To become a Muslim, you must declare the Shahada with conviction, the testimony of faith: "Ash-hadu an la ilaha illallah, wa ash-hadu anna Muhammadan rasulullah" (I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His messenger)..
Don't worry about the "Sunnah" (extra) prayers yet. Focus on getting the five daily obligatory prayers right.
While we pray in Arabic, we encourage you to read the translation of the prayers. Knowing what you are saying helps build a spiritual connection.
You don't need to know everyone. Just finding one person you feel comfortable texting with questions makes the journey much easier.
Islam is a marathon, not a sprint. We recommend focusing on one new habit or piece of knowledge per week.
That’s where the New Muslim Academy comes in. When you become a member of the New Muslim Academy, you’ll have access to a great community of people and resources that are relevant to your needs. RIC instructors are highly qualified and have been teaching Islam around the globe for many years.