Gaza people become inspiration for 30 Australian women

A video posted on Instagram by Turkish newspaper Yeni Şafak, showcasing women in the mosque pronouncing Shahadah, a testament of faith, prompted by a preacher.

 (Amaanullah Usmani)

At least 30 women announced their conversion to Islam at the Meadow Heights Mosque in Melbourne, Australia after being deeply moved and witnessing Palestinians’ strong faith amid a recent Israeli military offensive.

A video posted on Instagram by Turkish newspaper Yeni Şafak, showcasing women in the mosque pronouncing Shahadah, a testament of faith, prompted by a preacher.

Jacqueline Retzack who recently converted to Islam said, “I converted due to the ongoing conflict and I wanted to be closer to Islam and Gaza.”

Christine Crnogonac expressed her profound connection to the concept of one God in Islam and the inspiration it provides for the Palestinian struggle.

“The issues in Palestine… it just makes me cry on a daily basis,” she added.

In a similar instance, American activist and TikToker Megan Rice in November converted to Islam after she was inspired by the resilience of people in Gaza and started reading the Quran.

Israel has been waging a devastating war on Gaza since October 7, causing extensive infrastructure damage and causing more than 20,600 civilian deaths primarily children and women.