Chicago: Famous former Brazilian jiu-jitsu player and mixed martial arts legend Royce Gracie converted to Islam.
According to the British media, the mixed martial arts legend and the first winner of the UFC championship, Royce Gracie, accepted Islam in front of the camera in the well-known American online program ‘Da Din Show’ and recited the Kalima Tayyaba.
In an Instagram post on February 19, Royce Gracey shared a message holding an Israeli flag in which he expressed his support for Israel in the ongoing situation since October 7 and expressed sympathy for those living in Israel. On this occasion, he did not say a single word of sympathy to the oppressed Palestinians.
After this post, he faced severe criticism and his fans expressed regret for taking sides and supporting the occupying Israel.
According to the report, Da Deen Show host Eddie Radzovic’s cousin Idris Radzovic arranged a meeting with Royce Gracie at the Deen Center in Chicago, which was attended by prominent Islamic preacher Sheikh Usman bin Farooq.
Three-time UFC champion Royce Gracie came to Eddy Radzwick’s show to understand and understand the other side, the Palestinians’ position, where he had a conversation with Eddy Radzwick and Sheikh Usman bin Farooq, after which he was convinced of the truth of Islam and the word He became a Muslim after reading.
During the show, Royce Gracie also spoke about his views on Islam and the ongoing genocide in Gaza and expressed his desire to visit Mecca.
He said that I don’t drink alcohol, I don’t even eat pork, these things make me closer to Islamic teachings. Keep in mind that the news of Royce Gracie’s acceptance of Islam has come at a time when he has been on social media to support Israel. was being criticized.