In order to enter the fold of Islam and become a Muslim, there are

no specific religious rituals or customs that one need to perform,

neither in specific areas nor in front of specific people. This is due

to the fact that Islam is a direct relationship between the slave and

His Lord without any intermediaries. Also one does not need to

exert great efforts [to enter its fold], he merely needs to utter a few

words which are easy on the tongue but very weighty in meaning.

One who has decided to become Muslim says the following words

in order to enter the fold of Islam, which is called the

'Shahaadataan.