Originally Posted by
MustafaMc
Allahu Akbar! Allahu Akbar! Allahu Akbar! Alhamduli'Allah, I am happy for you, sister. Welcome to Islam!
I agree with you that our intentions are not to impress others or to be praised by anyone, but rather for the sake of our own souls and to please Allah.
You are right to keep this to yourself until you are stronger in faith and knowledge. The transition to becoming a Muslim can be quite overwhelming and it is better to go slow and easy than start fast and tire sorta like the tortoise and the hare. Focus on learning as much as possible, reading the Qur'an and offering salah. Don't let others coerce you into adopting an 'Islamic' name unless your present name is unIslamic. I understand that wearing the head scarf can also be quite a challenge for new sisters in Islam. While I believe this is very important it does not define one as a Muslim or not before Allah (swt). Since modest dress is critical though, perhaps a knowledgeable sister can advise you on this aspect of Islam. This link may be helpful to you [removed]