Why my Entire Christian Family became Muslim

Summary

In this video, the creator shares their journey of transitioning from a devout Christian upbringing to embracing Islam. The story begins with their father converting to Islam, which sparked confusion and curiosity. After a year of deep study, comparing the Bible and the Quran, they explored the theological and historical evidence for both religions. Their decision to convert was based on logical and factual analysis, particularly questioning the concept of the Trinity and the preservation of religious texts. The video culminates in their personal conversion and their family's shared experience, emphasizing that Islam is for everyone, regardless of background.

Takeaways

• 😀 The speaker's entire family converted from Christianity to Islam, and this video explains the reasons behind the conversion.
• 😀 The speaker's father introduced Islam to the family when he became Muslim at around 13 or 14 years old, causing confusion and doubt initially.
• 😀 The speaker was raised as a devout Christian, believing that rejecting Jesus would lead to hell, and had limited understanding of other religions until his father’s conversion.
• 😀 The speaker highlights a belief that Christianity and Islam are the only religions that claim following them is the path to heaven, while others like Hinduism or Buddhism focus on being good.
• 😀 The speaker, being logical and fact-driven, decided to explore the truth of Islam and Christianity purely based on evidence, not emotions or beliefs.
• 😀 The speaker spent a year researching both religions through reading, watching videos, and engaging with people, while still attending both church and mosque.
• 😀 The speaker's investigation focused on proving three key things: Christianity’s falseness, the Quran's divine origin, and its preservation.
• 😀 The speaker challenged the concept of the Trinity, pointing out that Jesus never taught it and emphasized worshiping only the Father, which aligns more closely with Islam’s teachings.
• 😀 Through research, the speaker found contradictions and weaknesses in the Christian doctrine, particularly with the Trinity and the lack of preservation in the Bible.
• 😀 After deeply considering the evidence, including the miraculous aspects of the Quran, the speaker was convinced that Islam was divinely inspired, leading to their conversion.
• 😀 The speaker recounts a moment when they learned about the perfect preservation of Islamic teachings, including Hadith, which solidified their belief in Islam and prompted them to take the Shahada.
• 😀 The speaker concludes by emphasizing that Islam is for everyone, regardless of ethnicity, and encourages people to seek knowledge from trusted sources rather than relying on YouTube videos.

Q & A

What prompted the speaker's journey to exploring Islam?

The speaker's journey started when their father, who was previously a devout Christian, announced that he had converted to Islam. This sparked confusion and curiosity in the speaker, leading them to explore Islam in depth to understand the reasons behind their father's conversion.

How did the speaker perceive Islam before their research?

Before researching, the speaker had limited knowledge of Islam, viewing it as one of the distant and obscure religions. They believed that the main religious options were either atheism or Christianity, and they had little understanding of the other world religions.

What were the three things the speaker wanted to confirm before converting to Islam?

The speaker wanted to confirm three things before converting: 1) Christianity is false, 2) The Quran was actually revealed to Prophet Muhammad and is God's word, and 3) The Quran has been preserved unchanged over time.

How did the speaker approach their investigation into Christianity and Islam?

The speaker conducted extensive research by reading both the Bible and the Quran, watching videos, and engaging with people from both faiths. They attended both church and mosque gatherings, trying to understand both religions deeply.

What did the speaker discover about the concept of the Trinity in Christianity?

The speaker realized that the concept of the Trinity doesn't make sense and isn't explicitly taught in the Bible. They noted that the idea primarily comes from the writings of Paul, who never physically met Jesus, and found that Jesus himself emphasized the Father as the only true God.

What role did the preservation of religious texts play in the speaker's decision?

The speaker found that the Bible was not preserved as originally written, while they later came to understand that the Quran has been preserved without change since its revelation. This realization was a key factor in their decision to convert to Islam.

What did the speaker conclude about the Quran's origin?

The speaker concluded that the Quran could not have been written by humans due to its miraculous aspects. They speculated that it could only have been revealed by either God or Satan, and after further investigation, they determined it was divinely inspired.

How did the speaker view the miracles mentioned in the Quran?

The speaker was particularly impressed by specific prophecies and miracles in the Quran, such as the description of the tallest building in the world (the Burj Khalifa) being built through wealth from oil. This convinced them that the Quran was divinely inspired.

What was the final moment that led the speaker to convert to Islam?

The speaker's final moment of conversion occurred after they discussed with a scholar about the authenticity of Hadith. The scholar demonstrated the preservation of narrations, including the Hadith where an angel visited Prophet Muhammad to confirm the truth of Islam, which solidified their belief.

How did the speaker's family react to their conversion to Islam?

The speaker was the last member of their family to convert. After they took the Shahada (the Islamic declaration of faith), the rest of their family, including their father, brother, and mother, followed suit and embraced Islam.

What advice does the speaker offer to others who are exploring religion?

The speaker advises others to not rely solely on YouTube videos for religious knowledge. Instead, they recommend going to the actual sources and visiting places of worship to gain a deeper, more accurate understanding of different faiths.