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Sabah assemblyman embraces Islam alongside wife and youngest child
Ruddy Awah, a state representative from Pitas, has converted to Islam along with his wife and youngest child in a ceremony conducted by Sabah's Mufti Bungsu Aziz Jaafar.
LSN Malaysia ·
The Pitas assemblyman recited the Islamic declaration of faith, or syahadah, in a formal conversion ceremony held under the guidance of Sabah's top Islamic authority. His wife and youngest son also took part in the religious rite, marking a significant personal milestone for the family.
Mufti Bungsu Aziz Jaafar presided over the proceedings, ensuring the ceremony followed Islamic protocols and traditions. The conversion represents a deliberate spiritual choice made by Awah and his immediate family members.
The event underscores the ongoing diversity of personal religious journeys within Sabah's multicultural society, where individuals from various backgrounds have periodically embraced Islam. Conversions to Islam in Malaysia are administered through state Islamic authorities and registered with the appropriate religious departments.
Awah's conversion comes as he continues his responsibilities as a state assemblyman representing his constituency, balancing his public duties with personal spiritual commitments.