Not to mention that the "Om" chant (like many ancient Avestan chants) has very strong vibrations.
You cannot simply replace it with a version of your belief system and expect it to work.
Man Oscar seriously ...... am sure you were not serious on that one?
Then again, you probably were.
Why cant you?
Have you ever seen a Zikr? that too has very strong vibrations.. and you really cant figure out what frequency is that makes us resonate.. To each their own..
It works for me.. and helps me in my day.. which means Im probably doing something right.
When you leave that perception of Alien entity(based on your personal exp.. and not on historical references.. or the personal exp of many others given the right content).. you will find that there is a lot you have to discover about Islam.
You dont have to convert for that.. just as I dont have to renounce Islam to be able to practice Yoga after Fajr Prayers.