Watan-An American TikToker named Megan Rice has announced her conversion to Islam due to the events in Gaza. After witnessing the scale of crimes committed by Israeli occupation forces against civilians in the besieged territory, she was moved by the spirit of patience and resilience demonstrated by the people of Gaza despite the destruction and genocide they face.
Days ago, Megan Rice appeared in a widely circulated video, speaking emotionally about not having formally pronounced the Shahada yet. However, she mentioned that every time she receives news related to Gaza, she feels a closer connection to Islam.
She expressed, ‘Nothing has touched my heart like the Quran has in my life. I have never received anything that bows me down like the peace I get from the Quran.
The resilience of Palestinians leads to the conversion of an American to Islam
In a poignant scene, the newly converted Muslim appears, expressing admiration for the faith of Palestinians, noting that they seem armored with faith even in the face of losing everything.
She mentioned that some people told her that this is Islam and encouraged her to read the Quran.
Later, activists officially announced her conversion to Islam, and Megan herself posted a video on her TikTok account wearing the Islamic hijab, reading the Quran, and reciting the Shahada with the assistance of someone.
She received a flood of comments and congratulations from followers, and her name trended on social media, along with images of her wearing the hijab and her voice reciting the Shahada.
A Turning Point
What is happening in Gaza and the resilience of the Palestinians marked a major turning point in her life, according to her. It was this that prompted her to embrace the Islamic faith in front of her followers, deeply influenced by the plight of the people in Palestine.
Who is Megan Rais?
Megan Rice is among the staunchest advocates for social justice issues, and her work contributes to fostering understanding and acceptance among individuals of various religions and backgrounds.
According to the Siasat website, Rice’s videos on TikTok have resonated with many people, garnering an increasing following of over 50,000 individuals. Her video content is often rich in information and thought-provoking, encouraging her followers to engage in critical thinking about the world around them.
In addition to her presence on TikTok, Rice is active on other social media platforms such as Instagram and YouTube. She also maintains a blog where she shares her experiences and discusses her thoughts on a variety of topics.