Dato' Sheikh Hussain Yee - The Racism Reverts Face

Dato' Sheikh Hussain Yee joins us to share his powerful journey from a devoted Buddhist upbringing, through Christianity, to finding certainty in Islam. As a Malaysian Chinese revert and one of the region’s most impactful da’wah voices, he reflects on the challenges reverts face, the dangers of cultural gatekeeping, and Islam’s real message.

A huge thanks to Dato' Sheikh Hussain Yee for such an amazing discussion.

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00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:33 - Growing up Buddhist
00:07:01 - From Buddhism to Christianity
00:11:43 - Doubting the Trinity
00:14:32 - Omar’s (RA) biography leads to Islam
00:15:53 - Taking shahadah
00:20:20 - Living in the mosque for 4 years
00:21:49 - Kicked out of mosques, suspicions and criticism.
00:28:13 - Journey to Medina to study Islam
00:32:16 - Buddhist teachings and being humble
00:36:49 - Falling in love with the Prophet (SA)
00:42:11 - Salah: Direct connection with Allah
00:45:25 - Studying under Sheikh Albani
00:54:04 - Mother takes shahada before her death.
00:57:09 - Starting organisation for new Muslims
01:03:34 -Stress from Muslims vs ease with non-Muslims
01:06:03 - Praying at work
01:08:49 - Advice to youth
01:16:18 - Explaining Islam to Chinese government officials
01:21:22 - Lessons on effective Dawah
01:23:54 - Don't rush reverts to shahada and involving their family
01:32:23 - Islam is the perfect product with weak salesmen
01:36:48 - Non-Muslim businessman who funds da’wah