Testimony from Mohammed Ismail: After faithfully practicing Islam for 27 years, Mohammed Ismail never imagined that his search for truth would lead him to Jesus Christ. In this life-changing testimony, he shares how God used Morning Cloud TV to answer the questions that had troubled his heart, leading him to salvation, the infilling of the Holy Spirit, and a new life in Christ. Read the full testimony below and be encouraged by Mohammed’s extraordinary journey from religion to a life-changing relationship with Jesus Christ.
My name is Mohammed Ismail, and for 27 years I was a devoted Muslim. I wasn’t just an ordinary Muslim; I was passionate about my faith and defended it with everything I had. If anyone tried to tell me about Jesus Christ, I would argue with them, and sometimes I even became angry. I never imagined that one day I would become a follower of Christ.
About two years ago, while working in Kitengela, I had a Christian friend who was my neighbor. Whenever I visited his house, he would be watching Morning Cloud TV and listening to Apostle Takim on TV. We would constantly debate about Christianity and Islam. I tried to convince him that Islam was the truth, and sometimes I could get hostile as I defended my faith. Looking back today, I realize that God was already planting seeds in my heart, even though I resisted them.
Life in Kitengela was not easy for me. Then, in December 2024, God blessed me with a new job. Around 21st December, something happened that I still cannot fully explain. An overwhelming desire to know Jesus suddenly filled my heart. It was unlike anything I had ever experienced. This was birthed from a conversation with a former muslim friend.
That very night, I called my former neighbor and simply told him, “I want to know Jesus.” He was speechless. He could hardly believe what he was hearing because he knew how strongly I had defended Islam.
Although I had made that decision, my journey was filled with doubts. I kept asking myself, “Am I making the right decision? Am I losing my mind? Is this really happening?” Those questions tormented me.
One Friday night, I could not sleep. Instead of praying the way I had always prayed, I cried out to the God in heaven. I simply asked Him to reveal the truth to me. I wept before Him and sincerely prayed that He would show me the right way.
I downloaded Apostle Takim’s morning and evening sermons because I could not attend church. I stayed awake throughout the entire night listening to the messages. As I listened, every question that had troubled my heart was answered through the Word of God. In that moment, I knew Jesus Christ was revealing Himself to me.
For 27 years I had faithfully practiced Islam. I prayed, observed the teachings, and tried to live according to my religion. Yet deep inside, I had never personally experienced God’s presence. After encountering Jesus Christ, everything changed. For the first time, I knew what it meant to have a personal relationship with God.
As I reflected on my past, I often cried because of my sins and the life I had lived. But every time I wept, the Lord reminded me of His words in the Gospel of Matthew, where Jesus said that He came not for those who think they are righteous, but for sinners who need healing. I realized that I was spiritually sick, and Jesus Christ had come to heal and save me.
During the church’s 40 Days of Encounter, the Lord continued working in my life. One of my deepest desires was to receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit. I longed to speak in tongues, but I felt like a child trying to do something beyond his level.
Then, on the final Sunday of the prayer season, during a powerful move of the Holy Spirit, I felt God’s presence overwhelm me. My entire body seemed to freeze as the Holy Spirit filled me, and for the first time in my life, I spoke in tongues. It was a beautiful confirmation that God was continuing His work in me.
Today, I thank Jesus Christ for saving me. Looking back, I can clearly see that God had been drawing me long before I even realized it. I know He has a purpose for my life, and by His grace, I will remain faithful to Him and share His love with many others.
To Jesus Christ alone be all the glory.
