The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad Danny Burmawi - Ex-Muslim and Author of "Islam, Israel and the West" (The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad_903)
Oct 24, 2025
Danny Burmawi, an Ex-Muslim turned Christian and author, shares his fascinating journey from Jordan to advocacy in the West. He opens up about the challenges of his conversion, including threats from family and intelligence visits. The discussion dives into the deeply ingrained narratives of Jew-hatred in Arab cultures and the complexities of Islamic ethics versus Western values. Danny also explores the growing voice of ex-Muslims online, the balkanization risks in Europe, and the urgent need for policy reform to address political Islam's influence in the West.
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Conversion And Journey To Christian Activism
- Danny Burmawi converted from Islam to Christianity after intense study and a sermon prompted him to devote himself to Islam, then encountering the New Testament changed him.
- He moved to Lebanon, studied theology, worked for a global Christian organization across eight Arab countries, and later emigrated to the U.S. for his family's safety.
Persecution After Leaving Islam
- Danny faced intelligence scrutiny and community backlash after publicly leaving Islam and speaking about Christianity in Jordan.
- He received insults, accusations of being paid or immoral, and needed to avoid certain people when visiting Jordan.
Cultural Roots Of Jew-Hatred
- Anti-Jewish conspiracies are deeply embedded in Arab culture and explain persistent hostility toward Jews.
- Personal encounters with kind Jewish people helped Danny dismantle the inherited demonizing narrative.
