Converters

Steve pronounced his Shahadah before Sheikh Dr. Abdur-Rahman Al-Sudais, Chief of the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque in Makkah and Majid Nabawi in Madina. He expressed immense joy and gratitude for reverting to…

Question: I am a convert, and have been married for almost 6 years. Unfortunately in that time, my brother-in-law has stayed with us. Initially I didn’t mind, mainly because I wasn’t really practicing at the start of our marriage and…

Nigerian actress, Adunni Ade has revealed that she recently converted from Christianity back to Islam and according to her, she feels more fulfilled, happier and blessed. Penning a long note on Instagram, she wrote; “Do you know…

Your First 3 Practical Steps as a New Muslim Much has been written on what a new Muslim should do after converting. What the first steps after shahadah should be is a topic even I have expounded on many times—like the article I wrote…

If you are a Christian, the idea that Jesus, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him, practiced the same faith that today’s news broadcasts hold responsible for so many of the world’s problems may seem far-fetched to you. It…

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…