A Siberian man has converted to Islam at the hands of Sheikh Dr Salah Al-Budair, Imam and Preacher of the Prophet’s Mosque, during his recent visit to the Islamic University in Kyrgyzstan’s capital, Bishkek.
The announcement was made by the Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque (PRAGOVSA) on X on Friday, October 25.
“During the visit, Sheikh Al-Budair met the young man who was wondering about Islam and expressed his strong desire to understand its teachings. The Sheikh listened to his questions attentively and began to explain the essence of Islam to him based on the values of tolerance and love that the Islamic religion carries,” read the post on X.
In a video shared by PRAGOVSA shows the man pronouncing Shahadah, a testament of faith, with the help of Sheikh Al-Budair.
Sheikh Al-Budair advised a young man on starting his new life as a Muslim, emphasizing prayer and daily Quran reading as essential aspects.
He also presented him with Islamic books that contribute to understanding the religion in a correct way, and prayed for him to remain steadfast on the path of truth.
During his visit, Sheikh Al-Budair has also been awarded an honorary doctorate by Rector Abdishukur Narmatov of the Islamic University of Kyrgyzstan for his significant contributions to Islam and Muslims.
