At almost two billion members and growing, Islam is, by some measures, the fastest-growing religion in the world.[1] Unique among the world's religions in the ease with which new members may join its ranks, Islam requires only a simple, sincere declaration of faith to become a Muslim. The declaration is not to be made lightly, however — devoting oneself to a life guided by Islamic principles is the most important act you'll ever make.

You should know that accepting Islam deletes all sins which come before it. As a new convert, your record is clean; it's similar to a literal rebirth. One should try as much as possible to keep their records clean and strive to do as many good deeds as possible.

Please note Islam does not advocate killing; in most religions, killing is a major sin. Extreme practices such as these are not advised. Islam does have a dress code that places an emphasis on modesty, which all Muslims are required to follow.