“New brother in Islam” – Gervonta Davis’ Islamic conversion gets Muslim UFC star Khamzat Chimaev’s praise; fans react
UFC star Khamzat Chimaev welcomes Gervonta Davis after his recent conversion to Islam.
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Gervonta Davis and Khamzat Chimaev (image credit- DAZN, LowKick MMA)
When Gervonta Davis announced his conversion to Islam earlier this month, many people were surprised. Subsequently, after Davis’ announcement, the majority of members of the Muslim community expressed their support. Khamzat Chimaev, for one, was among those who were delighted to hear about Davis’ conversion, expressing his congratulations on social media.
However, his recent announcement of his conversion to Islam has brought attention to his personal life. Gervonta Davis revealed his new religious affiliation through a social media post, expressing his gratitude for finding peace and purpose in Islam. Furthermore, he spoke about how faith has positively impacted his life and plans to incorporate its teachings into his boxing career. Subsequently, Chimaev also acknowledged Davis’ conversion by uploading his picture.
In addition, Davis has also revealed his Muslim name, which he received at Masjid Hidayah from Imam Hasan Somali. Furthermore, it was disclosed that his Muslim name is Abdul Wahid, which means ‘servant of the one.’ The name symbolizes the Muslim belief in one true god and being the servant of him.
Similarly, Chimaev acknowledged Davis’s conversion by writing his Muslim name ‘Abdul Wahid’ on the social media post with ‘Alhamdulillah’. Subsequently, the phrase ‘alhamdulillah’ that Chimaev wrote in his post translates to ‘all glory to God.’
Fans react to Khamzat Chimaev’s post
Surprisingly, boxing sensation Davis recently announced his conversion to Islam. This news has sparked a wave of reactions from fans and fellow athletes alike. Chimaev, a rising star in the UFC, is known for his impressive fighting skills and his strong Muslim faith. Upon hearing about Davis’ conversion, Chimaev took to social media to express his support and admiration for his fellow athletes.
Furthermore, he commended Davis for embracing Islam and encouraged him to stay steadfast in his faith. In addition, after his conversion, Davis had already received an outpour of support from Muslim fans worldwide. Subsequently, after Chimaev uploaded a post, Davis fans reacted by stating, “MashAllah for our new brother in Islam.” Check out some of the fan reactions:
Fans showered Davis with praise and warm wishes on his conversion to Islam, and several Muslim fans welcomed Davis to the new religion by calling him brother. Furthermore, fans remarked that Chimaev and Davis are not brothers since they believe and follow the same faith.
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