Category: Da'wah to Non-Muslims
Mankind's need for Prophethood
Q: what is the
importance of prorhecy for the humanity? Why is faith in
Prophethood so important
A: Praise be to
Allaah
Mankind is in need of Messengers and Prophets from Allaah, to light
the way and guide them to ways of peace, and to warn them against
the ways of evil and corruption. Some ...
Why Mrs. Cecilla Cannoly accepted Islam?
Mrs. CECILLA CANNOLY [Rashida] (Austrian)
Why did I become a Muslim? Let me tell you sincerely that I became a Muslim without even noticing it myself. For, at a very young age I had already completely lost my confidence in Christianity and had begun to ...
Gerda, Ex-Christian, Lithuania
I am from a little Eastern European country called Lithuania where Christianity is the dominant religion, and where a baby in his first days in the world is made a Christian. I've never been an atheist, but I never called myself a good Christian. It was the time when I was going to the church ...
Continue ReadingPenomee (Dr. Kari Ann Owen), Ex-Jew, USA
There is no god but God, and Muhammad, may God praise him, is
his messenger."
These are the words of the Shahadah oath, I believe.
The Creator is known by many names. His wisdom is always
recognizable, and his presence made manifest in the love, tolerance
and compassion present in our ...
Yusuf Estes
Muhammad: A to Z
By Yusuf Estes, Former Christian Preacher
While others are clamoring over what to do when someone draws a cartoon or a picture of one of the prophets of Almighty God, (peace be upon them all), we decided it was time to show the "Real Picture of Mohammed" - everything we could find from A ...
Sally, Ex-Catholic, Philippines
I was brought up in a devout Catholic family and raised with
Catholic values and traditions. At fifteen, I entered the
monastery. While inside the monastery, I was happy because I could
perform my duties as a nun and the people around me including my
family were also pleased with me.
Until ...
Melissa Riter, Ex-Christian, USA
I was raised in a sadly dysfunctional family. My father was anti-religion (all religions) and my mother was a non-practicing Southern Baptist. On my father's side of the family, religion was something to ridicule while one was "straight" and to adopt when one was drunk or high. On my mother's ...
Continue ReadingHeinz, Ex-Christian, UK
Abdul Hakeem Heinz was brought up in the south of London. He was
first introduced to Islam at the tender age of seven when his
mother embraced Islam.
Years later he traveled and lived in Egypt for a few years and
further developed his knowledge and understanding of Islam as well
as his skills ...
Why Pork is Forbidden in Islam (part 2 of 2)
In Part 1 we discussed the primary reason for Muslims abstaining from eating pork and pork products, and that is, that God has forbidden it. As the Creator of humankind and all that exists, God knows what is good for us, and He ...
Thomas Webber, Ex-Christian, UK
Like most reverts to Islam my story is simple from the
perspective of an outsider. Young man finds a religion that's
different to his family's and eventually tells them and
reverts.
However, like many things in life, it is the travelling of the
journey and not the getting to the destination ...
Sara Bokker, Former Actress and Model, USA
I am an American woman who was born in the midst of America's "Heartland". I grew up, just like any other girl, being fixated with the glamour of life in "the big city". Eventually, I moved to Florida and on to South Beach of Miami, a hotspot for those seeking the "glamorous life". Naturally, I ...
Continue ReadingYahya Schroder, Ex-Secularist, Germany
My name is Yahya Schroder. I am a "European" Muslim. I became
Muslim 11 months ago when I was 17. I am living now in Potsdam,
Germany and I want to share my experience with you as a Muslim in a
non-Muslim state.
As a convert to Islam, I think it's much easier to follow the deen
(religion) than ...