05-18-2004, 06:15 PM
Bismillah
I converted while I was in college. The prayer was one of the things that kept me from Islam for some time. It seemed to be so much. Once I converted, it was not that big of a deal in terms of time but sooo rewarding for my relationship with Allah.
My advice is to go to the mosque. It will seem different and you may feel uncomfortable. Once you make it known why you are there, muslims are very helpful. It is amazing.
Right now, the devil is doing everything he can to try to keep you from Islam. If you convert he has less and less power over you as you grow in faith. For right now though, he is using the same exact tricks on you that he tried on me, like being overly fearful and worried about the prayer and afraid of the muslims I would meet. Trust in Allah and take the steps you know to be true in your heart and all will be okay.
Welcome to the board and I look forward to welcoming you as my brother in religion one day as well. If you need anything let me know. Feel free to pm me about anything which you may feel weird or embarrassed about asking. I have been where you are so nothing is taboo.
Peace.