* Pronounced Shahadah, a testament of faith, with the help of US Muslim scholar and activist Omar Suleiman
Renowned United States (US) writer and Palestinian activist Jeffery Shaun King and his wife Rai King have embraced Islam on the first night of Ramadan 1445 AH (2024).
In a live broadcast shared by US-based ‘Professor’ Khaled Beydoun on Instagram on Monday, Match 11, shows Shaun and Rai pronouncing Shahadah, a testament of faith, with the help of US Muslim scholar and activist Omar Suleiman.
44-year-old Shaun, best known for his advocacy of movements associated with the Democratic Party such as Black Lives Matter.
On December 25, he claimed that Instagram banned his account due to his support for Palestine against Israel in the ongoing war.
Shaun, with over six million followers, expressed frustration over Instagram’s ban on him for advocating for Palestinian rights and dignity.
Shaun has been sharing numerous pro-Palestine posts since October 7, highlighting the destruction in the Gaza Strip and calling for an end to Israel’s brutal war on the territory.
Shaun King and his wife accepted Islam today, Allahu Akbar! Jeffery Shaun King is a famous American writer and activist.
O Allah, accept from them, help them remember You, in thanking You, and in beautifully worshipping You. Ameen.
Ramadan Kareem! pic.twitter.com/fcwArThusf
— Cool_Ustaaz ❁ (@Cool_Ustaz) March 11, 2024
MASHA'ALLAH.
We welcome Shaun and his Spouse. Thanks for his support of #Gaza
He says King Meta banned him from Instagram cause of talking of Gaza. He decided to Revert."Jeffery Shaun King is an American writer & activist. King uses social media to promote social justice… https://t.co/jK6gFUPHQq
— Muslims for America (@Muslims4USA) March 11, 2024
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