اَلسَلَامُ عَلَيكُم وَ رَحمَة اَللهِ وَ بَركَاتُهُ.
May peace be upon you with the blessings of God and His mercy.
I made the first thread about this a while ago, and it lasted for quite a while, but was locked after it devolved into debates rather than answering questions.
Hello brother (or sister),
Islam is portrayed negatively in media, whether it be through fake stories on Fox News, or CBS reporting more in crimes committed by “Muslims” than crimes committed by other groups. In this thread, I hope to clear up some of the misconceptions and questions I’m sure many on here (including my fellow Muslims) have. As before, no I’m not actually trying to convert you to Islam. That’s not for me to decide.
However, if you do wish to convert to Islam, first: learn at least the basics. Then, go to your local mosque and say this:
أَشهَدُ اَنَا لَا إِلَّهَ إِلَا أَلله، وَ أَشهَدُ اَنَا مُحَمَدَ عَبدُهُ وَ رَسُول أَلله.
“Ashadu anla ilaha il Allah, wa ashadu ana Muhammada ābduhu wa Rasulallah”
I bear witness there is no god by God, and a bear witness Muhammad is His servant and messenger