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Am I A Muslim? Young And Free At 19, Morocco, And The Call To Prayer (German Convert)

Crystal Joseph | Lara Jennings | 14 November 2020 | Episode#58

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In this episode Lara Jennings gives a raw and detailed account of the transition from being raised in a German Atheist/Catholic dominated society which held unforgiving views of Islam to a practicing and successful Muslim woman without sacrificing who she was as a person.

'Young and free' at 19, Lara contemplated what may be waiting for her over the horizon and the prospect of a daunting end for her rash, fast-past lifestyle.

Drawing upon her love for knowledge and ability to work hard, she decidedly forged a new path. However it wasn't all smooth-sailing.

Whilst spending time with her friends during a trip to Morocco the call to prayer sounded.

She witnessed her new friends pray for the first time.

The mystery of Islam and what it means to be a Muslim had then shattered. Lara immediately became a Muslim.

About Lara:

• Converted in 2009, 11 years ago
• 31 years old
• Born in Germany
• Lives in United Kingdom
• Lara use to be social worker, politician, marketer, studied Philosophy and Sociology
• She founded own initiative last Ramadan called MyMoon which just has been launched a few days ago
• She enjoys running, boxing, drawing, singing, volunteering, traveling, psychology, and graphic design
• Social justice is the main reason she founded her initiative MyMoon

Here is Lara's website:

https://www.mymoononline.com/

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Episode Host: Crystal Joseph (England)

Crystal always grew up knowing God.

At a young age (as early as 10 years old) her feelings towards the church changed.

She started to follow her gut instinct that it was all wrong.

Finally she felt that Christianity was a block between her and her creator.

After leaving the church she went through a stage of conforming to society.

This included not knowing an answer to the questions of faith and not seeking one either.

Going through this she felt drained.

Crystal tried Buddhism and meditation while still believing in God.

She stated that in England people tend to mix and match and try to make their own answers to questions about God as you go along.

She needed something.

The turning point for her was at the age of 21, she visited Egypt.

She heard the Quran for the first time and felt like this was real life.

A visit to Mt Sinai was one of her first spiritual experiences of Islam.

At the same time she was learning about the scientific proofs in the Quran.

Crystal was getting black and white answers to all her questions.

See full profile page here.

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