'Which religion should I explore?', Islam tops the replies on TikTok
This growing interest was recently highlighted by activist and preacher Firdaus Wong Wai Hung, who shared a post on Threads noting that Islam is “silently being accepted” by non-Muslims.
SHAH ALAM – It might not make headlines, but scroll through social media and you’ll find a quiet yet notable trend: more and more non-Muslims are expressing genuine curiosity about Islam.
Without fanfare or viral fanfare, the conversation is unfolding in TikTok comment sections and Threads posts—spaces where people are increasingly opening up about their spiritual questions. Among these, Islam is emerging as a religion many are drawn to explore.
This growing interest was recently highlighted by activist and preacher Firdaus Wong Wai Hung, who shared a post on Threads noting that Islam is “silently being accepted” by non-Muslims.
He referred to a TikTok post where a user asked, “Which religion should I seriously explore?”—and the overwhelming response was Islam.
“It seems Islam is silently being accepted by many non-Muslims, to the point it’s dominating the conversation around religious choice.
“What’s even more interesting is that most of those drawn to Islam appear to be women,” Firdaus wrote on Monday.
Firdaus also shared several screenshots from TikTok highlighting this trend.
In the comments, many users including former non-believers openly shared their interest in Islam, with a few even recounting personal stories of spiritual discovery and conversion.
@R shared, “As a non-believer, I’d say Islam feels like the realest one out there, it just makes sense in a lot of ways. Good luck.”
@Nadey added, “As a former atheist... Went to a mosque and my mind went quiet... I’m now Muslim. Mental health is wayyy better... Alhamdulillah.”
@Lo367 also reflected, “Islam. I was in your situation for three years. Constant therapy. In 2016, I started exploring Islam. Been Muslim since then and have never felt so at peace. Saved me a lot of money on therapy.”
@Ida simply shared, “Reverted to Islam yesterday.”
@Jennifer chimed in with, “Girl, we going to Islam?”
More than just passing curiosity, these comments reflect a growing openness among non-Muslims to understand Islam beyond stereotypes driven by conversations happening organically online.
Others echoed similar sentiments, with some saying they’ve found peace and clarity since learning about Islam. The recurring theme in these stories is the emotional and mental calm that many say they have found upon embracing or considering the religion.
Moved by the wave of responses, Firdaus brought the discussion to Threads, where Muslim users responded with encouragement and gratitude:
@Jimmystar1408 commented, “Alhamdulillah, the most peaceful religion.”
@Dkaddrian added, “Alhamdulillah, it is Allah’s guidance. May many more of our brothers and sisters find their way. Aamiin.”
@Aida_dece also wrote, “Alhamdulillah.”
Posts like these show how digital platforms are becoming powerful tools in shaping public perception of religion, especially among those who may not have had prior exposure.
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