DDHK News, Germany - German footballer, Danny Blum (24), announced that he embraced Islam. “Islam gives me hope and strength. Prayers calm my soul, "said Blum Monday (26/1). "I am grumpy, erratic and don't know where I am," he was quoted as saying onislam.net.
Blum joined the Bavarian club, 1. FC Nürnberg, in July last year. His team plays in the Second Division, but he is a professional footballer in the German Bundesliga.
Shortly after joining the team, he injured his knee and was forced to rest for six months.
A few weeks ago, he made the decision to return to Islam, joining the fastest growing religion in the world.
This is because during his break at home, questions arise in Blum's mind, such as "Living in luxury, every weekend setting alarms, no responsibility for anything, and what will really happen after retirement?".
He then had a dialogue with his friends about religion, and he landed in Islam.
“I have visited the mosque and my heart immediately rose. I feel this is something for me and I want to know more, "Blum told German koram, Bild.
From then on, he prayed five times a day and ate halal food.
He informed his parents of his decision. According to him, at first his parents were afraid.
“They are devout Christians. But they immediately said that I had to go through with it if I believed that it was true, "he said.
"Islam is a religion of peace. My faith says, there is no compulsion for anyone to do what he does not want. It comes voluntarily from the heart, "he added.
Germany is believed to be home to nearly 4 million Muslims, including 220.000 in Berlin alone. Ethnic Turks comprise about two thirds of the Muslim minority. Some of the German national players are Muslim such as Ozil, Khadira. (onislam.net/mirajnews.com). *
