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Apr 2025
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120: Jewish Police Officer Converts to I...

Mahmoud Ansari
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Jewish American Police Officer Michael shares his journey raised in a Jewish-Christian household, organizing birthright trips to Israel and working as a Jewish liaison officer who wanted to join the IDF. But after he witnessed the disgusting behavior of his Zionist friends vs the beautiful character of Muslim protesters. He started questioning his position and side of history. Michael discusses the emotional turmoil and backlash he faced from his beloved Jewish community and the signs from Allah that affirmed his faith throughout his journey to Islam.*Muslim Professionals:* https://www.muslimprofessionals.us/*Boycat app:* https://www.boycat.io/_Business Code:_ ANSARI10*Deen Over Dunya:* https://deenoverdunya.us/_Code:_ ANSARI10*Support US @* ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/ansaripodcast00:00 Raised Jewish & Trips to Israel05:15 The Pro-Israel Protest16:03 Learning About Islam20:03 Response of Jewish Community27:30 Life after Converting to Islam37:04 Ansari's Dream45:51 The Book that Proved Allah answers Duaa53:48 Allah is Alive.59:34 Everything is a Distraction

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