Brother Abdul Zibin Muhammad is one of the newest fruits of Ahmadiyyat. He signed bait in September 2007, by the grace of Allah. Br. Muhammad is 40 years old, and lives in Kentucky with his wife and children (one daughter, 3 step children). Although born and raised as a Baptist, Br. Muhammad always had a special attraction towards Islam. He says he was always drawn to Islam as a teenager, but did not know how to get started. He wanted to join the right community, but found himself confused about where to go.

He was thirsty for knowledge, truth, and wanted to know how to get closer to God. Since he was naturally inclined towards Islam (despite being born a Baptist), Br. Muhammad first explored the Nation of Islam in Chicago . However, after interacting with them, the people there told him that they could not help him!

It was then about a year ago that Br. Muhammad met a Kenyan Ahmadi, brother Marwa in New Jersey , who introduced him to Ahmadiyyat – the true Islam. The Kenyan brother put Br. Muhammad in touch with Br. Bilal Rana, who is also Muhtamim Tabligh. The two started communicating on a regular basis (since br. Muhammad is often on the road, most of the conversation were over cell phone). Soon brothers Micah Tair and Qasim Rashid of Chicago also started chatting with Br. Muhammad and developed personal friendships.

It is the love, kindness, and “sense of community” of Muslims that attracted Br. Muhammad the most. This mutual bond of love and respect is best summarized by his own words when he says that what attracted him the most was that “Muslims did not disrespect him as a man”. Indeed this is the real purpose of Islam, and Prophet Muhammad’s (sa) message: to break the artificial barriers of race, class and nation, and to work towards promoting peace, justice and righteousness.

Since he entered Ahmadiyyat, brother Muhammad’s close relatives have been asking him question regarding Islam, particularly in relation to the negative views in the media. However, with the grace of Allah Br. Muhammad has been showing them the true face of Islam, and as a result they now respect his decision. Brother Muhammad describes himself as a “family man” and likes spending time with his family, and cooking/cleaning around the house. He is particularly fond of cooking seafood!

Brother Muhammad’s quest for knowledge, truth, and God finally led him to accept Ahmadiyyat this year. He thus became yet another proof of the promise of Allah in the Holy Quran:

And as for those who strive to meet US - We will, surely, guide them in Our ways.