In October, iERA continued its mission of connecting communities with the message of Islam through a series of impactful stories published on its blog. With 51 new blog posts, our outreach teams have shared remarkable journeys and experiences from regions across the world. These stories reflect the dedication of iERA teams to fostering unity, understanding, and faith, reaching people from rural villages to urban centers with a message of hope and transformation.
Asia & Oceania
Our outreach efforts in Asia and Oceania saw incredible stories of people encountering Islam in unique settings. At the FANCA 2024 Football Championship in Lautoka, Fiji, the Dawah Awareness Campaign reached out to sports enthusiasts, introducing them to Islam in an environment of unity and camaraderie. In New Zealand, the “Kaupapa of Mana Islam” highlighted culturally sensitive approaches to Dawah, emphasizing respect for indigenous beliefs while sharing the teachings of Islam.
In Australia, a spontaneous encounter with a hairdresser at a street Dawah table led to her discovery of Islam, showing the power of simple, everyday connections. Another heartwarming moment was captured at IFAM, where one attendee’s journey of faith concluded in shahada, marking a beautiful milestone.
Latin America
Latin America’s Dawah efforts this month featured deeply moving journeys of individuals and families finding peace and purpose through Islam. A remote community in Honduras embarked on a transformative journey, traveling 148 kilometers to learn about Islam and eventually embrace it. In another story, a father and daughter’s shared journey led to their conversion, underscoring the family bonds that Dawah can help strengthen.
Meanwhile, in Brazil, a young woman found solace during uncertain times, as she turned to Islam to find inner peace, illustrating the timeless appeal of faith in moments of personal trial. The Latin American stories echo resilience and the yearning for spiritual fulfillment.
Africa
Across Africa, iERA’s blog shared stories of courage, conviction, and the profound effects of kindness in Dawah. Zakaria Mwasiya in Malawi faced insults and adversity with resilience, staying strong in his faith journey. In Bujumbura, Burundi, a story titled “Kindness Never Dies” highlighted how simple acts of generosity became instrumental in introducing Islam to new communities.
Other inspiring moments included a young man in Malawi who was moved by a prayer demonstration during a Dawah event, leading him to embrace Islam. Another story shared the journey of a pastor who found clarity in Islam, illustrating the deep spiritual insights that many experience upon learning about the faith.
UK & Europe
In the UK and Europe, iERA’s blog showcased personal stories of individuals embracing Islam through thoughtful discussions and self-reflection. The story of “The Theologian’s Son” highlighted a young man’s search for answers, ultimately leading him to find peace in Islam. These narratives show the continued impact of Dawah efforts in Western contexts, offering new perspectives to those curious about Islam.
Dawah Reporting System Update
In October, iERA also launched significant updates to its reporting system, streamlining the experience for Dawah teams around the world. This enhanced system provides smoother navigation and improved functionality, ensuring that our teams can document and track their efforts more efficiently. These updates are a step forward in supporting iERA’s global mission by optimizing operations and expanding outreach potential.
The complete list of published blogs is available below with inspiring stories that reflect our outreach efforts worldwide. These stories remind us that Dawah is not just about sharing knowledge—it’s about building bridges, uplifting communities, and walking together on the path to understanding.
Explore more and join us in celebrating these remarkable journeys! below are the list of the blog published;
Complete List of Published Blogs
- https://global.iera.org/asia/dawah-awareness-campaign-at-the-fanca-2024-football-championship-in-lautoka-fiji/
- https://global.iera.org/latin-american/honduras/148-kilometers-away-from-converting-to-islam/
- https://global.iera.org/latin-american/she-found-peace-peace-in-times-of-uncertanity/
- https://global.iera.org/latin-american/father-and-daughter-embrace-islamtestimony-of-ayman-hammami-iera-honduras/
- https://global.iera.org/africa/zakaria-mwasiya-stands-firm-against-insults/
- https://global.iera.org/africa/gifts-or-god-pastor-finds-the-whole-truth/
- https://global.iera.org/africa/iera-uganda-outreach-specialists-energized/
- https://global.iera.org/africa/kindness-never-dies-bujumbura/
- https://global.iera.org/africa/what-do-you-mean-when-you-say-is-life-just-a-game/
- https://global.iera.org/africa/their-effort/
- https://global.iera.org/africa/the-whole-family-embrace-islam/
- https://global.iera.org/africa/regretting-the-delay-in-discovering-the-truth/
- https://global.iera.org/africa/discovering-the-truth-about-islam/
- https://global.iera.org/africa/we-have-clear-misconception/
- https://global.iera.org/africa/malawi/alinafe-mangulama-the-village-head-that-brought-goodness-to-her-people-by-embracing-islam/
- https://global.iera.org/africa/malawi/prayer-demonstration-in-dawah-convinces-a-young-man-about-the-truth-of-islam/
- https://global.iera.org/africa/zambia/a-young-ladys-curiosity-guides-her-to-islam/
- https://global.iera.org/africa/nigeria-africa/a-beautiful-conversation-that-lightened-the-heart-of-a-non-muslim
- https://global.iera.org/africa/nigeria-africa/new-muslim-beating-the-odds-and-drawing-closer-to-allah/
- https://global.iera.org/africa/nigeria-africa/fatimahs-beautiful-transformation-upon-embracing-islam-alongside-her-mom/
- https://global.iera.org/africa/ghana/surprised-encounters-a-complete-shift-in-a-ladys-paradigm-on-islam/
- https://global.iera.org/africa/ghana/the-struggles-of-imam-zakaria-a-journey-of-faith-and-community-engagement/
- https://global.iera.org/africa/uganda/iera-uganda-successfully-graduate-20-new-muslim-imams/
- https://global.iera.org/africa/uganda/iera-uganda-stood-firm-through-the-rains-and-three-people-embraced-islam/
- https://global.iera.org/africa/uganda/the-call-to-prayer-causes-six-people-to-embrace-islam/
- https://global.iera.org/africa/uganda/over-200-people-embrace-islam-at-a-mass-dawah-event-in-uganda/
- https://global.iera.org/africa/uganda/updates-from-iera-ugandas-trip-to-malawi/
- https://global.iera.org/africa/uganda/iera-global-manager-on-fact-finding-trip-to-uganda/
- https://global.iera.org/africa/uganda/ten-ugandans-embrace-islam-at-the-hands-of-iera-rwanda-country-manager/
- https://global.iera.org/africa/ghana/man-overwhelmed-with-gratitude-upon-receiving-quran-as-gift/
- https://global.iera.org/africa/ghana/life-is-not-just-a-game-naomis-enlightening-conversation-with-the-iera-ghana-team/
- https://global.iera.org/africa/uganda/the-transformative-journey-from-ibrahim-from-selling-pork-to-a-devout-muslim/
- https://global.iera.org/asia/kaupapa-of-mana-islam/
- https://global.iera.org/asia/one-shahada-at-ifam/
- https://global.iera.org/asia/ongoing-dawah-tables-lighting-up-queensland-%f0%9f%8c%8f-impact-and-inspiration/
- https://global.iera.org/asia/an-inspiring-dawah-training-welcoming-120-sisters-to-the-journey/
- https://global.iera.org/asia/building-a-stronger-community-for-new-muslims-and-dawah-enthusiasts/
- https://global.iera.org/asia/dawah-awareness-campaign-at-the-fanca-2024-football-championship-in-lautoka-fiji/
- https://global.iera.org/asia/building-faith-and-community-aeta-muslim-community-in-pampanga/
- https://global.iera.org/asia/street-dawah-a-hairdresser-finds-islam-across-the-street-%f0%9f%8c%9f/
- https://global.iera.org/asia/papua-new-guinea-dawah-mission-a-month-of-impact-and-growth/
- https://global.iera.org/latin-american/the-mosques-neighbor/
- https://global.iera.org/latin-american/a-dawah-table-made-a-difference-in-tatianas-life/
- https://global.iera.org/latin-american/the-perfect-time-to-embrace-islam/
- https://global.iera.org/latin-american/and-suddenly-a-well-known-journalist-becomes-muslim/
- https://global.iera.org/uk-europe/parents-theologians-son-now-muslim/
- https://global.iera.org/africa/uganda/iera-global-manager-on-fact-finding-trip-to-uganda/
- https://global.iera.org/africa/uganda/ten-ugandans-embrace-islam-at-the-hands-of-iera-rwanda-country-manager/
- https://global.iera.org/africa/iera-representatives-from-malawi-and-uganda-attend-leadership-training-at-mercy-mission-summit-in-south-africa/
- https://global.iera.org/africa/iera-tanzania-university-talk/
- https://global.iera.org/report/iera-reporting-system-updates-october-2024-a-leap-forward-in-streamlined-dawah-operations/
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