Australian professional rugby player converts to Islam
Australian professional rugby League
footballer Blake Ferguson (in white T-shirt) stands next to
professional boxer Anthony Mundine praying at Zetland Mosque in Sydney,
Australia, on October 8, 2013.
Wed Nov 13, 2013 6:23PM GMT
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professional rugby player Blake Ferguson has converted to Islam as he
was seeking a road to rehabilitation and redemption in the wake of
alcohol-related incidents.
Blake made the commitment to the Muslim faith at Zetland Mosque in the southeastern Australian city of Sydney last Friday.
The 23-year-old sportsman was converted to Islam by his cousin and professional boxer Anthony Mundine, who also converted rugby league superstar Sonny Bill Williams to the Muslim faith five years ago when Williams was going through a difficult period in his life.
Williams is now a $1 million-a-year superstar in Australia’s National Rugby League (NRL).
"This will make me strong, God willing. Islam is going to make me a better person and better rugby league player,” Ferguson said.
He added, "It's going to make me more focused, more dedicated, more devoted. Being an NRL player is really a 24-hour job. I haven't appreciated that in the past.”
"I want to play NRL, I want to find a club, play for NSW (New South Wales), and I want to beat Queensland." Ferguson noted.
Ferguson has had a troubled year in the NRL and many of his misdemeanors have been alcohol-related, making his religious conversion a very significant step.
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