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🇺🇸☪️❤️ From Studying Christian Theology at Harvard University to Embracing Islam… The Remarkable Story of American Dr. Jerald F. Dirks! This is the inspiring story of an American man who was not merely an ordinary Christian, but a former Christian minister who studied theology at one of the world’s most prestigious universities before a long journey of research, reflection, and searching for the truth eventually led him to embrace Islam. His name was Dr. Jerald F. Dirks, who grew up in the state of Kansas, USA, in a devoted Christian family. From an early age, he regularly attended church and studied Christian teachings. As the years passed, his interest in religion deepened, and he eventually decided to become a Christian minister. He attended Harvard University, graduating in 1971, and later earned a Master of Divinity degree from Harvard Divinity School in 1974. How Did His Journey Toward Islam Begin? During his extensive studies of Christian theology, he began questioning certain beliefs he had grown up with, particularly the doctrine of the Trinity, the divinity of Jesus Christ, and the history of religious scriptures. These were not passing questions. They encouraged him to continue researching, reflecting, and comparing different religions. As he studied Islam more deeply, he discovered that its central teaching of Tawhid—the absolute Oneness of Allah Almighty and the worship of Him alone, without partners—aligned with the religious convictions that had gradually developed within him. Then, in March 1993, a major turning point changed his life. During a journey to the Middle East with his wife in the blessed month of Ramadan, he experienced fasting and became more closely acquainted with the Muslim community. That journey became a decisive moment in his path toward Islam. Eventually, after years of spiritual searching and reflection, he embraced Islam, and his wife also became Muslim. From that point onward, he began sharing his experiences with others, writing and speaking about his journey from studying Christian theology to embracing the faith of Islam. Allah Almighty says in the Holy Quran: “Is one whose heart Allah has opened to Islam, so that he is upon a light from his Lord, like one whose heart is closed?” Quran 39:22 The story of Dr. Jerald F. Dirks reminds us that the search for truth can be a long and profound journey, and that a person may reconsider deeply held beliefs regardless of their academic achievements, religious position, or intellectual background. Dr. Jerald F. Dirks passed away in January 2019, many years after embracing Islam. We ask Allah Almighty to forgive him, have mercy upon him, pardon his shortcomings, raise his rank among the righteous, and place all his knowledge, writings, and efforts to introduce others to Islam on the scale of his good deeds. 🤲🏻 We also ask Allah Almighty to guide everyone who sincerely seeks the truth, open their hearts to faith, and illuminate their souls with the light of divine guidance. Indeed, Allah is the All-Hearing, the One who answers prayers. Alhamdulillah

The Religion of Allah Almighty Has Been One Since Adam (Peace Be Upon Him) Until Muhammad ﷺ, the Final Prophet and Messenger. ☪️❤️ All the prophets and messengers, from Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Jesus to Muhammad (peace be upon them all), came with the same fundamental message: to worship Allah Almighty alone, without associating any partners with Him, to believe in Him, obey His commandments, and stay away from associating others with Him in worship. Although certain religious laws and rulings differed among nations, the foundation of their faith remained the same: the Oneness of Allah (Tawhid) and complete submission to Him. Allah Almighty says in the Holy Qur’an: “Indeed, the religion in the sight of Allah is Islam.” Quran 3:19 Allah Almighty also says: “He has ordained for you the same religion which He enjoined upon Noah, and that which We have revealed to you, and that which We enjoined upon Abraham, Moses, and Jesus: Establish the religion and do not be divided therein.” Quran 42:13 What Did Prophet Muhammad ﷺ Say About Jesus Christ (Peace Be Upon Him)? The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: “I am the closest of all people to Jesus, son of Mary, in this world and the Hereafter. The prophets are paternal brothers; their mothers are different, but their religion is one.” Narrated in Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim. This hadith explains that all the prophets shared the same fundamental faith: worshipping Allah Almighty alone, without partners, even though some of the religious laws and commandments given to their respective nations differed. According to Islamic belief, Jesus Christ, the son of Mary (peace be upon him), never called people to worship him. Rather, he called them to worship Allah Almighty alone. Allah Almighty tells us that Jesus said: “Indeed, Allah is my Lord and your Lord, so worship Him. That is the straight path.” Quran 3:51 Therefore, Islam, in its universal meaning of submission to Allah Almighty, did not begin with the mission of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Rather, it is the original message of monotheism and submission to the One Creator, preached by every prophet and messenger throughout human history. The message of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ came as the final revelation, completing the succession of divine messages and addressing all humanity. One Creator. One God. One fundamental message throughout the ages: Worship Allah Almighty alone. We ask Allah Almighty to guide humanity to the truth, open people’s hearts to recognize their Creator, grant them sincere faith, and unite us with the prophets and messengers in the Gardens of Paradise. Alhamdulillah