Former Latter-day Saint explains conversion to Islam in Utah
September 18, 2026 at 6:03 AM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

The Salt Lake Tribune profiles two Utah converts to Islam — a former Latter-day Saint and an agnostic — who explain their journeys to the faith. The former LDS member describes finding "a lot of connections" between the two religions, including emphasis on family, prophets, and structured worship.
The profile explores the converts' experiences navigating religious identity in heavily Mormon Utah and what drew them to Islam after leaving or never practicing Christianity.
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