Ronald the son of the village chief—was known as a respectful, curious young man. His father, the village chairman, was a man of authority whose voice carried weight in every decision that shaped the community.
One afternoon, their household received unfamiliar visitors: du‘āt from iERA, who had come to inform the chief about their intention to spread da‘wah (the message of Islam) within the village. As the traditions required, they first sought permission and guidance from the village leadership.
The chief listened carefully and, with the seriousness of a man responsible for the entire community, asked them to explain what they wanted to teach and the manner in which they planned to do it.
Ronald stood quietly in the background, listening with a level of attentiveness no one expected. Something about the clarity, gentleness, and purpose of their message stirred an interest deep within him. He had never met a Muslim preacher before, nor had he heard Islamic teachings explained directly.
The following day, driven by curiosity and a growing sense of peace, Ronald decided to attend the du‘āt’s New Muslim Support Class. He sat among villagers, quietly absorbing every lesson. When the class ended, he walked home with a mind full of thoughts and a heart pulling him in a new direction.
That evening, Ronald approached his father, with respect, he told him about the teachings he had heard and how deeply they had touched him. He expressed his wish to convert to Islam. The chief, a man known for his fairness and wisdom, looked at his son thoughtfully. Then, with calm resolve, he gave him his blessing.
The next day, Ronald returned to the class—this time with confidence and purpose. In front of the du‘āt and the gathered learners, he declared his intention to accept Islam. With sincerity and full understanding, he embraced his new faith and took the name Sulaiman.
From that day onward, Sulaiman immersed himself in learning. He attended every New Muslim Support Class with dedication. He even volunteered to help prepare porridge for the class, serving others with humility and joy.
Within a short time, Sulaiman learned the basics of Islam, from making wudhu to performing salah. Step by step, he grew in knowledge, practice, and conviction.
What began as a moment of curiosity turned into a journey of faith.
