Uploaded: 06 Feb 2018 (9 years ago) · Shared: 09 Feb 2018
Duration: 9:21
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In this compelling BBC Newsnight feature, reporter Gabriel Gatehouse sits down with Arthur Wagner, a former prominent member of the nationalist Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, to explore his unexpected spiritual journey. Wagner astonished political observers by publicly embracing Islam, sparking global conversations regarding personal conviction, identity, and religious transformation. Transitioning from his traditional Christian background and right-wing political roots, his decision underscores a profound personal search for divine truth and spiritual guidance.
This exclusive discussion provides a nuanced look at how individual faith can transcend political boundaries. By contrasting his past anti-Islamic political affiliation with his newfound path, Arthur Wagner offers a fascinating perspective on religious identity in contemporary Europe. Examining common threads between Abrahamic traditions, including scripture like the Quran and Bible, this thought-provoking interview fosters respectful interfaith understanding and sheds light on the complex interplay between politics, culture, and genuine religious devotion.
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What is Convert?Religious conversion is the adoption of a set of beliefs identified with one particular religious denomination. Thus "religious conversion" would describe the abandoning of adherence to one denomination and affiliating with another. People convert to a different religion for various reasons, including active conversion by free choice due to a change in beliefs, secondary conversion, deathbed conversion, conversion for convenience, marital conversion, and forced conversion.
What is Islam?One of the major religions of the world, Islam literally translates to "submission," as a follower of Islam (Muslims) devotes their life to that of their God. The religion began with the teachings of Muhammad in the 7th century. The theology of Islam is based on the Qur'an, which was given to Muhammad by God. Some of the major fundamental principles of Islam include the Five Pillars, which hope to unite all Muslims into a community. Two different factions of Muslims exist - the majority are known as Sunni, with a small percentage known as Shi'a - both predominantly reside throughout the Middle East. Muhammad died in 632 AD and the religion of Islam formally started after his death. The Quran was formally compiled and finalised in 650 AD, prior to which it was 'memorised' and written across many parchments.
