Told by her mother to avoid Muslims, Australian academic Susan Carland studied Islam for two years and embraced it at 19. Her mother initially saw her as a "victim," but later accepted her choice. Susan now teaches gender studies and works to explain Islam in Australian media.
Across continents and cultures, the stories of new Muslims share one theme: a search for peace, truth, and belonging. Whether through personal struggles, research, curiosity, or encounters with everyday Muslims, each journey highlights Islam's broad appeal in a chaotic world.
From filmmakers to scholars and ordinary people, their stories show how faith transcends borders and how spiritual transformation often begins with a single moment of clarity.
