When Nas Daily publicly shared his journey away from Islam, it sparked a conversation that millions of Muslims around the world needed to hear. In this powerful episode of The Deen Show, Mohammed Hijab sits down to address the arguments Nas raised — not with hostility, but with sincere love, logic, and an open invitation to return to the faith. This is a message rooted in mercy, and it speaks directly to anyone who has ever questioned their relationship with Allah.
Why Leaving Islam Over “Too Many Religions” Is a Logical Fallacy
Nas Daily explained that meeting people of different faiths made him feel that since everyone claims to be right, perhaps no one is — so he created his own belief system called “Nas-ism.” Mohammed Hijab dismantles this reasoning step by step, identifying it as a genetic fallacy: just because a belief originates from a particular background does not make it true or false. More importantly, creating your own religion only compounds the very problem Nas claimed to have with man-made systems. When you apply critical thinking and narrow down the world’s major religions by their truth claims, you are left with a clear picture:
- Atheism — cannot explain how something came from nothing and lacks logical proof
- Hinduism — does not make an absolutist claim to singular truth
- Sikhism — a regional amalgam without independent evidentiary support
- Judaism — not a proselytizing religion; claims exclusivity for a chosen people
- Christianity — the Trinity (three-in-one) defies basic logic and mathematics
- Islam — pure monotheism, a consistent line of prophets, and a preserved revelation in the Quran
“If you apply logic, rationalism, and your own predisposition, you’d be most inclined to the Islamic model than any other model.” — Mohammed Hijab
The Myth of Freedom Without Religion
One of the most common reasons people drift from faith is the desire to feel “unconstrained.” Nas expressed a wish to simply be accepting of everyone without being bound by religious rules. But as Mohammed Hijab points out, quoting the philosopher Rousseau — “Man is born free, but everywhere in chains” — the absence of religion does not grant you freedom. You simply trade the guidance of your Creator for the slavery of your own desires, social pressures, and the relentless pursuit of money and pleasure. Islam is not a cage; it is the framework that elevates the human soul to its highest spiritual state and gives every action in life genuine meaning and purpose.
Apostasy, Sincerity, and the Door That Never Closes
- Many who leave Islam never truly understood it — some cannot even recite Al-Fatiha or explain its meaning
- University life and social temptations pull young Muslims away before they seek proper knowledge
- Some pursue the “ex-Muslim” label for notoriety and social media followings, not out of genuine conviction
- For those who sincerely struggled, like Nas, the path back is always open through repentance and dua
“If my servant asks Me, then I am near. I answer the call of the caller when he calls.” — Quran 2:186
A Simple Invitation Back to Islam
- Ask Allah sincerely for guidance — Muslims recite “Guide us to the straight path” at least 17 times daily in prayer
- Remember the sweetness of sujood — the prostration before your Creator that nothing in this world can replace
- Recognize the Quran as a living miracle — intact, tamper-free, and preserved for over 1,400 years
- Know that Allah’s mercy is limitless — no sin is too great, and the door of repentance never closes for the sincere
Nas, and every soul wrestling with doubt: this message comes from a place of genuine love. The counterfeit religions of the world are actually proof that a real, authentic truth exists — and that truth is Islam. Dig deep, be honest with yourself, ask the Creator who made you to guide you, and He will. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, “Wondrous is the affair of the believer — all of it is good.” That peace, that completeness, that unshakeable purpose is waiting for you. Come back to the prayer mat. Come back to Allah.
