TikTok influencer Megan Rice converts to Islam after starting Quran Book Club during Gaza genocide
TikTok influencer and writer Megan Rice went viral on social media when she began a World Religon book club to read the Holy Quran in light of the ongoing genocide of Gaza. In a video, the activist explained the purpose of the club was to combat Islamophobia, racism and understand the significance behind why Palestinian people hold the Quran and its teachings so close to them. This book club included celebrities like rapper Kehlani.
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Now Megan Rice uploaded a video announcing she had converted to Islam after a viral video showed her taking the Shahada.
Megan Rice took her Shahada
— ꜱᴜᴇᴀɴɴᴀᴊᴏᴇ 〄 🏴☠️️ (@sueannajoe_) November 11, 2023
Alhamdulillah sister. Welcome to our family
Megan Rice has embraced Islam after studying the Qur'an (she got curious by the faith of the Palestinians) pic.twitter.com/WyneMDjj6p
In a recent video uploaded on her TikTok account, Megan slammed the users telling her to be mindful about her decision because embracing Islam would mean more conservatives would come after her. In her video, Megan criticised such users and shared the purpose of her club was to educate everyone about Islam as well as other religions. She only chose to convert to Islam after she found its teachings resonating with her own personal beliefs.
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