What do I say to become Muslim?

Ash-hadu an laa ilaha illa-Allah, wa ash-hadu anna Muhammadan Rasulullah. It means: I bear witness that there is no god but God, and I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of God.

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How to convert to Islam

Q: How do I convert to Islam?

You convert to Islam by sincerely saying the Shahada: I bear witness that there is no god but God (Allah), and I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of God. A mosque, ceremony, or witnesses are not required.

Q: How do I become a Muslim?

Become a Muslim by believing and saying the Shahada. Once you say it with conviction, you are Muslim. Prayer and the rest of the faith can be learned step by step.

To become a Muslim, say the Shahada and mean it. That declaration of faith is the conversion. You do not need a mosque, a ceremony, or witnesses.

Say the Shahada

Hear each word and repeat it. The English meaning is below.

Arabic

How to pronounce it

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English

"I bear witness that there is no god but God (Allah), and I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of God."

When you are ready

Say the sentence out loud if you believe it. You are then Muslim.

— people have said the Shahada

After you convert

Take a ritual bath (ghusl)
Learn to pray (salah)
A mosque can help you learn. It is not required to become Muslim.

The same guide is in 40+ languages on the Shahada homepage.

Questions

How do I become a Muslim?

Say the Shahada with sincere belief. That is the conversion. You do not fill in a form or pay a fee.

Do I have to go to a mosque?

No. You can convert to Islam alone at home. A mosque is useful afterward for prayer and people to ask.

Do I have to say it in Arabic?

Arabic is the usual wording. If you understand the sentence and say it in English, you are Muslim. Practice the Arabic on this page.