The morning sun cast a warm golden glow over the green pastures, illuminating the quiet bustle of a local poultry farm. Among the rows of coops stood Chandia, a 49-year-old farmer whose days were built on hard work, dedication, and a deep-seated faith in God. Raised as a devout Christian, Chandia carried a sincere love for the Divine, though certain questions about the nature of God had always rested quietly in the back of his heart.
At the start of the month, a team of dedicated daees from iERA began their outreach mission in the area. Guided by compassion and a passion for sharing the message of Islam, they walked onto the farm, warmly greeting Chandia with handshakes and bright smiles.
As they engaged in friendly conversation, the daees gently introduced the core message of Islam: the absolute Oneness of God (Tawheed)—the Creator of the heavens and the earth, who has no partners, equals, or associates.
Chandia listened intently. Pausing from his chores, he asked a question that had long puzzled him:
“If you believe in God, why don’t Muslims believe in His son, Jesus?”
With patience and respect, the iERA daees explained the honored place Jesus holds in Islam.
“In Islam, we love and respect Jesus deeply,” one of the daees gently responded. “We honor him not as God or the son of God, but as one of God’s greatest messengers and prophets. God created Jesus through His divine command—just as He created Adam without a father or mother—but God does not beget, nor was He begotten.”
The revelation struck Chandia deeply. Hearing that Jesus was not only recognized in Islam, but revered as a noble prophet of the One God, brought a sudden, overwhelming sense of clarity and peace. The missing piece of his spiritual journey had finally fallen into place.
Touched by the beauty and simplicity of the Truth, Chandia knew in his heart that he had found what he was looking for. With tears of joy, he raised his index finger and pronounced the Shahada—the declaration of faith:
“There is no deity worthy of worship except Allah, and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.”
That day, the humble poultry farmer stepped into a new chapter of life, choosing the name Rashid—meaning “the rightly guided.”
Through gentle dialogue, wisdom, and sincere outreach, iERA continues its noble mission across the globe, touching hearts and bringing the light of Tawheed to truth-seekers everywhere.
