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French Director Isabelle Matic Converts to Islam

 

French director Isabelle Matic has declared her decision of converting to Islam through her Facebook page, an unexpected announcement only a few days after the Charlie Hebdo’s Paris attack.

“Today, I passed through the first pillar of Islam”, she posted on January 11.

I testify that there is no god but Allah and Muhammad is His Prophet.”

She added: “God show me the real way about the purpose of human existence.“

“Between the massacre at the premises of Charlie Hebdo and other events that occurred: I became a Muslim,” Matic posted.

She took the world by surprise with this step, and in one of her further posts, she thanked Moroccan actor Hicham Bahloul for declaring her decision on Moroccan papers. She also described what made her take this decision and how it effects on her principles of freedom of expression.

“Am I still for freedom of expression for all and Charlie Hebdo in particular? Yes!” , Matic affirmed.

In one of the other posts, she stated, “With regard to my stand towards the cartoons of the Prophet, I will write you the text of the SMS from a mosque which moderately agreed with my thoughts since the commencement of the cartoons, well before I became a Muslim,” “They are making fun of Muhammad and not harming him.

“They are mocking at a character which they have conceived and to whom they have given a name. This man is not our Prophet,” she wrote.

“The Makkans laughed at Muhammad (worthy of praise) in the appellant Modamam (worthy of name calling). The prophet, peace be upon him, merely smiled. Yes, he just smiled! And said: They are making fun of Modamam and not me,” cited Matic, adding “The wisdom is the answer to provocations. And this is what our beloved Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be with him) has taught us”.

She also made an appeal to fellow Muslims, saying “So when Charlie Hebdo will be published Insha’Allah (God willing), don’t pay any heed. Do not respond to the incitement and don’t give any importance to it.”

The latest edition of Charlie Hebdo magazine, first after the Paris attack, exemplifies a cartoon with a tear dropping through his cheek. The picture, placed on the cover page, is claimed to be of Prophet Mohammed which holds a sign saying, “Je suis Charlie” under the headline “All Is Forgiven.”

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Source: News Agencies

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How Did Czech Miss World, Marketa Korinkova, Convert to Islam?

Having an unidentified burden on her heart finally cleared, former Beauty Queen of Democratic Republic of Czechoslovakia/Czech, Marketa Korinkova has converted to Islam in Dubai where she made public announcement of her accepting Islam.

Czech Miss World

Learning more about the religion, Maryam decided to take the life-changing decision.

According to a report published in Arab Journal “Al Quds Al-Arabi”, in London, international fame production designer, super-model and film actress, Marketa Korinkova surprised her fans by her conversion announcement, as changed her name as Maryam.

From Czech to UAE

Marketa, who was Christian until months, said that she has decided to embrace Islam and settled down in Dubai, where she lives and works.

She was elected Miss Universe in a beauty contest held in Italy, after which she gained international fame. Many multinational companies acquired her services for publicizing their products. Very soon, she became the super model. Hollywood also offered her to perform in their films.

In the film ME90LOVE, she had played a key role. She held the position of Director of Prague’s Film Academy FAMU.

An acclaimed international designer, she established an advertising company in Prague before a noted company of Dubai, Ali and Sons Group of Companies, appointed her as their Sales Manager.

After spending some time in UAE, she decided to settle down permanently in Dubai.

Women Status in Islam

The status Islam has given to women attracted her to accept the religion and. She has been thinking of embracing this faith for the past three years.

She said that in her childhood she was told that Islam has not given any status to women. When she studied Islam, the truth was exposed that Islam has given a pious position to women whereas the west is playing with women in the name of freedom.

“I decided to settle down in Dubai so that I could get more of Islamic teachings”, she said.

Learning more about the religion, Maryam decided to take the life-changing decision.

Thirst for Peace

She holds a master’s degree in English Literature from Charles University of Prague. Later, she did her MA in Production Designing from National Film and TV School of the Royal College of Arts, London. She also worked for BBC.

After getting the position of Miss World, she scaled greater heights but she said that despite having everything she was mentally upset.

She tested everything to get rid of her internal restlessness. She resorted to drinking wine, playing music and gambling but the thirst of her soul could not rest.

On the advice of one of her friends, she started studying various religions three years back. As a born Christian, she did not find solace in Christianity. Disappointed with Christian life, she started studying Islam. Her eyes were then opened.

Burden Cleared

She expressed her feeling that for a long time there was a burden on her heart and she was restless without any reason. When she recited the “Kalimah”/Shahadah (Testimony of Faith), her restlessness came to an end.

She has given up Western garments and started wearing hijab. When she posted her photographs with hijab, millions of her fans got surprised. They thought that she has posted these pictures of her taking part in Arab fashion show.

When she announced that she has embraced Islam and changed her name, their surprise increased.

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Source: News Papers

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