Activist Shermon Burgess Converts to Islam

In this article, we will share the story of Shermon Burgess, a once-infamous far-right activist in Australia, who has since embraced Islam.
Shermon Burgess was one of Australia’s most notorious anti-Islam activists, formerly serving as the leader of the far-right United Patriots Front. Factors that contributed to his reevaluation of Islam included contemporary discussions around gender neutrality, gender roles, and the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as a conversation he had with Youssra Rose, the leader of the Muslim Freedom Movement.
Last December, on his Facebook page, Burgess made a public declaration, stating, “If we go back to 2015-2016, you wouldn’t have seen me standing alongside a Muslim fighting for the same cause, even if a million years passed, but now things have changed. I will stand with Muslims to fight against the oppressors ruling over us.” He also mentioned that he received reactions of both criticism and hatred from friends he had previously collaborated with.
Western society has lost its way; people are in despair, trying to solve all life’s problems with alcohol, drugs, and the like. Islam can save you from all of this and bring meaning back into your life. It rekindles the passion for living in your heart. I particularly appreciate the health aspect of Islam, keeping away from alcohol and drugs.
Such convert stories not only uplift our spirits but also serve as a reminder of the beauty of our faith, which newcomers to Islam discover.
To read the original article: Aktivist Shermon Burgess Müslüman Oldu – Bi’dünya Haber (bidunyahaber.org)