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Sisters converts' stories What is the BEST way to know how Islam is going to change your life than reading other people stories and to see how Islam changed their lives Start reading NOW... 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 Flor ida, US A Chris tian ba ckgr ound "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 Chri stian back gr ound 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, partic ularly 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 Ca th ol ic /Bud dhis t/ Pent .". .I just kn ew that ther e i s on ly ONE GO D" Deanne Australi a Ch ri stia n back gr ou nd "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"

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Sisters converts' stories

What is the BEST way to know how Islam is going to

change your life than reading other people storiesand to see how Islam changed their lives Start

reading NOW...

Below a collection of converts' stories which are enlightening, heart-warming andinspiring in equal measure. These new Muslims come from a variety of backgrounds. They include intellectuals, scientists, priests, and artists, young andold, from around the globe. Most of these converts are former Christians or froma Christian background. These testimonies only represent a drop in the oceanhowever, since every day hundreds of people convert to Islam all around theworld. Amongst the most powerful and thought-provoking testimonies are those

of former Christian priests and missionaries who have discovered the one truereligion.

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.."

AmericanSister

USA Catholic "I am a 17 year old Caucasian American girl .."

Amina Canada Christian"When Islam is practiced accordingly, it is a beautifulsight"

Amina Mosler Germany Christian "God guides whom He pleases to the right path"

Aminah AssilmiUSA Christian "I couldn't be a Muslim! I was American andwhite!"

AmirahArkansas,USA

Baptist"..the words "terrorist lover" spray painted..". Herhomepage

Amy LeaReinking

USA Christian Her website is aimed at women

Anja Germany Christian backgroundA complete book on her journey to Islam. Also inDeutsch

Anonymous ? Catholic "Muslims are not people to be feared"

Asiya Abd AlZahir

Australia Christian "..the only religion I have ever been completely sure of.."

Bushra Finch ? Christian".. I found unacceptable, particularly the idea of theTrinity"

C. Huda DodgeUSA 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.."

ChahidaZanabi

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 middleman.."

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 Ifelt"

Elizabeth ? Catholic "Islam was the missing piece in my life"

Erin/Sumaya ? Christian "I was amazed at the scientific knowledge in the Qur'an"

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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"FathimaRanshiz

Philippines Christian"[Listening to] recitation of .. Quran I used to enjoy akind of solace"

Fatima Kazue Japan ?  FormerMissionary

Africa Roman CatholicThis sister was formerly a missionary ! A revealingtestimony !

GabrielaPruneda

Texas, USA Catholic"I never thought I would myself become a Muslim someday"

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 Singapore Hindu Indrana and her husband share their touching story

Jade Canada Catholic"I began to realize the many contradictions of theCatholic religion"

Jamilah ? Seventh Day Adventist"I had .. intentions of converting Muslims and I becameconverted"

JemimaGoldsmith

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 lookedback"

JoanneRichards CA, USA Catholic background "..embracing Islam has been the single greatest giftever.."

K.H.Abdullateef 

USA ? "What kind of book was this?"

KareemaMichigan,USA

Christian "Why would God create himself in human form and die?"

KarenFlamiano

USA Catholic"If Jesus is God, then why did he have aconversation with God"

Dr. Kari AnnOwen

USA ? "I began to look .. to Islamic culture for moral guidance"

Karima ? Secular Humanist"..I have found the door to spiritual and intellectualfreedom"

Karimah ? Southern Baptist"..one never actually heard the whole Bible - only selectverses"

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 myprayers"

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"

KhadijahWatson

Now S.Arabia

ChristianFormer pastor, missionary, professor. Master'sDegree in Divinity

Lara Canada None"I find Islam ever-more fascinating, and I enjoy living asa 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.."

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Lori Ohio, USA Christian"If Jesus was God than how could Jesus (God) die on thecross?"

Lyla CA, USA Quaker background "I felt so peaceful and happy"

MadonnaJohnson

? 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 comehome"

Maryam bintNoel

Australia/UK Baha'i Faith"I began to find Baha'i theology to be not quite honest".E-Mail her !

MaryamJameelah

USA/PakistanJewFormerly Margaret Marcus. Well known writer. Letter toher 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 onpolygamy"

Melanie Texas, USA Christian"..my heart screamed that this is the missing piece to thepuzzle!"

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 theMiddle East"

Nadia USA Christian  Natassia M.Kelly

USA Christian  Noor UK Hindu

Insights into Women in Islam vs. Women inHinduism

Nourallah ? ? "..i found my happiness in islam.."

Nur Habiba ? Christian"I am now 15 and wearing hijab and niqaab,subahaanallah"

Phreddie USA Christian"I studied Islam quietly, on my own, in secret, for twoyears"

Qadirah ? ? "I stated that all muslims were like the NOI.."

Rehana USA Southern Baptist "I found the hijab very liberating"

Rosalina Philippines ? "I am now on the right path of life"

Rukaiya Japan None"[Islam] was simple and logical .. never against humanconscience"

Ruqayyah USA Christian ".. Islam doesn't teach that Jesus (pbuh) was crucified"

Ruqqayah ? Baptist/Catholic "how can three be one and the same?? "

S.S. Lai Brunei/UK See note Chinese idolatry/ancestor worship

Sabrina C Sri Lanka Catholic background  Sabyrah AltaghUSA Christian background  SafiyahJohnson WI, USA Christian

"After 48 hours I knew .. that I had found what I hadsearched for"

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Sandra USA Christian  Sara ? Christian background

"reading [truth about Jesus] was like having a light bulbturned on"

ShakiraGraham

CA, USA Christian Reformed"..I thought Islam was oppressive to women and ..terrorists"

Shannon ? Christian ".. viewing Jesus as a Prophet .. makes a lot more sense"

Shariffa Carlo USA Christian Some articles by this sister, on various aspects of Islam

Sharon CanaanTexas, USA Christian "WHY DO I HAVE TO GO THROUGH JESUS?"

ShelliePerreault

Michigan,USA

Christian"I tried .. to find a valid argument for Christianity but Icouldn't.."

SigrúnValsdóttir

Iceland Evangelical Lutheran Her homepage about Islam

Sophie Jenkins UK Catholic/Protestant"I was so angry, every time I saw a Muslim woman in thestreet..."

Sumaiya (Kristin)

USA Catholic background"Accepting Islam was like an awakening of my spirit, mymind.."

Summaya Canada ? "[Islam] is widely assumed to be prejudicial to [women]"

Susannah USA S Baptist background  Themise Cruz USA Christian "They think that we are fundamentalists or terrorists"

Tena Canada Anglican"My husband read the Qu'ran and then shortly afterconverted"

Tina Illinois, USA Protestant "I thank Allah(swt) every day for guiding me.."

Um Kalthum ? ?"I now wear my hijab everywhere and no one makes mefeel bad"

Um Luqman USA Roman Catholic "Jesus(AS) made sense to me as being a Prophet"

Valerie N.Fields

NC, USA Christian"I had problems accepting .. "The Trinity", it just didn’tmake sense"

Vera Ferrell GA, USA ?"My husband should be the only man to gaze upon mybody.."

Yoko Japan ? ''My mother wept and asked me to reconsider"

Z. Amatullah PA, USA Baptist  Zaakira ? Christian

"I can't explain how good I feel on the inside as well asthe outside"

Zahirah ? Catholic 3 of her siblings also embraced Islam !

Zahra Cox ? Christian "I feel so fortunate and blessed to have been guided "

Zahida USA Christian "Allah (S.W.T.) guided me to the path of righteousness"

Zainab USA Christian "No a guy did not convert me". An ex-Sunday Schoolteacher

Zakiyyah Australia ?"..that one experience of salat [prayer] had a profoundeffect"

Zehra ? Christian "Allah had made the perfect religion, and I'd found it"

  Submit your story of conversion to IslamIf you are a convert to Islam, we would really love to hear your story and publish

in on this page, insha'Allah. Please email your story to [email protected] and we

will put it up as soon as possible. Remember to include where you are from, the

belief system you adhered to before embracing Islam (if any), and how you came

to Islam. Try to be as detailed as possible !  * I want to embrace Islam, but ..