Becoming Muslim
Welcome and Reassurance
Welcome to new converts/reverts that have just taken their Shahadah, people who are curious, and people who have been Muslims, Alhamdulillah !
Arabic Shahadah
The most common full wording is:
أشهد أن لا إله إلا الله وأشهد أن محمدًا رسول الله
Transliteration (pronunciation guide, not inside tags):
Ashhadu an la ilaha illa Allah, wa ashhadu anna Muhammadan rasul Allah.
English Meaning
A clear, simple English translation is:
“I bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.”
If you can, it’s best to take your Shahadah with Muslim witnesses (Allah Knows Best). You can find witnesses at your local Masjid or online (God willing).
To find your local masjid, prayer times, and more, click here.
For steps of what to do after the Shahadah, click here.
To learn how to pray via website, click here.
To learn how to pray via video series, click here.
Allah is Most Merciful and that growth is gradual, not instant perfection.
Questions, doubts, or struggles are normal and not a sign of weak faith.
Timeline of Sr. Adrian's Convert Journey
(Perplexity.ai was used as an informational resource.)
Islamic Core Beliefs and 5 Pillars
Online Resources
May this information be beneficial to you and your family, Ameen.
All I ask is that you continue to make dua for me and my family.
MPIRIC