

This Japanese scholar accepts Islam after reading one verse of the Quran
Feb 23, 2025
Atsushi Kamal Okuda, a Japanese scholar and university professor at Keio University, shares his remarkable journey to Islam, sparked by just one powerful verse from the Quran. He discusses the truth-seeking path that led to his conversion and how this experience has enriched his life and relationships. Okuda expresses his passion for sharing the teachings of Islam in Japan, emphasizing the importance of understanding and dialogue in bridging cultural gaps.
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Dr. Okuda's Conversion
- Dr. Atsushi Kamal Okuda, a Japanese scholar, converted to Islam after reading a single Quran verse.
- Like Omar bin Khatab, Dr. Okuda's life transformed after encountering the Quran.
The Verse of Mud
- Dr. Okuda, searching for life's purpose, studied various religions but found no answers.
- He discovered a Quranic verse about mankind's origin from mud, which changed his perspective.
Equality in Mud
- The Quranic verse about mankind's origin highlights human equality.
- This eliminates any basis for pride or arrogance, promoting peace.