Wednesday 20 February 2013

Rodrigo de Lepe Triana convert to Islam

Rodrigo de Triana or Rodrigo de Lepe convert to Islam:
Rodrigo de Triana (born 1469 in Seville, Spain) was a sailor and believed to be the first European since the Vikings known to have seen America. Born as Juan Rodrigo Bermejo, Triana was the son of Morisco hidalgo and potter Vicente Bermejo and Sereni Betancour.

Tuesday 19 February 2013

Sheikh Ahmed Hoosen Deedat, Islami Orator احمد حسين ديدات

Sheikh Ahmed Hoosen Deedat, Islamic Orator Born in the Surat district, Bombay Presidency of British India in 1918, Ahmed Hoosen Deedat had no recollection of his father untill 1926. His father a tailor by profession had emigrated to South Africa shortly after the birth of Ahmed Deedat.
Years active 1942–1996
Known for Comparative religion
Influenced Zakir Naik
Religion Islam
Awards King Faisal International Prize (1986)