Hillary, known online as ‘Opening My Heart 24’, is an activist, writer, and social media influencer who reverted to Islam in 2024. She has since become a vocal advocate for Palestinian human rights and works to educate the American public about Islam while also sharing reflections on the metaphysics of the faith.

In today's episode, Hillary joins me to discuss her journey from environmental activism to Islam. She shares her background and what moved her to pick up the Quran for the first time.

We dive into what it meant for Hillary to take her time with her reversion, the online Shahada that welcomed her into the faith, and the gradual, heart-centered way she grew into the practice of Salah rather than treating it as a rigid checklist.

Hillary also opens up about the reactions she has received, both from within the Muslim community and from her liberal friends, and how those conversations became opportunities to challenge misconceptions about Islam and Muslim women.

We also talk about the power of social media in shaping public understanding of Gaza, her decision to leave TikTok after its acquisition, and why she believes teaching people the history of Palestine is the most effective way to open closed minds.

Join us today as we dive into faith, activism, and the ongoing fight for Palestinian human rights, and hear Hillary's hopes for how American public opinion and policy may shift in the years ahead.