Journey of a born Muslim to being an atheist to an eminent Muslim scholar

Many years ago, when I started writing this blog, my aim was to know why non Muslims take the ultimate decision of their lives from leaving the religion of their birth to Islam. And let me say, each revert experience that I read and shared in my blog was so heart warming for these came direct from the hearts of the reverts. 

We Muslims call those embracing Islam after leaving their previous faith as REVRTS for in Islam it is believed that every child who is born is born as Muslim. It is only after the environment and the faith adopted by the parents, one chooses another religion. So when a person decides to embrace Islam, it is in fact REVERSION and not conversion as many believe.

 

Having shared so many revert experiences, there still continue to be many more which are very reassuring that Islam continues to grow with each reversion while many are aspiring to join in.

The experience shared today is somewhat similar to the following experiences already shared:

• A dream tells me to be a Muslim
• My great grandfather's journey through other faiths to know the truth

Today I share the revert experience of a born Muslim, who somehow had drifted into atheism due to the company was in. But then something happened in his life that not only brought him back to Islam but also showed him the light of Islam to share with others. Today he is one of the most eminent and prominent Muslim scholar spready the word of Islam and in the process attracting many non Muslims to Islam. This is the story of Nauman Ali Khan, my favourite Islamic scholar of present time:

May Allah (سبحانه و تعالى‎) help us understand Qur'ān and follow the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, which is embodiment of commandments of Allah contained in the Qur'ān. May Allah help us have unflinching faith and trust in Divine Wisdom and decisions and should never lament for we do not know that something better has been planned for us by our most caring Lord. May all our wrong doings, whether intentional or unintentional, be forgiven before the angel of death knocks on our door. 

وَمَا عَلَيۡنَاۤ اِلَّا الۡبَلٰغُ الۡمُبِيۡنُ‏ 

(36:17) and our duty is no more than to clearly convey the Message.”

That is Our duty is only to convey to you the message that Allah has entrusted us with. Then it is for you to accept it or reject it. We have not been made responsible for making you accept it forcibly, and if you do not accept it, we shall not be seized in consequence of your disbelief, you will yourselves be answerable for your actions on Day of Resurrection.

Reading the Qur'ān should be a daily obligation of a Muslim - Reading it with translation will make it meaningful. But reading its Exegesis / Tafsir will make you understand it fully. It will also help the Muslims to have grasp over social issues and their answers discussed in the Qur'an and other matter related to inter faith so that they are able to discuss issues with non-Muslims with authority based on refences from Qur'an.

May Allah forgive me if my posts ever imply a piety far greater than I possess. I am most in need of guidance.

Note: When we mention God in our posts, we mean One True God, we call Allah in Islam, with no associates. Allah is the Sole Creator of all things, and that Allah is all-powerful and all-knowing. Allah has no offspring, no race, no gender, no body, and is unaffected by the characteristics of human life.

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Is Resurrection a reality?

Man is always afraid of death and accountability. For many, this life is all that one has to live in and after one's death, one comes to end of one's life with no account books of worldly deeds opened and questioned. Unlike such beliefs, belief in resurrection is essential to Islamic faith, as it signifies the beginning of the Hereafter, where people are brought back to life to be judged for their deeds.

In Surah 36. Yasin, Allah reminds us that He, who created us from nothing, is fully capable of recreating us:

“Does man not consider that We created him from a [mere] sperm-drop – then at once he is a clear adversary? And he presents for Us an example and forgets his [own] creation. He says, 'Who will give life to bones while they are disintegrated?' Say, 'He who produced them the first time will give them life, and He is, of all creation, Knowing.’” (Qur’an 36:77-79)

In another verse in Surah 30 Ar Rum (verse 19), Allah connects the cycle of life and death in nature to the resurrection, drawing a parallel between the revival of the earth after rain and the resurrection of human beings on the Day of Judgment:

"And He brings the dead to life and brings the living from the dead and revives the earth after its death. And thus will you be brought out [of it]."

In fact, the Resurrection is presented as a necessary reality to fulfill the purpose of life and ensure justice. Allah states:

"Did you think that We created you in vain and that to Us you would not be returned?" (Qur’an 23:115)

Without resurrection and accountability, life would appear meaningless, and there would be no ultimate justice. Resurrection thus ensures that every individual is rewarded or punished for their deeds.

Beside mention of Resurrection in Qur'an, Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to have described resurrection as a moment when all humans will be brought back to life and held accountable. He said:

“The people will be gathered on the Day of Resurrection barefoot, naked, and uncircumcised.” (Sahih al-Bukhari and Muslim)

This hadith emphasizes that resurrection involves a real, physical re-creation of every person to stand before Allah and face judgment.

In light of the Qur’an and Sunnah, resurrection is undoubtedly a reality in Islam. It is affirmed by:

• Allah’s Creative Power: If Allah created us once, He is capable of resurrecting us.
• Signs in Nature: Allah uses examples like reviving dead earth after rain to illustrate resurrection.
• Purpose of Life and Justice: Resurrection allows for accountability and fulfills life’s purpose.
• The Prophet’s Teachings: The Prophet’s descriptions of the Day of Judgment and reminders about accountability support the reality of resurrection.

Thus, resurrection is not only a core belief but is essential for understanding life’s purpose and preparing for the Hereafter. Belief in resurrection encourages Muslims to live with consciousness of their actions, knowing they will stand before Allah for ultimate judgment.

The 75th Surah of Qur'an, Surah Al Qiyama (The Resurrection) explains in detail about coming of day when everyone who was ever born on earth will be brought to life again and questioned about his deeds and rewarded and awarded accordingly. We will not discuss this Surah here but share a detailed explanation of reality of the Resurrection by eminent Muslim scholar Nauman Ali Khan.

In this short snippet taken from Surah Al-Qiyamah, Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan dives deep into the powerful message of the Quran regarding resurrection and human defiance. Allah challenges the arrogance of those who dare to think their bones won’t come together again. Through detailed analysis, we explore the grandeur of Allah’s words and the profound implications of resurrection mentioned in the Quran.. Please watch the video:

About Nouman Ali Khan: Born to a Pakistani family, Nouman Ali Khan is an American Muslim speaker and Arabic instructor who founded the Bayyinah Institute for Arabic and Qur’anic Studies, after serving as an instructor of Arabic at Nassau Community College. He has been named one of the 500 most influential Muslims in the world by the Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre of Jordan.

The mentions from Quran and Sunnah, the explanation of reality of Resurrection by Nauman Ali Khan should leave no doubt about its happening. Those who still not believe in the Day of Judgement when every human being who ever lived will be resurrected should read Qur'an more and know what is being said and forewarned about. Remember God does not lie!!

May Allāh (سبحانه و تعالى‎) help us understand Qur'ān and follow the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, which is embodiment of commandments of Allah contained in the Qur'ān. May Allah help us to be like the ones He loves and let our lives be lived helping others and not making others' lives miserable or unlivable. May all our wrong doings, whether intentional or unintentional, be forgiven before the angel of death knocks on our door. 

وَمَا عَلَيۡنَاۤ اِلَّا الۡبَلٰغُ الۡمُبِيۡنُ‏ 

(36:17) and our duty is no more than to clearly convey the Message.”

That is our duty to convey only to you the message that Allah has entrusted us with. Then it is for you to accept it or reject it. We have not been made responsible for making you accept it forcibly, and if you do not accept it, we shall not be seized in consequence of your disbelief, you will yourselves be answerable for your actions on Day of Resurrection.

May Allah forgive me if my posts ever imply a piety far greater than I possess. I am most in need of guidance.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in the video above are those of the scholar concerned. We have shared this view as added information in better understanding of Islam. The reader may or may not agree with the view owing to their own perception. If anyone differs with the material contained in this post, one may consult the references and their authors.  If someone has more material about the subject, he/she is most welcome to share in the comments box to make the post all encompassing.

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