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Mar 23, 2022 · One of the greatest wingers of all time, Franck Ribery converted to Islam in 2002 after being inspired by his wife Wahiba, who is of Algerian descent. He also added the name Bilal after his...
Franck Henry Pierre Ribéry (French pronunciation: [fʁɑ̃k ʁibeʁi]; born 7 April 1983) is a French former professional footballer who primarily played as a winger, preferably on the left side, and was known for his pace, energy, skill, and precise passing.
- Franck Ribery – Christianity to Islam. Franck Ribery was born on April 7, 1983. He converted to Islam in the year 2002 by the influence of his wife Wahiba who is of Algerian descent.
- George Weah – Christianity to Islam to Christianity. George Weah, who is regarded as one of the best African players of all time, was born on October 1, 1966, and practised protestant Christianity before converting to Islam.
- Eric Abidal – Christianity to Islam. Eric Abidal was born on September 11, 1979. He converted to Islam after marrying Hayet Kebir and changed his name to Bilal Eric Abidal.
- Nicolas Anelka – Christianity to Islam. Nicolas Anelka was born on March 14, 1979, in France. It was in the year 2004 that Anelka converted to Islam. He was 16 years old when he converted to Islam from Christianity by the influence of some of his childhood friends and he also took the Muslim name of Abdul-Salam Bilal.
May 15, 2021 · Franck Ribery is not someone you'd associate with Islam, but his religion is a well-known fact in the football world. It turns out that he converted to Islam before becoming a household name. In 2002, the then- Boulogne player made this choice because of his wife Wahiba Belhami, a French national of Algerian descent.
Jan 12, 2021 · The Frenchman was born into a Catholic family but it seems like he converted into Islam later in his life. He's said that his friends and teammates Eric Abidal and Franck Ribery played an important role in him embracing the new religion.
May 13, 2013 · Muslim Franck Ribéry was left "p****d off" after Bayern Munich teammates ignored pleas to soak him with beer during the Bundesliga champions' title celebrations.
May 13, 2013 · Muslim footballer Franck Ribery apoplectic after Bayern Munich teammate drenches him in beer. The Frenchman, had told players to keep the alcohol away from him as they celebrated on the pitch...
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