I want to convert to Islam but have few questions (OP)
hey there my friends,
i am <snap> from India, i am 17 and i belong to Brahmin Caste. i started to learning about Islam when i was 15 and i must admit that i hated Islam when i was young (child) i used to think that Muslims are not good guys (fear?) and i also hated Muslims (unlike other muslims, mejority of Indian Muslims dont pay much attention to cleaning n stuff) but after reaching age 15 i started to learn about Islam and i started to slowly follow Islam, my native religion is just Mass 33million+ gods and i hate Idol worshiping, (i don't know why but i just hate it.) and i also started to accept that there is only 1 supreme god and we should only worship him directly (not by pics,idols etc etc.) i love history so i know most of Islamic History (ottoman and Mughal are my Fave Empires in the world history.) so i saw doc. of Islam on YT few days ago and after researching Islam for 2.5 years now i am fully sure and accepted that there is not god but god/allah/el elaha(supreme god) and Prophet Mohammed is slave and messenger of Allah. i am ready to become muslim but i have some question. please answer  1) can a Indian who's from Brahmin caste convert to Islam ? 2) if yes, i don't want to change my current name to Arabic it is okay ? my name means God in sanskrit (allah have 99 names and my sanskrit name is not one of allah's 99 name so i guess it's okay ? ) 3) i can not pray 5 times per day because i have very busy lifestyle, 2-3 times a day is okay for couple of days ? and Praying in Arabic is too Hard for me (i tries once,) can i pray in English for few days ?
4) my parents are liberal hindus but sometime they force me to worship Idol, what should i do when they force me ? also, i am just 17 can i hide this fact that i am now muslim from my Parents and other family members ? 5) how born muslims view converts ? do they hate us ? 6) i need to know how can i convert to Islam can u guys help me ? (i want to convert to sunni Islam) (like how to declare/took shahada.) 7) it is true that Arabs are racist against Indians ? [ not sure about this tho, i am 6"+ and pretty well built guy (hitting gym since i was 15) and light brown skinned (got tanned) maybe they just hate Migrates ? (they are mostly short 5.5'' and dark skinned ?) ]
sorry for too many questions , i have to take my decision in couple of hours.i hope you will answer my question. [sorry for being jurk]
May god Bless you.
Re: I want to convert to Islam but have few questions
Masha'Allah! Allahu akbar!!
Ahkee, welcome to the family. May Allah swt continue to guide and protect you - and I assure you it's not an easy path ahead, but Allah swt will test you and never burden you with more than your soul can bear.
Re: I want to convert to Islam but have few questions
so I Took Sahada and now i am officially a Muslim ! Thank you brothers and sisters for supporting me. may Allah bless you all ! La ilaha illallah, Muhammadun rasulullah
Re: I want to convert to Islam but have few questions
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Masha'Allah! Allahu akbar!!
Ahkee, welcome to the family. May Allah swt continue to guide and protect you - and I assure you it's not an easy path ahead, but Allah swt will test you and never burden you with more than your soul can bear.
Welcome to Islam brother.
Allahu Akbar Brother !
Thank you for welcoming me to Ummah. i know it's not easy path to follow when your own family is worshiping fake Idols every day. but i hope i will able to Convert my few friends to Islam.
Re: I want to convert to Islam but have few questions
Anyone can be Muslim. Muslim means to submit to the will of God and religion is sincere counselling and implementing good morals and lifestyles that anyone can do. Islam is easy to follow and understand but it is people who make it hard for themselves.
Also, when you covert through reciting the Shahada, all of your sins will be wiped out and converted to good deeds. Remember, Allah is the most merciful, no sin is above Allah, all you have to do is sincerely repent and try your best not to repeat that thing which you have done.
If the meaning of your name directly contains shirk than you should change it. Allah knows best.
You must pray 5 times a day, it is obligatory and Allah is not asking much from you. You can just do the obligatory rakats which can take 3-5 mins.
You must respect your parents but do not do shirk even if they force you.
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I want to convert to Islam but have few questions (OP)
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really good news! May Allah 
keep you steadfast on the deen. Ameen.
but i hope i will able to Convert my few friends to Islam.
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