The Deen Show

Alex Abdullah, a guest on The Deen Show, shared his journey from a secular upbringing to exploring various spiritual paths, including psychedelics and New Age ideologies like monism. Raised in a household with minimal religious influence, Alex's initial view of religion was skeptical and cynical, perceiving it as oversimplifying complexity for the benefit of the elite. His internet-driven autodidactic approach led him to seek wisdom online, eventually leading to his experimentation with psychedelics. Despite his search for spirituality, Alex's upbringing lacked significant religious guidance, prompting him to explore alternative beliefs to fill that void. In a transformative turn of events, Alex's journey led him to Islam through a newfound understanding of faith and spirituality. His quest for meaning, influenced by his unconventional upbringing and self-guided exploration, ultimately culminated in his discovery of Islamic teachings. The episode speaks to the importance of providing solid religious foundati