US Mayor becomes Muslim

[sojourner]

Has anyone discussed this on here yet?
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,249924,00.html

Macon, Ga., mayor converts to Islam, wants to change his name

The Associated Press - MACON, Ga.

Macon Mayor Jack Ellis has converted to Islam and is now working to legally change his name to Hakim Mansour Ellis.

Ellis, who was raised Christian, said Thursday that he became a Sunni Muslim during a December ceremony in the west African nation of Senegal.

Ellis said he has been studying the Quran for years and that his new religion was originally practiced by his ancestors before they were brought to North America as slaves.

"Why does one become a Christian?" Ellis said. "You do it because it feels right. It's the right thing for you to do. ... To me it's no big deal. But people like to know what you believe in. And this is what I believe in."

At the request of his two of his daughters, Ellis said he will keep his last name the same.

Ellis has not ruled out future runs for elected office after his term expires this year. But he said he had not made any calculations for how his religious conversion might affect him politically. He said he is an American first and is proud to live in a country founded on religious freedom.

Muslims should not be painted with a broad brush simply because of a few radicals, he said.

"If anybody wants to know about Islam, I can hold an intelligent conversation," Ellis said. "What I've found is how little we know about the religion."

[Nσσя'υℓ Jαииαн]

I dont think we have. Good for him, Masha'Allah.

[Goku]

Has anyone discussed this on here yet?
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,249924,00.html

Macon, Ga., mayor converts to Islam, wants to change his name

The Associated Press - MACON, Ga.

Macon Mayor Jack Ellis has converted to Islam and is now working to legally change his name to Hakim Mansour Ellis.

Ellis, who was raised Christian, said Thursday that he became a Sunni Muslim during a December ceremony in the west African nation of Senegal.

Ellis said he has been studying the Quran for years and that his new religion was originally practiced by his ancestors before they were brought to North America as slaves.

"Why does one become a Christian?" Ellis said. "You do it because it feels right. It's the right thing for you to do. ... To me it's no big deal. But people like to know what you believe in. And this is what I believe in."

At the request of his two of his daughters, Ellis said he will keep his last name the same.

Ellis has not ruled out future runs for elected office after his term expires this year. But he said he had not made any calculations for how his religious conversion might affect him politically. He said he is an American first and is proud to live in a country founded on religious freedom.

Muslims should not be painted with a broad brush simply because of a few radicals, he said.

"If anybody wants to know about Islam, I can hold an intelligent conversation," Ellis said. "What I've found is how little we know about the religion."

Thats interesting, Mash'Allah.

[north_malaysian]

So, he should be the first Muslim mayor in the US?

[brenton]

Good question.
I love hearing people say "Prophet Muhammad" with a southern accent!

[Muslim Woman]

Salaam/peace;

Thats interesting, Mash'Allah.

it's amazing that after watching the horror of 9/11 , it's possible for Americans to become Muslims. Alhamdulillah.


US Mayor Reverts to Islam

[thirdwatch512]

So, he should be the first Muslim mayor in the US?

no, but the first mayor of a decent sized city.

anyways very.. interesting.. let's hope he doesn't make that city a shariah city lol

[dougmusr]

"Why does one become a Christian?" Ellis said. "You do it because it feels right. It's the right thing for you to do. ... To me it's no big deal. But people like to know what you believe in. And this is what I believe in."

Only God knows his heart, but this statement means to me that he is neither Christian nor Muslim.

[tomtomsmom]

Good for him!!!!! Maybe he can help spread the truth of Islam in this country instead of all the bad we see on the news. One can only hope.......

[sojourner]

wow...i actually presented something that can be considered "news", i'm impressed!

[syilla]

wow...mashaAllah...

good for him Alhamdullillah...

someone should write letter to him.

[north_malaysian]

no, but the first mayor of a decent sized city.

anyways very.. interesting.. let's hope he doesn't make that city a shariah city lol

there were other muslim mayors before him?

I really love when Muslims participate in the politics in Non Muslim nations... Muslims should exposed themselves more...

[Pk_#2]

Good question.
I love hearing people say "Prophet Muhammad" with a southern accent!

LOL

Nice thread btw

Alhamdhulillah to him and All the best with his life

Peace

[Malaikah]

Only God knows his heart, but this statement means to me that he is neither Christian nor Muslim.

Did you understand what he meant by that? I was very confused by it.

[S_87]

Alhumdulillah!

[sameer]

Alhumdulillah.

[Ar-RaYYan]

Alhamdulilah

mashallah - good for him!!!!


Ellis has not ruled out future runs for elected office after his term expires this year. But he said he had not made any calculations for how his religious conversion might affect him politically. He said he is an American first and is proud to live in a country founded on religious freedom.

I just don't agree with the last sentence - your deen should before your nationality .

[Zulkiflim]

Salaam,

Alhamdullah.

[zaria]

Alhamduillah, May Allah continue to guide him the right way

[Muslim Woman]

salaam/peace;

.....let's hope he doesn't make that city a shariah city lol

what's the problems ??