Hello all!
I am planning on reverting to Islam very soon. My problem is, I don't want to commit until I fully understand Islam and how to be the best Muslim I can be. I want to have lots of knowledge before I dive in.
I am excited, I have just booked myself onto a study session, which will be in two weeks time. I can't wait to learn more and deepen my knowledge on Islam.
The group I am joining will support me in taking my Shahada and in guiding me on my journey.
I want to start fasting for Ramadan, but am in early pregnancy and worry for the safety. I will be very disappointed to miss it. Does anyone have any experience with this ?
I feel excited to be on this journey with you all!
Sister, Peace unto them who seek guidance
True Iman is life to the soul and a source of happiness
The soul&"s contentment is attained only through belief in Allah(mighty and majestic is He). An unbelieving soul remains insecure, scared, lost and weak, with no stability. The only belief that leads to deliverance is the belief in Allah. It means the firm ratification that Allah is the Lord of everything, the King and Creator of everything, and He alone is worthy to be singled out for worship in Salah (prayers), Sawm (fasting), Du&"aa (supplication), when having hope and fear, and being humble and submissive. He (mighty and majestic is He) alone has all the perfect attributes, being exalted from any deficiency or defect.
Iman in Allah is the light that guides to justice, freedom and knowledge. It is the light that guides to the straight path; the light that leads us to spiritual tranquility and security.Belief in Allah includes belief in His angels, scriptures, messengers, the Last Day and fate, whether good or evil. This belief is the origin of human happiness. It is the Jannah of the believer in this world and leads him, Allah Willing, to the Jannah of the Hereafter.Iman from the religious point of view means: “Believing with the heart and at the same time expressing that belief with the tongue '' If this is realized, then it should be known that the bases upon which Allah accepts our deeds is Iman. Allah (mighty and majestic is He) says:
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'So whoever does righteous deeds while he is a believer - no denial will there be for his effort, and indeed We, of it, are recorders.''
http://legacy.quran.com/21/94
source:islamkingdom
Islam has several main tenets and every Muslims must believe in them:
1 - Belief in Allah (as the One and Only God without any partners, associates, sons, etc.)
2 - Belief in the Angels
3 - Belief in the Revealed Books
4 - Belief in All the Messengers
5 - Belief in the Day of Judgment
6 - Belief in Preordainment (Good and bad)
7 - Belief in Life After Death
Islam has 5 pillars:
1. Declaration of Faith: "There is none worthy of worship except God and Muhammad is the messenger of God."
2. Salah (Praying 5 times a day)
3. Zakat (Obligatory Charity)
4. Sawm (Fasting during the month of Ramadan)
5. Hajj (Pilgrimage to Makkah - that was to be done at least once in your life if you can afford it)
Holy Quran is the Holy Book of Islam and Prophet Muhammad is the central figure of Islam and he is the example for all Muslims to follow.
Some info for new muslims here so that you can be prepared in post # 6
http://www.ummah.com/forum/showthread.php?433274-i-want-to-convert-to-islam-i-need-informations post 6