"How did you convert to Islam" is a question that is commonly asked to those who convert to Islam. While the short answer to this question is, "I said shahada", the long (and more detailed) answer is one that is commonly expected.
It is important to acknowledge that the majority of "born Muslims" who ask this question do such out of good intentions. For this reason, I wrote this piece out of a place of love and not out of a place of judgment or hatred. While it is important for "born Muslims" to be mindful of how they ask this question, it is equally important for converts to not hold ill will towards born Muslims who ask this question.
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