The Deen Show

Wilfrido, a former professional baseball player who played for the St. Louis Cardinals, shares his journey to Islam on The Deen Show. Despite facing challenges and pressure in the baseball world, including being targeted for extortion, Wilfrido found solace in Islam. He discusses the growing representation of Latinos in the Muslim community in America and emphasizes how picking up the Quran changed his life significantly. Wilfrido reflects on his Catholic upbringing and how his entry into the professional baseball world exposed him to different temptations, ultimately leading him to seek a deeper spiritual connection found in Islam. The episode highlights the transformation in Wilfrido's life upon embracing Islam and addresses misconceptions about the religion, as he emphasizes the positive impact it had on him personally. Wilfrido's story serves as a powerful reminder of the journey towards faith and the search for meaning beyond material possessions. He shares how the pressure of maintaining an image in th