The process of conversion is quite simple and easy, and does not take longer than a minute.
One recites the 'Shahadah' (i.e. There is no deity/god except Allah, and Muhammad is His messenger), preferably in Arabic and in front of two Muslim (male) witnesses. Thereafter, they become a Muslim and acknowledged as such by the Muslim community. Legal procedures, however, could take longer and may require changes in official documents including a change of name, if applicable.
One finale note: Anyone who wishes to convert to Islam must know (,learn, or be advised of) his obligations and rights as a Muslim, or at least the most fundamental ones. There are some cases of people reciting the 'Shahadah' required to enter Islam, but not observing even the fundamentals.
The process of conversion is quite simple and easy, and does not take longer than a minute.
One recites the 'Shahadah' (i.e. There is no deity/god except Allah, and Muhammad is His messenger), preferably in Arabic and in front of two Muslim (male) witnesses. Thereafter, they become a Muslim and acknowledged as such by the Muslim community. Legal procedures, however, could take longer and may require changes in official documents including a change of name, if applicable.
One finale note: Anyone who wishes to convert to Islam must know (,learn, or be advised of) his obligations and rights as a Muslim, or at least the most fundamental ones. There are some cases of people reciting the 'Shahadah' required to enter Islam, but not observing even the fundamentals.