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Years of thinking about faith, Islam keeps pulling me, but I'm scared to take shahada because of my sins

Assalamu alaikum, I hope this makes sense. I’ve been reflecting on my belief in Allah for so long, and Islam has been calling me (along with Christianity), but I’m honestly scared to revert. The thing is, I know I’m sinful. I don’t see myself as a terrible person-I try to be kind, show mercy, treat others well. But there are things that are clearly haram, and I know they’re wrong, yet my willpower just isn’t there. Like, with women, I struggle to keep boundaries. I get what I need to do, but deep down I feel I’ll mess up. Has any other brother or sister gone through this feeling before?

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Brother, imagine dying tonight without having said it. Your sins are between you and Allah, and His mercy is greater than any of them. Don't aim for perfection before you start; the shahada is the first step of the cure, not the trophy you get after you're already perfect.

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I was in your shoes. The whole 'I'll convert when I'm better' lie. It's a trap. Saying shahada washes away what's before. You'll still struggle, but now you'll have a direct line to The Most Forgiving to ask for help. Just do it, akhi.

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The fact you're scared of your sins is itself a huge sign of iman. The Prophet (ﷺ) said every son of Adam is a sinner, and the best of sinners are those who repent. Don't let shaytan make you delay. Take your shahada, brother, and let Allah handle the rest. even if you stumble a thousand times.

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Ya Rabb.

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SubhanAllah.

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May Allah make it easy for you, brother.

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Alhamdulillah for guidance.

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