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Posted 29 January 2005 - 03:50 AM

hello everyone...i am an american and i am new here and i am soon reverting to Islam (insha allah in like 2 days!!) but i feel that everything is trying to stop me from doing what i feel is the right thing to do. i mean  there is one Muslim man where i work that has been such a dear for helping guide me in the right direction.he has offered to drive me to the closet Mosque (100 miles away!) and we were supposed to go tomorrow, but alas, they told him at work today that he has to work tomorrow. sad.gif he asked me if it would be ok to take me sunday and i said sure...but now my childrens father is pitching a fit and doesn't want me to go sunday because he wants me to go with him and the kids.what am i to do...i mean i know this is something i am meant to do, but it just seems like barricade after barricade is stopping me...i know i have to say the Shahada in front of at least 2 muslim witnesses, but do they have to be right there in front of me at the same time...i mean because i could say it in front of my friend at work and then when i get home infront of a friend of mine that lives in Saudi Arabis(i mean yes it would have to be done over webcam, but it's still a Muslim witness right?) i am just tired of waiting, please someone help me... ok now i feel as if i am rambling here so i will close...

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Posted 29 January 2005 - 03:54 AM

Salam Aleikum...
I am not sure but do you HAVE to say it in front of witnesses and even in a mosque? Or can't you just say it between you and Allah (swt) I am asking this question along with you?  Maybe you can do it like that but someone will answer who has more knowledge...
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Posted 29 January 2005 - 04:15 AM

Assalam Alekom dear sister,

Welcome to IslamWay sisters. Here is a Fatwa regarding having witnesses to say your shahada.

The website address is: www.islamqa.com



Question #11936: It is not essential to have witnesses in order to enter Islam  




Question :


My question is one concerning, when a non muslim wants to accept the Shahadah.  Do witnesses need to be present?  I remember a hadith  mentioning a man who killed 99 ppl and was sent to heaven b/c of his intentions of coming towards islam?

Answer :

Praise be to Allaah.

It is not essential for the one who wants to utter the twin testimony of faith (al-shahaadatayn) to have witnesses present. He may simply utter the words with his tongue, and that is sufficient for him to enter Islam.



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How To Become a Muslim ?

Answer :

Praise be to Allaah.

All praise be to Allah, the lord of the universe. May peace and blessings of Allah be upon Mohammad, His last messenger.  

The purpose of this hand-out is to correct a false idea spread among those willing to adopt Islam as their faith. Some people have a wrong notion that entering into th Islamic fold requires an announcement from the concerned person in the presence of high ranking scholars or shaikhs or reporting this act to courts of justice or other authorities. It is also thought that the act accepting Islam, should, as a condition, have a certificate issued by the authorities, as evidence to that effect.

We wish to clarify that whole matter is very easy and that none of these conditions or obligations are required. For Allah, Almighty, is above all comprehension and knows well the secrets of all hearts. Nevertheless, those who are going to adopt Islam as their religion are advised to register themselves as Muslims with the concerned governmental agency, as this procedure may facilitate for them many matters including the possibility of performing Hajj (Pilgrimage) and Umrah.

If anyone has a real desire to be a muslim and has full conviction and strong belief that Islam is the true religion ordained by Allah for all human-being, then, one should pronounce the “shahada”, the testimony of faith, without further delay. The Holy Qur’an is explicit on this regard as Allah states :

“The Religion in the sight of Allah is Islam” (Qur’an 3:19)

in another verse of the Holy Qur’an, Allah states :

“If anyone desires a religion other than Islam (Submission to Allah), Never will it be accepted of him; and in the Hereafter he will be in the ranks of those who have lost (their selves in the hell fire).” (Qur’an 3:85)

In addition, Islam is the only religion prevailing over all other religions. Allah states in the Holy Qur’an :

“To thee We sent the Scripture in the truth, confirming the scripture that came before it, and guarding it in safety :…. (Qur’an 5:48)

Mohammad, the Prophet of Allah (Peace and blessing of Allah be upon him), said :

“The superstructure of Islam is raised on five (pillars) : testifying that there is no God (none truly to be worshipped) but Allah, and that Mohammad is the messenger of Allah, performing the prayer, paying the Zakah (poor-due), fasting the month of Ramadan, and performing Hajj.”  

The Shahada can be declared as follows :

“ASH-HADU ANLA ELAHA ILLA-ALLAH WA ASH-HADU ANNA MOHAMMADAN RASUL-ALLAH”.

The English translation is :

“I bear witness that there is no deity (none truly to be worshipped) but, Allah, and I bear witness that Mohammad is the messenger of Allah.”

However, it would not be sufficient for anyone to only utter this testimony oraly either in private or in public; but rather, he should believe in it by heart with a firm conviction and unshakeable faith. If one is truly sincere and complies with the teachings of Islam in all his life, he will find himself a new born person.  

This will move him to strive more and more to improve his character and draw nearer to perfection. The light of the living faith will fill his heart until he becomes the embodiment of that faith.

What would be next after declaring oneself a Muslim ? one should then know the real concept underlying this testimony which means the oneness of Allah and meet its requiremants. One must behave accordingly, applying this true faith to every thing one speaks or does.

What do the words of the “Shahada” signify? The significant point which every Muslim must know very well is the truth that there is no God (deity) to be worshipped other than Allah. He-glory be to Him – is the only true God, Who alone deserves to be worshipped, since He is the Giver of life and Sustainer and Nourisher of mankind and all creation with His unlimited bounties. Man must worship Allah, Who alone is worthy of worship.

The second part of the Shahada “i.e., Wa Ash-hadu anna Mohammadan abduhu wa rasuluh” means that Prophet Mohammad (Peace and blessing of Allah be upon him) is the servant and chosen messenger of Allah. No one must have two opinions about this matter. In fact the Muslim has to obey the commands of the Prophet (Peace and blessing of Allah be upon him), to believe him in what he has said, to practise his teachings, to avoid what ha has forbidden, and to worship Allah alone according to the message revealed to him, for all the teachings of the Prophet were in fact revelation and inspirations conveyed to him by Allah.

What is the meaning of worship? It simply means rendering sincere service, showing reverence for Allah. In a deeper shade of meaning, it implies total submission and complete obedience to Allah’s commandments both in utterances and actions of man whether explicit or implicit.

Worship fall into two categories :

Visible (manifest or outward).
Invisible (concealed or inward).
Visible worship includes acts such as uttering the two parts of the “Shahada”, performing prayers, giving Zakah (the poor-due), recitation of the Holy Qur’an, supplication, adoring Allah by praising Him, purifying our bodies before prayers, etc.

This type of worship is associated with movement of the parts of the human body.  

Invisible worship is to believe in Allah, in the Day of Judgement (in the Hereafter), in the Angels, in the Books of Allah, in the Prophets of Allah, in the Divine Decree of destiny (that good and bad are determined by Allah alone).

This type worship does not involve movement of parts of the body but it surely has bearing on one’s heart which subsequently affects one’s  way of life.  

It should be borne in mind that any worship not dedicated to Allah alone will be rejected as one form of polytheism and this causes apostasy from the Islamic fold.

The next step for a newly revert to Islam is the purify himself by taking a cmplete bath. He should then resolve to comply with the principles and rules of Islam in their entirety. He should disown all forms of polytheism and false beliefs. He should reject evil and be rigtheous. Such rejection of evil and being righteous is one of the requisites of the motto of Islam – that is, Laa ilaha illallah.  

Allah states in the Holy qur’an :

“…whoever rejects evil and believes in the Allah hath grasped the most trustworthy Hand-hold, that never breaks…” (Qur’an 2:256).

We have to consider that when declare from our heart that “ there is no god (deity) worthy to be worshipped but Allah”, it implies on our part love, devotion,  faith and obedience to the rules of Islamic legislations which are legally binding on all Muslims. It is a requiremant of  “there is no god worthy to be  worshipped but Allah” to love for the sake of Allah and to reject for the sake of Allah.

This is the firmest anchor of belief which materialise the meaning of “AL WALA” and “AL BARA”. It means that a Muslim should love and be loyal to his Muslim brothers. He should, as a practise, dissociate himself completely from the unbelievers and refuse to be influenced by them, both in wordly and religious matters.

We conclude with a humble prayer to Allah that may He cleanse the hearts and souls of those who are genuine seekers of truth and may He bless the community of believers.

Aameen.



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Posted 29 January 2005 - 05:12 AM

Assalamu alaikum,

i posted my reply in the other topic so make sure to read that one. But i'll say something similiar here....

You don't need witnesses to say your Shahada because Allah and all the Prophets are your witnesses. We are your witnesses on here as well. Later on when you get that chance and can go to the masjid and want to say it again there then that's your choice, but you don't have to.

All those things getting in your way is Shaytan...because he knows how much this means to you and how you feel about having witnesses around so he is trying to make it hard for you but don't let him get to you. When it's Allah's time you will be able to say it at the masjid as well....but say it now in your heart and with the intention of saying the shahadah to revert to Islam and you will be a Muslimah insha'Allah.

After you say your shahadah go take a shower...full ablution....it's to symbolize your new life and that you are a new creature in Islam and that the old you has washed away along with all past sins, insha'Allah.

Fi aman Allah


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Posted 29 January 2005 - 05:48 AM

Assalamu alaikum,

Sister, JUST DO IT!!!!!!!!!

Insha Allah Allah(swt) knows your intentions and it is for Him that you are doing this, so just take that gut feeling as the right one and declare the truth!

Insha Allah everything will go wonderful for ya :wink:

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Posted 29 January 2005 - 09:45 AM

Welcome to the forum Ladywolf

As the other sisters have stated it is not obligatory to either attend the mosque nor  to have witnesses when praying your shahada.

Please check out this post below as it has everything you need there to say your shahada, it has the meaning of the shahada, the transliteration (how it is pronounced) and also an audio clip so you can learn and repeat the words  :wink:

http://sisters.islamway.com/modules.php?na...c&p=56806#56806

Don't let people or the Shaitan misguide you from doing this final step. This happens to a lot of people, obstacles get put in their way that are hard to get over..... don't go over them - walk around them  :wink:  laugh.gif

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Posted 29 January 2005 - 09:48 AM

Hello,

These are the sisters replies which were posted in your other post..... will delete that one to avoid confusion  :wink:

[quote=D A L I]Assalamu alaikum,

You can say it by yourself outloud and Allah will hear you even if you don't say it outloud. You can always say it in front of Muslim friends if that makes you feel better or go to the masjid later on and do it with the shaykh.

But when you say your shahadah with the intention of reverting to Islam and not just saying it nor reading it than Allah witnesses it..as He witnesses everything. Allahu al Shaheed! And when you say your shahadah all the Prophets are there witnessing it too so you have more than 2 witnesses there...you just can't see them :wink: but trust me you can most definately feel them. biggrin.gif Subhana Allah.

fi aman Allah


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Posted 29 January 2005 - 09:48 AM

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Question :  


I am seriously thinking of converting to Islam but the mosque in my town has only male muslims at it .Should I go and give my declaration or find another way?

Answer :  

Praise be to Allaah.

Firstly, we want to congratulate you for seriously thinking about embracing Islam and entering into the true religion. May you be one of those for whom Allaah wishes good and whom He decrees will be one of those who enjoy happiness. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“And whomsoever Allaah wills to guide, He opens his breast to Islam…” [al-An’aam 6:125]

Secondly, it is not obligatory to declare your Islam at an Islamic centre, although this may be useful for some official purposes or if you need written proof of your Islam in the future. On this basis, it will be enough for you to pronounce the Shahaadatayn (the declaration of faith) and start to practise the rituals of Islamic worship, such as prayer and following what is commanded by Allaah and His Messenger. We ask Allaah to pour His blessings on you and to guide you to the straight path.  



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Posted 29 January 2005 - 05:49 PM

hello sis Lady Wolf,

sorry if i am getting off topic here, but is ur husband a muslim??

as for converting sis i think that if u are absolutely ready to do it then go for it biggrin.gif

[marq=left:4c6f5e1ea9][size=24]By the way welcome to ISLAMWAY!!!!!

take care
w'salaam

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Posted 29 January 2005 - 06:46 PM

Bismillahi Rahmanu Raheem.
As-Salaamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakaatuh dear sisters. smile.gif


Dear  LadyWolf,
[marq=left:2f6b669382]Welcome to IslamWay Sisters biggrin.gif[/marq:2f6b669382]  

[marq=right:2f6b669382]Welcome to IslamWay Sisters biggrin.gif[/marq:2f6b669382]  

I look forward to your posts inshaAllah.
Wa Salaamu alaikum,
Om-AbdulRahman. :wink:

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Posted 09 February 2005 - 09:13 PM

Salam Alaikum Sister;

To make it plain to you:

Islamic-wise: You don't need witness to make shadaha. Just say it and you are a Muslim.

You might also need witnesses because you want it to be known to other muslims. If not, how would they know that they now have a new sister??

That is why in most cases, the early muslims (during the prophet peace be upon him era) will go all out to find the prophet, and then bear shahadah in front of him. Frankly speaking, only by this way can you start be in touch with your new community (the muslims)

To a more technical-wise, you might need someone to help you say the correct shahadah (even if it is pronounced in english). Allahua'lam

Civil/Common law-wise, you need witness to register you as a Muslim for statistical and citizenship informational purposes.

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Posted 11 February 2005 - 03:36 PM

I said my Shahada 12 days ago, praise be to Allah:D but I have to say I was alone..... After I felt so emotional I was crying so much, I was trying to msn a friend I met in an Islamic website but I couldnt tell her properly cos I was so emotional and shaking with so much happiness in my heart (I'd finally released the pressure of all those thoughts-I had been trying to fight)...so I got up and ran next door to my neighbours apartment (I live in student accomodation)..and I told him... hehehe...i still remember how he dropped the dish he had in his hand when I told him... No one expected it as when I asked questions I always rejected the answer..it was my way of dealing with everything... He's originally from Saudi Arabia and I have met his family before so we called them..and some Muslim friends I have in the Middle East who had studied at my universtiy the year before... then I rang Fatimah the lady I met online...and it spiralled by the end of the day many of my friends knew...cos I am so happy.

What I am trying to say is just say it even if your alone and you'll feel so relieved you wont be able to contain your joy!!!! biggrin.gif

Now my only thought is how to tell the people I used to go to church with.. sad.gif Its gonna be hard...as as Molly said about her family in a charismatic church will want to cast out the spirit of Islam -thats exactly as my church friends will be..as I was attending a Charismatic church...and I know that they still pray for a friend of mine who converted to Islam almost one year ago sad.gif ).... anyway I wish you all the best in Allahs presence and saying your Shahada will be a time you'll not forgot as it is such a powerful moment... hehehe...what do i know Im a 12 day muslimah...hehehe..

May Allah keep u biggrin.gif




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