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Curious about Islam?
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وَإِذَا سَأَلَكَ عِبَادِي عَنِّي فَإِنِّي قَرِيبٌ
“When My servants ask you about Me — I am near.”
Where are you on your journey?
I want to learn
Five short lessons and honest answers to common questions.
Start with lesson 1 →I am ready to become Muslim
What the Shahadah means, how to say it, and saying it with an imam.
Take this step →I just became Muslim
Your first 30 days, step by step — with a mentor beside you.
See your first 30 days →Learn
Islam in five short lessons
Each takes about three minutes. Read them in order, or start with what you wonder about most.
- 1
God is One
Who is Allah, and why there is only one Creator.
Read · 3 min - 2
The prophets
Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus — one message.
Read · 3 min - 3
The Qur’an
The final revelation, preserved word for word.
Read · 3 min - 4
Muhammad ﷺ
The final messenger — a mercy to the worlds.
Read · 3 min - 5
Life after death
Why this life matters, and what comes after it.
Read · 3 min
Common questions
What people often ask before becoming Muslim
Don’t see your question? Ask us — privately, and with no obligation.
Ask your own question →Is there a fee, a test or a waiting period?
No. Becoming Muslim costs nothing and needs no exam. When you sincerely believe and say the Shahadah, you are a Muslim. Learning comes after, at your own pace.
Do I have to change my name?
No. You may keep your name. Only a name whose meaning goes against Islam would be changed — and many people who embrace Islam keep theirs.
What does Islam say about Jesus?
Muslims love and honour Jesus (ʿĪsā) as one of the greatest prophets — the Messiah, born miraculously to the Virgin Mary. A whole chapter of the Qur’an is named after Mary. Muslims believe he was a prophet and servant of God, not God himself.
What will my family think? Must I leave them?
Never. The Qur’an commands kindness to parents, even when they do not share your faith (31:15). We can help you think through how and when to tell them.
How does Islam see women?
Men and women are equal in worth before God and receive the same reward for their faith and good deeds (Qur’an 33:35, 4:124). Islam gave women rights to own property, to inherit, to learn and to consent to marriage.
Do I have to know Arabic first?
No. You learn the few Arabic words needed for prayer step by step, with audio and a teacher to help. Your understanding can begin in your own language today.
What happens to my past sins?
When a person embraces Islam, God forgives what came before. It is a completely fresh start — and your good deeds from now on are recorded for you.
Does Islam allow violence or terrorism?
No. The Qur’an says that killing one innocent person is like killing all of humanity (5:32), and that there is no compulsion in religion (2:256). “Jihad” means striving — above all against one’s own bad habits. Terrorism is condemned by Muslim scholars everywhere.
Do women have to wear the hijab?
Islam asks both men and women to dress and behave modestly (Qur’an 24:30–31). Covering the hair is part of this for women, and most new Muslim women grow into it at their own pace. No one may force faith or practice on anyone.
Is Islam only for Arabs?
Not at all. Fewer than one in five Muslims is Arab; the largest Muslim country is Indonesia. Islam is for all people: “We made you nations and tribes so that you may know one another” (Qur’an 49:13).
Can I become Muslim without telling anyone yet?
Yes. Faith is between you and God. You can say the Shahadah privately and choose a wise time to tell others. We keep everything you share with us confidential.
Why don’t Muslims eat pork or drink alcohol?
Because God has forbidden them, and Muslims trust that His guidance is for our good. The Qur’an notes that the harm of intoxicants is greater than their benefit (2:219). Most new Muslims find these changes easier than they expected.
Becoming Muslim
One sentence, said sincerely from the heart
The Shahadah is the declaration of faith. If you believe that God is One and that Muhammad ﷺ is His final messenger, you are ready.
You may say it on your own — or, if you wish, with an imam, in person or by video call. We will then help you with your first steps.
أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا اللّٰهُ، وَأَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا رَسُولُ اللّٰهِ
Ash-hadu an lā ilāha illā-llāh, wa ash-hadu anna Muḥammadan rasūlu-llāh
“I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.”
Arabic audio: Shahadah.ogg by iSurrender, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
New Muslims
Your first 30 days, one week at a time
Small steps, in the right order. Tick them off as you go — your progress stays on your own device, no account needed.
Days 1–7
Week 1 · Foundations
Understand your Shahadah · Take the ritual bath (ghusl) · Learn wudu (ablution) · Meet your mentor
Days 8–14
Week 2 · Prayer
Know the five prayer times · Learn Sūrat al-Fātiḥah · Pray your first prayer · Pray all five, every day
Days 15–21
Week 3 · Daily life
Three short surahs · Everyday duas · Halal food basics · The greeting of peace
Days 22–30
Week 4 · Community
Fasting and Ramadan · Charity and zakat · Kindness to your family · Your first Friday prayer · Join a weekly class
More for you
Helpful next steps
How to pray
Wudu and prayer, step by step with pictures — plus prayer times and the qibla for where you are.
Jesus in Islam
Why Muslims love and honour Jesus and his mother Mary — in the words of the Qur’an.
Free booklet
All five lessons, the Shahadah and common questions in one booklet to print or save.
Classes & events
Join a class for new Muslims or an open evening — online or in person.
Free books
A beginner’s bookshelf
Carefully chosen books for people new to Islam — free to read online, from the Kamela library.
Talk to a real person
Questions, doubts, or ready to take the step — reach out any way you like.
Your privacy matters. We never publish your name, photo or story without your permission.