Becoming a Muslim You have to believe that there is only one God, Allah, who created the entire universe, and that Muhammad (peace be upon him) is his final messenger on earth. If you recite this, with total sincerity, in front of two witnesses, you have become a Muslim.

What do you need to be a Muslim?

To become a Muslim and to convert to Islam, it is essential to utter the Shahada, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, a declaration of faith and trust that professes that there is only one God (Allah) and that Muhammad is Gods messenger.

What are you not allowed to do as a Muslim?

This meat is called “halal.” Muslims are also prohibited from gambling, taking interest, fortune-telling, killing, lying, stealing, cheating, oppressing or abusing others, being greedy or stingy, engaging in sex outside of marriage, disrespecting parents, and mistreating relatives, orphans or neighbors.

What are the 7 heavens in Islam?

Layers of JannahFirdaws – The Highest Gardens of Paradise (al-Kahf, Al-Muminoon)Dār al-maqāmah – The Home (Fāṭir)Jannatul Aliyah (suras Haqqah, Ghashiyah)Dār al-salām – Home of Peace (Yūnus, Al-Anam)Dār al-Ākhirah – The Home in the Hereafter (al-Ankabūt)More items