The Sean McDowell Show Iranian Muslims are Turning to Jesus–What's Happening?
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Oct 10, 2025 Dr. Hormoz Shariat, a former Muslim and founder of a ministry outreach to Iranians, shares his transformative journey from Islam to Christianity. He discusses how reading the Quran and Bible led him to faith, emphasizing the compelling teachings of Jesus. Hormoz reveals the miraculous stories of conversions in Iran, often sparked by dreams and media outreach. He highlights the barriers Iranians face in embracing Christianity, citing a rising spiritual hunger and the impact of personal testimonies. Revival, he believes, is genuinely underway in Iran.
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Critical Upbringing Led To Doubt
- Hormoz Shariat grew up in a Muslim family of educators who taught him to think critically rather than accept dogma.
- He became disillusioned with ritual repetition and focused on studies and a plan to get a PhD in the U.S.
Wife's Journey From Lukewarm Church To Islam
- Hormoz met an American woman in Iran who later became his wife and briefly converted to Islam.
- Both joined revolutionary rallies in Tehran and later repented and embraced Christianity.
Studying Scriptures Led To Conversion
- Hormoz read the Quran and the Bible side-by-side as a researcher and expected them to align.
- After months he found Jesus' teaching contradicted the Quran and converted after hearing a simple gospel message in Los Angeles.
