Time for an imaan boost during Ramadan! We bring on our beloved close friend Rafael to talk about his journey to Islam from Atheism, the insane experiences he had before converting and also the struggles he went through after converting.
Rafael Bruzzese is currently studying Teaching, majoring in English Literature at The University of Sydney. He was part of a 'Converts Panel' at the University of Sydney and very recently was part of a 'Ins and Outs of Islam' panel, which took place at the University of New South Wales.
Host - Tanzim & Josh
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Rafael Bruzzese's Online Presence
https://millennialmuslims.wordpress.com/2017/04/20/if-youre-muslim-why-are-you-white/
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[2:30] Other revert stories and different experiences
[8:15] Planting the seeds when giving dawah
[12:30] Rafael's upbringing and how his parents influenced him
[20:45] When Rafael first encountered Islam
[24:00] General perception of religion
[29:00] Rafael's initial experiences with Islam
[37:00] Objectification of women
[38:00] Rafael's experience of alcohol poisoning
[40:00] Rafael's encounter with a Muslim Turkish girl
[45:00] Rafael's Shahada
[47:00] How did Rafael gain certainty in Islam?
[51:00] Rafael's experiences and encounters after converting
[1:01:00] Where Rafael is currently at in regards to Islamic knowledge
[1:05:00] Orientalism & perspectives of history
[1:08:00] Rafael's encounters with particular Islamic groups
[1:16:00] Perennialism - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perennial_philosophy
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