Zaid Alsalami's response to I was born into an Egyptian Jewish household and I feel I have been called to Islam, specifically the Shia sect. Am I permitted to enter a mosque and ask to learn, and if so how would I go about doing that withount seeming disrespectful?

I was born into an Egyptian Jewish household and I feel I have been called to Islam, specifically the Shia sect. Am I permitted to enter a mosque and ask to learn, and if so how would I go about doing that withount seeming disrespectful?

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I was born into an Egyptian Jewish household and I feel I have been called to Islam, specifically the Shia sect. Am I permitted to enter a mosque and ask to learn, and if so how would I go about doing that withount seeming disrespectful?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 1 year ago

Bismihi ta'ala

Yes, by approaching the proper individuals in the mosque, and seeking to meet with the scholar, to have a discussion and ask your questions is the best starting point. Of course, once you explain who you are, and what you seek, I am sure they will accomodate and be helpful, in shaa Allah.

This website has abundant resources for that as well.

With prayers for your success