As-salamu alaykum - I'm Ready to Embrace Islam
As-salamu alaykum, I feel like Allah has been guiding me and I'm ready to accept Islam. Lately I've been noticing signs and feelings that have gently led me toward the faith, and now that I feel prepared, I'm not sure what steps to take or where to begin. Can someone share simple, practical advice on how to say the shahada, what to learn first (basic prayers, pillars of Islam, and etiquette), and where to find a local imam or Muslim community to help me through this? Any encouragement or personal tips would mean a lot - jazakAllahu khair.