A new dawn for Mariam: When faith finds Its voice
For much of her adult life, Rachael Nantongo lived within two worlds—bound by family tradition yet quietly pulled by a spiritual call she could no…
Category: Africa
“Africa” collection of stories from Africa.
Renewed with purpose: iERA Uganda Du’āt rekindle the Prophetic flame
A spirit of renewed purpose and brotherhood filled the atmosphere as iERA Uganda Du’āt—Islamic missionaries from key districts—came together for a transformative monthly retreat. More…
Carrying the light: A new generation of Du’āt rises in Uganda
A new chapter in the story of Islamic outreach has begun in Uganda, as twelve newly trained Du’āt officially begin their mission with iERA Uganda…
“I thought you were preaching the gospel”: A curious encounter with the Qur’an
On a bright afternoon, as our dawah team stood at our usual outreach spot, a man walked toward us with curiosity in his eyes. He…
A pause that changed everything: A Cobbler’s encounter with truth
He was a man on a mission—busy, focused, weaving through the crowd as he advertised his cobbler services. His voice rang out with urgency, calling…
A morning of light: Spreading the message, one Quran at a time
It was a beautiful, tranquil morning—the kind that fills the heart with gratitude and sets the perfect tone for dawah. As always, we set up…
Guarding the faith: When reverts face deception
Last week, we received a call from a sister we’ve been mentoring on her journey as a new Muslim. The emotions in her voice carried…
From milk to meaning: How two sisters found faith in their cafeteria
In a small, bustling corner of the city, two hardworking sisters run a modest cafeteria—a humble space where locals gather to enjoy fresh milk and…
Choosing truth over fear: Franck’s courageous journey to Islam
In the heart of a rural village, Franck, a young man with a quiet spirit and thoughtful eyes, dreamed of a better life. Like many,…
Breaking barriers: Janat’s journey from mistrust to mercy
In a quiet village in Uganda, Gorret lived with a heart shaped by the stories she had always been told—stories of fear, of caution, of…