From Islam to Atheism to Christ: Ayaan Hirsi Ali

Ayaan Hirsi Ali, a prominent author and former member of the Dutch Parliament recognized for her work on women’s issues and civil liberties, joins Socrates in the City to share her extraordinary personal journey. Born in Somalia and raised in a strict Islamic environment, she recounts her flight from forced marriage and eventual political asylum in the Netherlands. A fierce critic of radical Islam, Hirsi Ali became a leading voice for secularism and embraced atheism—only recently undergoing a transformative journey that led her to embrace the Christian faith. In this compelling conversation, she reflects on faith, freedom, and the search for meaning in the modern world.

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[sallyannmilavec]

I have been following Ayaan Hirsi Ali for many years. I'm a 70 yr old christian woman and I find her to be a hero to all people, so brave, yet so gentle, so wise and so beautiful. thank you for speaking out ! God bless you, protect you and HOly Spirit dwell deep within you and your family always. Psalm 91, I declare over you, in Jesus name.

[algie-tw]

I think that this lady is remarkable. Such courage and integrity. Both qualities so obviously lacking in her (and our) enemies.
Love to you Ayaan. ❤

[SylviaMoss-pu]

What an impact Ayaan is going to have on the western world promoting the Christian Faith - Jesus Christ is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. God bless you dear Ayaan.❤️❤️🙏🙏

[marcleysens]

She's a tremendously courages woman. Seeking asylum to the Netherlands, learning Dutch as well as English and pursuing an education. Her reasoning and logic is sound and spot on. Seeking truth with integrity. Truly an astounding testimony.

[rosieeilon]

Ayana Hirsi Ali is one of the most brilliant women of our times 💕
Intelligent, knowledgeable and wonderfully articulate
It’s always a pure joy to listen to her clear insights

[DonPetersen-ek]

Thank you, Eric, for allowing Ayaan Ali to say what she has to say, without leading the discussion when the answers prove difficult and require time to be made clear. Thank you, Ayaan Ali, for rising up against the forces that would keep you down, and helping all of the rest of us to breathe more deeply and hopefully.

[lindawickman]

Love this sister in Christ, have prayed for her after reading several of her books in the past. Thank you for this interview!

[faithburns]

I read her autobiography “Infidel” many years ago and I prayed and prayed that she would one day meet Jesus. ❤🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️ I love this and many thanks to our God🥹

[analauraaznar]

I just love the bravery and intelligence of Ayaan. Thank you Eric, for this dialogue.

[markwardell]

Read one of her books.. very admirable person. I’m a Christian and always love to see Christ in a new convert

[RayFoster-ec]

Dear Ayaan, you are 21st century Christ disciple, thank you for your insight of truth in the confusing world .

[beaulin]

What a beautiful, intelligent person. Her information is a gift to the world.

[wandaarnt]

Thank You. This is stunning. Eye opening heard for so long The Muslim religion is peaceful not knowing much about it I just never sure things just didn’t make sense thank you for this

[nataliefrancis]

Surely, this is the LORD’s doing, and it is marvelous. Ayaan, we are praying for your protection.

[bn_mediorcty]

Wonderful interview Eric, one of your best!
Blessings from the ends of the earth.

[paulbeck]

What a beautiful lady & a great wonderful story!

[notjustesl]

Excellent interview. I especially like the reasoning (58:50 onward) behind the mocking of the Christian faith. Thank God for leading Ayaan to "put [her] prejudices aside" and for opening her spiritual eyes. I'm glad that she was able to realize and overcome her "spiritual bankruptcy" and find peace in Christ.

[agnesveldhuis]

so informative and also encouraging to hear the full story of how God takes Ayaan as the person He made and keeps on pursuing her, He wants all peoples to come of the saving knowledge of our Savior Jesus Christ . He so LOVES the world 💙💙💙🙏🙏🙏

[therealdavidboyd]

Christ has given her life! Beautiful. Enjoyed this interview so much. Hoping the few new atheists i know get over themselves & come to Christ soon

[linnettehubbard]

To know her story read her biography, Infidel. She also explains tribalism/bloodlines.