The famous American football player, Timothy Richard aka Tim Tebow converted to Islam and changed his name to Faruque Al-Shabaz. Qquarterback The Denver Broncos team in the National Football League (NFL) announced its Muslims in a press conference on Monday (30/1), which shocked many.
In the press conference he said that in an important match he prayed according to his former religion and his prayers were answered. However, in the next match, he felt that his prayers were not answered. “Nothing happened! Nothing happened, "he said.
Tim Tebow made national news in the United States during his second season in the NFL. He led his team with six wins in a row - often in spectacular, come-from-behind fashion.
After converting to Islam, the Tebow Team changed its name. "From now on, I will be called Faruque Al-Shabaz," said the former winner of the University of Florida Gator National Championship.
Speculation arose about the motive of Al-Shabaz who suddenly converted to Islam that he wanted to change for the better and become a separate "icon" in Islam. American Football. He follows in the footsteps of well-known sportsmen who also converted to Islam, such as boxer Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) and NBA basketball player Ferdinand Alcindor (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar).
"We've seen that before," said Al-Shabaz. “Ferdinand Alcindor became Kareem Abdul-Jabbar - the player who led the scoring in the NBA. Cassius Clay converted to Islam and now the name Muhammad Ali is synonymous with boxing. "
"It seems clear to me," added Al-Shabaz. "Islam is how winners worship."
Al-Shabaz's press conference had stalled, even though many journalists still had many questions, because he had to pray. After the prayer he continued the press conference and closed it with the Islamic greeting: Assalamu'alaikum! (Mel / Crystalair.com / ddhongkong.org). *
