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Oct 2025
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E254: The Truth About Islam — And Why I ...

Lila Rose
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Is the rise of Islam a threat to Western freedom? Former Muslim and content creator Ismail Youssef joins us for a bold, no-filter conversation tackling one of today’s most urgent questions.


Raised between Egypt and Canada, Ismail offers a rare insider’s look at Islam’s origins, core teachings, and the life of Prophet Muhammad and shares why he ultimately chose to leave the faith.


Ismail's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ishofarabia/


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