There is no god worthy of worship except God and Muhammad (peace be upon Him) is His messenger
This declaration of faith is called the Shahada, a simple formula which
all the faithful pronounce. In Arabic, the first part is la ilaha illa
Allah - "there is no god except God"; ilaha (god) can refer to anything
which we may be tempted to put in place of God -- wealth, power, and
the like. Then comes illa Allah:" except God, the source of all
creation. The second part of the Shahada is Muhammadun rasulu Allah:
"Muhammad (peace be upon Him) is the messenger of God". A message of
guidance has come through a man like ourselves.
la ilaha illa Allah, Muhammadun rasulu Allah
By making this declaration with good and pure intention, one can become
Muslim. To learn more about Islam, see "Learning Bridge". If you would
like us to be a witness to your Shahada, you can Email us and let us
have your contact information and the best time to reach you, and we
will contact you (God willing) and take your Shahada by phone, as well
as give you contact information for the Islamic Centers in your area.
This is a very big step, yet you see how really simple it can be. May
Allah guide you and us to the right path.[/frame]