Rihla Imaniya ma Rijal wa Nisa Aslamu
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Rihla Imaniya ma Rijal wa Nisa Aslamu (A Faith Journey with Men and Women Who Embraced Islam) is a biographical compilation prepared by Abd al-Rahman Mahmud in May 2005, documenting conversion narratives and testimonies of individuals who entered Islam from diverse backgrounds, professions, and countries .
Purpose and Scope
The author dedicated the compilation to seekers of truth, guidance, and happiness, presenting the firsthand accounts and journeys of individuals of various faiths and nationalities who chose Islam . The work gathers ninety-four distinct profiles arranged across thematic categories, concluding with historical narratives of early converts among the Companions of the Prophet .
Structure and Contents
The book is structured into four main thematic sections followed by a concluding historical section:
- Priests and Missionaries Who Embraced Islam (entries 1–26): Features accounts of former Christian clergy, evangelists, and theologians from Egypt, the United States, Europe, Asia, and Africa, including Ishaq Hilal Masihah, Yusuf Estes, Kenneth Jenkins, Gary Miller, former Archbishop of Johannesburg Frederick de la Marque, and former secretary of the World Council of Churches for Central and East Africa Ashok Colin Young .
- Scholars, Thinkers, and Writers Who Embraced Islam (entries 27–66): Documents the profiles of academics, philosophers, and scientists across diverse fields, including French surgeon Maurice Bucaille, embryologist Keith Moore, Thai anatomist Tejatat Tejasen, German geologist Alfred Kröner, British scholar Martin Lings, French painter Étienne Dinet, Swiss thinker Roger Du Pasquier, French philosopher René Guénon, American professor Jeffrey Lang, Austrian writer Leopold Weiss, and American preacher Hamza Yusuf .
- Celebrities Who Embraced Islam (entries 67–86): Details the conversions of prominent public figures in arts, sports, diplomacy, and politics, including British musician Yusuf Islam, American political advisor Robert Crane, basketball player Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, French footballer Nicolas Anelka, American civil rights leader Malcolm X, former German ambassador Murad Hofmann, and German television presenter Kristiane Backer .
- Diverse Profiles of Conversion to Islam (entries 87–94): Presents individual conversion stories of men and women from countries including Egypt, Germany, the United States, and Singapore .
Concluding Section
The book concludes with a dedicated chapter examining the historical role models among the Companions of the Prophet who came from the People of the Book and entered Islam, utilizing material prepared by Dr. Muhammad al-Musayyar, professor of creed and philosophy at Al-Azhar University, opening with the journey of Salman al-Farsi .
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