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SummaryMy name is Osman, and I was born in Somalia during a time of brutal civil war. I lost my twin brother in a tragic escape by sea and was emotionally wounded from a young age. After fleeing through Kenya, Egypt, France, and finally settling in Minneapolis, I grew up steeped in Islamic teachings, even memorizing the entire Quran. I had no interest in Christianityβ€”until my best friend invited me to youth group. I originally went to convert them, but God had a different plan.

Hearing teens talk to God openly shook me. I started reading the Bible and asking questionsβ€”first at the mosque, where I was harshly rebuked, then to Dave, a local pastor. Our weekly meetings lasted three years. I wrestled deeply with the Gospel’s claim of graceβ€”that salvation is a gift, not something to earn. When I finally gave my life to Jesus, I lost my family completely. They told me I was dead to them.

But God surrounded me with a new familyβ€”the Church. I was baptized at a lake surrounded by 400 believers. I now have brothers and sisters across the body of Christ. Though the cost was high, Jesus gave me the greatest gift of all: Himself. ❀️πŸ”₯πŸ™ŒπŸŒŠ

For Osman to follow Jesus, it meant sacrificing something precious to him. Watch his story to find out what priceless gift he gained in the process.

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Time Chapters
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01:24 Civil war and family escape
02:16 Life in refugee camps and Egypt
03:00 Growing up Islamic and Quran memorization
04:45 Youth group invitation and Bible reading
05:53 Harsh mosque rejection
06:30 Discipleship journey with Pastor Dave
07:05 Counting the cost and accepting Christ
07:47 Baptism and Christian family
08:39 Family abandonment and mission trip
09:30 Final encouragement from Dave
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I Found The Truth
Our purpose at I Found the Truth is to give every Muslim a chance to hear the Gospel through the stories of former Muslims who have risked it all to find the Truth. Our website will provide a safe space and opportunity for Muslims searching for Truth to engaged in a one-on-one real time conversation with someone who can help answer their questions about who Jesus is. We hope to elevate the Faith of Muslim Background Believers who live in the Underground Church. To wake up Believers globally to the growing phenomenon of Muslims embracing Jesus as Savior.
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