I am a Muslim and I want to convert to judaism.. Can I?

For all of you guys that want to deter me from converting don't waste your time. Yes I was raised Muslim and my family are OK with me converting, I don't even go by my Muslim name anymore. I love the brotherhood of the Jewish people. I also love the fact that they are still very much practicing their beliefs. I don't know what sect to convert in and have been reading the Torah and visiting with my Jewish friends and their families...

Please don't be mean.. I'm already scared that I won't be accepted because I'm Muslim..

Thanks.
Thank you to everyone who answered with lovely thoughtful answers. I really do appreciate it. Even though some people are trying to deter me from converting I am totally committed. It was very hard picking a best answer. I wanted to pick a few but I can't sadly. I feel great knowing that there are some lovely people to answer my questions about Judaism.

why trade one delusion for another??? There is no difference between them. All religions are ridiculous.

I doubt that they would accept you. But don't feel bad, they won't accept anyone

The true Jews that find Christianity, the true christian that find Islam, and the true Muslim that find God...

If they're as great as you say they are, then they'll let you. All religions are full of compassion.

Well, they're supposed to be, anyway.

May the God of Abraham open your eyes. May he make all things possible and your acceptance to him possible. But remember to look ahead, Christ being Jewish wished us to seek after things that benefits the soul. If by joining Judaism, you get an assurance for salvation for your soul, then let it be so. But Christs blood was shed so that you might have a superior way to preserve your soul. Seek Christ while he is yet to be found, a time comes when nothing is possible anymore.

I won't deter you, but you should expect Jewish rabbis to dissuade you to convert. If you insist on converting, you'll learn the Jewish faith, spend some time living with Jews, and after being examined by a Beth din, you're formally a Jew

Judaism will have no issue with it & neither will Jews. I'll star for others with more time to add more details. Judaism doesn't have a problem with Muslims or Islam. They have a problem with those Muslims who happen to be firing at Israel, or Jews, or otherwise being extremely intolerant of Judaism. That's the sum total of the problem from the Jewish side. It is NOT any inherent intolerance nor criticism of Islam. I studied Islam in Jewish religious school in a short program so we could learn accurate info & to appreciate it.

The Torah's in Hebrew...

Go the synagogue, and tell the rabbi there that you want to learn more about Judaism (you already know Hebrew), and become a Jew.

Your family is OK with you converting to Judaism from Islam? Holy sh*t pigs have flown today folks....


Converting from Islam to Judaism is like trading a piece of string for a rock.... quiet pointless.

Yes, you can convert; anybody can. Your former religion doesn't matter.

The various movements aren't called "sects," and to figure out which one you want to convert through, you'll have to do some outside research and determine which one you like the best. Orthodox Jews will only accept Orthodox conversions, Conservative Jews will only accept conversions done logically,Lynd Reform, Renewal, and Reconstructionist Jews will accept any conversions. Orthodox Judaism is Judaism as it's been practiced for centuries, and it claims to be the most authentic, but it's important to realize that it too has changed. Orthodox Jews scrupulously follow halakha (Jewish religious law) because they believe halakha is binding on every Jew. Conservative Jews believe that as well, but they believe halakha can and should change with modern times, so Conservative halakha is more flexible. It's for that reason that Conservative Jews allow female rabbis. Reform Jews do not believe halakha is binding, and neither do Reconstructionist Jews. Orthodox and Conservative services are traditional, and Reform and Recon tend to be more modern, although there are Recon and Reform services that are more traditional.

If you are that seriously why dint you ask a Rabbi locally. You can be his Gentile.

I don't know the details since I'm Christian (sorry) but I think you over thinking of it. You know, every person thinks that his/her religion is the No1 religion and all others are nothing, so everyone from us here will tell you "don't go there, go to my religion", but If you ask my opinion God loves us all for our pure heart not by our religion. Don't convert from one to another, convert your heart into blessing by loving others. Use your prayers as a way to get closer to God, and you're automatically in God's arms.

Have a nice day and God bless you

U will be considered infidel on both sides

peace to those seek the truth
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away from fear and anger, I speak with rational tune, send me this question for long advice

Anyone can convert to Judaism- there is refusal for any specific groups in the modern era. The Torah does limit certain groups such as Moabites, Ammonites and Egyptians and Nessim- but none of these specific groups are identifiable today. Even in the Second temple era the Egyptians of the time were identified a snot being the same group as the Egyptians from the time of the Exodus that are excluded).

To convert- you first have to convince the local Rabbinical court to accept you as a potential convert. This is NOT automatic and you can expect them to try and dissuade you and send you away. Additionally, if you are a minor or living with non-Jews and are not within walking distance to a synagogue- it is extremely doubtful that any orthodox Rabbinical court would accept you into a conversion pro gramme as you need to be living in a situation wherein you can live and adhere to an observant Jewish life style.

Once accepted into a conversion pro gramme, you would find the attitude changes dramatically and you become very accepted and will receive a lot of support- however, this is just the start- an orthodox conversion usually takes a minimum of 2 years and can take up to 5 years (or longer for people that really don't apply themselves). Liberal conversions also take time- anywhere from 6 months to 18 months (though these conversions are not accepted by Orthodox and have varying levels of acceptance amongst the liberal movements. All movements accept Orthodox conversions).

Hey friend, don't listen to the haters! The Jewish religion is open to people who want to convert but it is a challenging process. There are plenty of Muslims who have chosen this path, so don't feel like your are alone. I would highly suggest checking out a local Chanda house in your area (find one at Chanda.org). Jewish people don't proselytize or seek out people to convert because we believe everyone gets into heaven, so don't be dissuaded by the fact that no rabbi or Jewish person will jump at the chance to help you convert.
some good reading can be found at Aisha.com as well as the Chanda website.
lastly, I would suggest going through a kosher conversion, if this is the life you choose. Non-kosher conversions, like reform or conservative may be easier but your status as an actual Jew will not be universally accepted.

Note that according to Judaism it's not necessary to be a Jew. You're fine as you are. There are a few laws a person should live by (look up "noshed laws") and you may find it sufficient.

"Brotherhood" and sentimental feelings aren't good reasons for conversion. Your kind feelings are appreciated, but being a Jew means burdening oneself with 613 commandments and thousands upon thousands of details. You'll be better off living as a free child of G-d. Rejoice in the new understandings you gain each day, my friend.