When a self-proclaimed Christian apologist showed up outside a mosque in Florida armed with a camera, insults, and pre-packaged talking points about Islam being a “false religion,” he expected to rattle the Muslims inside. What he did not expect was the calm, knowledgeable, and dignified response that dismantled his arguments one by one — and offered the world a masterclass in how dawah through kindness and truth can disarm even the most hostile critic.
A Cowboy, a Convert, and the Power of Sincere Faith
Joining Eddie on The Deen Show are two remarkable guests: Brandon Estes — known as the Muslim Cowboy — a former Methodist from Texas who accepted Islam after years of honest study, and the co-founder of Islam By Touch, an organization making Islamic materials accessible to the blind community. Brandon’s journey from Unitarian Christianity to Islam began when he discovered that Jesus spoke Aramaic and called upon God using the same word — Allah — that Muslims use today. After four years of quietly saying “in Allah’s name” under his breath at a Trinitarian church, he fell on his face in prayer just as Jesus did in Matthew 26:39, asked God for guidance, and everything became clear. His story is living proof that when someone sincerely seeks the truth, the Creator guides them.
“I follow Jesus and I don’t worship him, but he’s my role model. So I did what Jesus did — not what my pastor told me to do. I fell on my face and asked for guidance, and everything just became clear.”
— Brandon Estes, the Muslim Cowboy
When Hostility Meets Knowledge: Breaking Down the Accusations
- Islam promotes violence: The Quran’s verses on fighting were revealed in the context of self-defense after thirteen years of persecution, torture, and exile. Rules of engagement in Islam — protecting women, children, non-combatants, and houses of worship — preceded the Geneva Convention by over a thousand years.
- The Quran was copied from the Bible: Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was illiterate, and there was no Arabic Bible in his time. More importantly, if the Quran were a copy, why does it correct the errors found in previous scriptures and contain scientific facts unknown to anyone in the seventh century?
- Prophet Muhammad performed no miracles: Over 100 miracles are authentically narrated through the most rigorous chain-of-narration science in human history, where every single transmitter’s honesty, memory, and biography are documented and verified.
- Sharia is a threat: Sharia literally means “a path to goodness.” It encompasses charity, prayer, honoring your parents, and fulfilling the rights of your neighbors — values already practiced in every decent community. The Ten Commandments given to Moses are themselves Sharia.
The Real Lesson: Dawah Through Character and Composure
“This Dean and the propagation of it — it’s a balance of connecting hearts. It’s not about just throwing information and pamphlets. The most important thing is to show honor and dignity without being aggressive, and without being weak. A Muslim stands upright but remains humble.”
— Brandon Estes
An Invitation That Stands Open to Everyone
The mosque did not respond with anger. It responded with open doors, patient conversation, and verifiable facts — exactly as Islam teaches. Whether you are a curious neighbor, a skeptical critic, or someone quietly whispering prayers to the One God without knowing where to turn next, the invitation is the same: read the Quran for yourself, ask honest questions, and let the truth speak. Visit thedeenshow.com for a free copy of the Quran and take that first step. As the Muslim Cowboy reminds us, you owe it to yourself — and to your Creator — to have the relationship with Him that He wants you to have.
