How to Convert to Islam in Mauritius: A Complete Guide for New Muslims

Hi Readers! Are you looking for information on converting to Islam in Mauritius? If your answer is "Yes," congratulations! You're currently reading the right article. Why? Because that's exactly what I will explain here. As Muslims, it's important that we understand this, which is why I wrote this article. So, make sure you read it to the end!

There are 4 important points about converting to Islam in Mauritius that I will clarify in this article. The 4 key points are as follows:

What Is Islam in Simple Terms?

The first important point about converting to Islam in Mauritius that I will explain is "What is Islam in simple terms?" I want you to understand this first before diving deeper into the article, as it's a fundamental question in this discussion that must be understood clearly.

In general, many people understand that Islam is the final religion from the heavens. What I mean by this is that Islam is a faith that comes from Allah. It was brought by the Prophet Muhammad, the last Prophet and Messenger of Allah.

If you understand Islam this way, you're not wrong. However, there are a few other simple points that will help you better understand what Islam is.

We can find an explanation of these other points in the hadith below:

عَنْ عُمَرَ بْنِ الْخَطَّابِ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُ قَالَ : بَيْنَمَا نَحْنُ عِنْدَ رَسُوْلِ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ ذَاتَ يَوْمٍ إِذَ طَلَعَ عَلَيْنَا رَجُلٌ شَدِيْدُ بَيَاضِ الثِّيَابِ شَدِيْدُ سَوَادِ الشَّعْرِ ، لَا نَرَى عَلَيْهِ أَثَرَ السَّفَرِ وَلَا نَعْرِفُهُ ، حَتَّى جَلَسَ إِلَى رَسُوْلِ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ فَأَسْنَدَ رُكْبَتَهُ إِلَى رُكْبَتِهِ وَوَضَعَ كَفَّيْهِ عَلَى فَخْذِهِ ثُمَّ قَالَ : يَا مُحَمَّدُ أَخْبِرْنِيْ عَنِ الْإِسْلَامِ ، مَا الْإِسْلَامُ ؟ قَالَ : أَنْ تَشْهَدَ أَنْ لَا إِلَهَ إلَّا اللهَ وَأَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا رَسُوْلُ اللهِ وَتُقِيْمَ الصَّلَاةِ وُتُؤْتِيَ الزَّكَاةَ وَتَصُوْمَ رَمَضَانَ وَتَحُجَّ الْبَيْتَ إِنِ اسْتَطَعْتَ إِلَيْهِ سَبِيْلًا. قَالَ : صَدَقْتَ

From Umar bin Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him), he said, "While we were sitting with the Messenger of Allah (Prophet Muhammad) sallallahu alaihi wa sallam one day, suddenly a man with very white clothes and very black hair came to us. We did not see any signs of travel on him, and we did not recognize him, until he came close to the Messenger of Allah sallallahu alaihi wa sallam. He then knelt by him, placed his hands on the Prophet's thighs, and said, 'O Muhammad, tell me about Islam: What is Islam?' He (Prophet Muhammad) replied, '(Islam is) to bear witness that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah, to perform the prayers, to give Zakat, to fast during Ramadan, and to perform Hajj if you are able to do so.'" (The hadith is longer.)

Friends! If we understand this hadith, we can conclude that Islam, in simple terms, includes:

1. Bearing witness that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is Allah's Messenger.
2. Performing the five obligatory daily prayers (Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha).
3. Paying Zakat for those Muslims who are obligated to do so.
4. Fasting during the month of Ramadan.
5. Performing Hajj for those Muslims who are able to do so.

These five actions are known as the five pillars of Islam, which form the foundation of the faith. We can find this explanation in the following hadith:

عَنْ عَبْدِ اللهِ بْنِ عُمَرَ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُمَا قَالَ : قَالَ رَسُوْلُ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ : بُنِيَ الْإِسْلَامُ عَلَى خَمْسٍ : شَهَادَةِ أَنْ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللهُ وَأَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا رَسُوْلُ اللهِ , وَإِقَامِ الصَّلَاةِ , وَإِيْتَاءِ الزَّكَاةِ , وَصَوْمِ رَمَضَانَ , وَحَجِّ الْبَيْتِ

From Abdullah bin Umar (may Allah be pleased with him), he said, "The Messenger of Allah sallallahu alaihi wa sallam said, 'Islam is built on five things: the testimony that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah, establishing prayer, paying Zakat, fasting during Ramadan, and performing Hajj.'"

This is a brief explanation of "What is Islam in simple terms." As Muslims, we must understand this.

Is It True That Islam Is a Great Religion for Us?

The second important point about converting to Islam in Mauritius that I will explain is, "Is it true that Islam is a great religion for us?" I want you to understand this so that you can grasp Islam well before converting.

In general, there are two main reasons why Islam is a great religion:

• Islam guarantees happiness in this world and the hereafter for Muslims who follow its teachings properly.
• The authenticity of the two main sources of Islam, the Quran and Hadith, has been preserved throughout time. This ensures that Muslims continue to follow the true guidance from Allah.

There is much to discuss about these two points, but unfortunately, I cannot cover everything in this article due to time and space constraints.

In short, if you ask, "Is it true that Islam is a great religion for us?" the answer is "Absolutely. Islam is indeed a great religion for us."

This is a short explanation of "Is it true that Islam is a great religion for us?" As Muslims, we must understand this.

Is Converting to Islam OK?

The third important point about converting to Islam in Mauritius that I will explain now is: "Is converting to Islam OK?" I want you to understand this clearly, so you know that converting to Islam is perfectly OK and not just a passing trend.

I haven't given the answer to this question yet, but I hope you have understood everything I've explained in the previous paragraphs. All of that will help you better understand the answer.

By now, I think you've grasped the explanations in the earlier sections. So, if you ask me, "Is converting to Islam OK?" the answer is "Of course! It's absolutely OK." However, one thing to always keep in mind is that converting to Islam should be based on the six pillars of faith in Islam:

1. Faith in Allah.
2. Faith in the angels of Allah.
3. Faith in the Messengers of Allah.
4. Faith in the "books" of Allah.
5. Faith in the Day of Judgment.
6. Faith in Allah's decree, both the good and the bad.

That is a brief explanation of "Is converting to Islam OK?" As Muslims, we must understand this.

General Procedures to Convert to Islam in Mauritius

The fourth important point about converting to Islam in Mauritius that I will discuss now is a specific explanation. So, I truly hope you read the following explanation carefully.

In simple terms, there are two main steps you need to take if you want to convert to Islam.

• Believe in the pillars of faith in Islam (I have briefly explained these in the previous paragraphs). You must believe in:

1. Allah
2. All the Angels of Allah
3. All the Messengers of Allah
4. All the "books" of Allah
5. The Day of Resurrection
6. All of Allah’s decrees, both good and bad

• Recite the two sentences of Shahada:

أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللهُ وَأَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا رَسُوْلُ اللهِ

"I testify that there is no god but Allah, and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah."

Ladies and gentlemen, that is a brief explanation of how to convert to Islam in Mauritius and some of the important aspects involved. Do you understand? If you have any questions, feel free to ask!

I believe that is enough for this article. I hope it is helpful. Ameen.

See you again in the next article!