Over the years, Pakistan has gradually revived its tourism industry now resulting in foreign tourists coming in. Certainly, in such a short passage of time, Pakistan has welcomed a lot of adventurers belonging to different nationalities. Among others was a Canadian solo traveler Rosie Gabrielle who reached Pakistan in 2018 has recently announced the news of her embracing Islam.

Candian solo traveler Rosie Gabrielle embraces Islam in Pakistan!

Undoubtedly, such beautiful stories have been reported in the past and it further strengthens one’s faith. Similarly, last year, a video of a famous Korean YouTuber telling his mother why he embraced Islam went viral on social media. This time, its the Canadian solo female adventurer Rosie Gabrielle who earlier converted to Islam while on her tour de Pakistan.

Here’s what she has to say about the big decision!

Taking to her official Facebook, Rosie Gabrielle wrote, ”As I mentioned previously, this last year was one of the hardest in my life, and all life’s challenges have led me to this point here and now. From a young child, I’ve always had a unique connection with the creation and a special relationship with God”.

Rosie Gabrielle shares her spiritual journey!

”My path was far from easy and I carried a lot of anger and fear in my heart from a lifetime of pain, always begging God, why me? Until ultimately coming to the conclusion that all is meant to be, and even my suffering is a gift”, she further added. Revealing the news of denouncing her religion four years ago, the solo traveler shared her journey.

The post further read, ”Never resonating with what I was brought up with, I denounced my religion 4 years ago, going down a deep path of spiritual discovery, Exploration of self, and the great Divine. I never let go of the sight of the Creator, in fact, my curiosity and connection only grew stronger. Now no longer dictated by fear, I was able to fully explore this righteous path”.

”I wanted to be free!”

”As time passed, the more I experienced, the more I witnessed the true nature and calling for my life. I wanted to be free. Free of the pain and shackles that was my hell. Liberation from the anger, hurt and misalignment. I wanted peace in my heart, forgiveness and the most profound connection with all. And thus started my journey”, Rosie expressed.

Praising Pakistan and the treatment she has received here, the YouTuber explained the struggles she incurred. Rosie Gabrielle wrote, ”The universe brought me to Pakistan, not only to challenge myself to let go of the last remaining traces of pain and ego but also to show me the way. Through the kindness, humbled grace and way of the Muslim people I met along my pilgrimage, it inspired my heart to seek further”.

”A kind of peace that one can only dream of having in their hearts!”

Moreover, she wrote, ”Living in a Muslim country for over 10 years and traveling extensively through these regions, I observed one thing; Peace. A kind of peace that one can only dream of having in their hearts”.

”Unfortunately, Islam is one of the most misinterpreted, ostracized and criticized religions world-wide. And like all religions, there are many interpretations. But, the core of it, the true meaning of Islam, is PEACE, LOVE & ONENESS. It’s not a religion, but a way of life. The life of humanity, humility and love”, the post read.

Residing in Pakistan since 2018!

Concluding the post, Rosie Gabrielle mentioned a Quranic verse with the satisfaction of choosing the right path. ”For me, I was already technically a “Muslim”. Ash-hadu an Ilaha il Allah (there is only one God), Wa ash-hadu ana Muhammad ar-Rasulullah (Muhammad PBUH is a messenger of God) This I already believed”, she maintained.

In the end, the traveler wrote, ”My Shahada (my testimony) was basically reverting my life to the path of Oneness, connection and Peace through the devotion of God. Coming home to where I belong”. Reportedly, Rosie Gabrielle is in the country since December 2018 with her bike and is overwhelmed by the hospitality of the people of Pakistan.

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