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Islam And Self Development: How Religion Is The Missing Piece Of The Puzzle. Convert Story (UK)

Crystal Joseph | Amanda Rickwood | 11 November 2020 | Episode#55

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A self-professed 'larger than life' character. Amanda grew up as an atheist in Hampshire, UK in the 80's with little to no exposure to Islam.

Inquisitive by nature, Amanda was grateful to her family for encouraging curiosity and appreciation of the world around her from a young age.

As she navigated adolescence and young adulthood, Amanda depicts her life growing as increasingly anxiety fueled and disconnected from those around her yet with an innate need to connect with the divine.

It was during her travels to Qatar and Egypt in which she felt in a process of naturally becoming. Lovingly overcome by the call to Allah.

She found the impetus to go back to basics and begin a whole new journey laced with unprecedented knowledge, guidance and unconditional self love.

Quick facts about Amanda:

Converted in 2017
3 years since converting
52 years old
Comes from UK
Primary school teacher
Likes staying healthy - body and mind, learning about Islam and developing her YouTube channel
Passionate about leading a good Islamic life and leading through example/action

See more of Amanda's story here on her YouTube channel.

https://untoislam.com/amanda-rickwood-youtube

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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.

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