History has not recorded the name of the first British Muslim to carry out the rites of Hajj. Rumours abound of converted Crusaders who made the trip in medieval times,
Shariffa Carlo, Ex Christian, USA
The story of how I reverted to al Islam is a story of plans. I made plans, the group I was with made plans, and Allah made plans. And Allah
What drives people to convert to Islam?
There are many statistics in the media that highlight the phenomenal rate at which people are converting to Islam. Although, the authenticity of all these sources has not been validated
Sir Rowland George Allanson, British stateman and author, UK
Lord Headley al-Farooq was born in 1855 A.D. and was a leading British peer, statesman and author. Educated in Cambridge, he became a peer in 1877, served in the army
Michael Wolfe, American writer, USA
After twenty five years as a writer in America, I wanted something to soften my cynicism. I was searching for new terms by which to see. The way one is
Kareem AbdulJabbar, Greater basketball player of all time, USA
Acknowledged by many players as the greatest basketball player of all time, voted six times the National Basketball Association’s most valuable player, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is also one of the most visible Muslims
Richard Leiman, Ex Jew, USA
As a child, I always had access to a short-wave radio. I used to listen to the BBC World Service about the Middle East. I also loved the music from
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.
Jacian Fares – Converted to Islam American soldier
My name is Jacian Fares. I come from the Al-Fares family of Hebron. My father was born in Lebanon, my mother is a Spaniard. I was the first generation born
Kaci Starbuck, Ex Christian
My first realization about the Christian idea of salvation came after I was baptized into a Southern Baptist church at a young age. I was taught in Sunday School that