embrace Islam in secret, and do as much as you can of
your duties towards Allah. Allah will never forsake you; in fact, He will
help you and support you, if you turn to Him. We ask Allaah to help you
follow the truth and adhere to it. We are prepared to offer any help that
we can. Peace be upon those who follow true guidance. And Allah knows
best.
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