As Islam is the second largest religion in the world, as well as the fastest growing, you may find that there are a lot of people converting to Islam every day. This stretches from America to the other end of the world. There is only one main reason for converting to Islam, and that is spirituality. There can be no other reason either.
The Muslim community is known to be the most spiritual community in the world. For them religion comes before anything else, even family. Converts to Islam face several questions at the beginning of their new spiritual journey. Many of them will want to know if anyone can convert to Islam. They also want to know if their unclear pasts will be a hindrance in the conversion process.
Some individuals who are Muslim converts, face some problems with their families. They sometimes get rejected by their families who are non-Muslims. These converts will have a difficult time trying to convince their families why they did so. But these people must remain respectful towards their parents, as all religions command an individual to do so.
A couple who wants to convert to Islam may do so happily, and since they are already married, they need not perform their nikah again. This is because their marriage was already recognized by a religious institution. If on the other hand only one person wants to convert to Islam, they may do so., and still remain with their spouses.
Islam does not reject anyone, and anyone from any part of the world, and any religion or color may convert to Islam. This is what the Koran says. Islam is a religion for all mankind, and no one should hesitate if they want to embrace the religion. This religion has also spread across the world, and has influenced several cultures alike.
Muslim converts who are vegetarian may remain so. There is no such rule that they have to eat meat, as they may dislike meat for several reasons. Allah has not forbidden anyone to eat vegetables or meat, except pork. They may also marry according to the laws of the Koran after being converted. There are some other surprising incidents about Muslim converts.
Some converts have claimed that they are unable to blend with the Muslim society, as this may seem new to them. They still claim to be happier among their non-Muslim friends and families. They report that have converted just to follow Islam, and its spiritual values, and do not necessarily have to be part of the Muslim community.
For those converts to Islam, who do not know the Arabic verses, they may learn them from a Muslim they know. They may even buy tapes or find other books that will guide them through the prayer process. As this is the most important part of the religion, most Muslim converts will work hard towards reaching this step. They will also find the closest mosques in their vicinity to offer their daily prayers.
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