#ConvertStories | Am I Muslim, Ghanaian, or American? How I Learned To Be All Three Sh. Abdullah Oduro describes his early life growing up detached from his Ghanaian roots, and how he found Islam. Follow along as he recounts his journey to connect with his culture, and how his spiritual journey inspired it all.

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Mohammad Elshinawy is a Graduate of English Literature at Brooklyn College, NYC. He studied at College of Hadith at the Islamic University of Madinah and is a graduate and instructor of Islamic Studies at Mishkah University. He has translated major works for the International Islamic Publishing House, the Assembly of Muslim Jurists of America, and Mishkah University

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Changed by the Qur’an is intended as a practical guide to remove the spiritual and intellectual barriers between every Muslim and their personal transformative relationship with the Qur’an

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Imam Omar Suleiman is the Founder and President of the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research, and an Adjunct Professor of Islamic Studies in the Graduate Liberal Studies Program at SMU (Southern Methodist University). He is also the Resident Scholar at Valley Ranch Islamic Center and Co-Chair Emeritus of Faith Forward Dallas at Thanks-Giving Square.

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Ismail Kamdar graduated from the ʿĀlimiyyah program in 2006 and completed a BA in Islamic Studies at International Open University in 2014. Specializes in the fields of Fiqh, Tafsir, and History. The author of over a dozen books in the fields of Islamic Studies and Personal Development. He is the founder of Islamic Self Help, and the research manager at Yaqeen Institute.

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The Qur’an 30 for 30 Life Lesson Journal accompanies Season 6 of Qur’an 30 for 30, providing 90 powerful life lessons from 90 Qur’anic verses and journaling space for personal reflections.

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Dr. Nazir Khan MD FRCPC is a medical doctor, clinical neuroscientist, Islamic theologian, and specialist in Qur’anic sciences. He is an Asst. Professor at McMaster University and a doctoral candidate in Islamic theology at the University of Nottingham. He memorized the whole Qur’an during his youth, has certifications (ijāzāt) in all ten readings of the Qur’an through both major and minor routes of transmission, and has also received certifications in the six books of Hadith as well as numerous works of Islamic theology.  He has served as a volunteer Imam for many years. He is also a consultant for the Manitoba Islamic Association Fiqh Committee. Following medical school, he completed his residency in Diagnostic Radiology at the University of Manitoba and his fellowship in Neuroradiology at the University of Calgary with dual-board certification. His expertise in both medical sciences and Islamic theology uniquely positions him to address challenging contemporary questions regarding faith, reason, and science. He is a Senior Fellow at Yaqeen Institute and served as the founding President of Yaqeen Institute in Canada.

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The genocide in Gaza stands as a stark example of the moral failures of the dominant world order and its prevailing ideologies. This book explores how Surah al-Fatiha confronts and dismantles ten major ideologies afflicting our world, offering Islam’s ethical vision for humanity as an alternative.

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Roohi Tahir has a BS with honors in Computer Engineering from Boston University and is a graduate of the BMAIS higher Bridge to Masters diploma. She is currently pursuing a Masters degree in Islamic Studies from the International Open University. She is a research fellow at Yaqeen Institute, and also the Founder and Instructor of Nourish Your Soul, a platform for Islamic education.

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Sarah Sultan is a licensed professional counselor who strives to empower her clients through achieving healthier, more fulfilling lives and relationships while reconnecting with Allah during the healing process. Sarah obtained a Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling and has practiced therapy for nearly 10 years. She is also an instructor with Mishkah University, where she teaches a course about the intersections between Islam, psychology, and counseling.

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Dr. Tesneem Alkeik has a Ph.D. in Islamic Studies with a focus on the development of Islamic law from Georgetown University. She completed her undergraduate degree in Early Christianity and Islamic Studies at the University of Michigan. Tesneem serves as the Director of Expanded Learning where she works with her team to create curricula and other resources for communities to engage with Yaqeen’s research.

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Becoming Muslim offers an illuminating dive into the transformative journeys of American Muslim converts, shedding light on the complexities, triumphs, and challenges they face. This unprecedented study, based on survey responses from 618 converts, unveils rich insights into their diverse demographics, childhood experiences, reasons for converting, and life after embracing Islam. From breaking stereotypes about their socioeconomic status to exploring their resilience in the face of societal and personal hurdles, the report paints a comprehensive picture of what it means to navigate life as a convert in America. Readers will uncover how Islam shapes converts’ relationships, family dynamics, and sense of belonging while highlighting the unique ways they enrich their communities. This report also challenges communities to rethink support structures for converts, urging a shift from a focus on initial conversion to sustained post-conversion care. It explores the vital role of mosques, imams, and Muslim friendships in providing spiritual and emotional grounding while addressing pressing concerns such as cultural inclusion, identity preservation, and the alleviation of religious doubts. With its data-driven insights and actionable recommendations, Becoming Muslim not only serves as a valuable resource for community leaders, researchers, and advocates but also offers inspiration and solidarity to converts themselves.

Becoming Muslim: The Lives of American Converts to Islam

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Our imams lead us in prayer, teach us our religion, officiate our marriages, preside over our final rites, and so much more. These religious leaders provide invaluable service to our communities, paving the way for the success of generations to come. But how well do you know your imam, or other religious leaders, in your community? What do they love about their job? What challenges do they face? How can each of us help them thrive? We surveyed 205 religious leaders in 2022, probing the demographics, job responsibilities, job satisfaction, finances, family life, mental health and well-being, and other aspects of personal and professional experiences of religious leaders in the United States and Canada. This report presents an analysis of the findings and recommendations for Muslim community builders — you — on how we can work collectively to support our religious leaders, strengthen our institutions, and safeguard our masajid from becoming places with “beautiful walls and empty halls”. Download the report to learn more!

The Personal and Professional Lives of Muslim Religious Leaders in North America

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Religiosity is a multifaceted construct. It includes beliefs, emotions, behaviors, and interactions with a community. This report highlights Yaqeen’s new tool to measure Muslim religiosity, which we call BASIC.

BASIC stands for Beliefs, Attitudes, Spirituality, Institutional Connection, and Contribution. We believe BASIC holistically captures some of the major markers of religiosity. Throughout this report we highlight different aspects of Muslim religiosity worldwide, including how religiosity affects well-being and mental health, the prevalence of religious doubts, and demographic differences in religiosity and religious doubts.

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What does it mean to be religious? Religiosity includes more than believing in Allah or praying five times a day. In this chapter, we explain BASIC, our holistic measure of religiosity. We then investigate how religiosity influences the mental health and well-being of Muslims worldwide. We find that Muslims are generally religious, and that religiosity positively influences their lives. Religiosity is related to having a higher purpose in life, life satisfaction, and overall well-being. Additionally, religiosity is associated with lower levels of religious doubts, depression, and anxiety.

Chapter 1 The Impact of Muslim Religiosity on Well-Being Outcomes

Every generation grows up in a different historical context. The use of technology, such as smartphones, is a fundamental difference in how younger and older generations interact with the world. The modern world may also have additional intellectual challenges with the spread of liberal values. In such rapidly changing times, how does the faith of younger Muslims compare to their elders? Do they have more religious doubts? Do attitudes towards uncertainty have anything to do with differences in religiosity and religious doubts? In this chapter, we investigate these questions and find differences between age groups in religiosity, religious doubts, and attitudes towards uncertainty. Younger Muslims report lower levels of religiosity and higher levels of religious doubt. They also report lower levels of tolerating uncertainty in life, which relates to religiosity and religious doubts. However, their approach to understanding doubt is unique in that they view it as an opportunity to grow more than any other age group.

Chapter 2 Doubt Among Generations: How Uncertainty Tolerance Affects Religiosity

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A Holistic View of Muslim Religiosity: Introducing BASIC

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What is it about the stories of converts that makes them so intriguing to listen to and absorb? Why are we curious about their path to Islam, or “back to” in some cases? Each has a unique story, a set of experiences and choices that has led them to becoming Muslim.

#ConvertStories starts with the introduction of Sh. Abdullah Oduro and the story of how he came to accept Islam. As a new Muslim, he struggled with faith, family, and understanding where culture fit into his life as a new Muslim. With his cultural journey intertwining with his spiritual journey, he recounts how his education and validation of his culture led to a healthy integration and synergy between his American culture, his Ghanian roots, and Islam.

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