How to Be a Muslim

Being a good Muslim may be hard, doing things like keeping up with prayers and all the rules you have to follow. One wikihow article is nowhere near enough to learn all about Islam, but here are a few tips and steps to get you started.

Steps

1. Learn about the most important parts of Islam, things like the five daily prayers: Fajr, Zuhr/Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha. Learn about the other five pillars, too. Remember to persevere with these prayers! It always seems a little like too much at first, but when you think about it, you're only putting aside a few minutes every time you pray.
2. You can learn a lot from translations of the Qur'an, the most accurate guide to being a Muslim that there is
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   Some of these translations may be harder to understand than others, however Abdullah Yusuf Ali and Pickthall are the two most common.
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   Learn about certain things such as how to fast in the holy month of Ramadan. You can even get help from other Muslims who have more experience than you. Fasting is always difficult at first, but after a week you'll be completely used to it.
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   Say the declaration of faith: There is only One God, and Muhammad (Peace be Upon him) is His messenger (Ash-hadu an la ilaha illa-Allah, Wa ash-hadu anna Muhammad ar-Rasulallah).
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   Learn to live as a Muslim. Remember, a religion is not a part-time thing...it is for all the time. Islam is a way of life.
7. You can look at chapters of the Qur'an and Hadiths of the Prophet to help you with certain things. There are books with detailed step-by-step guides on how to complete your five daily prayers. This may also seem like a lot to remember if you are praying for the first time, but you can start by learning about the easier prayers at first, like Fajr.
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   There are specific things to do with hygiene and cleanliness, how to act around others, etc. You can look for books on these topics.
   
    
   

Tips

1. Remember Allah (God) is always with you.
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   There are lots of small books to advise new Muslims about how to behave, talk, etc. Islam isn't just about reading the Qur'an or whatever, it's the way you live your life.
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   Your religion should show through in your behavior. Muslims are not permitted to lie, gossip or badmouth others. A Non-Muslim deserves your respect just as much as a Muslim does.
   Search online. You can find many islamic websites that tell you rules of Islam

There are two main sects in Islam, the Sunnis and Shias. Follow the one which you think is the right one after research. Avoid other sects such as the Wahabbis/Salafis (puritan fundamentalists) and Sufis (not true monotheists). Make sure you are guided to the right group.


 
Warnings

• Remember to read the Qur'an correctly.

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  Not everything you hear or read about Islam is true.

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  Islam is usually negatively portrayed in the media, and the majority of people are not given the main idea of the peaceful nature of this religion. Do not try to force your opinions on others.
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  If you really want to learn about Islam, then you should listen to Muslims that you trust because not any one with a huge beard is Muslim and not any one wearing anything else is not.
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  Don't forget about your family members--how will they react when you tell them you are becoming a muslim? They might not be too happy about it, but don't let them change your choice to become a muslim. Be ready to explain, firmly and calmy, why you chose to be a muslim. Say things like, "It's my choice to what religion I want to follow." Remember, being a muslim might change a few things in your life that you were used to!

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