4 RU-vid channels recommended by Yusuf Ogston for new converts to Islam: Daud Kim: www.youtube.com/@JaehanKim66 Jay Palfrey: www.youtube.com/@JayPalfrey Obayd Fox: www.youtube.com/@ObaydFox Aisha Rosalie: www.youtube.com/@AishaRosalie
Muhammad copied books of Bible and made Quran. He married many to help them. He killed many as they were bad. So he added polygamy and jihad and made Quran. You will get many women on earth and in heaven. Beware in the last days many logical men will make many to fall. Pray nonstop till you know God Jesus is the only way ,truth and life.
I am VERY honoured to be mentioned in this video alhamdulillah. Abdul hakim murad and hamza yusuf are 2 of my favourites too! They inspire me every day.
You are too kind sister. My wife and I have enjoyed some of your videos. Barakah and blessings to you and your family. By the way, there is a novel called 'The Butterfly Mosque" by G. Willow Wilson (an American convert sister)....I forgot to put it on the list....a beautiful story of a young woman discovering Islam in Cairo. Salaam :)
Fascinating interview done sincerely and rationally. Do continue this dignified manner of discussing Islam. Truth will prevail by such discourses. Regards.
Before Idris Towfiq converted to Islam, he was my Religious education teacher at a particular school in Fulham. He used to let us pray in his classroom during lunch break. We knew him as Mr. Dennett back then! Listening to his conversion story 10 years later, he recalls watching Muslim school boys pray as part of his spiritual journey that led him to Islam. May Allah have mercy on Mr. Dennett(Idris Towfiq)!
Ma shaa Allah! May Allah strengthen us to establish the five daily prayers. A constant inner struggle everyday especially if we're in a non-Muslim country but we never know who's silently watching, appreciating the Salah that we strongly hold on to. May Allah accept it from us.
Muhammad copied books of Bible and made Quran. He married many to help them. He killed many as they were bad. So he added polygamy and jihad and made Quran. You will get many women on earth and in heaven. Beware in the last days many logical men will make many to fall. Pray nonstop till you know God Jesus is the only way ,truth and life.
@A-JusticeEquality-Officials Allah is the only true God. Allah is the creator of everything. Allah is the Lord and God. "Allah! There is no God except Him, the Ever-Living, All-Sustaining". (Quran 2:255) "Indeed, I Am Allah . There is no God except Me, so worship Me and establish prayer for My remembrance". (Quran 20 :14) “That is Allah your Lord, there is no God except Him, the Creator of everything, so worship Him. And He is on everything a Guardian.” (Quran 6:102).
Thank you brother, for your very kind words. A week has now gone by since this discussion, and I have been deeply touched, humbled and inspired, by so many beautiful and heartfelt words from around the world. After 13 years of silence, it absolutely felt the right time to "share my story " as best I could. I sincerely ask everyone, Muslim and non- Muslim, to always be courteous, tolerant and open-minded; we are all truth-seekers after all. May these last days of Ramadan be blessed, and our Eid full of Barakah :). Salaam/Peace.
Incredible journey indeed. As a born Muslim I feel that this journey to Allah never ends. Everyday I born, everyday I revert, everyday I discover Him. There is definitely a spiritual message in the air of East Kent, that sweeps me away from this mundane world. I am grateful, Alhamdulillah
I just finished listening to this discussion as I was driving through the fog from Sydney to Canberra. What a brilliant way to start my morning. I feel like my own faith has been rejuvenated . Alhamdullilah
@Keke nice if you tell us the 3 points or 4 that made you research islam and accept it (notice I say accept it to end the long debate of revert/converet) which never existed in Classical Arabic nor modern, no one say tahawal when they enter islam, they say Dakhala al islam (entered,) quabila al Islam (accepted islam) you won't find revert in Islamic literature :). Also revert may not be understood by many non muslim or even misunderstood as superiority etc..
This all makes so much sense to me! I know what does it mean to still identify yourself as a Christian, but being a Muslim inside your heart It's definitely not an easy thing to change your life, your daily duties, your worshipping, your prayers, your mind! I did that too. Alhamdolillah. Alhamdolillah. Allah is the knowing and the merciful.
Oh, dear! I laughed and cried and was amazed, subhanallah. It was like reading an amazing book. Great way to tell your story, brother Yusuf. This needs to be a movie! And as always, brother Paul we love you ❤
@@Aquacrystal78 That's true. But something about his story from Moroccan hamam and being lifted by the big guy telling him "Morocco loves you too" would make a great scene in a movie
@@BloggingTheology Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to DECEIVING spirits and doctrine of DEMONS. - 1 Timothy 4:1 Csn you prove al lah is ged. Does al lah have a soul?
I have noticed that a lot of British people converting to Islam and so I am convinced if Britain becomes a Muslim majority, they will create a second Great Empire. But this time, it will be based on Islamic principles of enjoying what is good and forbidding what is bad. I know its farfetched, but I wish the best to all humanity which is Islam and, of course, that includes the British people.
When someone asks me if a Muslim is saved, I first want to point out God’s love towards them, and all of us. He still loves them with all His heart and that’s why he sent Jesus. God was willing to die for Muslims, for Hindus, for Buddhists, for Catholics, for atheists, for gays, for murderers, for you, for me, for all of us. The problem is NOT outward. It’s inward. Now, I am not saying Muslims are saved. There is a choice that we all must make. The Bible is littered with scriptures about not hardening our hearts. There are countless warnings about hell and the danger of unbelief. There is no way to God except through belief in Jesus. When we examine the Scriptures and compare them with the Quran and Hadith it is no coincidence that we find an exact match between Satan in the Bible and the Allah of Islam. Satan in Hebrew means "Accuser". (Job 1:7) - Allah accuses all non-Muslims of being evil, vilest beasts. Satan is the devil. (Matthew 4:1) - Allah's slip of the tongue brought satanic verses of the Quran. Satan is the prince of the world. (John 12:31, 14:30) - Allah is Lord of the worlds. Satan mocked Jesus, "if you are the son of God",... (Matthew 4:3-6) - Allah denies Jesus as the Son of God, the Quran merely refers to Isa as son of Mary. Satan opposes God's work. (Zechariah 3) - Allah teaches a completely different Jesus from the Bible. Satan wages war on God's servants. (Revelation 12.17) - Allah orders to kill & humiliate Christians & Jews. Satan (speaking through Peter) denied the crucifixion could be allowed. (Matthew 16:23, Mark 8.33) - Allah denies Jesus's deity, his death & his resurrection. Satan deceives the nations. (1 Kings 22, Revelation 16, 20) - Allah is the best deceiver. Satan masquerades as an an Angel of light. (2 Corinthians 11:14) - Allah is the light. Satan prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. (1 Peter 5:8) - Allah says "wage war on non-muslims & kill them until they submit & the only religion is Islam". Satan is the accuser of the brethren. (Revelation 12.10) - Allah accuses Jews & Christians of corrupting the Bible. Satan is the father of lies (John 8.44) - Allah is the greatest of deceivers and encourages lying. Satan has the power of death. (Hebrews 2) - Allah has the power of death. The whole world is under the control of Satan. (1 John 5:19) - Allah is the oppressor & abuser, Allah has power over all things. Satan was the most glorious creature God ever made. (Ezekiel 28:12) - Allah was the most glorious creature. Satan is a fallen angel still capable of impersonating an angel. (Job 1:6, 38:7, 2 Corinthians 11.14) - Angel Jibril always spoke in the name of Allah. Angels are mighty. (1 Kings 19:35, Isaiah 37:36) - Allah is mighty. Satan was called a morning star. (Isaiah 14:12) - Allah was called a morning star, the Lord of Sirius, the mighty star of pagan Arabs and as a brightly shining star. Satan was the model of perfection. (Ezekiel 28:12) - Allah is perfect. Satan is full of wisdom. (Ezekiel 28:12) - Allah is the wise. Satan was perfect in beauty. (Ezekiel 28:12) - Allah is sublime, and the most beautiful names belong to Allah.
Thank you my friend, for stating that; it was intensely difficult at the time. Alhamdulilah, that is now in the distant past. The strive for authenticity and self-actualization is paramount. In the end I had to respond. Thank you :)
Excellent interview. Yusuf has a wonderful way of articulating the different emotions he had on his journey towards Islam. I hope he finds the knowledge and peace he is yearning for with the blessing of Allah.
@A-JusticeEquality-Officials Allah is the only true God. Allah is the creator of everything. Allah is the Lord and God. "Allah! There is no God except Him, the Ever-Living, All-Sustaining". (Quran 2:255) "Indeed, I Am Allah . There is no God except Me, so worship Me and establish prayer for My remembrance". (Quran 20 :14) “That is Allah your Lord, there is no God except Him, the Creator of everything, so worship Him. And He is on everything a Guardian.” (Quran 6:102).
01:58 when ayah 82 from surah 5 in the Quran is mentioned, it is a must to also read (5.83,84): And when they hear what has been revealed to the Messenger, you see their eyes overflowing with tears because of what they have recognized of the truth. They say; "Our Lord, we have believed, so register us among the witnesses. And why should we not believe in Allāh and what has come to us of the truth! And we aspire that our Lord will admit us [to Paradise] with the righteous people."
Tack så hemskt mycket för denna video! Jag var född som muslim men var ateist från ålder 17 till 25. Vad som öppnade mina ögon för islam var 11/9 när en kollega tittade snett på mig och sade "terrorist" till mig. Jag började läsa bibeln och Koranen och alhamdulillah jag är muslim nu. Tack än en gång ❤
There was a Paul then , who redefined the Islam that beloved Jesus , and mislead , we have a Paul now , who is shining the light on the true teachings of Jesus son of blessed Mary . May God bless our br. Paul Williams with a long and healthy life , his light shines far and wide . Ameen
Honestly what a beautiful story. Cried in two places. I really felt for his dichotomy and how he was living between two identities and the stress it caused. Mashallah, he was brave enough to do it. He seems like such a lovely guy mashallah. May Allah grant him and his family sustenance. ❤🤲🏽 So inspiring 🌷
Thoroughly enjoyed this interview. What a humble and intelligent man Masha’Allah. Interesting insight into the challenges facing a Priest when converting to another faith, I can see why he would have experienced such an inner turmoil but the harder the test, the greater the reward insha’Allah. Alhamdulillah Allah (swt) chose him and guided him to the truth.
It's really touching. A beautiful soul has no other merit than its own existence. Beauty awakens the soul to act.its a amazing to listen his journey to Islam... May Allah swt make everything easy for u and family,.. Happy Ramadan Mubarak to all...*
'The Vision of Islam' by Chittick & Murata is by far the best book in the English language that explains the religion of Islam. It's what I always gift to my non-muslim friends.
I love Paul coz he posts only Uncuts and doesn't spams #shorts Best thing about uncut interview isn't biased....like it's not only pick and choose which shows the bias of the producer of the video👍❤
The Road to Mecca changed my life as well. I was born Muslim but through Mr. Assad’s work, I came to appreciate Islam even more. He was an incredible person may Allah give him peace and the atmost blessings in the hereafter.
Aslmz ... this is the most profound conversion story I've ever heard...thank you Paul for this outstanding interview ...May you be blessed during this auspicious month of Ramadan ❤
Fascinating to watch a video with two people I knew as Christians who are now Muslims. I knew Russell in Southampton 20 years ago and I attended university with Paul nearly 30 years ago.
@@yellowstevens5699 Oh wow, that's amazing !! :) I do hope you are well. Are you still in the Winchester Diocese? I had 2 happy years in Maybush with Norman Boakes. Every blessing to you.
Well done for this interview, very inspiring for me as a Muslim. Thank you for sharing. I feel very blessed to be a Muslim and may Allah keep me steadfast Ameen. May Allah preserve you both with excellence in both worlds Ameen
Subhanallah....! What an incredible journey to Islam brother Yusuf had. As a born Muslim, revert stories have always refreshed my Eemaan, but this one had a profound impact on my Eemaan. Jazakallah brother Yusuf for coming out and sharing your journey. Jazakallah brother Paul for hosting brother Yusuf on your Channel.
It is always overwhelming to hear a news of conversion. They explore, their experience, their explanation, their observation, their honest outbursts is very much inspiring and motivating too. As an enthusiastic, I am always eager to know about their past and present experience. It helps me a lot to know my religion in a more befitting way. I like to take a heart from their very honest expression and experiences. May Allah bless us all.
Mashallah, That was very amusing to watch, I'm glad he took his shahadah in Fez/Morocco, which is my city, The University and Masjid of al-Qarawiyyin one of the oldest in the world and been home to many scholars and philosophers.
This is one of God's gifts to be able to hear stories like this. We Indonesians, who are predominantly Muslim, most of us are not used to conveying our thoughts in depth like this. There is really a lot that can be learned from western reverts who are used to describing their thoughts orally.
Most revert stories are similar to a large extent but ofcourse everyone's journey is different. I say like no two snowflakes are ever alike, similarly no two human lives/journeys can be alike. And thats where the fun lies for an eager audience of yours, Paul! What i should also mention here is that we love the variety of the content of your videos.
At moment 51:49 he talked of his mother in law listening to a cassette for Quran recitation of an Egyptian Sheikh or reader, I think he referred to Sheikh AbdulBset Abdul Sammad. He is very very famous and loved voice in the Arab countries. عبدالباسط عبدالصمد
"Life's journey is like walking into a room backward. It's not only until you get to the other side and survey the journey, do you see God's plan was at work in all of those moments of trials, pitfalls and errors."
Islam is beautiful Masha’Allah just look at the noor/light and the humbleness on the faces of this two brothers. Alhamdulillah for ISLAM. Brother PAUL please continue making this kind of beneficial videos may the almighty Allah bless you.
Extraordinary 🌹🌹 May Allah bless you both with His endless Rahma. Lots of thanks to our Brother Yousuf for sharing his beautiful story. جزاكم الله خيرا ❤
This is one of the most inspiring revert stories I have ever come across. Thank you very much brothers Paul and Yusuf for sharing it with us and I hope it inspires many people, both preists and layman, to the ultimate truth in life.
I am not here to make compliments, but this is one of the very best testimonies I have ever watched in my entire life. God bless you both including all not-yet Muslims with pure hearts and sincere dedication all over the world! BASHEER
My eyes went teary listening Brother Yusuf Ogston's story. Such an incredible journey. Allah(Swt) indeed guides whom he wills. Thank you Sir Paul for this. May Allah bless both of you.
Please try to bring Bobby and the Australian right winger who both recently converted to discuss their journey and experience... That would be wonderful.
Ma shaa Allah! May Allah strengthen us to establish the five daily prayers. A constant inner struggle everyday especially if we're in a non-Muslim country but we never know who's silently watching, appreciating the Salah that we strongly hold on to. We may be the first exposure to Islam for some people so perform it as it should be performed; with purest of intention and in purity. May Allah accept it from us.
Absolutely true, you don't know who is watching and learning about Islam through you. Therefore always be a reflection of Islam, a submitter to the One Creator, a seeker of Peace and a sincere human being with a sound heart ❤️
Sobhan-allah, Allah guided this priests to comfort his heart , even when he didn't know who our real creator was, Allah is mercyful to us right through and through. 😊
I wish I could have the most beautiful words to express my love for both brothers. Much love and respect from my country 🇲🇻 as well as my family May Allah bless you
Dear Yusuf Ogston alhamdulillah finding the truth not only with intellect but also with a pure theological spirituality,religios experience ..has been appointed..annointed ...surrender like Yusuf Islam when he was carried away by the waves and promised and surrendered to God Almighty, if he is saved and answered by God. ........what the woman said is true , must be sure, surrender, with faith, simplicity...SubbanaAllah...direct relationship to Allah
What abeautiful story. I had tears in my eyes listening to you. Your heart is so pure, so truthful and sincere. May Allah protect you. Welcome to Islam. ❤️
