From Muslim to Catholic: Islam Is the Heresy of Heresies (Ismail Youssef) | Ep. 518

Ismail Youssef, also known as Ish of Arabia, a former Muslim who left Islam to embrace Catholicism, rejecting what he sees as the contradictions, injustices, and oppressive teachings of Muhammad. Now, he dedicates his life to exposing the flaws of Islam and bringing the truth of Christianity to Muslims worldwide. Ismail produces hard-hitting videos that challenge Islamic doctrines and reveal the historical and theological problems within the faith. He is currently writing Thirst for a Life-Giving Water, a powerful account of his journey out of Islam and into the freedom of Christ. His work is a stand for truth, no matter the cost.

Youtube: @ishofarabia
Instagram: @ishofarabia

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00:00 Introduction
03:00 Growing Up as a Muslim
08:03 Family’s Commitment to Islam
12:23 Questioning Islam
25:30 Engaging with Other Religions
30:17 Questioning Muhammad
35:05 Reevaluating Muhammad’s Life
45:48 Unraveling the Truth of Islam
50:07 Aquinas’ Perspective on Muhammad
51:50 Departing from Islam
1:00:50 Parents’ Response to Leaving Islam
1:03:10 The Journey Toward Christianity
1:10:35 First Experience of the Mass
1:13:15 Discovering Prayer
1:17:40 Embracing Christianity
1:32:09 Leaving Everything Behind for Christ
1:38:40 Why Catholicism?
1:40:43 Why Muslims Are Converting to Christianity
1:46:16 Influencing Muslim Conversions
1:50:20 Advice for Muslims
1:55:04 The Qur'an's view of Jesus
2:01:06 Viewing Islam as a Heresy
2:04:50 Do Muslims and Christians Worship the Same God?
2:11:16 What Islam Gets Right
2:13:20 How to Evangelize Muslims
2:15:15 Polygamy
2:15:50 Is Islam Inherently Violent
2:16:40 Misunderstandings Among Catholics About Islam
2:18:10 Is There a Sense of Sacramentality in Islam
2:19:39 Deciphering the Mystery of the Trinity
2:23:30 Lessons Catholics Can Learn from Muslim Devotion
2:30:30 Conclusion