My Story of Faith
Khan Family
How I Found the Truth
in Jesus Christ
Years ago, long before the year 2000, I saw things within Islam that deeply troubled my heart. I witnessed mistakes that people repeated, even though they themselves knew those actions were wrong. Yet they continued anyway.
With my own eyes, I saw murder. I saw prejudice. I saw lies. I saw rape. And still, these acts continue. What made it more painful was that these deeds were committed by those who considered themselves very devout and steadfast Muslims.
And above all of this, one thing was extremely strange and incomprehensible to me: the command of Jihad. In Islam, Jihad is considered an obligation. That means warfare is a religious duty. Always war, always conflict, always bloodshed. This warfare never ceases. For me, this was a very complex and painful command. How is it possible that a religion claiming to be from God commands its followers into perpetual war?
All the wrongs and oppression I witnessed from Muslims caused me to despise being Muslim. Not the people, but what was happening within the religion. My heart desired to find the truth. I searched, I became curious, I did not want to blindly follow anyone.
Until I found the truth: believing in Jesus Christ.
Year 2020
Brother Nabil was my friend. Our families visited each other. One day I went to his shop and we began talking. I spoke about what I saw among Muslims: many wrongdoings, oppression, endless wars in the name of Jihad, and behaviors inconsistent with the religion.
Nabil confirmed my words. That day I was happy because I had found someone who thought like I did.
Then Brother Nabil gently said: "I can only share this conversation with you. I would be very happy if you would participate in the teachings of Jesus Christ."
Tears welled up in my eyes. I said: "I was seeking faith in Jesus Christ, but I couldn't find the way. I was tired of all these commands of war. I wanted to find a religion that speaks of peace and love, not of swords and blood."
Nabil told me that in this very compound, a lady named "Mrs. P" was living. She is of Korean descent, an American citizen, and she has a house church.
My heart brightened. I said: "We must go."
When I returned home, I discussed the matter with my wife. She was not agreeable. But I received a Holy Bible from Brother Nabil and read it every day. I also spoke about it with my children. In the Gospel I read that Jesus said: "But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you." This was like cold water on the fire of years of fatigue and despair. Months passed. Finally, my wife agreed.
Year 2021
My First Day at the Church
That day is unforgettable. My son Amir and I went to Mrs. P's church. I introduced myself and introduced my son to her.
Mrs. P was very happy. But my joy was greater than hers. I felt released from a heavy bond. A bond that had held me captive for years. A bond called war, called Jihad, called religious violence.
Mrs. P recited the prayer of repentance and salvation for me. I was weeping. I felt Jesus Christ holding me in His arms. It was as if all those years of darkness, I had been waiting for this moment.
After that, we continued our studies. Whoever we saw who was tired of Islam and had witnessed those evils, we invited to Mrs. P's church. We wanted everyone to taste this freedom. Freedom from war, freedom from violence, freedom in the love of Christ.
“I felt Jesus Christ holding me in His arms. It was as if all those years of darkness, I had been waiting for this moment.”
The Fall
Dark Days
The Republic government fell. The Taliban came.
The Taliban went to Mrs. P's house and looted all her possessions. She herself set out for Kabul. But before leaving, she called every single member of the church:
"You must flee. The Taliban are dangerous. Your lives are in danger."
That night, my cousin's son, Ahmad, brought me an announcement that had been posted at the gate of the mosque. My name and the names of several others were written on it. It stated that these individuals must be publicly executed as a lesson for others, for leading people astray.
He said: "You must leave tonight. If you do not go, your life is one hundred percent in danger."
That very night I left. I came to Kabul.
We were thirteen families who were members of this church. Of those thirteen families, one went missing. His name was Hakim. From that night until today, we have had no news of him.
Twelve families arrived in Kabul. Mrs. P wanted to transfer us from Kabul Airport to America.
But unfortunately, a huge explosion occurred at Kabul Airport. Hundreds of people were killed and wounded.
We could no longer go that way. Mrs. P was forced to abandon our transfer.
Today
This is my story. The story of how I found the truth in Jesus Christ.
Among Muslims, I saw oppression, but in Christ I found love.
Among them, I saw lies, but in Christ I found truth.
Among them, I saw war in the name of Jihad, but in Christ I found peace.
There I was bound; here I am set free.
Jesus Christ brought me from darkness to light. He saved me, not just from the Taliban, but from sin, despair, and aimlessness. He saved me from a philosophy that sanctifies war.
Perhaps I will never see Mrs. P again, but the prayer she recited for me remains in my heart forever. The Bible that Brother Nabil gave me, I still read every day.
And now I write this story for you, my Christian friend.
So that you may know our path was not easy. So that you may know our faith was forged amidst hardships. And so that you may know that Jesus Christ, even in the darkest nights, did not withhold His light from us.
He is the Prince of Peace. He is the way without swords, without Jihad, without bloodshed. Only love.
He is faithful. And I will remain in this faith until the end.
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