Abu Ameena Bilal Phillips embraces Islam

The Jamaica-born, Inaky, Abu Ameena Bilal Phillips currently teaches at the Dubai’s American University. Recently, he was in Bangalore to lecture on various aspects of Islam. He spokes to a correspondent of Islamic Voice on his conversion to Islam. Excerpts.

Ali Mori; Becoming a Muslim

"To my mind, it will be the doctrine of Islam and none other that undoubtedly offers the much sought solution.",

Ibrahim Khalil Philobus

Al-Haj Ibrahim Khalil Ahmad, formerly Ibrahim Khalil Philobus, was an Egyptian Coptic priest who studied theology and obtained a high degree from Princeton University.  He studied Islam to find gaps to attack it; instead he embraced Islam with his four children, one of whom is now a brilliant professor in Sorbonne University, Paris France.

Aminah Assilmi, Former Baptist

She used to be a Southern Baptist, a radical feminist and a broadcast journalist. Now Aminah Assilmi is an ambassador of Islam. She travels the country speaking on college campuses, increasing public awareness and understanding of the faith.

FAUZUDDIN, Preacher and Social Worker

It is then that the question arises: Why should one choose Islam! And why not maintain the religion in which one happens to be born (if any)! The answer is contained in the question itself; Islam means being at peace with oneself, the world and the god.

The Formerly Indian Christian: Christ Raja

Christ Raja was a Christian scholar and converted to Islam. He states: "I read the Noble Quran to criticize it, however Allah, the Almighty, has guided me to Islam".

Dr Dirks

Dr. Dirks is a former minister (deacon) of the United Methodist Church. He holds a Master's degree in Divinity from Harvard University and a Doctorate in Psychology from the University of Denver. He is on The Deen Show this week to share his story on Why he accept Islam.

Abdur Raheem Green

Abdur Raheem Green, formerly Anthony Green, born 1964, is a British convert to Islam and Islamic lecturer. Growing up in strict Christian background, he came across Islam by reading the Qur'an and later converted.

Hamza Yusuf

Hamza Yusuf started life as Mark Hanson in Walla Walla, Washington, USA. The son of two US academics of a Catholic and Greek Orthodox background, he seemed destined not for Islamic scholarship, but for Greek Orthodox priesthood until a near-death experience in a car accident, and reading the Quran, diverted his attentions towards Islam.