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Below a collection of converts' stories which are enlightening, heart-
warming and inspiring in equal measure. These new Muslims come from a
variety of backgrounds. They include intellectuals, scientists,
priests, and artists, young and old, from around the globe. Most of
these converts are former Christians or from a Christian background.
These testimonies only represent a drop in the ocean however, since
every day hundreds of people convert to Islam all around the world.
Amongst the most powerful and thought-provoking testimonies are those
of former Christian priests and missionaries who have discovered the
one true religion.
Name
Home
Prior Belief
Notes/Quotes
Akifah Baxter
Florida, USA
Christian background
"I felt like all along I had been a Muslim".
Amal
USA
Roman Catholic
"The trinity was a lingering concern for me.."
American Sister
USA
Catholic
"I am a 17 year old Caucasian American girl .."
Amina
Canada
Christian
"When Islam is practiced accordingly, it is a beautiful sight"
Amina Mosler
Germany
Christian
"God guides whom He pleases to the right path"
Aminah Assilmi
USA
Christian
"I couldn't be a Muslim! I was American and white!"
Amirah
Arkansas, USA
Baptist
"..the words "terrorist lover" spray painted..". Her homepage
Amy Lea Reinking
USA
Christian
Her website is aimed at women
Anja
Germany
Christian background
A complete book on her journey to Islam. Also in Deutsch
Anonymous
?
Catholic
"Muslims are not people to be feared"
Asiya Abd Al Zahir
Australia
Christian
"..the only religion I have ever been completely sure of.."
Bushra Finch
?
Christian
".. I found unacceptable, particularly the idea of the Trinity"
C. Huda Dodge
USA
Catholic/Presbyterian
"..I am truly happy and at peace.."
Carol
?
Christian background
"I felt that my soul had been set free!"
Celine Ludic
?
Catholic
"..I now wear Hijab and I am very happy.."
Chahida Zanabi
Norway
Christian
"..i found [a belief that Jesus died] illogical and unjust". Homepage
Cheryl
?
Catholic
"..I had to asked Allah for forgiveness, there is no middle man.."
Dani
USA
Catholic/Buddhist/Pent.
"..I just knew that there is only ONE GOD"
Deanne
Australia
Christian background
"Muslim girls that were somehow more liberated than I felt"
Elizabeth
?
Catholic
"Islam was the missing piece in my life"
Erin/Sumaya
?
Christian
"I was amazed at the scientific knowledge in the Qur'an"
Evangeline Do
Canada
Protestant (see note)
United Church of Canada. See the Vietnamese Muslims' Homepage
eye
?
Jehovah's Witness
"And everyday I thank Allah for letting me find Islam"
Lady Evelyn
UK
?
"Islam is the religion of common sense"
Fathima
South Africa
Pentecostal
"I turned to Allah and finally I found peace and tranquillity"
Fathima Ran****z
Philippines
Christian
"[Listening to] recitation of .. Quran I used to enjoy a kind of
solace"
Fatima Kazue
Japan
?
Former Missionary
Africa
Roman Catholic
This sister was formerly a missionary ! A revealing testimony !
Gabriela Pruneda
Texas, USA
Catholic
"I never thought I would myself become a Muslim some day"
Hanifa
Ireland
Catholic
Helena
Sweden
Protestant
"I was fed all the propaganda through mass media.."
Hudda Droll
USA
?
"I cried and I cried, thanking God for this precious gift.."
Iman
?
Lutheran
"It didn't take long for me to convert.."
Indrani
Singa****e
Hindu
Indrana and her husband share their touching story
Jade
Canada
Catholic
"I began to realize the many contradictions of the Catholic religion"
Jamilah
?
Seventh Day Adventist
"I had .. intentions of converting Muslims and I became converted"
Jemima Goldsmith
UK
Jewish background
Daughter of billionaire Sir James Goldsmith
Jenni Rauhala
Finland
Christian
Her website about Islam, in Finnish
Jewellee
USA
?
"..the best thing I ever did in my life and I never looked back"
Joanne Richards
CA, USA
Catholic background
"..embracing Islam has been the single greatest gift ever.."
K.H. Abdullateef
USA
?
"What kind of book was this?"
Kareema
Michigan, USA
Christian
"Why would God create himself in human form and die?"
Karen Flamiano
USA
Catholic
"If Jesus is God, then why did he have a conversation with God"
Dr. Kari Ann Owen
USA
?
"I began to look .. to Islamic culture for moral guidance"
Karima
?
Secular Humanist
"..I have found the door to spiritual and intellectual freedom"
Karimah
?
Southern Baptist
"..one never actually heard the whole Bible - only select verses"
Kathy
Canada
Atheist
"I was once a happy 'speculative atheist'"
Khadija
Ireland
Catholic background
"I felt really sure that there is no God but Allah"
Khadija
?
?
"..God Almighty in His Infinite Mercy answered my prayers"
Khadija
Philippines
Catholic
"Teresita converted to Islam? What got into her?"
Khadijah
?
Catholic
"I am a better person today and I have faith in my Allah"
Khadijah Watson
Now S. Arabia
Christian
Former pastor, missionary, professor. Master's Degree in Divinity
Lara
Canada
None
"I find Islam ever-more fascinating, and I enjoy living as a Muslima"
Laure
France
Buddhist background
"I was afraid to be seriously wounded"
Leila Raffin
Paris, France
Catholic background
"Islam has a very bad image in non-muslim countries.."
Lori
Ohio, USA
Christian
"If Jesus was God than how could Jesus (God) die on the cross?"
Lyla
CA, USA
Quaker background
"I felt so peaceful and happy"
Madonna Johnson
?
Christian background
"..all of my turmoil and anxiety was gone.."
Mahasin
?
Jehovah's Witness
"..we would knock on doors on Satuarday mornings.."
Mahmuda
Australia
Catholic
"..I had always been a Muslim without being aware of it"
Malaak
VA, USA
Christian/None
"I knew that the things in the Qur'an had to be from Allah"
Mary Abdalla
MA, USA
Catholic
"I was determined to find something wrong with Islam". Homepage
Maryam
Egypt/USA
Catholic/Buddhism
"There is no more conflict within, because I have come home"
Maryam bint Noel
Australia/UK
Baha'i Faith
"I began to find Baha'i theology to be not quite honest". E-Mail
her !
Maryam Jameelah
USA/Pakistan
Jew
Formerly Margaret Marcus. Well known writer. Letter to her parents
Mas'udah
UK
?
"No .. religion .. have I found so comprehensible and encouraging"
Mavis B. Jolly
UK
Church of England
"..influenced by the usual condemnation .. I picked on polygamy"
Melanie
Texas, USA
Christian
"..my heart screamed that this is the missing piece to the puzzle!"
Michelle
USA
Catholic (Jewish origin)
"I wish all mankind could come to know the truth (haqq) of Islam"
Michelle Al-Nasr
?
?
"..Islam, is my way of life, my love, my peacefulness, and my hope"
Monica
Ecuador/USA
Catholic
"Islam, in contrast to Catholicism, seemed very pure"
Muslim Sister
USA
Christian
"You're American? Oh, your husband must be from the Middle East"
Nadia
USA
Christian
Natassia M. Kelly
USA
Christian
Noor
UK
Hindu
Insights into Women in Islam vs. Women in Hinduism
Nourallah
?
?
"..i found my happiness in islam.."
Nur Habiba
?
Christian
"I am now 15 and wearing hijab and niqaab, subahaanallah"
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