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==Early | {{Infobox person | ||
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 | | name = Ex-Muslim Sahil | ||
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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> | |||
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| birth_place = [[Dharavi]], Mumbai | |||
| nationality = India | |||
| other_names = Sahil | |||
| occupation = Social activist and YouTube | |||
| years_active = 2018-present | |||
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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]]. | |||
==Early life== | |||
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> | |||
==Activism== | ==Activism== | ||
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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> | 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> | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*{{YouTube channel|c=UCjk7V7Rw2jJSflLXYxBOY0g|text=ExMuslim Sahil}} on YouTube | |||
*{{Twitter|ExmuslimSahil}} | |||
*{{Instagram|exmuslimsahilofficial}} | |||
*{{Facebook|IndianExMuslimSahil}} | |||
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