• Anima (Fatima), a 🇨🇳 Chinese woman, shares her conversion journey to Islam, specifically Shia Islam.
• Raised in a communist environment, she initially held communist beliefs despite having Sunni Muslim parents.
• In China, children have the freedom to choose their religion, and Anima's parents were Sunni Muslims.
• After 8 years in 🇮🇷 Iran, at 18, she married and, after 3 years of research, embraced Islam, choosing Shia Islam.
• Anima highlighted the negative portrayal of Islam in Chinese communist schools and misconceptions about Muslims.
• China has a vast population, but only around 20 million Muslims, with Shia Muslims constituting only 1%.
• Anima expressed pride in being a Muslim, especially after hearing Ziyarat Ashura at the age of 21. 🤲
• She faced challenges expressing her Shia identity in China, where Sunni leaders in mosques spoke negatively about Shia Islam.
• Anima was the first person in her city and province to publicly recite Ziyarat Ashura. 🗣️
• Sunni imams in Chinese mosques avoid discussing Imam Ali, presenting Shia Islam as inferior.
• Anima's husband converted to Shia Islam after coming to Iran, and they named their son Mahdi. 👨👩👦
• Anima urged Iranians to appreciate the freedom to express their Shia identity and emphasized living a life that showcases their faith. #ShiaPride #ConvertStory #MuslimUnity 🌙
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