Teenager in Malaysia
After being interested about Islam, I made the initiative to study more about Islam through videos, Islamic websites and many more. I have tried contacting local converts to seek advice. But all of t…
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Working in Qatar
I knew about Islam even before, it's just that I don't give that much time finding things about minorities. I used to pray a lot and ask for anything to God. Why? Before I always consider myself and …
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Reading and Learning
During 2012 researching Islam was like second nature to me; I found myself reading into it more and more. Not a day went by without reading about people's stories on reverting to Islam and what their…
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Anti-Islam Research Led Me to Islam
So I wanted to research the anti-Islam in my city and was dazed by Islam. I wanted to learn more about it. My friends encouraged me to convert because I loved it so I took shahadah a few months later…
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Teenage Convert From Atheism
I grew up Christian. When I was about twelve I converted to atheism, and now at fifteen I've decided to convert to Islam, after a friend of mine introduced me to the religion. I asked my dad for a co…
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Belonging to an Ummah
I went to meetings with other Muslims, and visited the Mosque, and researched Islam. After about a year or so, I decided to finally do the first Pillar of Islam- the Shahadah. I met up with some peop…
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Former Catholic Jew
I went to the local Mosque, where I knew many friends from school, and I made an appointment to convert to Islam. I said the Shahadah, with a pure heart in front of witnesses. I chose a new name: Ima…
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Excellent Tips for New Sisters
I kept reading about Islam, and became more and more interested and committed. I began to pray at home. I then decided time was right to go to the mosque. I tried to go in twice, but couldn't. On the…
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Not Accepted
I stopped praying with the verses that I was taught as they held no faith for me. I conversed with GOD and loved it. However, as time went on and the rebellion took hold, my conversations with GOD de…
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Pre-Teen Convert, Former Wiccan
A friend had told me about Islam, and how amazing it was. At first, I was skeptical. I had just gotten out of Wicca, and before that Christianity. Quitting two religions in three years? I was done wi…
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Speaking to your soul
Sometimes the answer becomes so clear. Sometimes something happens deep within that can't be explained. Even though you might have been introduced to Islam in such a simple way, but then a moment of …
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Hindu to Muslim
I studied Quran in Hindi and other Islamic books for three years and at last when I came to be clear about the scientific facts in Quran I was unable to live out of the boundary of Islam. So in the y…
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Words of Encouragement
I found a book of the Koran at the library and it was that simple. I bought a few copies and then got rid of them when I had too many arguments about having them. Then I left where I was and bought s…
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My Choice
It started by asking my Muslim friends about Islam and they told me every thing I needed to know. A friend brought me the Holy Quran to read and be sure of my decision. But at that time I already kne…
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Muslim Uncle; Grandmother's Reaction
In 1992, I took my shahadda. My grandmother was my main concern. When I told her, I thought I had to run for cover over the phone. But she didn't say anything until later when I got out of prison. Sh…
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Telling Mother Before Conversion
My journey to Islam was no ordinary journey. My story, I feel, was no accident. It was definitely God's will for me to have taken the paths I chose and establish the friendships I have today.Upon res…
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Attending Friday Prayers
I converted at a beautiful mosque and was surrounded by many sisters who welcomed me into Islam. I read the Quran, the hadiths, and the qudsi hadiths for guidance. I struggled at first with the five …
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Life After Alcohol and Marijuana
After going through so many problems in life and having marijuana issues as well as achohol, I grew tired of my life and began to study the Holy Quran on my own. The more I read, the more at peace I …
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Brahmin From Nepal
I was born in Lumbini, Nepal, within a strict Brahmin household. As a young man, I travelled to England and settled here. In this day and age it is quite illogical to be worshipping idols and I was u…
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Caring for Elderly and Orphans
It took me five months to make that great decision. I was reading Islamic books, especially on fiqh and sunnah. I have two Muslim brothers who really encouraged me and provided the books. I broke the…
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Islam Even After Divorce
I went to see the Imam and his wife offered to teach me as she was already a teacher at the Madressa. I started there and am currently busy with learning Arabic. I am so happy. I found what was missi…
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Working in Saudi Arabia
I read through all the books I collected, and contemplated if I was ready to embrace the Islamic religion by heart and action, and whether I was ready to face all the circumstances brought about by m…
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