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In this episode, we sit down with Abdul Malik Thomas, a revert to Islam who embraced the faith at just 14 years old. He shares his personal journey from growing up in a Rastafarian household to finding peace and purpose in Islam. __________ 0:00 - Introduction 0:42 - Meaning of “Abdul Malik” 0:53 - Why he changed his name 1:36 - Parents’ reaction to conversion 2:52 - Father’s background and influence 3:24 - Mother’s initial reaction and six-month delay in telling her 5:06 - Fears of being kicked out after conversion 6:18 - Age at conversion (14–15) and early influences 7:19 - Importance of having Muslim friends 8:57 - Influence of good friends and supportive parents 10:13 - Relationship with father 10:22 - Parents’ religious stance and da’wah through example 10:49 - Adjusting to Muslim lifestyle and joining a new community 13:14 - Feeling unwelcome in some Muslim spaces 14:07 - Studying Islam at college and in Medina 14:31 - Challenges of leaving Christmas, Easter, and birthdays 17:09 - Hardest habits to give up after becoming Muslim 18:01 - Advice for young Muslims struggling with bad habits 18:47 - Importance of structured Islamic learning 21:15 - Advice for people curious about Islam 22:22 - Future goals in teaching and mentoring reverts 23:27 - Current studies in Arabic and Islamic studies 23:36 - Final advice for new Muslims __________ You can benefit with hundreds of beneficial and enlightening courses on our portal whilst being at home. Click on the link below Join our portal - https://www.mclportal.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=description Also, aid us by donating to allow us to produce more content and courses to benefit more people. "When a man dies, his deeds come to an end except for three things: Sadaqah; a knowledge which is beneficial, or a virtuous descendant who prays for him (for the deceased)." (Muslim) Donate now! - https://www.madinahcollege.uk/donate/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=description #Tawheed #MadinahCollege #Aqeedah ______________________ Subscribe for videos with the scholars and students of knowledge. Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madinahcollege/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/madinahcollegelondon/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/madinah_college/ Telegram: https://t.me/madinahcollegelondon
