Faith
Iranian’s Uber Ride Leads to Christ Testimony
Faith Facts
- Tony questioned Islam’s holy war doctrines and hell depictions from childhood.
- A Christian painter’s love and words “Jesus loves you” drew him to church.
- After reading the New Testament, he converted and baptized over 300 Muslims.
Providence brought reporter Erik together with Iranian Uber driver Tony.
Tony’s family safely endured recent attacks on Iran.
Tony grew up attending mosque in Iran.
He grew disillusioned with unanswered faith questions as a teen.
Studying to be a mullah intensified his doubts.
He became an atheist before arriving in America in 1978.
In Oklahoma, he met compassionate minister Raymond.
The encounter sparked curiosity about Jesus despite Tony’s atheism.
“He was very, very nice. I mean, I could see love and compassion through him. He had a beautiful smile. (He said), ‘Tony, it’s OK. Jesus loves you.’”
Tony attended church.
He was struck by believers calling God “Father”—blasphemy in Islam but freeing in Christianity.
After conversion, he awoke with profound peace.
He felt free from fears about his family’s future.
Today, Tony ministers globally to Farsi speakers.
He embodies America’s freedom to share the Gospel boldly.
Let Tony’s story inspire you to witness Christ’s love to Muslim neighbors.
Uphold our biblical call to evangelism.