Why Param Accepted Islam || The mj Podcast season 2 episode 5 | Podcast with yazdan shaikh
In this powerful and eye-opening episode of Inspiring Corner | The MJ Podcast, we sit down with Yazdan, formerly Param, who was born into a Sikh family and later embraced Islam after deep reflection, study, and personal struggle. This podcast is not just a conversion story — it is a journey of truth, questions, courage, and faith. Yazdan openly shares: • Why he left his previous religion • Which religions he studied before Islam • The exact moments that led him to accept Islam • The people who supported (and opposed) him • Misconceptions about Muslims and Islam in other communities • Islamophobia, both from non-Muslims and within Muslim society • His struggles as a new Muslim and how Allah helped him • The responsibility of Muslims in society and dawah • Sects in Islam and how confusion affects new Muslims • Life changes after accepting Islam • Born Muslims vs. reverted Muslims mindset • Marriage in Islam and its true purpose • Honest complaints and observations about the Muslim community This episode is a must-watch for: • Muslims • Non-Muslims • Reverts • Anyone seeking truth, clarity, or inspiration A deep, respectful, and honest conversation that challenges Islamophobia, calls for self-reflection, and reminds us of our responsibility as Muslims. Revert to Islam story Sikh to Muslim conversion Param to Yazdan Reverted Muslim journey Islam acceptance story Islam and Sikhism discussion Why people accept Islam Islamophobia explained Misconceptions about Islam New Muslim struggles Role of Muslims in society Dawah responsibility of Muslims Born Muslim vs Revert Muslim Islam transformation life Truth about Islam Islam podcast India Muslim revert interview Inspiring Islamic podcast The MJ Podcast Inspiring Corner podcast Islam discussion podcast Marriage in Islam purpose Sects in Islam explained Chapter  00:00 – Key Highlights from the Episode 01:27 – Introduction of the Guest 03:02 – Why He Chose to Leave His Previous Religion 05:51 – Which Religion He Studied First 07:19 – The Defining Moments That Led Him to Accept Islam 08:40 – Who Supported Him on His Journey to Islam 09:10 – Common Misconceptions About Muslims in Other Communities 12:12 – A Message to Those Promoting Islamophobia 13:00 – The Role of a Muslim in Society 14:20 – How He Studied and Understood Islam 14:58 – Initial Struggles After Accepting Islam 17:57 – How Allah Helped Him Through Difficult Times 19:40 – The Responsibility of Muslims in Dawah 22:00 – Understanding Sects in Islam 24:00 – Light Moments: Pronunciations, Islamic Terms & His Father 25:25 – Experiencing Hate from Within the Muslim Community 26:30 – Conspiracies About Islam Among Non-Muslims 28:02 – How Islam Transformed His Life 30:00 – Being Born Muslim vs. Choosing Islam 33:11 – How Can We Counter the Rising Islamophobia? 34:49 – The Most Challenging Aspect of Practicing Islam 35:27 – Why People Avoid Questioning Their Own Religion 40:00 – Can Islam Be Understood Without Guidance? 42:09 – Skills Muslims Need to Develop Today 45:07 – Are Muslims the Problem? Understanding the Mosque Concept 49:00 – As a New Muslim: Complaints and Observations About Muslims 52:30 – Marriage in Islam: Yazdan’s Perspective and Purpose 57:00 – Final Thoughts and Conclusion
