U.S. basketball player, Ahmad Young, has embraced Islam after playing for the Qalandia basketball league in Palestine, influenced by experiences during Ramadan and the hospitality of the Palestinian people, according to Palestinian media.
His spiritual transformation is said to have deeply been influenced by his experiences during the holy month of Ramadan.
In video footage circulating on social media, Young could be seen uttering the Shahadah, or proclamation of Islamic faith, surrounded by fellow team members who then embrace the player as they later celebrate this joyous occasion.
Young's transition from the Californian collegiate courts to Club Qalandia in Palestine represents a significant stride in his career, while his admiration for the hospitable culture of Palestine marks his personal journey.
