Millions of girls around the world grow up in the hope of becoming a stunningly beautiful pop singer who makes millions just by having fun and performing.
Well, today I'm not going to talk about that. However, what I'm going to talk about is the route that fashion sensation Maria/Masha Alalykina took away from this situation. Yes, you heard me right! "Fabrika" was the name of the new hot pop group in Russia that was climbing the charts. They were formed in 2002 and in only 3 years -I mean by 2005- they went on to be named "Pop group of the year" by "Glamour". Anyways, in the midst of this dream that many would just die to have, something incredible happened. Sister Alalykina states: "...try to momentarily turn away from the bustle of all the information of sand, which fill your eyes and ears, and simply, in silence, alone with yourself, think about the essentials ." And that is exactly what she did. She embraced Islam, repented for her misconduct, decided to throw away the superficial dreamlife, and start anew.
Of course, just like many other great Islamic events, the media of the world just tried to act as though nothing had happened by announcing that she had left the group in order to pursue her studies in university. In her interview with the site ISLAM.RU however, she points out her true path and story. Here is the link
To those who are going to search her name on the internet to take a look at her hot pictures taken before she converted, I ask that you respect her change of belief and do not search for her pictures. Remember that she went from the cover of Maxim Magazine to chosing to cover herself. This is very important for a muslim woman; so I pray that you understand. In an interview she states "I am disgraced of my photos on the internet; but God welcomes the sinner who repents." MashaAllah
She is truly beautiful in both body and spirit. I hope that God gives her strength on this path that she has chosen InshaAllah. Here is a brief and good translation if you don't have time to read the entire interview
This is my favorite part
Islam.ru: What feeling do you have now that you have become a Muslim
Masha: I feel blessed. I now have the opportunity to compare what I was before and what I am now. I now have become familiar with real life and therefore I am successful
Islam ru: How are you different than before
Masha: A belief in Allah has changed my life. The desire to believe in Allah is in everyone’s conscience. I do not believe that Allah gave man intellect so that we live, eat, sleep, and die. Allah gave us an opportunity to live in a way that we would reach Him
Islam.ru: Do you ever think about how much money you made before? Are you ever regretful
Masha: Those sparkles have become worthless to me after I became Muslim. I hate them
Islam.ru: Are you not afraid to openly show yourself as a Muslim
Masha: No. Actually it’s the opposite, I feel that I have a duty to save others from misguidance
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