Epigraph:

Say, ‘O People of the Book! come to a word equal between us and you — that we worship none but Allah, and that we associate no partner with Him, and that some of us take not others for Lords beside Allah.’ But if they turn away, then say, ‘Bear witness that we have submitted to God.’ (Al Quran 3:64)

Surely, the Believers, and the Jews, and the Christians and the Sabians — whichever party from among these truly believes in Allah and the Last Day and does good deeds — shall have their reward with their Lord, and no fear shall come upon them, nor shall they grieve. (Al Quran 2:62)

Surely, those who have believed, and the Jews, and the Sabians, and the Christians — whoso believes in Allah and the Last Day and does good deeds, on them shall come no fear, nor shall they grieve. (Al Quran 5:69)

Presented by Zia H Shah MD with help of ChatGPT

Introduction

In recent years, a small but significant number of individuals born and raised as Jews have embraced Islam. Their personal journeys are as diverse as they are poignant – spanning countries from Israel to the United States – yet they share common themes of spiritual seeking, love, identity, and courage. Conversion between Judaism and Islam remains relatively rare (in Israel, 98% of Jews remain in the faith they were raised in pewresearch.org), which means those who do take this step often find themselves navigating uncharted waters. This narrative explores the lives of several Jewish-to-Muslim converts since about 2015, humanizing their experiences through storytelling and personal voices. Through their stories – whether set in the alleyways of Jerusalem or the streets of New York – we glimpse the motivations and challenges that accompany such profound change, and we identify broader patterns emerging among Jewish converts to Islam in the last decade. The tone throughout remains respectful and empathetic, focusing on individual humanity rather than stereotypes.

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