Indian atheist embraces Islam

Dr. Periyadarshan, an Indian professor, became a Muslim at a Dawa center in Riyadh on Thursday. (AN Photo)

By MD  RASOOLDEEN | ARAB NEWS

Published: Mar 12, 2010 23:25 Updated: Mar 13, 2010 18:14

RIYADH: A well-known Indian psychotherapist embraced Islam on Thursday. 

Dr. Periyadarshan, who has changed his name to Abdullah, told Arab News Friday that Islam is the only religion in the world that follows a book directly revealed from God.

He said that as a student of comparative religions he believes books of other faiths have not been directly revealed to mankind from God. He said the Holy Qur’an is still in the same format and style as it was revealed to the Prophet Muhammed (pbuh) from Almighty Allah.

Dr. Abdullah is a visiting professor at the University of California in Los Angeles.

He also acted in the famous Tamil film “Karuthamma” about the killing of newborn baby girls in some remote villages in India. The production received national award from the Indian government. 

“I was well known in India for my atheist theology and later I became to realize that religion is the only way out for human beings both in this world as well as in the hereafter,” he said.

Dr. Abdullah will be performing Umrah on Saturday on his first visit to the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah.

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IDREES

Mar 13, 2010 12:00

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Dear Brother Abdullah,
We welcome you in a Islamic way (As Salaam O Alaikum Wa Rahmat Allahi Was Barakatahu), you are most welcome into the Islamic society. May Allah give you Good health, Sound Iman and oppurtunities to spread this true religion Islam to other non muslims in India and other parts of the world.

congratulations.
Idrees

MIR NAKI SHARJEEL

Mar 13, 2010 12:01

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Alhamdulillah,

Indeed it is a great moment of joy to find out that, Allah (s.w.t) has blessed Dr. Abdullah, with the Wisdom to understand and implement the knowledge of Islam.

May Allah Bless him with more Wisdom to encourage and spread the Message of Islam "the religion of peace" .

Regards,

Sharjeel

ADEWALE OLUJUWON

Mar 13, 2010 12:02

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Congratulations for being guided to the peaceful and peace-loving religion of Islam despite the evil machinations of its detractors. Welcome to the fold of Islam, the religion of justice, equality and magnanmity.

SHADHULY A. HASSAN

Mar 13, 2010 12:02

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Heartily welcome to Dr. Abdullah to the relegion of Islam. May ALLAH give more strength, power and tranquility. May ALLAH bestow reward for those who have been involving and propogating daawa to him.

IMRAN AHMAD

Mar 13, 2010 12:02

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May Almighty Allah protect you from every bad things and Inshallah May Almighty Allah give a place to you in Jannah.
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