ANOTHER POSITIVE EMERGES FROM CHRISTCHURCH MASSACRE! People revert to Islam.

Silver Lining To The Dark Cloud:

Another positive emerges

Out of Christchurch Massacre!

Sonny’s Mother Lee

And Teammate Ofa

Revert To Islam!

(M. Javed Naseem)

(Sonny with his brother John, his sister and Sevens star Niall, and his mother

Lee. Source: Twitter @SonnyBWilliams)

“Fain would they extinguish Allah's light

with their mouths, but Allah will not allow

but that His light should be perfected, even

though the Unbelievers may detest (it).”

(al-Quran 9:32)

Sonny Bill Williams is a New Zealand rugby legend … and a Muslim. He is a symbol of compassion and generosity; a true role model for the Muslim youth. People like Sonny are the best source of Islamic Daawah.

Sharing is caring! We are commanded to share good things in life with the less fortunate and the needy. This is an obligation but it does not require you to sacrifice an arm or a leg. Just share whatever amount you can afford to bring smiles on the sad and gloomy faces of mankind. And that sharing is not limited to money alone; it goes for anything that eases up the hardships of others. That’s the human spirit – caring and sharing!

New Zealand’s Rugby Hero:

Sonny Bill Williams hit the headlines in 2015, as a New Zealand rugby legend when his team All Blacks defeated Australia in the final and won the World Championship. Sonny reverted to Islam in 2008. When New Zealand defeated Australia in the final of Rugby World Cup by 34-17, the mainstream Western media never mentioned his religion! He was in the news for giving away his World Cup medal to a 14-years old youngster out of compassion.

The 14-year-old All Blacks fan Charlie Lines is now the proud owner of a Rugby World Cup winner’s gold medal. Williams acted after seeing a security guard rugby-tackle the boy, who had run on the pitch during the All Blacks lap of honor following their 34-17 Rugby World Cup final victory over Australia.

(All Blacks (New Zealand) rugby team’s center Sonny Bill Williams (a Muslim) giving away his World Cup winner's medal to a young fan in a heartwarming show of generosity and compassion!)

The media never gave any reference to his faith – Islam. Why? Because it was a positive and constructive thing and it would bring only good/positive feedback about Muslims and Islam. They don’t want that! The biased and corrupt media has a mindset; they have an agenda and they are implementing an international plan that calls for Muslim-bashing (or promotes Islamophobia). So much for the Western ‘free speech’, ‘objective reporting’ and professional honesty!

Dilly’s Desk adds:

When a Muslim does something praiseworthy, there's no mention of their religion.

However, when an individual does wrong and it has absolutely nothing to do with Islam, rest assured that "Muslim" will be mentioned at every given opportunity.

The world is waking up to the bitter reality now. The Christchurch mosque massacre brought the humanity together. People of all colors, races and nationalities got together and condemned the Islamophobia and the attack on a place of worship that killed 50 people in New Zealand. They showed their solidarity and compassion towards Muslim community – especially the role of the New Zealand Prime Minister was touching, exemplary and appreciable. She won millions of hearts.

(Ofa Tu'ungafasi (L) and Sonny Bill Williams (R) meet survivor Temel Atacocugu during a visit to Christchurch Hospital a week after the mosque terror attacks. Image: Getty)

Sonny Bill Williams also traveled to Christchurch to enquire after the survivors and help the victims. It was a demonstration of brotherhood and solidarity. On this occasion, his mother and his rugby teammate announced that they were embracing Islam. Watch this 7-minutes video of Sonny Bill Williams visiting the survivors of the Christchurch shooting.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPBZZG4ynrU

Here’s the reportage from Emma Land (published yesterday, March 28, 2019):

Sonny Bill Williams' mother and All Black teammate Ofa Tu’ungafasi have converted to Islam

The news has been welcomed by the Muslim community as something positive to have come out of the Christchurch terror attack.

Less than two weeks after the devastating Christchurch mosque terror attack, Sonny Bill Williams' mother Lee Williams and his All Black teammate and friend Ofa Tu'ungafasi have converted to Islam.

Fellow Muslim convert John Fontain posted an image to Facebook confirming the pair had taken the Shahada - the testimony of faith in which converts must pledge their belief in Allah as the One True God.

"Allahu-akbar today! Sonny Bill William's mother and his team mate Offa Tuungafasi accepted Islam. May Allah make it easy for them," he wrote alongside a photo of him with Sonny and Ofa.

News of the conversion has been welcomed by the Muslim community around the world.

"We just simply can't get enough of the glad tidings that continue to come out of New Zealand since that tragic Christchurch massacre," the Muslim Council of Hong Kong wrote in response.

"Though the Islamophobic incidents sadly continue worldwide, there are plenty of positive news too, this being one of them."

All Black star Sonny Bill grew up as a Christian but famously converted to Islam in 2008. The 33-year-old has credited the religion with turning his life around, shaking off the bad-boy reputation he once had.

"When I'm most happy, is when I'm doing my prayers,” Williams told the Daily Mail in 2016. "How can you not spare 25 minutes of your day to give thanks? I look at where I came from and feel blessed."

"I still feel like the same person but converting has given me contentment and happiness that I don't know how to explain."

On the day of the mosque attacks Williams posted an emotional message to social media, struggling to come to terms with news of the events.

It hit close to home for him. When he was living in Christchurch in 2011 and playing for the Crusaders, he and his brother John used to pray most Friday's at Al Noor Mosque where 42 of the 50 victims were killed.

(John Williams (center) poses with Sonny Bill Williams (left) and Ofa Tu'ungafasi after the ceremony.)

Williams took time off from his playing commitments with the Blues to fly to Christchurch to support the Muslim community in the wake of the attacks.

Putting aside what he called his natural shyness he stepped up to be a leader in the community, wanting to show the country "we are Muslims but New Zealanders too."

"I am an All Black and I play for the Blues, but I am also a Muslim. Although I'm naturally a shy person I knew I had to be vulnerable and step up and be a leader in this space" he told News-hub.

"My message is about unity, it's about peace, it's about love, the core essence of what Islam is."

After attending the emotional commemoration in Hagley Park the week after the attacks, Williams visited some of the injured in hospital, accompanied by Ofa Tu'ungafasi who described the visit as "the most amazing experience."

"Am inspired and have drawn so much strength from you all," the All Black and Blues prop wrote in an Instagram post: "May the Almighty bless you all with quick recovery."

Williams is set to return from his hiatus this week for the Blues clash against the Stormers at Eden Park on Friday night.

(Courtesy: https://www.nowtolove.co.nz/news/latest-news/sonny-bill-williams-mother-and-ofa-tuungafasi-convert-to-islam-40912)

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