The Sean McDowell Show A Die-Hard Shia Muslim Finds Jesus
Jul 5, 2024
Former radical Shia Muslim, Mohamad Faridi, shares his journey from wanting to be a martyr in Jihad to converting to Christianity after encountering Jesus. He discusses his upbringing in a devout Muslim family in Iran, the intense fear-based teachings in Islam, his extremist ideologies as part of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard, and his transformation after encountering Jesus in a Christian church.
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Childhood in Wartime Iran
- Mohamad Faridi was born during the Iran-Iraq War, a time of bloodshed and martyrdom.
- His generation was called the "generational war," constantly exposed to bombings and the culture of martyrdom.
Mosque Training and Martyrdom
- Faridi's childhood was spent in mosques, learning to be a soldier and recite the Quran.
- They were trained with army uniforms, taught to dismantle guns, and shown war movies, fostering a culture of martyrdom.
Shia Mourning Rituals
- As Shia Muslims, Faridi participated in ritualistic mourning ceremonies for Shia Imams.
- These ceremonies involved self-flagellation, chanting, and connecting with the deceased to gain Allah's acceptance.