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Marine El Himer is a French model and reality TV star who announced her conversion to Islam in 2022. She shared her photo in a hijab while performing umrah two days after her announcement. Marine was born in July 1993 in Bordeaux, southern France. She is of Moroccan-Egyptian descent and has a twin sister named Oceane El Himer.
Marine expressed her gratitude to her followers for their support and kindness. However, her spiritual journey was not an easy one that started from the search for her biological father.
The Search for Her Roots
According to French media publications¹², Marine grew up with her stepfather. She was looking for her biological father and her ancestors when she began to learn about Islam. Marine, who has millions of followers on social media, shared a video of herself reciting the two testimonies of faith.
"There is a path that you have to take on your own. No friends, no family, no partner Only you and Allah. Some of you may know but many are still wondering. , and although I am quite discreet, I never made it official, I converted to Islam a few months ago," Marine wrote.
The Choice of Her Soul, Heart and Reason
Marine further added that her journey of knowing her blood relatives made her more confident in Islam. With that conviction, Marine did not hesitate to show her identity as a Muslim.
"Know this, and this is the essence of my message, there is no shame in converting to another religion in any form. This is a fundamental right that must be exercised by everyone freely. Many have noticed, this last year has been marked by change. Indeed, I have grown a lot, revisited my priorities and reconsidered some life choices both professional and personal. Thank you to everyone who respects or at least respects it," she explained.
Marine also said that those who follow her daily life know (she might not teach them anything), but what is certain is the importance of sharing this closeness and this personal part with those whom she now considers as a second family.
"Islam It is a choice of soul, heart and reason, a choice that proved itself to me and I practice it freely and proudly," she added.
Conclusion
Marine El Himer is an example of a person who found Islam through the search for her roots. She was looking for her biological father and her ancestors when she learned about the religion of peace. She converted to Islam a few months ago and shared her journey with her followers. She said that Islam was a choice of soul, heart and reason for her and she practiced it freely and proudly.
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