This ex-striker of the Premier League has embraced Islam through the guidance of other Muslim inmates. This athletic ex-striker was imprisoned after maltreating a female and breaking her nose.
He said that Abu Hamza, an ulama' who is in jail because of his jihad activities, is a "hero" for him. Abu Hamza himself was sentenced to seven years in jail since 2006.
King, 29 years, now asks his other friends to call him by the name Abu Hamza Tariq. He performs solat five times a day, has demanded Halal meats in the prison and will only talk to Muslim inmates.
The staffs and prisoners in the HMP Wayland, near Thetford, Norfolk, were surprised by his behaviour.
A source in the prison said : "Marlon's gone from bad boy convict to devout Muslim in next to no time. He is talking about Abu Hamza as a hero - even though he is hated by the public."
"Marlon has even talked about converting his family when he gets out of jail later this year."
"This isn't temporary - it's a total lifestyle change. Marlon reads books about Islam for hours in his cell."
King or Abu Hamza Tariq now, is serving a sentence of 18 months since last October for committing sexual assault on Emily Carr, 20 years in Soho Revue Bar, London.
King, who now begins to wear turban, said that he is going donate an total of £ 25,000 to the people of Afghanistan to help them overcome the impacts from the conflict.
Welcome to Islam Marlon King, may you be istiqomah in this religion.
[muslimdaily.net/sun]
2 comments:
I do hope that this story is true and that he has found islam. I am also hoping that its the pure form islam.Not the one based on emotions and desire. May Allah protect this young muslim from those who deviate from the truth according to the understanding of the salaf.
Masha'Allah we hpoe for Khayr for him and hes in good company
may Allah quicken the release of our imprisoned ones and give them ease and sakina and subr.
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