New Muslims
Embrace Islam with Ease – Guidance, Shahadah, and Support for New Muslims.
How to Accept Islam
All praise be to Allah, many people have accepted Islam at IB over the years. Many chose to take part in a public shahadah (testimony of faith) ceremony; however, it can also be done privately for those wishing to do so.
Becoming a Muslim is a simple and easy process. All that a person must do is to say the shahada, which is pronounced as:
“Laa ilaaha illa Allah, Muhammad ar rasool lullah.”
These Arabic words mean:
“There is no one worthy of worship accept Allah, and Muhammad is the Messenger (Prophet) of Allah.”
Once a person says the shahadah with conviction and understanding its meaning, then he/she has become a Muslim!
New Muslim Certificate
New Muslim certification is often required when applying for an Umrah or Hajj Visa. It may also be required by some Islamic centres when solemnising marriages.
Wimbledon Mosque provide shahadah service to anyone would like to become Muslim. The Mosque provide a translation of the Holy Quran and other useful materials for every new Muslim taking the shahadah.
The Mosque also hold special classes for new Muslims (brothers and sisters) to help them learn more about Islam, event calendar will show the planned classes
A New Muslim Certificate is available from the Mosque. The person requiring the certificate must visit the Mosque after making a prior arrangement and provide full name, date accepted Islam.
Frequently Asked Questions
A new Muslim is someone who has recently embraced Islam by declaring the Shahadah (testimony of faith), accepting the belief in one God (Allah) and the prophethood of Muhammad (peace be upon him).
A New Muslim Certificate is often needed when applying for an Umrah or Hajj visa or for Islamic marriage certification at certain Islamic centres. It serves as official documentation of one’s conversion to Islam.
Becoming a Muslim is a simple process. One must sincerely recite the Shahadah (testimony of faith) with understanding and conviction:
“Laa ilaaha illa Allah, Muhammad ar rasool lullah”
(There is no one worthy of worship except Allah, and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah).
No, changing your name is not a requirement in Islam unless it has an inappropriate meaning. However, some new Muslims choose to adopt an Islamic name as a personal preference.
Yes, becoming Muslim does not sever ties with your non-Muslim family members. Islam encourages maintaining strong family bonds, respect, and kindness toward parents and relatives, regardless of their faith.
Yes, to issue a New Muslim Certificate, you may need to provide a valid form of identification (passport or national ID). This helps ensure proper documentation for religious and legal purposes.