Conversion to Islam

Conversion to Islam is the adoption of the set of beliefs identified with the Islamic faith to the exclusion of others.

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Sunni . Woman . Islam . Salam alaikum . Conversion to Islam . Sunni-Shi'a . Salah (Prayers) . Sawm (Fasting)

Does a Sunni woman who converts to Shia Islam need to make up the prayers and fasting performed as a Sunni especially since the Sunni age of adulthood starts from the onset of menstruation?<br>

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 2 años ago

No, she does not need to make up what she has already performed when she was a Sunni. All worships performed according to her previous sect does not need to be repeated.

Wassalam.

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Conversion to Islam . Drawing

If I convert to Islam, am I allowed to continue drawing or is it forbidden?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 2 años ago

Bismihi ta'ala

Yes, you are allowed to continue drawing, as long as it is within the shar'i boundaries and conditions.

And Allah knows best

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Mother . Conversion to Islam . Christianity . Marriage

I am a revert planning to marry my non-Muslim soon-to-be husband next month. My mother is blackmailing me and I feel guilty for not fully adhering to Islam. Do I have any options in this situation?

Seyed Ali Shobayri, Seyed Ali Shobayri is of mixed Iranian and Scottish descent who found the path of the Ahlul Bayt (a) by his own research. He holds a BA in Islamic Studies from Middlesex University through the... Answered 2 años ago

Bismillah,

Asalamu Alaykom,

If you are a Muslim female, it isn't permitted to marry a non-Muslim man. Such a marriage wouldn't be valid. You should find a way to not listen to your mother if she is the one trying to force you to marry a non-Muslim.

May Allah grant you success

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Mosque . Judaism . Conversion to Islam . Egypt

I was born into an Egyptian Jewish household and I feel I have been called to Islam, specifically the Shia sect. Am I permitted to enter a mosque and ask to learn, and if so how would I go about doing that withount seeming disrespectful?

Bismihi ta'ala

Yes, by approaching the proper individuals in the mosque, and seeking to meet with the scholar, to have a discussion and ask your questions is the best starting point. Of course, once you explain who you are, and what you seek, I am sure they will accomodate and be helpful, in shaa Allah.

This website has abundant resources for that as well.

With prayers for your success

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Family . Father . Conversion to Islam . Marriage

Does a Muslim Pakistani man still need to seek permission from my non-Muslim family, including my father, if I, a revert lady, am interested in marrying him?

Bismihi ta'ala

Yes, whether the female is Muslim born or converted to Islam, he will still need to follow the correct shar'i and traditional Islamic custom of process of proposal and everything else. Involving family in the marriage proposal is extremely important, and so is seeking their blessings and happiness.

And Allah knows best

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Conversion to Islam . Employment . Clothing . Art

Is it permissible to work at a skateboard shop that sells clothes, shoes, skateboards, and accessories, considering that some of the items have pictures of animate beings?

Yes it is permissible to work in skateboard shop but you should avoid selling sinful pictures.
Wassalam.

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Knowledge . Conversion to Islam . Sunni-Shi'a

I am interested in converting to the Shia point of view. Where can I find comprehensive knowledge to help me with this transition?

Zeinab Donati, Zeinab Donati has been studying books about various Islamic subjects for more than 19 years. She is deeply interested in history and politics as well as social issues in particular those pertaining... Answered 2 años ago

As mentioned already, al-Islam.org has an extensive library concerning all kinds of topics related to Islamic matters, so browse the library to find answers to your questions.

In particular, I suggest you to check these two sections:

Discover Islam

https://www.al-islam.org/discover/converts-to-islam

Who are Shi'a & Sunni?

https://www.al-islam.org/explore/shia-and-sunni

In these sub-sections you will find plenty of resources specific to what you are looking for.

InshaAllah this helps.

Fi aman Allah

Knowledge . Conversion to Islam . Sunni-Shi'a

I am interested in converting to the Shia point of view. Where can I find comprehensive knowledge to help me with this transition?

Amina Inloes, Amina Inloes is originally from the US and has a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Exeter on Shi'a hadith. She is the program leader for the MA Islamic Studies program at the... Answered 2 años ago

This website (al-islam.org) has an in-depth library, and you can find materials which are both introductory and advanced. So, I recommend starting here!

You could also look online for taught classes, since sometimes it is useful to have a human teacher.

Beyond that, there is also ample material on YouTube - as a hint, if you want to find a discussion of a subject, search for Muharram majlis followed by your subject, and those are almost guaranteed to be presented by Twelver Shi'a.

Best wishes!

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Divorce . Husband . Conversion to Islam

If my married friend decides to embrace Islam, would she be required to divorce her non-Muslim husband?

Bismihi ta'ala

If she becomes Muslim, her marriage is automatically be nullified, should her husband not convert as well. She will need to observe 'iddah as well.

Of course, this is a serious decision that she needs to deeply think about, as leaving her husband might not be an easy thing to do.

And Allah knows best

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Sunni-Shi'a . Conversion to Islam . Sufism . Apostasy (Irtidad)

As a Shia convert, is talking to Sufis considered breaking the third Shahadah? Will it lead to apostasy from Shia Islam? Can I still identify as Shia if I had contacts with Sufi orders?

You do not become an apostate or break the third shahadah by speaking with someone who has a different belief or by being present at their gatherings, unless you have the intention of apostasy. (This is true whether they are Sufi, Christian, atheist, or any other group.)

However, sometimes, when we are solidifying our religious identity, especially after a recent conversion, it is helpful to stay within the confines of our religious group and avoid contact with others. But this is a psychological or spiritual matter, not anything relating to apostasy.

You are a Shi'i if you wholeheartedly accept the authority and spiritual status of Imam Ali (a), without any competitors, and identify as Shi'i.

If you had any belief which is incompatible with Shi'ism, you may reject that belief and remain Shi'i. Similarly, if you gave bay'ah to someone other than Imam al-Mahdi (A) (for Twelver Shi'a), you can declare your ultimate bay'ah to Imam al-Mahdi (A). If you acknowledged the authority or lineage of someone (living or deceased) who is incompatible with your allegiance to Imam 'Ali (A) and Imam al-Mahdi (A), you may choose to reject that authority.

Sufis differ from one another, and some are closer to Shi'ism than others.

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Divorce . Marriage . Atheism . Conversion to Islam

I am a new Muslim. I had married twin sisters when I was an atheist, which I now know is disallowed. Both sisters converted to Islam and are soon-to-be mothers. I love them deeply and don't want to divorce. What is the best course of action?

As a Muslim, you are not allowed to marry or keep real sisters together as your wives, because Allah prevented that in Quran (Sura An-Nisaa' , verse 23.

'You have no choice but to leave one of them immediately but nicely.

Wassalam.

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Qibla . Sunni-Shi'a . Conversion to Islam . Imam al-Mahdi

As a Shia revert, I have noticed that during gatherings at the Hussainia, people often put their hand on their heads when mentioning Imam Mahdi (as) and face the Qibla. What is the significance of this practice?

It is an act of showing respect to our present Imam; Al-Mahdi (AS). We have in our books that Imam Jafar Al-Sadiq (AS) used to do the same when mentioning Imam Al-Mahdi (AS) who is his great grand son and was not born then.When mention our Imam Al-Mahdi (AS), we put our hands on our head out of respect to him being the divine leader of our time.

Wassalam.