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Richard Killhord, a recent convert to Islam from Belgium: ✅ I am honored to have found salvation from death through Islam. Discover more about my journey at rahyafteha.ir/4330/. #ConvertedMuslim #JourneyToIslam 🌐 Follow my story at @rahyafte_en.
Belgian Professor Embraces Islam at Imam Reza Shrine 🕌📚
According to Rahyafte (the comprehensive platform for missionaries and recent converts), citing the Holy Shrine authorities, Richard Killhord, accompanied by his Iranian friend, visited the shrine of Imam Reza to perform the testimony of faith (Tashahhud). He embraced Islam and Shi'ism by declaring the two testimonies.
This recent Belgian Muslim, who currently resides in Belgium and works as a technical professor at a university, shared, "I used to be a Catholic Christian by faith. However, about five years ago, numerous unanswered questions prompted me to explore various religions, including Islam. Eventually, I found Islam to be the most complete and satisfying religion, finding answers to my questions within it."
Killhord continued, "Interaction with Iranian and Malaysian friends, observing their behavior, made me more curious about understanding this religion. Witnessing the mourning rituals for Imam Hussein (AS) during the month of Muharram in Iran was particularly captivating for me, showcasing the belief, love, and devotion of the people towards the Ahlul Bayt (AS). This motivated me to delve deeper into the enlightening Islamic faith."
He further expressed, "Following a friend's recommendation, I visited Tehran a week ago. From there, I traveled to the holy city of Mashhad and reached the sacred shrine of Imam Reza (AS)."
The university professor added, "I cannot express what is in my heart about Islam before becoming a Muslim. I felt lost, like someone wandering in a waterless and barren desert with no hope of survival. However, with the honor of embracing Islam, I have been revived and found salvation from death."
Regrettably, Killhord noted that the process of conversion to Islam in Belgium is slow. Despite a positive trend encouraging people towards the truth, there is also a negative current hindering people from seeking the truth.
Commenting on the spread of Islam in European countries, he said, "In the past, Islam was relatively unknown in European countries, and people had little knowledge about this heavenly religion. However, currently, there is an increasing demand for understanding Islam, and hopefully, the future will witness everyone embracing this truth."
Regarding his familiarity with the Quran, he mentioned, "I have read the translation of the Holy Quran in English, which has greatly aided me in understanding the right path. However, I am eager to learn the Arabic language to read the Quran in its original form."
Killhord concluded by expressing his admiration for the Imam Reza Shrine, stating, "The shrine is truly amazing and different from other places. In this spiritual place, I feel a sense of tranquility, as if I am hearing the voices of angels in the heavenly and spiritual atmosphere of the sacred shrine of Imam Reza."
In the end, the non-Iranian pilgrims' management of Astan Quds Razavi presented him with a copy of the Holy Quran in English and cultural products to enhance his understanding of Islam. 📖🌍 #BelgianMuslim #IslamJourney #ImamRezaShrine #NewConverts #SpiritualTransformation
According to Rahyafte (the comprehensive platform for missionaries and recent converts), citing the Holy Shrine authorities, Richard Killhord, accompanied by his Iranian friend, visited the shrine of Imam Reza to perform the testimony of faith (Tashahhud). He embraced Islam and Shi'ism by declaring the two testimonies.
This recent Belgian Muslim, who currently resides in Belgium and works as a technical professor at a university, shared, "I used to be a Catholic Christian by faith. However, about five years ago, numerous unanswered questions prompted me to explore various religions, including Islam. Eventually, I found Islam to be the most complete and satisfying religion, finding answers to my questions within it."
Killhord continued, "Interaction with Iranian and Malaysian friends, observing their behavior, made me more curious about understanding this religion. Witnessing the mourning rituals for Imam Hussein (AS) during the month of Muharram in Iran was particularly captivating for me, showcasing the belief, love, and devotion of the people towards the Ahlul Bayt (AS). This motivated me to delve deeper into the enlightening Islamic faith."
He further expressed, "Following a friend's recommendation, I visited Tehran a week ago. From there, I traveled to the holy city of Mashhad and reached the sacred shrine of Imam Reza (AS)."
The university professor added, "I cannot express what is in my heart about Islam before becoming a Muslim. I felt lost, like someone wandering in a waterless and barren desert with no hope of survival. However, with the honor of embracing Islam, I have been revived and found salvation from death."
Regrettably, Killhord noted that the process of conversion to Islam in Belgium is slow. Despite a positive trend encouraging people towards the truth, there is also a negative current hindering people from seeking the truth.
Commenting on the spread of Islam in European countries, he said, "In the past, Islam was relatively unknown in European countries, and people had little knowledge about this heavenly religion. However, currently, there is an increasing demand for understanding Islam, and hopefully, the future will witness everyone embracing this truth."
Regarding his familiarity with the Quran, he mentioned, "I have read the translation of the Holy Quran in English, which has greatly aided me in understanding the right path. However, I am eager to learn the Arabic language to read the Quran in its original form."
Killhord concluded by expressing his admiration for the Imam Reza Shrine, stating, "The shrine is truly amazing and different from other places. In this spiritual place, I feel a sense of tranquility, as if I am hearing the voices of angels in the heavenly and spiritual atmosphere of the sacred shrine of Imam Reza."
In the end, the non-Iranian pilgrims' management of Astan Quds Razavi presented him with a copy of the Holy Quran in English and cultural products to enhance his understanding of Islam. 📖🌍 #BelgianMuslim #IslamJourney #ImamRezaShrine #NewConverts #SpiritualTransformation