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Cat Stevens, Former Pop star, UK (part 1 of 2)

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Description: One of the most prominent musical figures of the 70’s and his search for the truth. Part 1: Life as a musician.
By Cat Stevens
Published on 16 Jan 2006 - Last modified on 11 Oct 2009
Viewed: 15829 (daily average: 9) - Rating: 4.6 out of 5 - Rated by: 14
Printed: 757 - Emailed: 21 - Commented on: 2

Cat Stevens, Former Pop star, UK (part 2 of 2)

Description: One of the most prominent musical figures of the 70’s and his search for the truth. Part 2: The Quran and accepting Islam.
By Cat Stevens
Published on 16 Jan 2006 - Last modified on 11 Oct 2009
Viewed: 12155 (daily average: 7) - Rating: 4.7 out of 5 - Rated by: 32
Printed: 722 - Emailed: 52 - Commented on: 2

Jermaine Jackson, USA (part 1 of 2)

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Description: The brother of world-famous star Michael Jackson tells how he embraced Islam. Part 1.
By Jermaine Jackson
Published on 16 Jan 2006 - Last modified on 26 Feb 2006
Viewed: 32741 (daily average: 19) - Rating: 4.6 out of 5 - Rated by: 29
Printed: 1057 - Emailed: 138 - Commented on: 0

Jermaine Jackson, USA (part 2 of 2)

Description: The brother of world-famous star Michael Jackson tells how he embraced Islam. Part 2.
By Jermaine Jackson
Published on 16 Jan 2006 - Last modified on 08 May 2006
Viewed: 17928 (daily average: 11) - Rating: 4.4 out of 5 - Rated by: 41
Printed: 802 - Emailed: 76 - Commented on: 2

Malcolm X, USA (part 1 of 2)

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Description: The story of one of the most prominent African-American revolutionary figure’s discovery of true Islam, and how it resolves the problem of racism: Part 1: The Nation of Islam and the Hajj.
By Yusuf Siddiqui
Published on 16 Jan 2006 - Last modified on 11 Oct 2009
Viewed: 12858 (daily average: 8) - Rating: 4.8 out of 5 - Rated by: 8
Printed: 648 - Emailed: 6 - Commented on: 1

Malcolm X, USA (part 2 of 2)

Description: The story of one of the most prominent African-American revolutionary figure’s discovery of true Islam, and how it resolves the problem of racism: Part 2: A new man with a new message.
By Yusuf Siddiqui
Published on 16 Jan 2006 - Last modified on 31 Jul 2006
Viewed: 9594 (daily average: 6) - Rating: 4.5 out of 5 - Rated by: 14
Printed: 678 - Emailed: 11 - Commented on: 1

William Burchell Bashyr Pickard, Poet and Novelist, UK

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Description: W. B. Bashyr Pickard B.A. (Cantab), L.D.(London), an author of wide repute whose pen-production include Layla and Majnun, The Adventures of Alcassim, and A New World, tells his tale of his quest for Islam after suffering sever injuries in WWI.
By William Burchell Bashyr Pickard
Published on 16 Jan 2006 - Last modified on 01 Jul 2007
Viewed: 6240 (daily average: 4) - Rating: 4.6 out of 5 - Rated by: 16
Printed: 480 - Emailed: 7 - Commented on: 0

Jeffrey Lang, Professor of Mathematics and Writer, USA

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Description: The story of an associate professor and later author of three books’ journey to Islam.
By Ammar Bakkar
Published on 16 Jan 2006 - Last modified on 24 Apr 2006
Viewed: 9685 (daily average: 6) - Rating: 4.7 out of 5 - Rated by: 45
Printed: 464 - Emailed: 31 - Commented on: 0

Michael Wolfe, Journalist, USA

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Description: A winner of the 2003 Wilbur Award for best book of the year on a religious theme, author and poet and appearing on Ted Koppel’s “Nightline” documenting the Hajj, Michael Wolfe describes his motivations for accepting Islam.
By Michael Wolfe
Published on 16 Jan 2006 - Last modified on 09 Apr 2006
Viewed: 7827 (daily average: 5) - Rating: 4.8 out of 5 - Rated by: 32
Printed: 381 - Emailed: 6 - Commented on: 0

Colonel Donald S. Rockwell, Poet and Critic, USA

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Description: Poet, literary critic, author, editor-in-chief of Radio Personalities, and author of the books “Beyond the Brim” and “Bazar of Dreams” tells the reasons he embraced Islam.
By Colonel Donald S. Rockwell
Published on 16 Jan 2006 - Last modified on 01 Apr 2008
Viewed: 7055 (daily average: 4) - Rating: 4.8 out of 5 - Rated by: 16
Printed: 395 - Emailed: 6 - Commented on: 1

Wilfried Hofmann, German Social Scientist and Diplomat (part 1 of 2)

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Description: The story of how a German diplomat and ambassador to Algeria accepted Islam. Part 1.
By Wilfried Hofmann
Published on 16 Jan 2006 - Last modified on 21 Dec 2008
Viewed: 9943 (daily average: 6) - Rating: 4.2 out of 5 - Rated by: 5
Printed: 674 - Emailed: 4 - Commented on: 0

Wilfried Hofmann, German Social Scientist and Diplomat (part 2 of 2)

Description: The story of how a German diplomat and ambassador to Algeria accepted Islam. Part 2.
By Wilfried Hofmann
Published on 16 Jan 2006 - Last modified on 31 Jul 2006
Viewed: 7724 (daily average: 5) - Rating: 4.5 out of 5 - Rated by: 17
Printed: 618 - Emailed: 13 - Commented on: 0

Leopold Weiss, Statesman and Journalist, Austria (part 1 of 2)

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Description: A correspondent for the Franfurter Zeitung, one of the most prestigious newspapers for Germany and Europe, becomes a Muslim and later translates the meanings of the Quran. Part 1.
By Ebrahim A. Bawany
Published on 16 Jan 2006 - Last modified on 08 May 2006
Viewed: 8211 (daily average: 5) - Rating: 4.2 out of 5 - Rated by: 5
Printed: 577 - Emailed: 0 - Commented on: 0

Leopold Weiss, Statesman and Journalist, Austria (part 2 of 2)

Description: A correspondent for the Franfurter Zeitung, one of the most prestigious newspapers for Germany and Europe, becomes a Muslim and later translates the meanings of the Quran. Part 2.
By Ebrahim A. Bawany
Published on 16 Jan 2006 - Last modified on 01 Apr 2008
Viewed: 6632 (daily average: 4) - Rating: 4.4 out of 5 - Rated by: 8
Printed: 546 - Emailed: 4 - Commented on: 0

Charles Le Gai Eaton, Former British Diplomat (part 1 of 6)

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Description: The search for the truth of a philosopher and writer, faced with a constant internal struggle of harmonizing belief and action. Part 1: A secular childhood and a mention of Arabia.
By Gai Eaton
Published on 16 Jan 2006 - Last modified on 30 Apr 2006
Viewed: 11411 (daily average: 7) - Rating: 3.7 out of 5 - Rated by: 3
Printed: 679 - Emailed: 0 - Commented on: 0

Charles Le Gai Eaton, Former British Diplomat (part 2 of 6)

Description: A personal dilemma with institutionalized religions.
By Gai Eaton
Published on 16 Jan 2006 - Last modified on 03 Feb 2006
Viewed: 8798 (daily average: 5) - Rating: 4 out of 5 - Rated by: 4
Printed: 662 - Emailed: 1 - Commented on: 0

Charles Le Gai Eaton, Former British Diplomat (part 3 of 6)

Description: Wisdom in the mind without penetration of human substance, and the discovery of God.
By Gai Eaton
Published on 16 Jan 2006 - Last modified on 03 Feb 2006
Viewed: 8467 (daily average: 5) - Rating: 3.7 out of 5 - Rated by: 3
Printed: 651 - Emailed: 0 - Commented on: 0

Charles Le Gai Eaton, Former British Diplomat (part 4 of 6)

Description: T. S. Eliot and his first book.
By Gai Eaton
Published on 16 Jan 2006 - Last modified on 03 Feb 2006
Viewed: 8455 (daily average: 5) - Rating: 3.7 out of 5 - Rated by: 3
Printed: 656 - Emailed: 0 - Commented on: 0

Charles Le Gai Eaton, Former British Diplomat (part 5 of 6)

Description: A job in Cairo.
By Gai Eaton
Published on 16 Jan 2006 - Last modified on 03 Feb 2006
Viewed: 9088 (daily average: 5) - Rating: 3.7 out of 5 - Rated by: 3
Printed: 657 - Emailed: 1 - Commented on: 0

Charles Le Gai Eaton, Former British Diplomat (part 6 of 6)

Description: A seed bears fruit.
By Gai Eaton
Published on 16 Jan 2006 - Last modified on 03 Feb 2006
Viewed: 8876 (daily average: 5) - Rating: 4.8 out of 5 - Rated by: 12
Printed: 708 - Emailed: 17 - Commented on: 1

Yvonne Ridley, Journalist, UK

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Description: A former journalist imprisoned in Taleban Afghanistan, Yvonne Ridley explains to BBC her encounter with Islam and what made her convert.
By Hannah Bayman
Published on 20 Nov 2006 - Last modified on 11 Dec 2006
Viewed: 9239 (daily average: 7) - Rating: 4.6 out of 5 - Rated by: 34
Printed: 397 - Emailed: 14 - Commented on: 6

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Basketball Player, USA

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Description: Famed for his slam dunks and "skyhook", Kareem Abdul-Jabbar discovers the other side of life, spirituality, and accepts Islam.
By Anonymous
Published on 27 Nov 2006 - Last modified on 18 Dec 2006
Viewed: 14928 (daily average: 11) - Rating: 4.5 out of 5 - Rated by: 22
Printed: 390 - Emailed: 13 - Commented on: 1

Laurence Brown, Medical Doctor, USA (part 1 of 2): Conversion Stories

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Description: The nature of conversion stories and the common ground between them, no matter what religion.
By Laurence B. Brown, MD
Published on 12 Feb 2007 - Last modified on 22 Feb 2009
Viewed: 11653 (daily average: 9) - Rating: 4.7 out of 5 - Rated by: 14
Printed: 655 - Emailed: 16 - Commented on: 0

Laurence Brown, Medical Doctor, USA (part 2 of 2): Being True to a Promise

Description: Dr. Laurence describes the event which eventually led him to explore religion and become convinced about Islam, not by mere intelligence, but a pure heart.
By Laurence B. Brown, MD
Published on 12 Feb 2007 - Last modified on 22 Feb 2009
Viewed: 12362 (daily average: 9) - Rating: 4.8 out of 5 - Rated by: 28
Printed: 612 - Emailed: 18 - Commented on: 1

Salman the Persian, Zoroastrian, Persia (part 1 of 2): From Zoroastrianism to Christianity

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Description: One of the greatest of companions, Salman the Persian, once Zoroastrian (Magian) narrates his story of his search for the true religion of God. Part One: From Zoroastrianism to Christianity.
By Salman the Persian
Published on 18 Jun 2007 - Last modified on 15 Dec 2008
Viewed: 8710 (daily average: 7) - Rating: 3.7 out of 5 - Rated by: 6
Printed: 715 - Emailed: 3 - Commented on: 0

Salman the Persian, Zoroastrian, Persia (part 2 of 2): From Christianity to Islam

Description: The long search finally ends with Salman meeting the promised Prophet, and earning his freedom become one of his closest companions.
By Salman the Persian
Published on 25 Jun 2007 - Last modified on 11 Oct 2009
Viewed: 8180 (daily average: 7) - Rating: 4.3 out of 5 - Rated by: 7
Printed: 623 - Emailed: 5 - Commented on: 0

Peter Sanders, Photographer, UK

Description: How the spiritual journey changed his life and he became Muslim.
By Peter Sanders
Published on 21 Jan 2008 - Last modified on 19 Feb 2008
Viewed: 7083 (daily average: 7) - Rating: 4.9 out of 5 - Rated by: 15
Printed: 288 - Emailed: 5 - Commented on: 0

Sara Bokker, Former Actress and Model, USA

Description: How, Sara Bokker, a former actress, model, fitness instructor and activist gave up the glamorous Miami lifestyle for Islam and found true liberation with Islam and the Islamic dress code for women.
By Sara Bokker (edited by IslamReligion.com)
Published on 28 Jul 2008 - Last modified on 29 Jul 2008
Viewed: 13856 (daily average: 18) - Rating: 4.7 out of 5 - Rated by: 92
Printed: 387 - Emailed: 38 - Commented on: 2

Stephen Schwartz, Journalist, USA

Description: Finding solace in the garden of peace, an American journalist and author tell us why he embraced Islam.
By Stephen Schwartz
Published on 05 Jan 2009 - Last modified on 05 Jan 2009
Viewed: 3429 (daily average: 6) - Rating: 4.6 out of 5 - Rated by: 18
Printed: 193 - Emailed: 6 - Commented on: 1

Jacian Fares, American Soldier

Description: Now my God has a name.
By Jacian Fares
Published on 29 Mar 2010 - Last modified on 08 Apr 2010
Viewed: 1519 (daily average: 9) - Rating: 4.8 out of 5 - Rated by: 11
Printed: 47 - Emailed: 4 - Commented on: 0

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