Hi, my name is Iqra. I’m 17 years old and I am from England. My family are Muslims, they are not super religious, but they still believe. They took me for a Quran lesson when I was a child. I was told that Allah is the one true God, and I should worship Allah and not other gods.
I was bullied in my school, primary and secondary. I was so fed up, that I want to kill myself. I just want peace.
In 2017, around Christmas eve (I was 12), I was on the YouTube, finding the best video to watch, then I saw the first Superbook episode ‘In the beginning’. That’s when my first taste of Christianity began. Superbook is based on the stories from the Bible. I even watched the Superbook show. The more I watched it, the more I felt close.
Then coronavirus came. I was 14 when it happened. I watched 3 Christian movies that are based on true stories:
- I am not ashamed (2016)
- Miracle from Heaven (2016)
- Heaven is for Real (2014)
Just few months later, I found a website called IsaandIslam. The members are going to bring Muslims to Christ. I didn’t have contact with them until June 2022. I asked many questions about Jesus and the Bible. After so many conversations, I decided that it was finally time for me to accept Jesus as my Lord and Saviour.
I started to write two books on Bookemon : ‘Gospel of Jesus’ and ‘Singing for God’ I shared with IsaandIslam staff. I am currently writing ‘IQRA’S WORLD’
I also downloaded the Superbook Bible app.
I didn’t tell my parents, that I believe Jesus as Lord and Saviour, because I was afraid what would they say. I kept this as secret.
Jesus is the answer, but also, it’s a journey. This is just the beginning for new life. The old me has gone, the new me has been born.
He changed my life, and I am proud.
Iqra, Great testimony of how you have overcome through Jesus. I’m so glad you met Him and experience his joy. And how you are sharing your story through writing! I believe you will be a blessing to many. I pray that God will grow your faith as you get to know him!
Thanks 🙂
I praise God that you found his truth. Other so called “Gods” could not even come close to the greatness that He is. I praise him in everything. We must continue to spread the gospel. Welcome to our fellowship of Christ.
Thank God for your salvation. Read the bible regularly and attend a Bible believing Church so you could grow in faith. Even if you cannot physically go to a church for now, you can fellowship online with children of God. May the Holy Spirit continue to strengthen you and lead you. May you fulfill the purpose God created you on the Earth for.
I too got saved at age 17 and I am still in Christ till date. The Lord established a strong foundation for me at my early period of salvation and that sound foundation kept me firmly till now. Establish yourself firmly in Christ as you look continuously unto Him, the author and finisher of our faith. Keep serving the Lord faithfully.
Shalom
Great to read your testimony. God is Sovereign and faithful. Jesus is Lord.
Thank you Iqra for sharing your testimony. I’m excited for you and I just prayed for you. My prayer is that God will give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation as you know him and follow him. I also pray you will grow your knowledge of Jesus, including the hope of his calling, the glory of his inheritance and the greatness of his power toward us who believe. (Ephesians 1:17-19)
Beautiful Testimony, God Bless You.