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Description:  Converting to Islam is easy.  This article explains how to convert and become a Muslim in a simple way.  In addition to that, it gives a brief overview of Islam, the faith of 1.7 billion people, and sheds light on the benefits of converting. Islam and Muslims The Arabic word ‘Islam’ means ‘submission’, and is derived from a word meaning ‘peace’.  As such, the religion of Islam teaches that in order to achieve true peace of mind and surety of heart, one must submit to God and live according to His Divinely revealed Law. Islam is not a new religion because ‘submission to the will of God’, i.e. Islam, has always been the only acceptable religion in the sight of God.  For this reason, Islam is the true ‘natural religion’, and it is the same eternal message revealed through the ages to all of God’s prophets and messengers.  The main message of all the prophets has always been that there is only One True God and He alone is to be worshipped....

I want to be a Muslim but... Myths about Converting to  Islam (part 1 of 3) Description:  God makes converting to Islam easy, not difficult. The most fundamental belief in Islam is that there is no true god (deity) but Allah.  He, the One, the Only, the First and the Last, has no partners, sons, daughters or intermediaries.  He is Alone in His Dominion and in His Omnipotence.  It is a very simple concept, it is simply the truth.  Nevertheless sometimes the pure belief in God can be overwhelming.  Often we are surprised when we call for God and He answers immediately.  The religion of Islam encompasses that simple concept – that God is One and wraps it in a package called submission.  Islam means, submission to the will of God. The root word of Islam (sa-la-ma) is the same that is shared with the Arabic word meaning peace and security. In essence, peace and security comes from living life according to God’s will.  Like ...

(part 1 of 2): A religion for all people, in all places Description:  Overcoming obstacles. Many people throughout the world today are searching for the truth; they search for Men and women ask the question, why am I here?  In the midst of suffering and pain, humankind calls out silently or loudly asking for relief, or understanding.  In the midst of pleasure often, a person seeks to understand the source of such elation.  Sometimes people contemplate accepting Islam as their true religion but find some obstacles. meaning in their lives, and wonder what life is all about.   In life’s most joyous moments or darkest hours, a person’s most instinctive reaction is to reach out for a connection to some sort of Supreme Being, to God.  Even those who would consider themselves atheists or non-believers have at some stage in their lives experienced that innate sense of being part of a grand plan. The religion of Islam is based on one core belief, th...

(part 1 of 2) Description:  The various aspects of Islam which drives people to convert despite its negative portrayal in the media. The nature of religious faith is quite mysterious.  As part of their religious faiths, people believe in a variety of deities.  There are people who have religious faith in the unseen supreme inimitable power, and then there are others who believe in some humans as Gods, or animals (e.g.  monkeys), fire, idols made of stone, and the list goes on. A lot is associated with having a religious “faith”.  Part of it has to do with beliefs passed on through generations.  People’s identities therefore get tied to it.  Many times, these beliefs and associated feelings are not completely demonstrable by reason or any rational arguments.  There is nothing right or wrong with this, but that’s just how the nature of religious faith has come to be. Almost everyone thinks they are right in their faith and beliefs....

(part 1 of 3) Description:  All your questions answered. Many articles on this web explain how easy it is to convert to Islam. There are also articles and videos that discuss the obstacles that can prevent one from accepting Islam. Real converts tell their stories, and we can share their elation and excitement. There is even an article that explains exactly how to become Muslim. Converting to Islam is covered from many different angles and this series of articles discuss the benefits that come from converting to Islam. Many advantages are gained by converting to Islam, the most obvious one being the sense of calmness and well being that descends upon any person who realises they have discovered one of life’s most basic truths. Establishing a relationship with God in the most pure and simple way is liberating and exhilarating, and it results in serenity. However it is not the only advantage of converting to Islam, there are other benefits that one would experience and we...