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OâSullivan denies conversion to Islam
The former world snooker champion Ronnie OâSullivan last night said that recent reports that he had converted to Islam were misleading. "There has been some confusion recently. I am not a Muslim. However, I am privileged with the friendship of Muslims who have been there for me and I value as true friends. Yes, Iâm interested in Islam, but Iâm also interested in Buddhism and Christianity. Perhaps Iâve been naive and given people the wrong impression, and if I have Iâm sorry. It was a bit stupid of me, I suppose. I went along to a mosque because Iâm interested in Islam, but I didnât know anyone would be interested in converting me. Actually, even when they called me to the front of the mosque I didnât know what was happening. They were very friendly, and in my ignorance I thought it was just a social thing - their way of welcoming a stranger. I felt a bit overawed by all the people around me, especially because they were talking all the time. Iâm the kind of person who doesnât want to offend, and I just thought Iâd keep everyone happy then politely leave. But now I know differently. Everyone knows Iâm not the most disciplined of fellas. I suppose thatâs why the press thought it was such a good story." Wonder if the apostasy law still applies, Whoops!
Posted by: TS 2003-10-03 |
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