Epigraph:
We will show them Our Signs in the universe and also among their own selves, until it becomes manifest to them that the Quran is the truth. (Al Quran 41:53)
He is the Mighty, the Forgiving; Who created the seven heavens, one above the other. You will not see any flaw in what the Lord of Mercy creates. Look again! Can you see any flaw? Look again! And again! Your sight will turn back to you, weak and defeated. (Al Quran 67:2-4)
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times
Individuals often embark on profound spiritual journeys, seeking answers to life’s ultimate questions—such as the purpose of existence, the nature of morality, and the reality of a higher power. This quest for meaning has led many to embrace Abrahamic faiths, including Christianity and Islam. Below are notable examples of such transformative journeys.
Today I share journey of three atheists to Christianity and of two former Christians to Islam:
1. C.S. Lewis: From Atheism to Christianity
C.S. Lewis, renowned for The Chronicles of Narnia, was an avowed atheist during his early adulthood. His conversion to Christianity was influenced by deep reflections on morality and purpose, as well as discussions with Christian friends like J.R.R. Tolkien. Lewis realized that his belief in justice and morality required a transcendent moral lawgiver, leading him to embrace Christianity.
If (as many atheists claim) the world really boils down to a complex set of chemical and physical processes then love, beauty, meaning and even truth itself are merely illusions of a mechanical mind: “If minds are wholly dependent on brains, and brains on biochemistry, and biochemistry (in the long run) on the meaningless flux of the atoms, I cannot understand how the thought of those minds should have any more significance than the sound of the wind in the trees.”
2. Dr. Timothy Winter (Abdal Hakim Murad): Embracing Islam
Dr. Timothy Winter, an Islamic theologian, was raised in a Christian environment. His exploration of spiritual meaning led him to Islam, where he found profound answers to his existential inquiries. He emphasizes the universal human yearning for the sacred and highlights commonalities between Christianity and Islam.
3. Christine Mooney-Flynn: A Mother’s Search for Meaning
Christine Mooney-Flynn identified as an atheist until the birth of her son prompted her to reevaluate her beliefs. The profound love she felt for her child led her to question the existence of a higher power, ultimately guiding her to Christianity.
4. Peter Guirguis: A Journey from Atheism to Faith
Peter Guirguis was raised in a Christian family but turned to atheism after personal hardships. His quest for meaning and understanding of life’s challenges eventually led him back to Christianity, where he found the answers he sought.
5. Kristiane Backer: From Entertainment to Spiritual Fulfillment
Kristiane Backer, a former MTV presenter, found that her career in the entertainment industry left her unfulfilled. Her search for deeper meaning led her to Islam, where she discovered inner peace and a sense of purpose. She was the very first presenters on MTV Europe. She gained a cult following and became a darling of the European press, but something was missing from her life. A fateful encounter introduced her to a completely different world to the one she knew, the religion and culture of Islam. After reading the Quran and traveling widely in the Islamic world she knew that she had discovered her spiritual path and she embraced Islam. This private memoir tells the story of her conversion and explains how faith at last gave her inner peace and the meaning she had sought. With abundant color photos. “From MTV to Mecca?”
These narratives illustrate that the pursuit of answers to life’s ultimate questions can lead individuals to profound spiritual transformations, guiding them toward the Abrahamic faiths.
The Glorious Quran and Science 
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