In the first installment of our Revert Reflections series, we sit down with Amina, a Jamaican-American revert whose path to Islam was filled with trials and searching. From growing up deeply connected to her culture, to exploring different faith traditions including a period as a practicing Buddhist, Amina’s journey is a reminder that Allah guides whom He wills.

In this conversation, she shares the challenges she faced before and after taking her Shahada, how her Jamaican identity shapes her practice of Islam, and the lessons she has learned about hijab, modesty, and remaining steadfast.

This is a story of patience, self-discovery, and reliance upon Allah that shows there is wisdom in every test and beauty in every return to Him.