Yaqeen Podcast I Was The Biggest Atheist Until Gaza | Gaza Diaries | Robert Martin and Dr. Omar Suleiman
Dec 26, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Robert Martin, a dedicated Palestine activist who recently embraced Islam after years of advocating for Palestinian rights, shares his transformative journey. He reflects on his shift from atheism to faith, driven by witnessing the suffering in Gaza and the warmth of Palestinian hospitality. Martin highlights the pervasive media bias against Muslims and reveals insights from his experiences on the Freedom Flotilla. Together with Dr. Omar Suleiman, they explore themes of resilience, compassion in Islam, and Martin's emotional reaction to his newfound faith.
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Turning Point In Palestine
- Robert describes his journey from atheist to pro-Palestinian after visiting Gaza in 2014.
- He says that seeing bombed children and visiting villages flipped his script and changed his life.
Propaganda Shapes Perception
- Robert found media playbooks that dehumanize Palestinians by labeling them 'terrorists' and omitting names.
- He realized language shapes perception and that mainstream outlets echoed those scripts.
Hospitality Amid Occupation
- Robert recounts wandering villages alone and being invited into homes and mosques despite gunfire nearby.
- Locals asked him simply to tell the world the truth about their humanity and the occupation.