Thom Defilet is an entrepreneur and revert to Islam from the Netherlands.

His path to Islam began through friendships with Muslims and participation in Ramadan while still identifying as an atheist. 

He officially embraced Islam in 2022, taking the name Rayan - meaning "Gate of the fasting people" in reference to one of the eight gates of Paradise.

Connect with Thom:

https://www.youtube.com/@thomdefilet

https://www.instagram.com/thomdefilet

00:00 Introduction

00:44 How the nightclub conversion story went viral

02:17 Growing up in the Netherlands and early life struggles

04:44 Seeking purpose and self-development journey

06:25 Perception of Islam before conversion

08:42   Why more people are converting to Islam in the West

13:39 Advice for encouraging people toward Islam

19:43 The biggest shock of accepting Islam

21:53 Moving to Dubai as a Muslim

23:19 Balancing luxury and faith in Dubai

28:13 First Umrah experience

31:59 Learning Arabic and building relationship with Quran

37:34 Daily routine and prioritizing Islamic practices

40:37 Business ventures and entrepreneurship journey

44:27 Advice for young Muslims entering business

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Muslim Founder Podcast - conversations with leaders who have built successful companies and organisations. 

Our mission is to inspire Muslims to build things that empower the ummah.

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