Hi everyone… I am back. Sorry…been busy. Wow…what overwhelming postings. Well.. I have to agree though that this is a great expansion of my somewhat limited knowledge. Let me clarify couple things…… when I said what I like about ISLAM….. absence of caste system was what appealed me most…and then of course monotheism. See… I grew up in a society…..where there was great injustice. My own family was unjust as a matter of fact. when I was small, I had a very best fren who was socalled dalit, and everytime I played with her…I had to go through this whole ritual of sunpani chharkane and etc etc. That always got on my nerves…even when I was not able to understand the rules of society. So, as I grew older I was clearer in my views about untouchability……this is when I started reading about religion books and found ISLAM for me. Now that does not mean you would or should feel the same about Islam. And, I said I do not like polytheism… I really don’t see why should I go and worship to MAHADEV? I mean…I was very ashamed when I went to Pashupati…to see a “linga” being worshipped...so again…mind it… I AM JUST TALKING FOR MYSELF ..IT IS MY VIEW AND I DON’t IMPOSE IT on OTHERS…. SO please…no need to judge me based on that. ike I told you before… I am just a novice student of Islam…and I still don’t know so many things. Yet, I would definitely go on reading more and share my knowledge with you. However, postings in this thread have really helped me understand many many things. And…I really do appreciate you all for that. I would DEFINITELY think of all you have said BEFORE I make my decision to convert. Thank you all for your kind remarks.