German Soccer Player Says Islam Changed His Life for Better

Date: 15 March 2015 - 21:21

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BERLIN (IRNA) - German footballer Danny Blum who has recently announced his reversion to Islam says the religion has changed his life for the better.
Before his conversion, he was not happy with his life.
A few weeks ago, he took the decision to revert to Islam, joining the world’s fastest growing religion, IINA reported.
"Living in the lap of luxury every weekend make alarm. No responsibility for anything. And what actually comes after retirement?” the questions came to Blum as he sat at home.
"I learned about Islam via my friends and later studied books about the religion and did some online research. Ultimately, I came to the conclusion that this is what I have been looking for,” he stated.
"I accepted Islam as my faith and I am certain that it is the best way of life,” the FC Nürnberg player stressed.
Blum further described Islam as a religion of hope and strength, saying "Islam gave me strength. Pray calms my soul.”
Blum joined FC Nürnberg in Bavaria last July. The team plays in the he Second Division of professional football in Germany, the Bundesliga.
Ever since, he prays five times a day and eat halal food. Informing his parents with his decision, the 24-year-old player said they were scared at first.
"They are devout Christians. But soon they said that I have to go that route if I believe that it is right,” he said.