Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In this episode, Ali shares his story of growing up in a devout Muslim household, moving to Utah, learning about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, going to Church, reading the Book of Mormon, meeting the missionaries, believing Jesus Christ as his Savior, getting baptized, and being disowned by his family. Ali is an incredible example of resilience, devotion, and trust. He is currently serving his mission in London, England.
Thank you for sharing your story, Ali!!
0:00 - Introduction
0:56 - Moving to Utah and learning about Mormons
2:20 - Growing up as a devoted Muslim
2:50 - Sharing religion with friends in high school
3:30 - Going to Sacrament Meeting and softening his heart
5:00 - Difficulty in reading the Book of Mormon for the first time
5:20 - Navigating a break up; returned missionaries give advice
6:45 - Listening to General Conference on the way to school; gaining a testimony of prayer
7:20 - Islam and LDS; praying about Jesus Christ
8:30 - Praying to absorb and understand the Book of Mormon
9:30 - Meeting the missionaries
11:10 - Underwhelmed after lesson with missionaries
12:00 - Praying to know if Jesus Christ is the Son of God
13:20 - Spectrums of faith
14:00 - Ignoring the noise and listening to God
14:50 - Choosing to be baptized
15:40 - Miracle of happiness
17:15 - Baptism day
17:40 - Trails post-baptism
18:00 - Family’s reaction to Ali’s baptism
20:45 - Navigating life solo
21:13 - Matthew 10:37-39
22:30 - Choosing to serve a mission
24:30 - You must know for yourself
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In this episode, Ali shares his story of growing up in a devout Muslim household, moving to Utah, learning about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, going to Church, reading the Book of Mormon, meeting the missionaries, believing Jesus Christ as his Savior, getting baptized, and being disowned by his family. Ali is an incredible example of resilience, devotion, and trust. He is currently serving his mission in London, England.
Thank you for sharing your story, Ali!!
0:00 - Introduction
0:56 - Moving to Utah and learning about Mormons
2:20 - Growing up as a devoted Muslim
2:50 - Sharing religion with friends in high school
3:30 - Going to Sacrament Meeting and softening his heart
5:00 - Difficulty in reading the Book of Mormon for the first time
5:20 - Navigating a break up; returned missionaries give advice
6:45 - Listening to General Conference on the way to school; gaining a testimony of prayer
7:20 - Islam and LDS; praying about Jesus Christ
8:30 - Praying to absorb and understand the Book of Mormon
9:30 - Meeting the missionaries
11:10 - Underwhelmed after lesson with missionaries
12:00 - Praying to know if Jesus Christ is the Son of God
13:20 - Spectrums of faith
14:00 - Ignoring the noise and listening to God
14:50 - Choosing to be baptized
15:40 - Miracle of happiness
17:15 - Baptism day
17:40 - Trails post-baptism
18:00 - Family’s reaction to Ali’s baptism
20:45 - Navigating life solo
21:13 - Matthew 10:37-39
22:30 - Choosing to serve a mission
24:30 - You must know for yourself
FOLLOW LATTER-DAY BELIEVERS:
Instagram: instagram.com/latterdaybelievers
Facebook: facebook.com/latterdaybelievers
Podcasts: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/latter-day-believers
