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| name = Ex-Muslim Sahil<br />
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| birth_name = Nisar Ahmed Shaikh<ref>{{cite web |title='एक्स मुस्लिम साहिल' मुस्लिम समाज सुधारक या इस्लाम के कटु आलोचक |url=https://www.aytnews.com/2023/07/ex-muslim-sahil-muslim-social-reformer-or-bitter-critic-of-islam.html |website=AYT News |language=en-gb |date=4 July 2023}}</ref><br />
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| birth_place = [[Dharavi]], Mumbai<br />
| nationality = India<br />
| other_names = Sahil<br />
| occupation = Social activist and YouTube<br />
| years_active = 2018-present<br />
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'''Nisar Ahmed Shaikh''' popularly known as '''Ex-Muslim Sahil''' is an Indian activist and [[YouTuber]]. He is known for his critical analysis of [[Islam]] and his advocacy for the rights of [[ex-Muslims]].<br />
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==Early Life==<br />
Sahil was born and brought up in a [[Muslim]] family in the [[Dharavi]] neighbourhood of [[Mumbai]]. He actively participated in [[Tablighi Jamaat]] programs and also engaged in Da'wah activities, which involved inviting non-Muslims to convert to Islam. However, in 2018, he decided to leave Islam after reading the [[Quran]], [[Hadith]], and other religious texts. In one of his videos, he expressed his belief that these religious texts promote division between Muslims and non-Muslims, which he found contradictory to the idea of a universal religion. He also pointed out that many clerics struggle to interpret these texts, raising questions about their clarity and validity.<ref name="IT">{{cite web |title=Ex-Muslims of India find the X factor online |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sunday-special/story/ex-muslims-find-the-x-factor-online-exmuslim-india-population-ex-muslim-movement-youtubers-2427185-2023-08-27 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> In an attempt to change his mind, his family invited a religious scholar and expert from Deoband to engage in a discussion about atheism with him. They engaged in a conversation for approximately four to five hours, during which the scholar's responses to Sahil's questions did not provide satisfactory resolution and despite efforts by his family to persuade him to reconsider, Sahil remained firm in his decision, and eventually, his family accepted his choice.<ref name="Bhaskar">{{cite web |last1=कौशल |first1=पूनम |title=एक्स मुस्लिम साहिल का इंटरव्यू:मैं पक्का मुसलमान था, फिर इस्लाम छोड़ दिया क्योंकि कोई मौलवी मेरे सवालों का जवाब नहीं दे सका |url=https://www.bhaskar.com/db-original/news/nupur-sharma-controversy-ex-muslim-sahil-on-islam-quran-blasphemy-130064800.html |website=Bhaskar}}</ref><br />
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==Activism==<br />
After leaving Islam, Sahil established a YouTube channel to discuss various aspects of Islamic customs and beliefs, as well as topics related to science and human evolution.<ref>{{cite web |title=Who is Exmuslim Sahil, real name and why was his YouTube channel banned in India |url=https://thesportsgrail.com/who-is-exmuslim-sahil-real-name-and-why-was-his-youtube-channel-banned-in-india/ |website=The SportsGrail |language=en |date=7 July 2023}}</ref> His channel quickly gained popularity, amassing over 500,000 subscribers, and he also built a Twitter following of more than 33,000 users.<ref name="IT" /> Sahil, whose identity was initially concealed, engaged in debates with religious leaders and explored a wide range of subjects, including the role of the Waqf board in secular India. Through his platform, he aimed to stimulate conversations and address misconceptions.<ref>{{cite web |title='एक्स मुस्लिम साहिल' मुस्लिम समाज सुधारक या इस्लाम के कटु आलोचक |url=https://www.aytnews.com/2023/07/ex-muslim-sahil-muslim-social-reformer-or-bitter-critic-of-islam.html |website=Hindi News, Breaking News in Hindi, हिंदी न्यूज़, AYT News, Latest News - AYT News |language=en-gb |date=4 July 2023}}</ref> However, his anonymity was compromised when a Pakistani cleric exposed his personal information.<ref name="IT" /><br />
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He also expressed support for [[Nupur Sharma]]'s stance. He noted that Sharma's comments about [[2022 Muhammad remarks controversy|Muhammad]] were based on Islamic sources and questioned the controversy surrounding her remarks. He emphasized that if there is an issue, it should be directed towards the sources themselves and not individuals who reference them with proper citations.<ref name="Bhaskar" /><ref>{{cite web |last1=Team |first1=Delhi Magazine |title=Ex-Muslim Sahil: What Nupur Sharma Said Wasn't from Her Side, But From Islamic Sources |url=https://www.delhi-magazine.com/startup-inspirational-stories/il-what-nupur-sharma-said-wasnt-from-her-side-but-from-islamic-sources/ |website=Delhi Magazine |date=17 July 2022}}</ref><br />
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On July 6, Sahil's YouTube channel was banned in India, sparking debates about the reasons behind the ban and the decision-makers involved. Sahil expressed his surprise and disappointment, likening the situation to censorship experienced in Pakistan. This ban led to the launch of a petition advocating for the reinstatement of his channel, supported by a Twitter campaign using the hashtag #UnblockExMuslimSahil. In addition, Sahil conducted live streams to voice his concerns and garner support for the restoration of his channel in India.<ref>{{cite web |last1=DESK |first1=WEB |title=Who is Ex-Muslim Sahil? Why is Unblock Ex-Muslim Sahil trending on Twitter–Read the details |url=https://organiser.org/2023/07/06/182428/bharat/who-is-ex-muslim-sahil-why-is-unblock-ex-muslim-sahil-trending-on-twitter-read-the-details/ |website=Organiser |date=6 July 2023}}</ref><br />
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==See also==<br />
*[[2022 Muhammad remarks controversy]]<br />
*[[List of former Muslims]]<br />
*[[Ex-Muslims]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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==External links==<br />
*{{YouTube channel|c=UCjk7V7Rw2jJSflLXYxBOY0g|text=ExMuslim Sahil}} on YouTube<br />
*{{Twitter|ExmuslimSahil}}<br />
*{{Instagram|exmuslimsahilofficial}}<br />
*{{Facebook|IndianExMuslimSahil}}<br />
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