Delivered exactly 25 years to the day that I embraced Islam, this was the most emotional and, perhaps, the most impactful speech I have ever given. Deeply moved by feelings of honor, gratitude, joy and nostalgia, I reflected upon the core question that underpinned my shahadah… Why was Islam better than the religion of my family, Judaism, and the religion of many of my friends, Christianity? In my opinion this was, and is, the most important question any Muslim could ever answer.
But over the years I discovered that many Muslims could not provide a sufficient answer from a purely logical standpoint, therefore leaving them vulnerable to a lack of confidence in their faith and practice. And as I share in the first part of this khutbah, this lack of confidence even led to one Muslim brother leaving Islam altogether! And so I bluntly challenge the audience… Have you deeply reflected upon this essential question? And are you certain your answer is logically sound? Follow along as I present the 10 most common answers I heard during my 25 years as a member of the Muslim community. And then I ask you to consider whether or not they pass the logical litmus test.
Essential listening, especially for new Muslims, young Muslims, Muslims engaged in da’wah, and any Muslims who are not so secure in their faith and practice.
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