Converting from Islam to Christianity can be a significant and often challenging decision, especially since apostasy is frowned upon in many Muslim communities. Here are quotes from several individuals who have made such a transition and have publicly shared their experiences:
Nabeel Qureshi (1983–2017), Author and Apologist:
- “All suffering is worth it to follow Jesus. He is that amazing.”
- From his book “Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus”
Abdu Murray, Author and Speaker:
- “The more I looked into the evidence for Christianity, the more I realized it was actually intellectually robust, with plenty of evidence to support its truth claims.”
- From various interviews and his book “Grand Central Question”
Isik Abla, Evangelist and TV Host:
- “I was a very devout Muslim… One night I was going to kill myself, and I had a literal encounter with Jesus, and He said, ‘I am setting you free.'”
- From her testimony shared on Christian television programs
Bilquis Sheikh (1912–1997), Author:
- “I have to go the way my Bible leads me, no matter who says what.”
- From her autobiography “I Dared to Call Him Father”
Brother Rachid, TV Presenter and Commentator:
- “I read the New Testament, and what amazed me is the character of Jesus Christ… He said, ‘Love your enemies.’ I was moved by this man and by these teachings.”
- From his appearances on Christian TV networks
Ergun Caner, Academic and Author:
- “I am now a Christian pastor, and I will spend the rest of my life telling others about Jesus.”
- From his book “Unveiling Islam”
Esther Ahmad, Speaker and Author:
- “I was a jihadi girl ready to martyr myself for Islam, but Jesus revealed Himself to me through dreams and visions and changed my life forever.”
- From her book “Defying Jihad”
Jerry Rassamni, Author:
- “I realized that in Islam I followed the teachings of a man who was dead, but in Christianity, I was following a living God who conquered death.”
- From his book “From Jihad to Jesus”
These quotes reflect the deeply personal and often transformative experiences of individuals who have converted from Islam to Christianity. The journey typically involves a reevaluation of their previous beliefs, an encounter with the person of Jesus Christ, and a new understanding of faith. It’s important to note that conversion experiences are unique and diverse, and the above quotes represent only a small fraction of such stories.
