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EPISODE · Jul 15, 2025 · 55 MIN

Islamic Clergy Grooms & Marries Teen for $1 with "Loophole"

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A young girl raised as a Jehovah’s Witness by a strict and ab*sive mother, ends up living on the streets before converting to Islam. The family she ends up with is honored that the Imam (Islamic religious leader) chose her to “tutor”. Using religious loopholes and justifications, the Imam gives her $1 to claim her as his plural wife which led to SA under the roof of her own home. Their family was so afraid of their reputation and repercussions, they kept the ab*se a secret and protected the pred*tor. Speaking out anonymously, she has chosen the name Layla.  Click here to watch on YouTube Support Layla YouTube: https://youtube.com/@I_am_not_your_sister?si=9lmUX36MAvhmkgkR Click here to watch on YouTube Check the pinned comments on YouTube for the Daily Mail article. Catch Jared and Ashley's Mormon Stories interviews: Jared and Ashley Jones Pt. 1 | Ep. 1767 Confronting the Mormon Church - Jared and Ashley Jones Pt. 2 | Ep 1768 We want to meet you in real life!  Come adventure with us on our 2nd C2C VACATION!  Click here to go to the official booking page Subscribe to our C2C "CLIPS" Channel! Support C2C - Any donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcast. Find our FULL (uncensored) merch store here! Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cultstoconsciousness Venmo @sheliseann Find us on Social media! Instagram @cultstoconsciousness  Host Instagram @sheliseann  Co Producer / Host @jonathan.rosales_  TikTok @cults.to.consciousness  Twitter @cultstocon  **Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.** Chapter Marks 00:00:00 Intro 00:05:03 How Layla chose her alias 00:10:12 When Layla started becoming distant from her abus*ve mother 00:14:47 Layla's time at a homeless shelter 00:19:19 Life after the homeless shelter and introduction to Islam 00:25:30 How Layla met her “husband” 00:30:59 TW: S*xual abuse-Layla's abus*ve marriage to an older man 00:37:18 Layla's escape from her abus*ve marriage 00:46:29 Layla tries to expose her abus*r 00:53:03 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A young girl raised as a Jehovah’s Witness by a strict and ab*sive mother, ends up living on the streets before converting to Islam. The family she ends up with is honored that the Imam (Islamic religious leader) chose her to “tutor”. Using religious loopholes and justifications, the Imam gives her $1 to claim her as his plural wife which led to SA under the roof of her own home. Their family was so afraid of their reputation and repercussions, they kept the ab*se a secret and protected the pred*tor. Speaking out anonymously, she has chosen the name Layla.  Click here to watch on YouTube Support Layla YouTube: https://youtube.com/@I_am_not_your_sister?si=9lmUX36MAvhmkgkR Click here to watch on YouTube Check the pinned comments on YouTube for the Daily Mail article. Catch Jared and Ashley's Mormon Stories interviews: Jared and Ashley Jones Pt. 1 | Ep. 1767 Confronting the Mormon Church - Jared and Ashley Jones Pt. 2 | Ep 1768 We want to meet you in real life!  Come adventure with us on our 2nd C2C VACATION!  Click here to go to the official booking page Subscribe to our C2C "CLIPS" Channel! Support C2C - Any donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcast. Find our FULL (uncensored) merch store here! Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cultstoconsciousness Venmo @sheliseann Find us on Social media! Instagram @cultstoconsciousness  Host Instagram @sheliseann  Co Producer / Host @jonathan.rosales_  TikTok @cults.to.consciousness  Twitter @cultstocon  **Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.** Chapter Marks 00:00:00 Intro 00:05:03 How Layla chose her alias 00:10:12 When Layla started becoming distant from her abus*ve mother 00:14:47 Layla's time at a homeless shelter 00:19:19 Life after the homeless shelter and introduction to Islam 00:25:30 How Layla met her “husband” 00:30:59 TW: S*xual abuse-Layla's abus*ve marriage to an older man 00:37:18 Layla's escape from her abus*ve marriage 00:46:29 Layla tries to expose her abus*r 00:53:03 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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