Conversion
Question
Greetings, Sir. I am a Muslim who has been practicing his faith for a long time. However, after reading the Torah a little, I became enlightened about the ancient knowledge and something that made a connection, which is why I am writing to you. I would like to become a Jew and follow the right path to God. I'm capable of doing this; could you please let me know how to proceed? Warm Regards, Khalid Ahmed Ansari
Answer
Shalom!
Thank you for writing.
Judaism believes that G-d loves all mankind, all that G-d wants from the Non-Jewish world is that they observe 7 precepts, or commandments. They are known as the “Noahide Laws.” They are called “Noahide Laws” because the requirement to observe these seven laws was given Noah, a righteous non-Jew (yes, the fellow from the story with the flood).
The 7 laws are:
1. Don’t murder.
2. Don’t steal.
3. Don’t worship false gods.
4. Don’t be sexually immoral.
5. Don’t eat a limb from an animal that is still alive.
6. Don’t curse G-d.
7. Establish a system of justice.
Any human being who observes these laws goes to heaven. There is no need to follow any other religion. You can pray to G-d in your own words and your own language.
Allow me to recommend the following sites to learn more about what G-d expects from Gentiles: https://www.netivonline.org/ which specializes in helping non-Jews with religious beliefs. There is a wealth of information there that you will find useful and inspiring.