11-01-2004, 09:51 AM
Salam Shaunee,
Sister Intuition already explained this well, I will only add that stating Shahadah, is between you and Allah, SWT. You testify that you believe in Him and His last Messenger. It is like giving a promise that you convey your faith in Him. The witnesses can help you with the practical things. They may state the Shahadah and you may repeat after them, so the pronunciation in Arabic becomes easy for you.
Shaunee I pray to Allah, SWT that He gives you strength to follow what your heart says i right. My thoughts are with you.
Salam