 Assalamu aleikum brothers and sisters, in today's video, discover how NYC opera singer Noor Saadeh embraced Islam, her journey to Shahada, and what led her to faith. br  Intro br  Who is Noor Saadeh? Can you tell us briefly about your life? br  Can you tell us what were you believing in? br  You started your singing career in New York City. How did that happen? br  So how did your journey to Islam begin? br  How did you feel? br  What did you want to do when you became Muslim? br  And how did your family or your close circle react to... br  Did you leave your music career? br  What would you say to a person who would say, "why did you leave the team of Jesus and left Christianity?" br  What do you say to a Christian that says, "I find spirituality and feel connection with God when I pray. I don't need any other new thing, new religion?" br  Were there some interesting experiences that you had when you were singing with, in synagogue choirs or church choirs? br  And what about the Sirah of the Prophet? What impressed you the most about him? br  If you could watch one day of the Prophet's (saw) life, which day would you want to watch? br  There are many people who accept that, Islam is the true religion but they are hesitant to take this step to become Muslim. Why? br  Is it a legitimate concern for someone considering Islam, especially in the West, to fear losing their name, culture, and identity? br  There are people maybe women thinking that I am not ready to go into hijab, wear hijab. And so that's the obstacle for me to become Muslim.