1) A convert with non-Muslim parents:

1. should be kind and generous to them as they have great rights over us.
2. should punish and rebuke them.
3. should sever all ties with them.
4. should ignore them and their rights.

2) After converting to Islam:

1. the family name or ones father’s name should be retained.
2. the family name or ones father’s name should be changed.
3. the family name or ones father’s name should be changed only if it is an impermissible name.
4. whether the family name or ones father’s name should or should not be changed is a matter of choice.

3) How should the Testimony of Faith (Shahadah) be pronounced?

1. Silently in ones heart
2. It is optional and may be pronounced verbally or in ones heart.
3. Verbally
4. It should not be pronounced rather it should be submitted to a higher religious authority in writing.

4) It is better for an uncircumcised male to get circumcised after converting to Islam because:

1. it makes him a more pious Muslim.
2. it makes him more in control of his desires.
3. it is an act of courage.
4. it makes it easier to clean oneself, and maintain cleanliness, after passing urine or emitting semen.

5) An uncircumcised male after converting to Islam:

1. must have himself circumcised for his conversion to be valid.
2. may have himself circumcised in all circumstances.
3. must have himself circumcised unless there is a valid reason for not doing so.
4. should not have himself circumcised at all as it has no benefit.