 He wasted one million pounds on rehab, visiting the drug addiction rehabilitation facility for a record 17 times, 17 whopping times beginning from just when he was only 13 years old. He was jailed for crimes like racial abuse, stealing and possession of heroin. Mako Pry Jr. declared he had been able to stay clean for over two years because of, guess what, jail? I don't think so. The Correctional Centre? No. And of course, yes. Well, he stayed clean because he became a Muslim. Asalaamu Alaikum guys, before we jump into this incredible transformation story, please like and share this video so that others can see it and don't forget to help us grow by subscribing to this very amazing channel. The inspiring story of the 28-year-old son of celebrity chef Mako Pry Jr. would continue to be a source of inspiration to everybody in Britain and indeed the entire agnostic Europe. It is pretty clear from the story that Islam actually came to the rescue, isn't it? I can't believe I left her for 11 months. I'm done with it all. You know, I was 16th in jail just like you, just, you know, all that madness that place. Yeah, yeah. Sorry, that's what we're taking out, yeah. Yes, I'm just happy. I'm glad to be out. I just want to sort my life out and start making people proud around me, proud of letting me down for so many years. You know, people have really invested time and money in me, and I've thrown it all up in their face, you know, so I realize how lucky I am, how many opportunities there have to go into jail and see what little people actually have in the real world. You don't realize how much you have, how much you've got until you do jail. However, there are two dimensions to this story. First, he has struggled with addiction since he was just 13 years old, a sign that his drug problem was a very advanced one. His father sent him to a rehab for a record 17 times, but by his own words, they yielded no significant result. See, you might not appreciate what Allah did in the life of this young man until you know that in his desperation for drugs, he once sold a Rolex Daytona worth 27,000 pounds for one gram of cocaine worth just 100 pounds to a pusher in Kensington. He also traded a 19,000-hobblet watch which he had received for his 16th birthday for an ounce of cocaine, thus the enormity of his mess made. Second, when he'd landed in jail, he watched some people make meaning of the situation by always praying and reading the holy book of the Quran. He said and I quote, I saw the lads going to pray. I would listen to them talking about this stomach community and the Quran and I thought a lot of it made sense to me. I had a flick through the Quran and my interest grew. He added and I quote, when I pray to Allah, I ask for my sins to be forgiven and for him to make me strong and protect me. I ask for my family to be safe and everything has come true. This is crazy how everything works out for me. I do believe it has a lot to do with my prayers and of course my religion. Yeah, it has a lot to do with my prayer and my religion and I want everybody to keep it top on these two words, prayers and religion. I have made videos here explaining how powerful prayers can change someone and pretty much everybody watching this now understand a five times daily prayer can be a medication on its own. This is just quite clear because bowing and pouring our hearts and God is capable of sparking the fire of incredible transformation in our life. I can remember Vivele, some part of the Quran which convinced me quite starkly that Islam is true. They emphasized prayer so much so that it was even touted to be capable of damaging the instinct for wrongdoing just like in the life of Makhupir Y. Jinnah. I was especially caught by the admonition of Surah Al-Ankhabot, chapter 29 verses 45 where Allah says and I quote, recite O Muhammad what has been revealed to you of the book and established prayer. Indeed, prayer prohibits immorality and wrongdoing and the remembrance of Allah is greater and Allah knows that what you do. Yes in the life of these young men Islamic tradition of prayer has proven to be cheap in fact to be more effective and the best of remedy. Other chapters that encourage prayers with a statement about its efficacy in changing lives are Surah Al-Baqarah if you read from chapter 2 verses 43 it says and I quote and establish prayer and give zakah and bow with those who bow in worship and obedience. You also read Surah Al-Baqarah chapter 2 verses 153 quote all you who have believed seek help through patience and prayer indeed Allah is with the patient. Just like that prayer is part of it Surah Al-Mu'an chapter 107 verse 4 to 6 quote so woe to those who pray but who are headless of their prayers those who make show of their good deeds. So guys I strongly believe that the devil doesn't encourage prayers in any form because he can't fight himself prayers to God and it's against the devil if the Quran and Islam emphasize prayers so much that the religion is in consonance with the visions of the early church fathers and I have reasons one you know making reference to them. Origin of Alexandria wrote in his work on prayer that prayer is necessary for believers to overcome the temptations of the devil. Tatulian believe that through prayer believers could receive the protection and guidance they needed to resist wrongdoing. This sounds like the Quran because the Quran has automatically said that prayer ends wrongdoing. For Augustine of Hippo prayer is a necessary part of spiritual warfare and that through prayer believers can overcome the devil and his temptation and avoid everything whatsoever. Now before we go there are lessons that we want us to draw from the lives of those who are in prison and where displaying their faith. These guys are completely amazing why in the captivity of their own sins what did they do they continue to pray they continue to show examples and what happened. This guy looked at them and saw that there's a flicker of hope in their life what is motivating them the Quran's the prayer and talks about the Islamic community. This guy is a little recommended and it shows that wherever we are whatever you do wherever you find yourself at a moment at a length in a year please do well to display your faith and also encourage others to come to their faith. Well let's leave it at that guys until next time. Asalaamu Alaikum