I am Martin Guevarra Abella. I was born in Manila, Philippines in1966 to Catholic parents. I was baptized a Catholic when I was two weeks old! My family rarely missed Sunday mass and we never failed to observe different Christian, or shall I say “Catholic” activities like Christmas, All Saint’s Day, Holy Week/Easter, etc. By … Read more
I think I first became aware of Islam through watching Spike Lee’s film Malcolm X. Though America’s Nation of Islam is more a political movement Malcolm X did convert to orthodox Islam after going for Hajj. I was impressed even back then when I was 15, how a lowlife hoodlum could completely rewire his upbringing … Read more
It all began back in the late 90’s. I was a San Diego police officer and I had found myself at the desk. I had found myself in the middle of an internal affairs investigation. Of course these types of investigations seem to take forever; I had the fortune of working with another officer. After … Read more
May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon Muhammad, his family (who are the greatest of progeny), his companions, and those who follow his way until the day of resurrection. My name is Yusuf. I am from Saint Louis and I have accepted Islam on roughly February 17th, 2011. I was raised in a … Read more
I was Mr. James Den C. Bedico now I am Mr. Afraz Saleem C. Bedico, a former of member of the Iglesia Ni Cristo or Church of Christ in the Republic of the Philippines. The Iglesia Ni Cristo is one of the most influential and the second largest Christian group here in the Philippines next … Read more
(part 1 of 3) When I am asked how I became a Muslim I always reply that I always felt myself to be a believer in the ONE AND ONLY, yet I first realized what that meant when I heard about a religion called Islam, and a book called Quran. But let me first start … Read more
(part 1 of 2) I was raised to believe in God from childhood. I attended church nearly every Sunday, went to Bible school, and sang in the choir. Yet religion was never a really big part of my life. There were times when I thought myself close to God. I often prayed to Him for … Read more
Every Muslim has a story about their journey to Islam. Each one is interesting and curious to me. God truly guides who he wants and only who he wants. I feel so blessed to have been one of the chosen. Here is my story. I always believed in one God. My entire life during hardship, … Read more
“There is no god but God, and Muhammad, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him, is his messenger.” These are the words of the Shahadah oath, I believe. The Creator is known by many names. His wisdom is always recognizable, and his presence made manifest in the love, tolerance and compassion present … Read more
Whilst working as a civil servant in London, he met a Muslim lady who later became his wife. She had been brought up as a Muslim, but was not practicing her religion. Nevertheless, she had enough faith to insist that her future husband embrace Islam before marrying him. After living several years as a notional … Read more