Ex-Muslim

How One Daring Prayer to Jesus Changed a Life Forever

By: Naeem Fazal, Kitti Murray, Erwin Raphael McManus - introduction

Narrated by: John Behrens, Sam Schott, Craig Hinkle

Jesus revealed himself to a young, brash, Pakistani Muslim. But he didn’t just reveal himself; he turned Naeem Fazal’s world upside down.

Moving from Kuwait to Charleston, South Carolina, had been an adventure. Surrendering his life to Jesus Christ was actual treason. And yet, Jesus brought Fazal the most powerful peace he had ever experienced: “It filled the room. It grew roots in my heart and in my soul. It intoxicated me.”

In this riveting memoir, Fazal describes how God used extraordinary means to bring a young, underachieving, Muslim immigrant through Desert Storm, across the oceans, into college, and ultimately to pastor a Christian church in North Carolina. He demonstrates that no character flaw, no distance, no cultural chasm is too great for Jesus to reach across.

Fazal is candid about his shortcomings, practical about the challenges of cross-cultural engagement, and ultimately inspiring that God is capable of far more than we have grown to expect. He says, “Jesus consistently, stubbornly refuses to limit himself to my expectations. Which makes getting to know him an unfolding adventure of epic proportions.”

Whether you are a Muslim, Christian, or neither, Ex-Muslim makes a compelling case that life with Jesus Christ is a true adventure.

Photos from Naeem’s life are included in the audiobook companion PDF download.

From Religion to Relationship: A Courageous Journey of Faith.

This book is a powerful and honest story of transformation. Naeem Fazal shares his journey from being raised in a Muslim family to encountering Jesus in a deeply personal way. His writing is clear and heartfelt, and his story is both inspiring and thought-provoking. What stands out most is his courage to follow his faith despite cultural and personal challenges. It’s a reminder that God meets us in unexpected places and changes lives. I would recommend this book to anyone curious about faith, identity, or how God can work in a person’s life.

Definitely worth a read!

What an amazing story! This book is great for everyone from church leaders to new Christians to people who aren’t so sure about church. Pastor Naeem is bold yet vulnerable. Definitely worth a read!

More relatable than anticipated

I related to this more than I ever would’ve anticipated. It’s an incredible story that introduced me to Muslim beliefs but even more so, who God is and wants to be in our lives. God is so much more personal than what I was taught in church. Anyone with any kind of religious or faith interest should this.