Summary: Episode 88: Convert to Islam: https://untoislam.com Podcast: https://untoislam.com/podcast About Us: https://untoislam.com/about-us Contact Us: https://untoislam.com/contact-us Live QA Session: https://untoislam.com/live-qa-session Sponsor|Donate|Support|Help Us: https://untoislam.com/donate Host: Gina Marie DeBarthe. Guest: Imam Yusef Maisonet. Imam Maisonet reverted to Islam when he was a teenager living in New York City. He was born in New York City, and has gone on to visit Europe, Africa, the Pacific, the Middle East and more, all while learning from the vibrant and diverse Muslim communities living there. He has served as an imam for 12 years in Mobile, Alabama. He is also a chaplain for death row inmates and the regular prison population in Alabama. He is active in working with the Latino Muslim community in its approach to spreading this beautiful way of life. He is the author of an amazing memoir entitled: "Harlem to Mecca, A Latino's Journey in Islam." https://untoislam.com/links/from-harlem-to-mecca-a-latinos-journey-in-islam In this episode we discuss his book and his journey to Islam. More information on his book can be found on his website: http://www.imamyusef.com/ He is currently writing a second book about his experiences with the Alabama Prison Systems and their mistreatment of Muslim inmates. In this episode we discuss: Imam Yusef's conversion to Islam upon hearing Surah Ihklas. His first Ramadan. His separation from his parents, and upbringing in a Catholic orphanage. His travels around the globe and his encounters with various Muslims from a variety of backgrounds and cultures. His journey to Mecca and Medina for his first Haj. Further we discuss the mistreatment of Muslim inmates in the Alabama prison systems and how he is suing the system for infringing on the religious rights and freedoms of incarcerated Muslims, especially those on death row. About the Becoming Muslim Podcast Do you have questions about Islam? Are you looking for a new direction in life? The Becoming Muslim podcast at https://untoislam.com is made for those who are in the midst of researching Islam. It also suits newly converted Muslims. Our podcast offers a wide variety of audible resources. From captivating stories of converts to discussions on day to day Islamic practices, Unto Islam allows for each individual to cater to their spiritual needs. Find out: (1) How to convert to Islam (2) What it means to be Muslim (3) Why Islam has helped others As Muslims do not engage in missionary work, our site is only here to help those who want to know more about our faith and creed.
