In an age shaped by information overload, global uncertainty, and an ever-deepening search for identity, humanity is undergoing a quiet but powerful transformation.

This is not merely a sociological shift but a spiritual and intellectual awakening—a reorientation of human consciousness. Across continents, people are re-evaluating long-held assumptions, questioning inherited traditions, and seeking meaning in a world that increasingly feels devoid of it. In this awakening, one trend stands out with unmistakable clarity: the growing global appeal of Islam, especially in societies that were once the strongholds of secularism or Christianity.

A recent Pew Research Center report, highlighted in the Daily Jang, reveals a striking fact. While Christianity has seen a 1.8% decline in its global population share, Islam has grown by exactly that margin. The ratio of people converting away from Christianity compared to those joining it is staggering: for every new convert, three are leaving the faith. By contrast, Islam is gaining followers in both the East and the West—not merely through birth rates but increasingly through conscious choice. This shift is not just about demographics; it’s about the reawakening of the human spirit.

What drives people in the 21st century—educated, skeptical, and modern individuals—to embrace a faith often portrayed with suspicion in mainstream media? Why are mosques in Europe and North America expanding while churches are closing their doors? The answer lies in a profound internal realization among individuals: material progress has not brought peace, secular ideologies have not provided moral clarity, and technological advancement has........

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