NOBARTV NEWS – Cristiano Ronaldo, the world's football superstar, is reported to have shown a deep interest in Islam. This information was revealed by Waleed Abdullah, a former Al Nassr goalkeeper, who once played on the same team as Ronaldo for more than a year. This statement came after Waleed observed a number of Ronaldo's actions and statements that were considered to show an interest in Islam.
Waleed Abdullah, who now plays for Al Diraiyah FC after leaving Al Nassr in the summer of 2024, said that Ronaldo spoke directly to him about the interest. According to Waleed, Ronaldo was not only curious, but also showed gestures and attitudes that showed his interest in Islamic teachings. "Ronaldo is really interested in converting to Islam. I spoke to him and he expressed his interest in Islam," said Waleed as reported by Morocco World News on Friday (5/12/2024).
One of the gestures that stole attention was Ronaldo's habit of making a prostration of gratitude on the pitch after scoring a goal, which resembles the act of prayer in Islam. Apart from that, Ronaldo also often encourages his teammates to pray according to the teachings of the Islamic religion, an action that shows his respect for this belief.
It didn't stop there, Ronaldo even asked the Al Nassr coach to stop the training session when the call to prayer sounded. “Every time the call to prayer is heard, Ronaldo asks for the training session to be stopped to respect the call to prayer,” Waleed added. This attitude shows Ronaldo's high appreciation for the religious values that exist in Saudi Arabia, where he has played since joining Al Nassr in early 2023.
The 38-year-old goalkeeper also revealed that Ronaldo often asked him about various aspects of Arab and Islamic culture while at Al Nassr. "He was curious because he was not familiar with Arab culture or Islam. However, after living here, he started asking a lot of questions and showed great curiosity," said Waleed, who has 69 caps for the Saudi Arabian national team.
In fact, rumors about Ronaldo's interest in Islam are not new. When he was still pursuing a career in Europe, his good relationship with a number of Muslim players such as Mesut Özil and Karim Benzema at Real Madrid often became the focus of attention. This close relationship is considered as one of the early indications of Ronaldo's interest in Islamic teachings.
In addition, in 2013, Ronaldo also received a gift of the Quran when he was a brand ambassador for Mobily, a telecommunications company from Saudi Arabia. Ronaldo accepted the gift with great respect, showing that he is no stranger to Islamic symbols.
This latest news has again sparked speculation whether Cristiano Ronaldo will officially convert to Islam in the near future. Until now, there has been no official statement from Ronaldo regarding this matter. However, the attitude and gestures shown by the player nicknamed CR7 have become the focus of attention, especially among the Muslim public who consider Ronaldo to be an influential figure with positive values.
Ronaldo's career journey in Saudi Arabia has not only had a big impact on the local football world, but also on his personal life. As one of the most famous sports icons in the world, everything Ronaldo does always attracts international media attention. If Ronaldo really decides to embrace Islam, this will certainly be big news and have a big impact throughout the world.
Many believe that Ronaldo's interest in Islam was born from his interactions with the Muslim culture and society that he greatly respects. In Saudi Arabia, Ronaldo is not only a footballer, but also a figure who is seen as a cultural bridge between the West and the Muslim world.
Will Cristiano Ronaldo really take such a big step? Only time will tell. One thing is for sure, his actions and curiosity about Islam have inspired many people, both Muslims and non-Muslims. In an increasingly connected world, the attitude of mutual respect between cultures and religions as shown by Ronaldo is an example worth emulating.
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