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Q&A · New Muslim

How does someone convert to Islam?

A person enters Islam by sincerely believing in and pronouncing the shahada: that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is His Messenger. No ceremony or authority is required — though saying it before witnesses is good — and all previous sins are wiped away upon entering Islam.

References
Sahih Muslim 121
Informational, not a personal fatwa. Consult a qualified scholar for rulings on your situation.

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