I'm a muslim, but nevertheless, I hope you really think of
converting seriously. It is not a mere change in lifestyle, but
more on understanding of life and after life.
I doubt you can get in-depth, and much non-misleading
understanding of Islam through a forum like this. But it's a start
though. If you are really serious, try going to the muslim convert
association at haig road there I think, to get your queries
answered and understand more on Islam.
I try to answer as much as possible to my best, but I can't
guarantee quality answers as my knowledge is quite limited ( I know
I'm ashamed but I'll try enrich myself in the near future).
As for understanding arabic, I can't understand them and I'm sure
most malays they don't either. But it is best that you do
understand a bit when you do your prayers. There are arab-english
books on prayers and some basic translations. You must understand
that it is best that prayers and other things like fasting and so
forth are not to be done out of obligation but sincerely and
understanding why you are doing such actions.
Typical normal daily compulsory prayers is 5 times. There are
quite a number of details for prayers. Need to learn them haha.
As for halal food, there are a different interpretations and
different approach from the muslim community in SG. Again quite a
number of details to be understood. Can't say it exhaustively in
just 1 post.
Sorry, but I can't explain everything within 1 post. Islam is
not something which a typical man can fully understand in his
lifetime. That is why have to go for classes and have continuous
learning even when till old cos one can never learn everything
there is about Islam.
There are a lot of doubts by non-muslims about Islam, about the
concept of god, and I'm ashamed that I cannot clear some of the
misunderstanding not because Islam can't but because I am not
knowledgeable enough to do so.
I hope you get the answers that you seeked. And may you not
regret any decision after much serious thinking. After all, what
matters most, is that you should not be influenced by any form of
persuasion, but instead you get properly informed as much as
possible and you evaluate and make your own judgements, and
ultimately your own decisions.
Good luck.
Yea dude, i told him to go get advise from higher knowledge like
the mosque, no point getting it in a forum. But i guess he just
doesnt read. He called me a moron -.-
