It isn't required or necessary.
He chose a Muslim name after converting to Islam.
The one who intends converting to Islam should be first convinced with the Islam faith.The first requirement from him is to witness the oneness of God (Allah) and that Muhammad is his prophet and messenger. This is pronounced in Arabic as " Ashadu Ann La Ilaha Ella Allah Wa Ann Muhammadan Rasoul ul Allah".By converting to Islam, he is forgiven from all his previous sins whatsoever. He should then understand the 5 pillars of Islam and gradually understands the basic Islamic teachings.see related questions listed below for more information.
It is important to respect an individual's beliefs and not impose your own. If the Christian lady is interested in converting to Islam, she can explore the teachings of Islam, speak with a knowledgeable person about Islam, and if she decides to convert, she can recite the Shahada with sincerity. Ultimately, the decision to convert should be a personal and heartfelt choice.
Yes, many do.
about as successful as Sikhs were at converting Muslims to Sikhism and Christians were in converting Hindus to Christianity....
Yes if is, as converting to any religion is good, as I am a Muslim I would say it is good.
i am converting to islam
Jewish
Cassius Clay
As a convert myself: I guess it depends why you converted, what you believed before, whether you have supportive family ... no 'one size fits all'....
Around the 11th Century when everyone started converting
The Chinese people turned to Confucius because of his teachings on ethics, morality, and social harmony. They found his emphasis on respect for authority, filial piety, and benevolence to be compelling principles for creating a stable and harmonious society. Confucius' ideas also provided a framework for addressing political and social challenges during his time.