George W Bush may be backed by Christian fundamentalists but in his home state of Texas, Islam is the latest big draw. Eric was a Baptist preacher before he became a Muslim 14 years ago. Now he prays five times a day – even in the middle of watching a football game. His wife, Karen, also a convert, is covered from head to toe in the traditional Muslim Clothes. Islam, says Eric, ‘is everything I wanted Christianty to be’. His mother has found it hard to come to terms with her son’s conversion and believes he will return to the Christan faith: ‘Then he will be a dynamic preacher.’ Eric says: ‘Maybe some day she’ll embrace Islam.’
In an interview with ABS-CBN News, Actress Queenie Padilla said: "Islam is a way of life. When you start to [become a] Muslim, you know [what] your life purpose really is. I am such a sinful person, but Allah invited me to his house. I am so close to him." Watch this video to know how Padilla felt after making Hajj.
After discovering the truth, Neelain Muhammad converted from Christianity to Islam. Throughout his life, Neelain has held many positions, from being the personal bodyguard of Muhammad Ali to a trained Martial-Artist. In this video Neelain, Muhammad Ali's bodyguard, discusses how he came to Islam and more!
Abu Hafsah Abdul Malik Clare (Jerome Clare), was born totally without sight and raised Canada. He embraced Islam in 1996. Here he is London on December 25th 2011 with iERA at the Arise and Warn Tour. He is telling his conversion story.
Regent's Park Mosque in London, or London Central Mosque as it is more properly known, played a major part in my journey to Islam. It was the first mosque in the UK that I visited. It was there that I attended the Islamic Circle every Saturday afternoon to learn about Islam.