Reciting Shahadah alone

Question

I have Personaly converted to Islam, after increasing my knowledge around Islam via books, and a very personal friend and colleague guided me to the truth religion. I do my daily prayers, fasting during Ramadan (especially the last 2 years). I really give all my best to implement the 5 pillars of Islam. I have converted by reciting the Shahada, in my home, just between me and Allah, with my heart (in Arabic knowing the meaning in English, loudly in my house, alone). I would like to know if all the above are enough. Or should it be front of some other witness?

Answer

According to a Mufti, this was sufficient for you to embrace Islam (no witness was needed).

However, for issues related to Islamic Will, marriage, Hajj and burial etc. one should make his religion known and obtain a certificate from local mosque or city, that may help in future.

And Allah knows best.

Ask Alimah Team

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