Born into a Muslim Pakistani family, Murat never fitted in. From skipping mosque to refusing an arranged marriage, he was the subject of disapproval and dishonour. But that wasn’t all. Murat had a secret – one that affected his behaviour and forced him further from his family’s affections.
In his darkest hour, facing a point of no return, Murat made a crucial decision. One which would change his life forever. This is his story from Islam to Christ, from hopelessness to freedom, from fear to forgiveness.
A True Story of Leaving Islam and Finding Christ
What’s in a name? For Murat Azariah Hassan, everything.
My Name Means Wanted is a raw and redemptive true account of one man’s journey from childhood trauma through to adult reconciliation and forgiveness. It traces a path through culture, religion and history of abuse to Murat’s remarkable transformation in Jesus Christ, into the life of hope and peace he knows today.
This is more than a Muslim background believer’s conversion story. It is a testimony that the most broken places in life can become the very ground where grace takes root.
Who is My Name Means Wanted for?
Have you ever felt disqualified from being deeply loved? If so, this book was written for you.
My Name Means Wanted contains sensitive content, so is aimed at adults, but its message reaches wide. It will speak to those who have lived through abuse, to those who wonder whether there is something out there worth hoping in, and to those who are quietly wrestling with their own beliefs or circumstances. Whether you have a Muslim background, you are someone exploring faith for the first time, or simply someone carrying wounds you’ve never known how to set down… wherever you are on your faith journey, you are welcome here.
Warning: Due to the nature of the abuse Murat suffered, we do not recommend this book is read by children.
What Reviewers are Saying about this Testimony story
Murat shares his extraordinary story with disarming honesty and profound humility. As he traces his journey from Islam to Christ, he speaks candidly about the horrors of abuse, the power of forgiveness, and the triumph of grace. I am deeply grateful that he has entrusted his story to us, and I believe it will be used to bring insight, encouragement, and freedom to many.
Gareth Lloyd-Jones, Senior Pastor, Ridgeway Community Church, South Oxfordshire and Team Leader, Kinetic Network
Why This Book Matters
Murat’s story stands apart in three significant ways:
- It shows that adversity can be overcome by faith, not in theory but in lived, hard-won experience.
- It demonstrates how forgiveness is possible even in the most painful of circumstances, including those rooted in honour culture, family rejection and abuse.
- It reveals how the truth of God, as contained in the Bible, has the power to completely transform a life, from the inside out.
This is a true story of leaving Islam, overcoming shame, and discovering that you were wanted all along.
How can I order My Name Means Wanted?
My Name Means Wanted is being published by Broad Place Publishing in July 2026. You can support this important book by pre-ordering it now. Pre-Ordering helps us determine the size of the print run and pay for it.
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