Irish singer-songwriter Sinead O’Connor — who was once ordained as a Catholic priest — says she has converted to Islam.
The outspoken artist, best known for her version of Prince’s song “Nothing Compares 2 U”, made the announcement on Twitter.
“This is to announce that I am proud to have become a Muslim,” she wrote.
“This is the natural conclusion of any intelligent theologian’s journey. All scripture study leads to Islam. Which makes all other scriptures redundant.
“I will be given (another) new name. It will be Shuhada’.”
This is to announce that I am proud to have become a Muslim. This is the natural conclusion of any intelligent theologian’s journey. All scripture study leads to Islam. Which makes all other scriptures redundant. I will be given (another) new name. It will be Shuhada’
— Shuhada’ Davitt (@MagdaDavitt77) October 19, 2018
Shaykh Dr Umar Al-Qadri, head imam of Islamic Centre Ireland, posted a video of O’Connor — who changed her name last year to Magda Davitt to be “free of parental curses” — saying the Islamic declaration of faith.
Renowned Irish singer formerly known as Sinead O’Connor and now as Shuhada, @MagdaDavitt77, proclaimed the Shahadah. We pray that Allah grants her Peace in all aspects of this life and hereafter, Ameen. She has a truthful soul. Pls join me in wishing her the best in her future. pic.twitter.com/LDIqymGZ0K
— Shaykh Dr Umar Al-Qadri (@DrUmarAlQadri) October 26, 2018
Source: euronews
