South African cricketer Bjorn Fortuin accepts Islam after marriage, changes his name to Imaad - GulfToday

South African cricketer Bjorn Fortuin accepts Islam after marriage, changes his name to Imaad

  • 26 Apr 2021
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South African cricketer Bjorn Fortuin with his new bride.

Niloufar Saleem, Gulf Today

 

Islam talks about how Allah guides who He wills and we people have no control over it and this proved absolutely true in case of South African cricketer Bjorn Fortuin.

 

Bjorn Fortuin has accepted Islam after his marriage with Mieshke Aysen.

 

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The two tied the knot on April 25, 2021. 

 

 Fortuin changed his name after the acceptance of Islam and is now called Imaad.

 

Mieshke Aysen took to her social media account to share stories of the beautiful, but quiet wedding because of the pandemic.

 

The 26-year-old international cricket player is known for his impeccable performances.

 

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He made his international debut for the South Africa cricket team in September 2019.

 

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Social media is filled with praises and wishes for the newly weds.

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