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'''How to embrace Islam''' is to start with a conscious belief in the One God and a sincere testimony of faith. A person does not have to know all the books and terms first: learning continues gradually after converting to Islam.

== Meaning of shahada ==
[[Шахада|The Shahada]] claims that there is no god but Allah and that [[Мухаммад ﷺ|Muhammad]] is His Messenger. The Quran calls upon people to come to a common word - to worship one God and not associate anything with Him.<ref>[[IslamD:Коран/3:64|Коран, 3:64]].</ref>

== What to do next ==

# Pronounce the Shahada, understanding its meaning and accepting it voluntarily.
# Start studying washing and [[Намаз|Prayers]].
# Read the Quran with a translation and ask questions.
# Find a trusted community or teacher who explains calmly and doesn't require questions to be hidden.

Faith should not be accepted under pressure: the Qur'an says that there is no coercion in religion.<ref>[[IslamD:Коран/2:256|Коран, 2:256]].</ref> Specific matters such as registration, family status or local rules require separate consultation.

== Sources ==
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