Football legend Roberto Carlos reportedly converts to Islam

Brazilian football icon Roberto Carlos has reportedly embraced Islam in his home country about four weeks ago, according to information shared by a Turkish lawmaker. Ali Şahin, a member of Turkey's ruling AK Party, revealed the news after meeting with representatives of the Brazilian Muslim community in Sao Paulo.

Şahin stated that he learned of Carlos's conversion from Syekh Jihad Hammadeh, a prominent figure in Brazil's Muslim community and Vice Chairman of the National Association of Islamic Lawyers (ANAJI). According to Şahin, Carlos had been in contact with Syekh Hammadeh recently. Approximately four weeks prior, the former Real Madrid left-back, who also played for the Turkish club Fenerbahce, visited Syekh Hammadeh to recite the two-sentence declaration of faith, officially becoming Muslim.

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Around four weeks ago, Carlos, who had played for the legendary Turkish club Fenerbahce, visited Syekh Hammadeh to recite the two sentences of faith and officially embraced Islam.

The announcement was made by Şahin via social media following his meeting at the Islamic Charitable Youth League of Brazil in Sao Paulo. Şahin extended congratulations to the player, known for his powerful left-foot shots, on his decision to convert to Islam. He offered prayers for peace, health, and blessings for Carlos and his family.

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Şahin conveyed his congratulations to the player, popular for his left-footed shots, on his decision to embrace Islam.