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Surge in Women Converting to Islam; Inspired by Faith and Gaza War Resilience


A growing number of millennial and Gen-Z women are embracing Islam, attributing their decision to reading the Qur’an and witnessing the unwavering faith of Palestinians during the Gaza war. This trend gained momentum after the outbreak of the Gaza conflict on October 7, resulting in over 12,300 Palestinian casualties.

Among the converts is 24-year-old Madison Reeves from Tampa, Florida, who initially became interested in Islam after conversing with a Muslim girl on a language app in September. The intensification of the Gaza war further solidified her commitment to convert, as evidenced by her sharing a hijab-clad video on October 24.

Madison’s journey mirrors that of others, such as TikTok influencer Megan Rice, who converted to Islam in October after establishing a World Religion book club to delve into the Holy Qur’an amidst the ongoing Gaza genocide. Another recent convert, Alex, a self-described ‘leftist queer gremlin’ TikToker, countered criticism in a video, asserting her sincere commitment to Islam and rejecting the notion of reverting to Western ways once the perceived ‘fad’ subsides.

Experts suggest that for many, this choice represents the “ultimate rebellion against the West.” Lorenzo Vidino, the director of the Program on Extremism at George Washington University, sees these conversions as a form of youthful rebellion, describing them as “anti-Western, anti-capitalism, and anti-establishment.”

Rasia Hashmi

Dr. Rasia Hashmi is a prestigious journalist and content editor at Munsif News 24x7, Armed with a Master’s in Communication and Journalism, an MPhil in Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy, and a PhD in Women’s Studies. Based in Telangana, India, Dr. Rasia Hashmi has worked with several esteemed media organizations, earning a reputation for her in-depth reporting and editorial finesse.
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