ALBAWABA - Jeff Monson, a famous American athlete who converted to Islam, attended his first Friday prayer in the Turkish Grand National Assembly mosque. Palestinians' resiliency during wars led Monson to convert to Islam.
After praying, Monson met with TBMM Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş and praised Turkey's unwavering support for Palestine. In an interview with TBMM TV, Monson stressed the spiritual value of his experience and how much he had expected it. The most significant thing to me was feeling closer to Allah. I connected deeply with my praying brothers. My conversion to Islam was based on brotherhood "Monson said.
Monson thanked Speaker Kurtulmuş for his expertise and politeness, stating that Turkey's approach goes beyond national issues to global ones. He was impressed by Turkey's humanitarian initiatives.
Monson offered his thanks to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the Turkish people for their consistent support of Palestine. He saw tremendous camaraderie with the Palestinian people in Turkey and noted that Turkey's aid and trips to Gaza show real support.
Monson concluded by thanking the Turkish Parliament and its residents for supporting Palestinians and the entire Muslim community. His conversion to Islam was met with criticism, but he got immense support from throughout the world. He underlined the global desire for peace, regardless of religion. Monson thanked Allah and his Muslim brothers, feeling pleased by his new beliefs.
