"You Think Islam Is The True Religion? Are You Stupid!"

Originally born in Zimbabwe, Mark (‪@thinkrevert‬) had a regular Christian upbringing but could never quite get his head around the idea of worshipping a human being. His parents separated and he moved to England with his mother. During this time he becomes even more despondent from the Christian religion and leaves it altogether. Mark thinks his only option after this is living a hedonistic lifestyle (chasing a life of pleasure).
Mark befriends his flatmate, Kamran, at University where the hedonism continues, however, his pursuit of pleasure was stifled via a near death encounter with alcohol poisoning. This experience further exacerbated the spiritual gap in his life and it was around this time his flatmate Kamran opened up to Mark about researching further into Islam. Mark's initial reaction was stupefaction but with each passing day as they dug deeper and deeper into their research their true purpose of life was being unveiled to them. There was only so much research they could achieve on their own and reached out to the only person who - ​their non-Muslim narcotics dealer - who was acquainted with the Muslims in the area. He gave them directions to the local mosque which was only a stone’s throw away from where they lived.
You’ll need to watch this episode to learn how Mark’s journey to Islam unravels and he also shares insights of what he’s learnt on his decade long journey which other New Muslims can learn from.
Subscribe to Mark's 'Think Revert' Channel / @thinkrevert
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Episode Summary
01:37 Guest Intro
03:02 Tajweed Troubles
06:32 Christian but never prayed to Jesus
10:50 Never liked the aura of the Church
12:59 I became atheist
15:57 How was life like an atheist?
20:33 Where did Islam come in?
25:37 Addicted to Gaming
29:48 Soo... Where did Islam come in?
34:37 Let's go and research Islam!!!
36:27 I accepted Islam and didn't know about prayer...
40:12 No pork + alcohol, also mosque only once a week??
41:57 What's Maghrib...?!?
51:37 Your learning journey
53:37 Mum thought I was being groomed...
55:35 "We're going to cremate your sister..."
57:37 Ben's ghusl at work
59:47 Double-life for reverts
1:02:12 "Off to the pub we go..."
1:03:47 Hidden Prayer Location Uncovered
1:06:07 Every revert dreads this time of year... X-mas
1:12:37 It's tougher for the female reverts
1:14:57 The Origins of "Super New Muslim"
1:18:37 Learning path for Muslims
1:21:47 Feeling stagnate
1:25:37 Humble yourself
1:29:07 Realise how little you have
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[@thinkrevert]

Asalamu alaykum, Jazakallahu khayran to iera and for all of your comments, iv read every one so far. I really feel like there is a need for this type of content, people sharing their experiences, not only from reverts, but also from born Muslims who have gone through all kinds of struggles with seeking knowledge and trying to practice Islam in this day and age. May Allah bless you all and please know I will try to read every comment insha Allah 🙂🙂

[@ummzaynul370]

Wa alaikum mussallaam wa rahmatAllaahi wa barakatuh.

[@User-4517]

❤️

[@abuakmal9618]

Salam from your Malaysian brother here.

[@michaelevans4110]

Ameen. Jazak Allahu Khayran Alhamdulillahi rabbi al'alameen

[@iamqueen222]

Alaikoem salaam. Thanks for sharing ur journey. May Allah swt bless you❤️

[@lisaannlundun]

My ex boyfriend was a somali weed dealer and he gave me my first Quran lol My grandma and I ended up saying our shahadas together in 2011.

[@helenvictoria1426]

Mashallah that's wonderful Lisa

[@alhamdulillhforislam458]

Masha Allah salam from Somali Muslim sister Good to hear that you been guided to Islam Lisa. God bless you and keep you guided.

[@r_elyaqub8214]

Alhamdulillah! Goes to show that we shouldn't underestimate the power of da'wa. We shouldn't think we are not qualified. Even if we cannot personally give information about the religion, we can direct people to where they can learn about the religion as examplified by you and Mark in this interview.

[@thinkrevert]

Allah Akbar amazing! 😀😀

[@goldenbrown3283]

You and your grandma were smoking some serious stuff !!! So when he stop dealing you dumped him ???? Poor Somali guy 😢😢😢

[@pamelaafaneh7459]

Salam, I reverted 30 years ago here in America, and I wish I had a forum such as this to discuss my journey with fellow reverts. For decades I have felt I lived in between worlds, and it has at times been a deep struggle. Throughout the years, with effects of a failed multi-cultural marriage & the intense Muslim hate that exists here in America, I lost my way. But Allah made me face a burden that through its experience made it more clear than ever, of what truly matters. I have made my way back to Allah. I am so grateful. This platform you are creating for reverts to have a support system is so very vital and very much needed. I want to thank you for what you are doing it brought me so much hope.

[@YNYNYNYNYNYN]

Your struggle was Allah showering his love. Honestly. I can't explain here. Keep in touch with shaykh Hamza yusuf.

[@redlightspellsdanger7177]

Check out Muslim Brooklyn

[@sherkhan8135]

You have made your mind by heart to be a part of such platform to help others. Although in your life, you may or may not get a chance of it but Allah will give you reward at the day of judgment based upon your determination and love for the other servants of Allah.

[@shehzad2519]

As a muslim born, obviously we consider you as our brothers but obviously, your charactieristics are different because you are defined as a revert, which might inflict different struggles for you compared to born muslims. Your struggle is beyond my imagination at least my friend. Your faith is pure. Keep up and Allah will reward you as well Inshallah. Glad you have found some help too

[@linalukitasari3661]

Alhamdulillah....you are great because you are a sucessfull person

[@Graham1786]

I'm an English revert of 14 years alhamduallah...I can relate to sooo much of this convo. JazakAllah bro's

[@hijaofficialmukenaaslitasi2899]

14? Masyaallah tabarakallah, barakallahu fiik brother

[@Alan-ou2id]

Islam is directly false

[@jantheslovakmuslim]

Super valuable discussion for me as a revert! Jazakallah Khair!

[@iERAOrg]

BarakAllah feekh - glad to hear you enjoyed this episode.

[@thinkrevert]

Wa iyyaakum akhi 🤲🏻🙂

[@truejohnson5269]

Welcome!

[@dargombez8289]

we watched your journey also bro Jan, in Shaherald channel i guest,,, and we really loooove with your explain about islam,,, it's really superb

[@truejohnson5269]

Are you polish?

[@yahya2925]

Alhamdulillah, salams from a American revert my British brother ❤✌

[@thinkrevert]

Wa alaykumu salam akhi

[@cancergirl92]

Alhamdulillah Allahuakbar. Take your time to learn about the Creator and His Prophets. May Allah guide us to the true islamic knowledge so we can win in the hereafter. Ameen

[@truejohnson5269]

Welcome Jonathan

[@missrj1535]

Welcome to the family brother. Salam from Malaysia 🇲🇾

[@Key-ps2iy]

Well, the problem with Allah is that it is just like the Father in Heaven in the Bible, the same. But Islamic religion lies and says the word and power that realizes the word of Allah are not God themselves. And that doesn’t work because for Allah to be eternal his wish/word and power that realizes his wish also have to be eternal. And know think. Only God is eternal (Alpha and Omega). That’s why Allahs word and power that realizes his word are God too. The eternal word and the eternal power realizing it belong to eternal Allah eternal Allah and the eternal power belong to the eternal Word The eternal word and eternal Allah belong to the eternal power By belonging it is not meant that two are under one another, but that two fit together like a puzzle. Two always belong to the third because the third is always God. That‘s the reason why two always belong to the third. The third can do anything he wishes with the other two. Thus each of the three is the SAME and ONLY (1) God that can do whatever he wants. The word can say: I can do whatever I want with MY power and MY Allah the power can say: I can do whatever I want with MY word and MY ALLAH Allah can say: I can do whatever I want with MY word and MY power All three can separate spatially All three cannot exist without each other because God only can do something when there is God, his word and his power realizing it That’s why Allah can’t be God. He has to be triunion just like the Bible says In case anyone wants to read on, here's some extra info: Love, holiness, beauty, justice are not eternal, but only the person who has the wish to be these attributes and uses the power to realize his wish (Father) is eternal the wish itself to be these attributes (e.g God should be love) is eternal the power itself to realize that wish is eternal But love etc. itself is not eternal This explains why e.g. love is not a 4 person from God and there are always only 3

[@southernmusliminah6935]

I am an American Revert of 30 years. When I became muslim I learned everything in English first then I moved on to Arabic. Even though I was married to a muslim, He refused to teach me anything, but insisted our children must be brought up muslim. As a child to I was brought up christian but never believed I should pray to Jesus (peace be upon him) in order to get to Allah (God). After holding my first born child, that I was told I never could have children, I looked into my sons eyes and knew a family with two religions would end up have no religion. So I began learning About Islam. For the first time in my life Islam made sense ! I raised my children Muslim. Fast forward 15 years I ended up divorcing my childrens father. With spending time by himself without me doing everything , eventually he eventually came back to islam. My birth family disowned me, but even though I lost my birth family, I gained more than I ever lost!

[@tanvirkabir4960]

May Allah guide us and our families to Jannah. Ameen.

[@hadijahn]

That bit about looking for a place to pray wen u are the only Muslim in the gathering just happened to me last weekend.

[@read6236]

The phrase written on the hoodie he is wearing, "Ask for knowledge, wow, is one of the most beautiful things I've seen." 😢😢 ma sha Allah

[@houriaburrows1390]

It is beautiful, but missing the ا after the و. It should be : اطلبوا العلم

[@read6236]

@@houriaburrows1390 لا اعتقد العباره المكتوبه بصيغة المفرد وليس الجمع اطلب العلم

[@houriaburrows1390]

@@read6236 صدقت، بعد التمحيص في آخر الكلمة، وجدتها فعل أمر للمفرد. شكرا لك

[@tigerish7tiger12]

Rabbi zindne illma

[@read6236]

@@houriaburrows1390 العفو 💐

[@emeraldradiancemadinamunawwara]

You guys, the so-called "new Muslims", are way better and much stronger in your faith then half the born-Muslims like me! Seriously, I marvel at you! Subhan Allah, Allah guides whom he wills.

[@Amy623]

Most of the "so called Muslims" are mostly non practising Muslims. May Allah guide them Ameen

[@emeraldradiancemadinamunawwara]

@@Amy623 yeah, unfortunately, what you just said is true.

[@cesarborgia9240]

Can we stop with this mentality? even within islam some People still feel inferior and has inferiority complex.

[@tanvirpial]

@@cesarborgia9240 u r lost.he didnt mention anything thats demeaning to reverts

[@zaidkhann579]

No one is better, its Allah who is to judge both new or born Muslims. So hold the rope tight.

[@franciscosuarez222]

Mark is a good brother I worked with him for a good few years. He seeks knowledge and then helps others including me learn the Arabic alphabet. May Allah reward him and help us all learn more and seek guidance we live in such a blessed time where knowledge is so easily accessible and project us from the wrong information insha'Allah

[@jeungcurly]

What is his last name, may I ask?

[@ainulbariahibrahim8492]

Where can I watch his video recite al quran?

[@ZainiZaudi]

Beruntung bertemu orang yang baik tuhan sudah aturkan perjalanan manusia zaman masa kini Dan dahulu mahu percaya buat baik atau tidak itu sahaja Islam mahu selesaikan masalah pemikiran. Hanya Islam yang di tentang hebat sepanjang zaman kenapa ya? Kenapa kesemua nabi dalam Al Quran Islam hanya berkata baik sahaja? Tanya diri kenapa banyak persoalan? Alhamdulillah syukur Islam atas diri ku

[@brothersintruth]

Journey begins once you say Shahada. Get ready for enemies, devils, tribulations and the biggest enemy will be your nafs. Buckle up and seek refuge in Allah

[@deadpoolstrikesagain3914]

Trust me, those people who come into your life and lead you towards deen are helpers from Allah. You will notice, no matter where you get in life a certain someone appears and somehow helps you through ....thank Allah for all He blesses you with. Subhanallah

[@cicinomaden]

MasyaAllah TabarakAllah. The 4 stages of knowledge: 1. Becoming more spiritually aware 2. Realizing what we know is very little. 3. Appreciate the weight of knowledge on those who have dedicated their lives in seeking knowledge. 4. Realize that only Allah SWT owns all the knowledge and there will be things we will never know.

[@hafsababer6599]

Rerooted one of my favourite podcasts! Looking forward to this one

[@annirosida]

MashaAllah, great podcast. The journey of the reverts always refreshes my iman as a born muslim. Thank you, jazaakumullah khayran katsiraa

[@cocorene8705]

story like me when I converted to Islam, mashallah ☝️❤️ We are lucky !!!!!! elhamdulillah 🤲☝️❤️🥰

[@eddie2562]

I am always amazed at and proud of reverts and I love listening to their stories from which I learn a lot to boost my faith. Salaam from Indonesia.

[@cocorene8705]

@@eddie2562 ☝️

[@abangariffinabangipin]

​@@eddie2562Me too saudara ku. AsSalam from KL, Malaysia

[@eddie2562]

Wa'alaikumsalam warahmatullah wabarakatuhu@@abangariffinabangipin

[@SamMartinBurr]

Amazing work you guys Maashaa'Allah!

[@PeaceIsIslaam]

You also do a great job 👏🏼 ma sha allah

[@antidumb1832]

what true religion allows this? Narrated Ibn Muhairiz: I entered the Mosque and saw Abu Said Al-Khudri and sat beside him and asked him about Al-Azl (i.e. coitus interruptus). Abu Said said, "We went out with Allah's Apostle for the Ghazwa of Banu Al-Mustaliq and we received captives from among the Arab captives and we desired women and celibacy became hard on us and we loved to do coitus interruptus. So when we intended to do coitus interruptus, we said, 'How can we do coitus interruptus before asking Allah's Apostle who is present among us?" We asked (him) about it and he said, "It is better for you not to do so, for if any soul (till the Day of Resurrection) is predestined to exist, it will exist."

[@sapieearshad9105]

​​​@@antidumb1832 you are yourself Dumb damned n should be dumped. That Hadith is about the practice at that time to prevent conception n some people still practice that method until today, the people were asking the Prophet Muhammad SAW opinion. But Prophet Muhammad SAW forbade the practice because if Allah preordained the existance of a soul then it will be in existence. Don't you understand the Prophet forbade it. So what's your problem. Typical anti Islam quoting Hadiths they don't understand.

[@muhammadmunir2187]

I am born Muslim, but brothers listen to you both is so motivating. Islam is way of life. We may be having a lot of knowledge about islam but we struggle with practiceing.

[@pashtunafghan6833]

No one is born Muslim we all reported

[@abullahihuseen8707]

@@pashtunafghan6833 salaam brother but there is something called fitrah wich every human is born with wich is a belief in allah but as our prophet (pbuh) said his parent's make him a jew or a christian

[@mianyc3873]

@@pashtunafghan6833 actually we all borne muslin

[@Key-ps2iy]

Well, the problem with Allah is that it is just like the Father in Heaven in the Bible, the same. But Islamic religion lies and says the word and power that realizes the word of Allah are not God themselves. And that doesn’t work because for Allah to be eternal his wish/word and power that realizes his wish also have to be eternal. And know think. Only God is eternal (Alpha and Omega). That’s why Allahs word and power that realizes his word are God too. The eternal word and the eternal power realizing it belong to eternal Allah eternal Allah and the eternal power belong to the eternal Word The eternal word and eternal Allah belong to the eternal power By belonging it is not meant that two are under one another, but that two fit together like a puzzle. Two always belong to the third because the third is always God. That‘s the reason why two always belong to the third. The third can do anything he wishes with the other two. Thus each of the three is the SAME and ONLY (1) God that can do whatever he wants. The word can say: I can do whatever I want with MY power and MY Allah the power can say: I can do whatever I want with MY word and MY ALLAH Allah can say: I can do whatever I want with MY word and MY power All three can separate spatially All three cannot exist without each other because God only can do something when there is God, his word and his power realizing it That’s why Allah can’t be God. He has to be triunion just like the Bible says In case anyone wants to read on, here's some extra info: Love, holiness, beauty, justice are not eternal, but only the person who has the wish to be these attributes and uses the power to realize his wish (Father) is eternal the wish itself to be these attributes (e.g God should be love) is eternal the power itself to realize that wish is eternal But love etc. itself is not eternal This explains why e.g. love is not a 4 person from God and there are always only 3

[@syedaziz1641]

@@pashtunafghan6833 traitor afgan

[@PeaceIsIslaam]

Thank you for hosting, Mark. It's definitely going to be a great episode in sha Allah thank you so much

[@ahmedalshalchi]

Wonderful brothers ... May Allah bless them and fix them on the straight path ...

[@samiulb5465]

Mashallah, a beautiful discussion. Pray for Ummah and for the seekers of the Truth.

[@Mischa808]

I didn't know this was a thing. My first intro to Islam was not ideal. It was "the first ressurection" by the Nation of Islam, that was introduced to African Americans in the US. Many have transitioned from it to proper teachings well. Others still practice in such vacuums and others turned away feeling betrayed or just to ill equipped to properly practice and receive the faith. I have a relative who transitioned quite well and in a very large christian family is a very unifying beacon. I found this video by going to one he sent, on a hard heart. And your video has melted mine. I am in tears. Your story is so real to the layman and your intentions so pure it's more compelling than anything I've seen or heard. Maybe so many years spent agnostic, it resonates to my core.

[@seasoningfine5562]

Looool alhamdulilah, I reverted smoking weed and doing same research straight out of high school in NZ, Amy somali contacts really got me into Islam. may Allah guide us all to the path, Amen.

[@PeaceIsIslaam]

Ma sha Allah congratulations for you my brother I am happy for you 🎉🎊🎈🌹🎉🎊🎉🎈

[@thinkrevert]

Yeah subhanallah, it’s not uncommon for believing Muslims to be doing things like selling drugs etc, they are even practicing fasting and prayer at times, despite their lifestyle they still have emaan. They are going through difficult tests and torn between the dunya and akhirah. May Allah guide us all

[@PeaceIsIslaam]

@@thinkrevert Ameen ya Allah

[@beautyofislam8253]

JZK Allah khair bro. Masha Allah I am very proud of you.

[@saadia4210]

Loved watching this interview .I'm born and bred in uk born muslim of Pakistan origin. But I find this convert stories so inspiring. Feel sad that muslim community didn't help u mark at first but alhamdlillah u were helped later. May u all grow stronger in iman. I think us born Muslims take our religion for granted. Look forward to watching your u tube channel grow in shaa allah.

[@samsamahad992]

That's why ,first who will enter the hell fire will not b Hindu,Christians, Buddish ect,but the Muslims ummah of the prophet Mohammad s.a.w. It's the one for granted ,this type of Muslims will enter hell fire first. It's not me saying that,it's a hadith says ,one day Gibreel a.s came to meet the prophet, so he is sitting quietly and sad face, the prophet pbuh asked him,why the long face Gibreel ,he kept quiet again,and the prophet asked again, and he says Allah just asked me a question about who will enter the hell fire first ,I say I don't know,then Allah says its ur ummah bad guys will enter first ,but you have different sins ,like backbiting,stealing on weight,zana,mutta,Dargah worshipped, black magic, sorcery,there r a lots type of sins who the muslim bad guy ummah of our rasullullah will go first.

[@ahganchi]

Mash Allah. Yes brothers I am glad that you remind reverts that it is a time of step by step learning No rushing into doing all the rituals take time learn and absorb slowly

[@user-zg3by1br2d]

amaaaaaaazing episode i learned a lot alhamdulillah thank you so much

[@bouchagu4009]

Thank you so much for this channel. An absolutely beautiful conversation that really warms the heart . As a born Muslim, stories of reverts often makes me think we all should go through this journey of soul search to find the truth and be confident and be sure about our lifestyle choice. Being born Muslim means very little in the grand scheme of things if we look at these brothers stories (May Allah guide us all to the straight path) as there needs to be the element of choice to make it matter. Reminds me of a saying of Sayyidna Umar(may Allah be pleased with him) : "Those who didnt't experience Jahilyya , cannot experience Islam". Jazakum Allah khayran.

[@purehearts4923]

MashAllah brothers..... Lots of prayers and well wishes for you both..... May Allah's blessings and peace be upon you both.....

[@NewMan2015]

Nice discussion watched the whole video and it's beneficial to listen to the struggles and needs that our brothers and sisters go through when they revert.

[@white_orange]

You guys. I enjoyed the convo. It strengthens my eemaan, inshaaAllah. Jazakallah khayr for this.

[@khanyousafzai6239]

May Allah reward you for what you brothers doing keep it up shubanAllah

[@muzzabouzza6144]

Can t wait for this video right now I m in Cricklewood London and couldn't t sleep for some reason maybe too much thinking

[@laraib827]

Loved every minute of it. JazakaAllah khair brothers..

[@shersssssss]

MashAllah this was amazing not just for reverts but for born Muslims aswell!

[@sulemandukuray2165]

Great podcast 🔥👌🏾 love it

[@truthseeker3920]

Masha Allah. May Allah swt increase you in knowledge my brother. May Allah swt bless the Ummah

[@Buthyful]

I enjoyed this conversation alot, thank you so much

[@HPzFreelance]

May Allah SWT guide this guy who was selling weed who showed them the way to the masjid for he must be a good soul despite his wrong line of work.

[@shahjahanmiah4009]

You must have missed it but the dealer also became a Muslim. Near 38 mins

[@HPzFreelance]

@@shahjahanmiah4009 Subhanallah! you're correct, I missed that.

[@shahjahanmiah4009]

@@HPzFreelance when he mentioned that, I burst into takbirs, with the biggest smile on my face. Sometimes the smallest deeds are enough for Allah to accept us

[@Key-ps2iy]

Well, the problem with Allah is that it is just like the Father in Heaven in the Bible, the same. But Islamic religion lies and says the word and power that realizes the word of Allah are not God themselves. And that doesn’t work because for Allah to be eternal his wish/word and power that realizes his wish also have to be eternal. And know think. Only God is eternal (Alpha and Omega). That’s why Allahs word and power that realizes his word are God too. The eternal word and the eternal power realizing it belong to eternal Allah eternal Allah and the eternal power belong to the eternal Word The eternal word and eternal Allah belong to the eternal power By belonging it is not meant that two are under one another, but that two fit together like a puzzle. Two always belong to the third because the third is always God. That‘s the reason why two always belong to the third. The third can do anything he wishes with the other two. Thus each of the three is the SAME and ONLY (1) God that can do whatever he wants. The word can say: I can do whatever I want with MY power and MY Allah the power can say: I can do whatever I want with MY word and MY ALLAH Allah can say: I can do whatever I want with MY word and MY power All three can separate spatially All three cannot exist without each other because God only can do something when there is God, his word and his power realizing it That’s why Allah can’t be God. He has to be triunion just like the Bible says In case anyone wants to read on, here's some extra info: Love, holiness, beauty, justice are not eternal, but only the person who has the wish to be these attributes and uses the power to realize his wish (Father) is eternal the wish itself to be these attributes (e.g God should be love) is eternal the power itself to realize that wish is eternal But love etc. itself is not eternal This explains why e.g. love is not a 4 person from God and there are always only 3

[@wawaltduk]

I am a revert to Islam. Al-Qur'an makes 100% sense which convinced me to embrace Islam.

[@BQ900]

Except the part where the sun sets in a spring and you can “scourge” your wife. Violence condoned.

[@user-kl9vp3cx2b]

​@@BQ900where it says that ?

[@BQ900]

@@user-kl9vp3cx2b Men are in charge of women by [right of] what Allah has given one over the other and what they spend [for maintenance] from their wealth. So righteous women are devoutly obedient, guarding in [the husband's] absence what Allah would have them guard. But those [wives] from whom you fear arrogance - [first] advise them; [then if they persist], forsake them in bed; and [finally], strike them. But if they obey you [once more], seek no means against them. Indeed, Allah is ever Exalted and Grand. Quran 4/34

[@Username01invalid]

​@@BQ900evidence?

[@rghl5617]

@@Username01invalid you go read that's if you've ever properly read it

[@naimuddoula]

This is a gem...jazakallah

[@syedsaleem4195]

I love your story, amazing how you found the right path, Alhamdollilah.

[@mjaved424]

I'm a borne Muslim Subhaanallah your story of jumping a fence and praying on grass at a wedding is amazing 😢

[@Geebee67]

MashaAllah beautiful conversation brothers, may Allah keep us on the Straight Path, love from Australia 🇦🇺

[@qurbanalimuawiya9347]

JazzaAllah shakh

[@joybang179]

Best discussion in the world. bless you my brothers.

[@willzawada7291]

The exact video I needed at the exact time i needed it mashallah

[@ofc1003]

new Muslims rejuvenate the Umma. They make Umma stronger. When you hear their story of how they found Islam, it just motivate us who are "born-muslims" but are 1/2 awakened. Just look at them talking.. the path they took to search the ultimate truth, their journey to seek God Almighty.. it is so beautiful to listen to. So "new Muslims" will keep the Umma alive and rejuveneted.

[@fahadjavaid7336]

we born Muslims are like tabeyeens, good but not the best, reverted Muslims are like sahaaba. the best of the bests.

[@siriuskhan]

mashaAllah and jazakAllah!

[@cianrojoblanco2098]

Good interview, many thanks.

[@CmonNowTellme]

This is the best. Keep ip the good work. God bless.

[@shotsfired588]

Brother, I was born a Muslim, I claim to be a proper Muslim, but am not, I actually do what you used to do before Islam and a few parts of your story brought tears in my eyes, ashamed of my lifestyle but I have the same problem of not having Muslims close to me, it's hard but am watching videos like these to keep me on the right track.

[@thinkrevert]

Asalamu alaykum, may Allah make it easy for you and all of us akhi. What you see in this video is only appearance and a small glimpse of us. Allah knows our past and that non of us are perfect, keep striving towards Allah as we all still have time before we die 🤲🏻

[@shezadm6300]

Assalamu'alaykum.. you might some of the videos on the playlist on my channel interesting.. the playlist has many convert stories and other interesting videos that i found inspiring so thought you might as well.. anyway all the best to you brother!

[@shotsfired588]

@@shezadm6300 walaikum sallam brother, can you send me a link to your videos or just the name of your channel.

[@shezadm6300]

@@shotsfired588 my channel is ‘Shezad Majumder’.. you can just press my name icon on the comment section and see the playlist after that..

[@macalinbashir7164]

NEVER GIVE UP

[@asadullahsaaid3794]

SUBHANALLAH ❤️🤍❤️ Very Insightful Discussion Brother Ben is a good host 👍🏻 _May Allah ﷻ reward you all._ I want that Hoodie worn by brother Mark 😁

[@SheehanIqbal]

MashAllah- beautiful story- May Allah keep all of us steadfast. We learn better- baby step- you’re right my brother.

[@kl5018]

As Ben said it's an inspiration to keep the videos.. May Allah bless you brothers.

[@elmotareal]

55:41 Allah judges for the effort, not the results. "that nothing belongs to man except what he strives for," Al Najm, 39

[@mahmoudbader7880]

New comers should not burden themselves with an overloaded tasks that even those born Muslims Arabic are difficult for them and don't underestimate your achievement of the arrival of your long journey outside the Islam to it that's overall this is a huge gain that should motivates you for the consistency of whichever you can perform with basics may Allah gather us all in his paradise.

[@jafaralamin7540]

Kudos to all involved , in front of camera, behind the scenes all. Refreshing, clean and abit of interesting entertainment for those of us who listen at work. From Florida U.S.

[@younuslala6829]

Kurdus to both of you, thanks for teaching how all reverts go through.

[@seanou2837]

Zimbabwe is one beautiful country, the scenery is spectacular.

[@frankgilbert361]

Massallah all the revert I can always see the peace and humble feeling in them

[@hamdyibra9505]

Mashallah

[@santoislam4823]

Thanks very much.

[@amanyhussein5806]

such a lovely podcast... so beneficial ma sha' Allah... jazakom Allahu khairan..

[@CanaaniteRanger]

You got me with that title :-)

[@AS-bm5xv]

One thing that bro mentioned is something that's really important. A lot of videos use Arabic terms, and its assumed that everyone understands it. I used to struggle a lot with common Arabic terms used in dawah videos.

[@mohammedsiddiqui1389]

Alhamdolillah. You guys are amazing. May Allah Swt grant both of you the highest heaven as well as success in this world. Ameen

[@51Meer51]

MashaAllah very gripping conversation.

[@Dragontiger01]

i just want to go to england just to give all of you my new brothers a big hug🙂

[@mohameda5947]

To all reverts, I am sorry that we haven’t always been there for you. Maybe you can find solace in knowing that even if we make a real effort and constantly do better, albeit we should and God willing we will, we as people will always find a way to disappoint one another. So work on building a relationship with the one who is always aware and there, and who does not disappoint on fulfilling His promise. Having said that, I will make an effort to do my part in being a better Muslim and person. 💐 as salamu’alaykum

[@bzzvlog5879]

great shows man. tq

[@noorjahanabdeen4700]

Subhanallah brothers thank you for sharing🙏🙏

[@muhammadhamza9929]

May Allah swt bless both of you brother

[@azidsanu4686]

That void you feel after becoming Muslim from your family That’s something you can’t quite touch Many practising borne Muslims also face this because their families are not practising Agree definitely seen as the black sheep of the family

[@thinkrevert]

Yes subhanallah so true, it definitely happens with born Muslims too

[@Aquacrystal78]

So true

[@youtubeuser3182]

Yeah SubhanAllah. Since I’ve started becoming more practicing and seeking more knowledge of deen I’ve begun to realize that it’s not only reverts that struggle with family…and in fact in some cases the Muslims that become more practicing have it just as difficult if not more…each and every time they adopt a new sunnah or what not, their family is there to say “oh it’s only sunnah stop being so extreme you don’t need to do that”

[@peaceful1435]

Great discussion guys

[@urfbiagent7501]

Mashalla, keep up the great work fellas!

[@schy5446]

Allhamdullilah an amazing stream. Human beings are always searching for the truth. Some end up finding the truth and accepting, others choose not to follow the truth even when it is clear. May Allah keep us on the straight path.

[@vintajha]

For every revert story, there is at least one lesson to be learnt. And here are my top 3 revert stories: 1)yusuf estes - in his almost 2 hour lecture, full of wits, he thought me how to use Ayatul kursi to help others understand Allah 2)Yosha evans - his bible studying story is an eye opening to someone who knows nothing about bible. His story reminds me of the story of maryam and the nasrani community from the quran. If u read the quran, it gives u an understanding of how christians come to be who they are today. It is a real revelation to me and make me love reading the quran more. 3) omar zaid - yes, i listen to every word he said. He is a very good story teller. He revert to muslim on his own. Since the beginning, he is a man with principle. So no surpise he become a muslim. He was asked to leave by his wife and fellow christian community the moment they knew. The one lesson that stands out for me is he said you can't become educated if all you do is only recite. This is so true. And he thought me about fate. We need to let Allah managed our lives. If we managed ourselves, we are doomed to fail. Check them all out in youtube.

[@mahboob757]

Assalaamu ‘alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh Brother Mark, Jazakallahu Khayr for sharing some of the early challenges that revert brothers & sisters have to face. In Sha Allah, we’ll keep that in mind while supporting reverts/new Muslims. Jazakallahu Khayr

[@irfankhalili2731]

Oh no I'm leaving my chores to listen to this..kind of can watch this all day long

[@freeman7983]

Masha ALLAH

[@raheelaali9767]

Dear my fav brother Ben, I’ve been going through a real downer, the ostrich approach, not even prayer for 2 days, but this podcast has really helped ❤️❤️❤️

[@sarahnamakulajannat3738]

Masha-Allah. Amazing story.....Bro Mark, May the Almighty grant u Jannat Firdawsi given the humbleness you exhibit while approaching matters. Alhamdulillah, that He chose u & guided u. Jazaka Allahu Khair Ben 4ur efforts, lots of lessonz picked.

[@BF109G4]

God bless you both

[@Abdulhamid-vb3gj]

Assalamu alaykum from Uzbekistan

[@kingsentertainment786]

we need a lot of dawah in uzbekistan

[@alhamdulillhforislam458]

@@kingsentertainment786 not only Uzbekistan 🇺🇿 but we need a lot of Dawah around the world.

[@jeenashajahan4811]

👌👌👌

[@adilshah7450]

really insightful

[@amirudinmohamadsalleh3845]

I agree with u when someone revert to Islam must learn step by step teaching them. May Allah swt protects us, Ameen Ya Allah. Thanks for the wonderful discussion!

[@sistersembellishments949]

MashaAllah, thanks so much for words of wisdom. As Muslims our highest aspirations should be learning to read the Quran in Arabic. I have been procrastinating for many years to learn to read Quran in Arabic, it's my personal Jihad and InshaAllah I will accomplish this task. Alhamdullahi I read the transliteration and English Quran daily but it's nothing compared to learning Arabic. May Allah SWT increase our Eeman and make it easy for us to learn to read Quran in Arabic Ameen Ya Rabb. Jazakallahu Khairan.

[@syedahmad4581]

Your friend in Thailand may be doing ok. Despite Thailand is a Buddhist country, Islam is well known and many masjid in Thailand. If he goes to the south of Thailand, the main followers are Muslims.

[@thinkrevert]

Insha Allah, I’m sure he’s okay 🤲🏻🤲🏻

[@ukok8177]

Very inspiring video with realistc and rational discussion , very beneficial ❤

[@coolcat3890]

I lov to hear reverts story.. my tears drop... Heart touching moment..💚❤️❤️💛🤎💙💜

[@stand4uyghurs690]

أسأل الله أن يثبّكم على دينه وأن ينفع بكم..

[@32A620]

Ma shaa Allah brothers truly a beautiful discussion, great wisdom shared here. Even as someone who was raised Muslim I can relate to some of the struggles you have faced around non Muslims and the isolation that one can often feel . Instances where we are asked to justify why “can’t you partake in Christmas” or why can’t you come out partying with us” ect, I am also very impressed with your conviction and perseverance ma shaa Allah. Allah reward you both in this life and the next.

[@thinkrevert]

Asalamu alaykum, yes absolutely a lot of the issues reverts face are faced by Muslims who were born into Islam too, and it’s just as difficult (perhaps sometimes more difficult). May Allah guide and help us all 🤲🏻

[@samali9821]

Ohhhh MASHALLAH brothers thanku for ur vids☺️☺️☺️☺️

[@rikawahyudin3139]

I love it..maasha Allah

[@easynow76i]

This is so beautiful to watch. Proud that Allah made us Muslim. Allah bless us all.

[@excelsior31107]

Proud of Allah for joining forces with Satan to fool people who do not believe in Islam? “On the contrary their hearts became hardened, and Satan made their (sinful) acts seem alluring to them.” - Quran (6:43) And what makes you think you are so special that you were born into the right religion but 4.4 billion other people are not?

[@Zawiesta]

I’m so proud of you. May Allah bless us all

[@FARID1870]

love this channel and it benefits both reverts n born Muslims as well

[@MUSAD19]

Alhamdulillah brothers, a healthy chat. In sha Allah it will help many to get humbly motivated to follow Islam and learn Quran and Hadith, Ameen