Islam: The gift we take for granted?
For this Episode of The Barakah Effect podcast, we invite Adam Voo, a Chinese Malaysian from Sabah who reverted to Islam at the age of 28.
An engineer, student of knowledge, teacher of deen, author, and father of four, Adam shares with us:
✅ His journey of discovering Islam coming from his upbringing in a Catholic family; his journey from anger, to curiosity, through denial, until finally embracing Islam,
✅ How Islam elevated his work ethic and inspired him to be a better professional at the workplace
✅ How upholding his Islamic principles at the workplace didn’t become a disadvantage, in fact, surprisingly, actually did FAVORS for his career and professional reputation!
✅ His personal journey of how he, gradually progressed into da’wah and conducting classes
✅ His experiences of giving da’wah at his workplace, including some of the outrageous misconceptions and conspiracies people have about Islam; and how da’wah really should be a sign of our love for others,
✅ And his experiences in publishing his first book (and exciting news of an upcoming one, insha Allah!)
✅ He also shares his big secret on productivity: how he manages to juggle so many multiple responsibilities and excel in everyone of them. Hint: it’s not that you expect! ❤️
0:00:00 Intro
0:05:46 About Adam’s first book: “100 Hadith Sunan Abu Dawud”
0:14:14 Adam shares valuable experience & lessons in publishing his first book
0:20:06 Adam’s background: his upbringing in Sabah
0:22:47 Adam’s discovery of the Bible & Christianity through Muslims!
0:30:57 Contradictions in Bible? Sincere study of the scriptures eventually led Adam to Islam
0:39:36 Going through denial phase, confronting the parents & fellow Christian friends
0:48:11 Taking Syahadah & advice to reverts: involve your family, have a conversation
0:57:33 LOVE: Da’wah should be fuelled by passion to love for others what we love for ourselves
1:08:11 How we respond when people mock or make fun of Islam. Channeling conversation opportunity!
1:14:40 We’ve got a lot of work to do for da’wah. Utilize every opportunity you get!
1:19:28 How Islam had an effect to Adam’s professional life and work ethic
1:28:00 The Islamic perspective about leadership. Don’t chase it, but prepare yourself for it just in case!
1:33:40 Never stop learning “Knowledge is the only thing people cannot steal from you”
1:36:30 Productivity tips: How do you juggle so many responsibilities and excel at them?
1:42:20 Courage in Da’wah: Facing the intimidation and fear of conveying & teaching Islam as a revert
1:53:14 The Legacy Adam Voo wants to leave behind
1:55:19 Adam’s favorite quote..
2:01:20 How to get in Touch with Adam Voo
2:06:09 The Key to Barakah is..
📱Connect with Adam Voo
📧 Email: adamvoo@yahoo.com
📚 Live Classes at Alkhaadem: https://www.alkhaadem.com
Arees University: https://www.facebook.com/arees.edu
▶️ YouTube - Alkhaadem New Muslims Class: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBQbpvlXmhNptG-_zQE0QNQXku1AxOO56