In a quiet village under the traditional authority of Kadewere in Malawi, a young man named Kelostone Emanuel White is quietly building a life rooted in purpose, clarity, and faith.
At just 23 years old, his journey is one of sincere seeking—a path shaped by questions, contradictions, and, ultimately, the light of truth.
Kelostone was born and raised in Group Village Head Ndanga, a place where faith and culture blend in complex ways. His upbringing was equally intricate. His father, a practicing Muslim, and his mother, a devout Christian, shaped his childhood with differing spiritual influences. While he spent most of his time with his mother and naturally followed her religious ways, there were moments when he’d join his father in prayer, unknowingly caught in a silent tug-of-war between two worlds.
As he matured, this duality became his normal. Yet deep within, there lingered confusion—an internal dissonance that left him wondering where he truly belonged.
Then, one morning, a door was metaphorically and literally opened.
During a door-to-door da’wah outreach by a group of iERA-trained du’āts, Kelostone met a team that would change his life. They didn’t push. They simply shared—gently explaining the concept of Tawheed, the Oneness of Allah, and the foundations of Islam with clarity and compassion.
That day, something clicked.
The confusion gave way to conviction.
And by the will of Allah, Kelostone took his Shahadah—his declaration of faith.
But this wasn’t the end of the story. It was only the beginning.
Recognizing his enthusiasm and sincerity, the du’āts continued to mentor him, meeting during his spare moments to answer questions, explore deeper truths, and cultivate his understanding of the Deen. This mentorship sparked a fire in Kelostone—a thirst for knowledge that only grew stronger with time.
Soon, he was enrolled in an Intensive Training Program, followed by progression into the Imam Development Program. His transformation was swift but grounded, his commitment visible in every step he took. When opportunities arose for a formal education in Islamic studies, Kelostone seized the moment. He sat for the entrance exam for the prestigious three-year Diploma in Education and Islamic Studies at Assalam Complex—and passed.
Today, he walks the corridors of Assalam Complex not as someone lost between two worlds, but as a confident Muslim, a seeker of knowledge, and a future leader of his community.
Kelostone’s story is more than a personal triumph.
It is a testament to the power of da’wah.
It shows us that guidance can reach anyone, anywhere—whether on the streets, at a doorstep, or in a heart quietly yearning for clarity.
Through sincere outreach and consistent mentorship, lives are transformed. Confusion turns to certainty. Doubt to purpose. And in young men like Kelostone, the Ummah finds its future.
