Congratulations to the New Muslim

Especially in these times with so many barriers placed in front of Islam and so many negative untruths spread about it, it is a great blessing from Allah that He gives specific individuals the ability to see the truth and light of Islam.

A new Muslim—and, in fact, every Muslim—should always be thankful to Allah that Allah has blessed him with this ever-important knowledge and understanding of His religion. By converting to Islam, the new Muslim has entered into a new realm that is most likely very different from his previous outlook on life. Perhaps most importantly though is that via Islam the individual has found the means by which the Lord will be pleased with him and he becomes pleased with his Lord.

As one grows more in Islam and as one’s knowledge and faith increases, the individual is able to appreciate more and more of its beauty. In turn, one’s love for Allah, Islam and the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) shall continue to increase. The result is a spiritual life on a very special plane that only those who know this faith are able to experience and enjoy.

There is a lot to look forward to. The embracing of Islam is the significant first step and the rest, Allah willing, shall come by increasing one’s knowledge, faith and attachment to Islam.

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• The Religion of Islam
• The Excellent Features of Islam
  • (1) Pure Monotheism
  • (2) The Religion of Allah
  • (3) Comprehensiveness
  • (4) Taking into Consideration the Welfare of this World and the Hereafter
  • (5) Ease and Absence of Hardship in the Law
  • (6) A Strong Relationship between the Creator and the Created
  • (7) Ordering Good and Eradicating Evil
  • (8) The Proper Honoring of Humankind
• Becoming a Muslim
  • The Testimony of Faith: There is None Worthy of Worship except Allah
  • The Testimony of Faith: Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah
  • Other Deeds Related to the Act of Embracing Islam
  • The Special Rewards and Circumstances for the Convert
  • A Convert’s Wealth Earned Prior to Islam
  • Changing One’s Name Upon Becoming a Muslim
  • Pre-Islamic Marriages
• The Fruits of Becoming a Muslim
  • (A) Knowing Allah, the Individual’s God, Lord and Creator
  • (B) True Happiness
  • (C) Being Just with One’s Own Self
  • (D) Being Rescued from Earning Allah’s Punishment
  • (E) Allah’s Pleasure and Paradise in the Hereafter
• Becoming a Believer
  • The Definition of “Belief”
  • “A Leap of Faith”
  • The Articles of Faith
    • (A) The Belief in Allah
    • (B) Belief in the Angels
    • (C) Belief in Allah’s Books
    • (D) Belief in the Messengers
    • (E) Belief in the Last Day and the Hereafter
    • (F) The Belief in Divine Decree
• The Ritual Acts of Worship of a Muslim
  • Establishing the Prayers
    • Some Important Points Concerning the Laws of Prayer
    • A Brief Description of the Prayer
  • The Giving of the Zakat
    • The Amount of Money to be Given as Zakat
  • The Fast of the Month of Ramadaan
  • The Pilgrimage to the House of Allah in Makkah
• The Behavior and Social Interaction of a Believer
  • Islam’s Emphasis on Proper Behavior, Manners and Etiquette
  • (1) His Own Self
  • (2) His/Her Parents
  • Relations with Non-Muslim Relatives
  • (3) His/Her Spouse
    • Whom One Can Wed
    • The Rights of a Husband and a Wife
    • Dissolution of a Marriage
  • (4) His/Her Children
  • (5) His/Her Neighbors
  • (6) Other Muslims
  • (7) Non-Muslims
  • (8) Society as a Whole
  • (9) Wealth and Property
    • Ethics and Business Dealings in Islam
    • The Aspect of Gharar
    • Aspect of Riba (Interest)
    • Fraud and Deception
    • Other Forbidden Sources of Wealth
• Fortifying and Increasing One’s Faith
  • The Concept of Purification of the Soul
  • The Increase or Decrease of Faith
  • The Development and Growth of One’s Faith
  • The Path to Increasing One’s Faith and Purifying One’s Soul
    • The Proper Belief in Allah
    • The Proper Attitude Toward the Messenger (PBUH)
    • Performing Righteous Deeds
    • The Obligatory Deeds
    • Means to Help One Along the Path
    • Harmful Aspects for the Soul
    • Repentance
• Final Words for the New Muslim

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