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How Islam Found Me by Serving Others, Convert Story (Australia)

Cedric Du Peloux | Rafi | 16 April 2023 | Episode#147

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Rafi's journey to Islam is a remarkable one that showcases the beauty of the religion and how it can change a person's life for the better. In 2019, Rafi converted to Islam, which marked a turning point in his life. He has since been an inspiration to many young people who are contemplating embracing Islam.

At the age of 24, Rafi hails from a unique cultural background, being of French and Indigenous Australian descent, from the Boandik Aboriginal tribe in South Australia. Growing up in Paris, he had never considered Islam as a religion to practice until his personal experience led him to find solace in the faith.

Currently living in Brisbane, Rafi is a Human Resources Outreach Specialist for Randstad, where he works to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Apart from his professional work, Rafi also finds time to engage in physical activities, and he is an MMA enthusiast.

Rafi is a regular mosque-goer, where he finds peace and serenity in his daily prayers. In 2020, he began participating in food runs with an Islamic not-for-profit organization, which opened his eyes to the plight of the less privileged in society. Since then, he has become an advocate for the poor and vulnerable, dedicating his time and resources to help those in need.

As a passionate advocate for women's rights, Rafi believes in the equality of all people, regardless of their gender. He owes this view to his mother, who instilled the value of gender equality in him from a young age.

Rafi is an active volunteer with 'Islamic Relief' and 'Merciful Servant', where he helps to fundraise for humanitarian assistance and distribute meals to homeless people. He also acknowledges the traditional owners of the lands in Australia and is passionate about advocating for First Nations' rights.

Rafi's journey to Islam is a testament to the power of faith and the positive impact it can have on a person's life. His commitment to community service, advocacy for the less privileged, and his passion for equality and justice make him an excellent role model for anyone considering embracing Islam.

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Episode Host: Cedric Du Peloux (Australia)

He describes the story like this:

What happened is that my father separated with my mother when he became Muslim.

My mother is not Muslim and I grew up with her.

I went on holiday when I was 8 years old and spent some time with my father and that's when faith in Islam entered my heart.

Then I went back to my mum until I was 14 years old.

In my heart I felt I was Muslim even if I didn't know much about Islam.

Then I went on to live with my father for a few years and decided to learn and practice Islam.

I consider myself more like a revert as I chose to be Muslim at a certain point.

I grew up pretty much as a non Muslim and also because Islam was not part of my culture back then.

I'm definitely closer to a Westerner than to someone that grew up in Islam.

But at the same time I'm not your typical revert.

I've learned so much throughout this journey that I make sure to share my knowledge within the youth of my community when I get a chance.

About Cedric:

• 38 years old
• Converted in 1996
• From France, born in Paris,
• Mother is French native Caucasian
• Father was from a French West Indies island called 'Guadeloupe'
• Has lived in Melbourne Australia since 2012
• Works in the IT field as an Application Operation Engineer
• Huge basketball fan
• Very into spiritual readings especially about tassawuf, tazkiya and hagiographies
• Enjoys different writings about the history and state of the Muslim world

He also says:

I'm passionate about giving dawah at any chance I can and also helping the less fortunates whether it is through donation or physical assistance but my main area of expertise are marriage and relationship and also helping Westerner new reverts to make sense of their Islam as it can sometime be challenging for people that were born Muslim and non Westerner to understand where a revert is coming from.

Contact Cedric here:

• cedricleduc@live.fr
• +61426955169

See full profile page here.

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