{"title":"Muslim Identity","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"struggling-to-surrender-impressions-of-an-american-convert-to-islam","title":"Struggling to Surrender | Impressions of an American Convert to Islam","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStruggling to Surrender | Impressions of an American Convert to Islam\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStruggling to Surrender: Some Impressions of an American Convert to Islam\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a personal and reflective perspective on the journey of embracing Islam. Through the experiences and observations of an American convert, the book explores the challenges, questions, spiritual struggles, and discoveries that can accompany the transition to a new faith and way of life. It provides readers with insight into the process of developing Islamic identity, understanding Muslim beliefs, and learning to surrender oneself to Allah. The author's reflections offer a relatable perspective for new Muslims, those considering Islam, and lifelong Muslims interested in understanding the experiences of converts. Thought-provoking and personal in approach, this book encourages readers to reflect on faith, commitment, spiritual growth, and the meaning of true submission to Allah.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Author: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this book, Professor Lang gives a very personal account of his search for God when he found out that his inherited religious beliefs could no longer answer his questions. A chance encounter led him to Islam. 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His search led him through reason, agnosticism, atheism, and uncertainty before an unexpected encounter with a Muslim student opened the door to Islam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscovering a New Faith\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConversion to Islam was not the end of Lang’s journey. 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