“He was pulled to Islam” - Abdullah | With Faris

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What happens when someone grows up with no religion, no belief in God, and no understanding of faith—yet spends a lifetime searching for answers? In this inspiring conversation, Brother Abdullah shares his remarkable journey from atheism to Islam. From fasting Ramadan before believing in God, to constantly questioning the purpose of life, to the moment the Adhan pierced his heart and changed everything forever, this story is a powerful reminder that guidance can come when we least expect it. 🌟 Key Takeaways How the natural fitrah can remain alive even in an atheist environment Why sincere questions can become a path to guidance The unexpected signs that led Abdullah closer to Islam The emotional impact of hearing the Adhan for the first time How Allah guided both him and his wife to Islam 📖 Quran Reminder “Indeed, it is not the eyes that are blind, but it is the hearts in the chests that grow blind.” — Surah Al-Hajj (22:46) 00:00 - Introduction to Brother Abdullah 01:13 - A Unique French-Spanish-Yugoslav Heritage 02:43 - A Child's Instinct to Pray 05:15 - Fasting Ramadan as an Atheist Teen 08:50 - Moving to Spain & Living in Poverty 12:20 - First Meaningful Encounters with Muslims 15:35 - Questioning the Universe and its Creator 17:10 - Asking God for Financial Help 19:15 - Returning to France 21:30 - Defending Islam as an Atheist 23:44 - Testing Faith: The Empty Gas Tank Coincidence 25:50 - Hearing the Adhan for the First Time 28:15 - Realizing the Truth of Islam 30:57 - The Big Secret: Hiding Islam from His Girlfriend 34:20 - Shocking Discovery: His Girlfriend Wants to Revert Too! 38:14 - Spending Thousands on Islamic Literature 41:07 - Hiding the Secret Prayer Mat 43:40 - Confronting the Family About Alcohol 46:09 - His Wife’s Decision to Wear the Hijab 49:30 - Facing the Family Boycott 53:54 - Reading the Quran While Working as a DJ 55:38 - Homeschooling and Teaching His Kids the Quran 58:18 - Hiding Under the DJ Booth to Read the Quran 1:01:05 - The Struggle of Riba and Leaving a Haram Job 1:03:44 - Seeking Stronger Faith: The Plan to Visit Tunisia 1:06:15 - Detained at the Tunisian Airport on Ramadan 1:09:38 - Stripped of Everything Except His Religion 1:12:11 - Returning to France and Finally Quitting the DJ Job 1:14:28 - France Bans Homeschooling: The Push for Hijra 1:17:55 - The Danger of New Reverts Giving Da'wah Without Knowledge 1:21:02 - The Harsh Reality of Practicing Islam in France 1:24:48 - Conclusion & Teaser for the Next Episode ​#farishammadi #podcast #withfaris #revertstory #AtheistToIslam