The Dunya Was Destroying My Soul Until One LIFE CHANGING Discovery | ReRooted RAW #22

[@asadullahsaaid3794]

*Timestamps:* 0:00 - Coming Up 1:34 - Introduction 1:48 - Dawah channels of Yusuf Ponders 2:50 - Lighthouse Project of Sapience Institute 4:39 - Religious & Family Background of Yusuf 13:15 - Interactions with Muslims 16:14 - Having Discussions with Muslims 20:34 - Etiquettes of giving Dawah 21:56 - Evolution vs Islam 23:34 - The Ignorance of Atheists 25:45 - Experiences of reading the Qur'an 29:23 - Allah ﷻ being what one thinks of him 30:28 - Turning Atheist due to emotional reasons 36:36 - Indulging in Materialism 39:26 - Figuring out the Self Identity 40:54 - Yusuf shares his childhood experiences 44:22 - Ben shares his childhood experiences 46:34 - Travelling to different countries 49:08 - Living with Buddhist Monks 57:15 - The Monks' encounters with the Jinn 58:32 - Questioning the Monks' beliefs 59:37 - Ben's strange experience at a Cathedral 1:00:58 - Issues with Catholicism 1:03:41 - Yusuf's struggles with Nihilism 1:11:19 - Working in a Tiger Temple 1:12:27 - Returning home & struggling to fit in 1:14:55 - Searching for Meaning 1:16:40 - Looking into Islam 1:25:26 - Journey to accepting Islam 1:27:26 - Being a Secret Muslim 1:29:41 - Coming out as a Muslim 1:32:12 - Discreetly practising Islam 1:33:39 - Walking to Glasgow 1:35:42 - Recap of the Journey so far 1:36:13 - Advice for people interested in Islam 1:42:44 - The beauty of Islam & Muslim Ummah 1:45:11 - Various courses at iERA SubhanAllah ❤️🤍💖 Fabulous Discussion 👍🏻👌🏻 _May Allah ﷻ bless you both and reward you for your efforts._ 😉

[@quranchannel4622]

Jazaka ALLAH kheir

[@asadullahsaaid3794]

@@quranchannel4622 وَإِيَّاك😊☺️

[@maryeve3984]

Can a religion from God be so confusing & full of contradictions ❓ For God so loved the criminals that he gave his only son,that whoever believes in him will not perish but have eternal life ( John 3 : 16 ) NO ONE CAN DENY THIS MEANS ALL THOSE WH0 BELIEVE WILL ENTER PARADI$E God will Render to each person according to his deeds ( Romans 2 : 6 ) For he who does Wrong will receive the consequences of the wrong which he has done ( Colossians 3 : 25 ) NO ONE CAN DENY THIS MEANS WE WILL BE JUDGED BY 0UR DEEDS

[@mornibinali3927]

pfbln mb up

[@thesignsofgodareamongyou8306]

Didn’t know Yusuf was half Polish, I’m Polish myself and Muslim Alhamdulillah (Ex catholic christian)

[@murtazaakhi1848]

Alhumdullilah may Allah grant you jannat al firdaws ameen

[@thesignsofgodareamongyou8306]

@@murtazaakhi1848 Alhamdulillah, And you God willing

[@palestineadesanya7040]

@Nisa this isn’t Muzmatch love. Chip

[@Nisar2878]

Alhamdulilah ☝️

[@whathowwhy9629]

Not Muslim but found this so interesting to listen to, genuine conversation, never thought I would relate to something like this.

[@whathowwhy9629]

@@snowstreams7503 Interesting theory, not sure that is true, the world is full of different opinions, belief systems, if God made us all Muslim, why do some people know it but the majority of people in the world are oblivious to that core belief. Why would God make the biggest part of society worldwide ignorant to being Muslim, surely it would be the opposite,. I have a great respect for Islam and it's opinions on society as a whole.

[@floatingino2200]

@@whathowwhy9629 not to take away from the previous reply. Put more simply. Islam is the submission to the will of (The Only True One God) Allah. And a muslim is the one who submits to the will of Allah. In pure monotheism. Going into the definition of (God) Allah would be a whole lecture. But consider this verse in the Quran that only answers your question in the most simplest form. For more depth you would need to read the entire chapter or possibly the entire Quran. Chapter 16: Verse 93 "And if Allāh had willed, He could have made you [of] one religion, but He sends astray whom He wills and guides whom He wills. And you will surely be questioned about what you used to do."

[@ilovesunny8887]

@@whathowwhy9629 most people believe in a supreme being. But some people are afraid to discover religion, mostly with islam. It’s like z religion most people don’t want to look into because that means out of the comfortzone. No one wants to go through that. It’s up to u, are u ready for the truth?

[@aibel99]

​@snowstreams7503 some feedback on this response. It felt very impersonal and scripted. Felt like I'm reading a pamphlet. And it was way to long. But decent content bro.

[@hid4768]

Hey, I hope you read about Islam. There are answers to all your questions if you care more to search for them in Islam. Believe me, the more you study Islam, the more certain you become that it is the truth. Good luck

[@quarantinegirl4746]

ماشاءاللہ۔۔۔لاحول ولا قوہ الا باللہ! سبحان اللہ وبحمدہ سبحان اللہ العظیم ❤💖❤

[@Monikatoitoitoi]

Polish brother. Wow. Thank you for sharing this video certainly sparked my interest being polish myself :)

[@musfiqurkashem346]

Watching this after a year after it came out, but definitely felt the same way as Yusuf when playing video games and nihilism. Alhamdulillah for Islam that gave me so much meaning.

[@gxqx797]

Legendary guy. Glasgwegian Muslim here and was interesting to hear his background connection with this crazy yet amazing city haha 💯 keep doing great works like this iERA brothers it re-inforces iman immensely! Salam alaykum

[@gxqx797]

@Nisa not necessarily I was born into a very religious Muslim family but lost my way and alhumdulilah have returned back to Islam in the recent past. Not a true revert in that sense though, no. Yourself?

[@bingaling22]

@@gxqx797 everyone has to start somewhere. inshallah you will grow

[@gxqx797]

@@bingaling22 thanks man

[@gxqx797]

@Nisa yeah I noticed you deleted your comment lol hope you're good 👍

[@Seanus32]

He's such a lovely guy! What he says around 73 mins in is so true. I experienced the same when I returned from Japan and Poland. The same people mind-numbingly doing the same things. Groundhog Day is a perfect description by Yusuf here.

[@Ismail-Yahya]

This is one of the best podcasts, Yusaf's story is inspiring and relatable, especially when life is challenging; but it's like that to wake up the Fitrah. Alhamdulillah he accepted Islaam

[@hamzashaukat1358]

Ma sha ALLAH .. the work you people of iera are doing is extraordinary.. the interviews of the reverted brothers are so inspiring i have no words to explain.. by watching your interviews we born muslims understand the true meaning of many parts of islam and it is so clear that a person who chooses islam by research is in every aspect better than us ..

[@hojpatel5773]

One of the best conversations I've heard in a long time. اللهم بارك

[@blasty-gg]

i am goanna write it in caps "IF YOU BELIEVE WHAT YOU BELIEVE, COMMIT TO IT ! "

[@mariammoumi9622]

This was the most intriguing interview I have seen in my whole entire life next to how I felt listening to the story's of Abdurahman Green back in the day and such. This interview was EXACTLY what I needed to hear today. SoubhanAllah...... I HOPE there will be a part 2.

[@mohammeddmalik]

WE NEED A PART 2!! One of my favourite Rerooted episodes, May Allah SWT bless you both my bros!

[@Socko960]

This was extremely interesting. I feel like I got some insight into what's going on in the minds of many of my non-muslim friends

[@itsmeyamenah2804]

i kinda relate to the love to muslim brothers or sisters for the sake of Allah, like when I see muslim somewhere sorrounding with non muslims i kinda have this protective mode like looking his sorroundings where she is in or him like if there is a threat of racism or harrassment i am ready to protect that kind of love and respect no matter what ethnicity they are from like the love in islam knows no barrier, I feel that. Alhamdullilah I understand somehow why and how Prophet Muhammad pbuh cries for his ummah, Ya Allah the beauty that you created cannot describe by words, perhaps our hearts and tears alone can...

[@shabnumnawaz6860]

One of the nicest revert stories. The brother is so sincere. Need part 2!

[@timmabbb]

Definitely need a part 2 InshaAllah!! Fantastic convo

[@hussainahmed8125]

Subhan'allah brother Walking to Glasgow, smashed it.

[@ef2883]

_>How can an infinite universe have no creator or purpose, but a 10 cents pencil has a creator and purpose?_ _>Our body has 100,000 miles of vessels, how are they not all tangled up? No design?_ _>Can randomness produce order? If I randomly throw ink at paper, would I get Shakespeare's Hamlet?_ _>How can we have free will if we're just atoms bouncing around in concordance with physical laws? Wouldn't this dictate that we'd have no control over ourselves?_ Quran 67:3-4, 51:47 “You will not see any inconsistency in the creation of ˹God˺ the merciful. So turn your vision again ˹to the heavens˺: Do you see any rifts? Then look again, and again-your eyes will return to you humbled and perplexed." “Indeed We have built the sky with might, and it is We who are expanding it.” Quran 21:30 “Do the non-believers not realize that the heavens and the earth were one mass, and then we clove them asunder, and made from water all living things.” Quran 41:11-12 "Then He turned to the heaven when it was all smoke˹gas˺. He said to the heaven and the earth: “Come ˹into being˺, willingly or unwillingly..." And We adorned the nearest heaven with lamps [i.e, stars, for beauty] and as protection. That is the determination of the Exalted in Might, the All-Knowing." Science says: "About 300,000 years after the big bang, the universe was like a smoke-filled chamber." _>How can a 1400 year old book talk about the big bang, gaseous state of the early universe, life's origin from water, expansion of the universe, etc? Is it not impressive 🧐 I invite you to open your mind and heart and read the Quran :)_ Quran prophesizes its own preservation 15:9 "It is We who have revealed it and We who are its guardians" - the Quran is the only book known to be preserved and memorized since its revelation (scrolls dating to the time of the Prophet match the current book; other religious texts are corrupted) - Quran 112:1-4 "Say: He is God, the One and Only; God, the Eternal, Absolute; He begets not, nor is He begotten; And there is nothing comparable to Him." 6457

[@meqdadmahmoud6641]

(Reading Quran made me take things seriously) … very profound brother حفظك الله وثبتنا وإياك على الحق

[@md.jakariaarafin7086]

Brother Yousuf has such an inspiring life story. MaSha'Allah. May Allah give barakah to all the brothers and sisters who have endured so much struggles in life and to the ones still going through rainy days. Ameen.

[@abdulrazaq7234]

Allahamdullihah Allah did accept both you to Islam and that is the real success.

[@glasgowblackchigowski6117]

Massive respect to Yusuf, such a genuine muslim

[@nohaabuarqoub9161]

I enjoyed a lot this great conversation. May All protect you🙏🏼

[@memyself8912]

Mashallah, beautiful conversation.....waiting for the 2nd part

[@Nisar2878]

Sub han Allah I watch the whole video over 2 days.What a journey for brother yousef.May Allah azawajal guide us and protect us.Keep us upon the truth and give us a blessed passing.Ameen

[@irfanahmed6411]

Dear brothers Allah bless you you are doing great work on this planet and we love you

[@AMMAR-911]

Waiting for part 2 🖤

[@PenangNorthamRd.]

Great talk . Salam from Penang

[@aminahbergliotrolsdorph7557]

سلام عليكم.. جزاك الله خيرا.. For Sharing this with us..

[@robbykiller2323]

Imaaan refreshed

[@CipherCell8]

Brother your work in the Dawah scene is so important. Please keep it going.

[@DePeaceHunter]

Can't wait for the 2nd part

[@aibel99]

Lovely story to islam. Thanks for sharing.

[@agn1087]

Mashallah, God bless you brothers ❤️

[@sword-master]

MashAllah Great episode as always

[@user-ni9xi5ih5m]

جزاكم الله خير

[@sheriealey1061]

Another wonderful interview brothers! I really enjoyed the closing remarks! Asalamualakum

[@g7k993]

Alhamdulilah

[@السيدالمسيحعبداللهورسوله]

سبحان الله وبحمده سبحان الله العظيم

[@sharunajally5090]

Jazaakallah_khairan

[@عبدالله-ع4ض6خ]

سبحان الله وبحمده سبحان الله العظيم سبحان الله الحمد لله لا إله إلا الله الله أكبر ولا حول ولا قوة الا بالله العلي العظيم

[@Ali_7.8.6]

Jazakullah Khair

[@shahnazmalik2399]

SubhanALLAH ALLAH saved you and brought you to the ultimate truth peace and tranquility Aameen YARABB

[@Allaholic7]

Awesome stories. Great cast.

[@arakibhosen434]

ALHAMDULILLAH ❤️ JAJAKALLA KHIRAN ❤️

[@aali8874]

Wa'alaikum assalam wa rahmatu'LLAHI wa barakatuh

[@1010AllOne]

Loved that

[@thinker2467]

Respected Brothers Barak Allah u feek for these amazing podcasts. I am not sure whether you are aware or not. The count down has music innit

[@ahmadalfant3224]

Really love you two my brothers! Best part is when he talked about living with korean monks 🤣🤣🤣

[@munnamurad3513]

❤️

[@historian3290]

Interesting

[@afraid2losebalance303]

0:40 background music name please ?

[@DawahDigital]

It’s a voice only Nasheed which was made specifically for iERA to use. I don’t remember the name tho

[@Oreacts1]

Mashallah.Very very interesting. I love the details. If only I could give my revert story in detail like this on such a big platform. If I did it on my Channel it would most likely disappear into the KZbin abyss barely reaching anybody lol. Too bad because mine is also a very interesting and unique story. But much love to these brothers! 💯

[@saadia4210]

Get in touch with convert stories

[@Oreacts1]

@@saadia4210 Jazallala Khair

[@1BrownPanda]

Walking from Manchester to Glasgow, youre psychotic brother

[@clearskybluewaters]

we going to walk to Glasgov bois

[@MusaddiqAkhtar]

I’m gonna walk to Glasgow!!!! 😂

[@al-lail9692]

🏆🏆🏆

[@bilaloswald872]

Who edits your vids? May i know?

[@DawahDigital]

Me.

[@bilaloswald872]

@@DawahDigital Assalamualaikum bro. Is it possible for you to teach me how to edit videos? What editing software do you use?

[@DawahDigital]

@@bilaloswald872 I learnt by watching KZbin tutorials - I use the Adobe CC suite. I would recommend you learn from KZbin channels that teach video editing for free إن شاء الله it’s the best and fastest way to learn at your own pace. وعليكم السلام ورحمة الله وبركاته

[@bilaloswald872]

@@DawahDigital Any KZbin tutorial that you could suggest me?

[@TheRockeyAllen]

@@bilaloswald872 there are numerous channels, just get started with the basics from any reputable channel, you'll gain proficiency over time by working on projects. As you work on projects, you'll feel the need to Google little things, step by step, you'll master those little things. InShaAllah

[@themanwithnoname3145]

whats up with the music in the intro bro

[@jezusinislam6468]

Where did he walked from? From ... to Glasgow?

[@mohammeddmalik]

Manchester.

[@putnicesaquranom]

Recognize bits

[@computermhzdeal]

How to become Muslim: Say first (1/5) Kalma (says/said sentence) Tayyab (clean, neat) : (No one is creator except Allah (God), Muhammad (in respect: peace be upon him) is Allah's Prophet) Laa Ilaha Illallah, Muhammad urr Rasool-Allah. - Believe in all four God sent books, Quran is fourth God sent book through last sent Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). - Believe in all God sent Prophets (124000 in total). - There will be no fifth book to be sent neither another prophet. - There is only one God (Allah) to believe in, though his four sent books. - God did made final time appearance in Prophet Moses times. - Believe in death and judgement day. - God made all humans in Male and Female genders (no lgbt/same gender sex fiddling nonsense). - Death penalty for quitting Religion Islam.

[@zion5390]

քʀօʍօֆʍ 💐

[@Hareem309]

Camouflage cloak!!!

[@sina1436]

bruh wanna to hear his childish story more

[@jacktheladhub]

Please try and diversity the guest inshallah love the guests but some of us won't relate. Thanks.

[@jacktheladhub]

@Nisa they almost always get white reverts