Converters

By Zakarya Mitiche Everyone knows the story of the Ansar (Helpers) and the Muhajirun (Emigrants). The Muhajirun were the exiles, the original companions of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ (peace be upon him) who risked life and limb to stand for…

A Jew journey to Islam: With his first meeting with Muslims, and then with numerous chats about religion, Michael David Shapiro sifted the beliefs of various religions until he converted to Islam. Here is his story. I am an…

Originally posted in June 2007 Question: I am not a Muslim but I met a guy who never drinks or wastes any of his time, which I found to be impressive. While talking to him I realized that he was a Muslim and I started studying the…

Reflections of a Black Convert: Part I | Part II | Part III – All You Who Are Dreamers By Anthony Hardy “I don’t understand,” said a friend of mine who happened to be an agnostic, “if Muslims here are just as racist as the Christians, why…

Originally published September 2010 For Converts, Their Families and One’s Co-Workers and Friends For many of us, the ‘Eid prayer is a simple ritual that we observe twice a year. However, if one recently accepted Islam, or is dealing with…

My name is Abdullah Al-Kanadi. I was born in Vancouver, Canada. Parents educated me in Roman Catholic spirit up to 12 years. For six years now I am a Muslim, and I would like to share my history with you. Probably, any story is better to…

Let's speak sincerely. Almost never, non-Muslims do not undertake to study Islam, until they first become disillusioned with their own religion. Only realizing that they are not satisfied with the confessions close to them (I mean…

By Holly Ait Taouit Questions about your personal conversion experience may come in many forms: “So, what’s your story?”; “Why did you convert?”; and “…can I ask you a question?” These among many others provide a cue for you to share your…