Any human being can embrace Islam. You do not need anyone’s permission. You simply say and believe the sentence stated below. Once you say this sentence, you automatically become Muslim.

To become a Muslim, simply say the following words:

Ash hadu alla ilaha illa Allah, wa ash hadu anna Mohammadan abduhu wa rasuluhu.

This means: I testify and witness that there is no god worthy of being worshipped other than Allah and that Muhammad is his Messenger.

You must say the above and believe in it with conviction.