The Story Of 4 Converted Artists Ahead Of Ramadan 2021 This Makes Adem's Heart And The Spirit Of Fasting

Converted Artist (Photo: IG @nathalieholscher)

JAKARTA - The spiritual journey of 4 Indonesian artists to become converts is always interesting in the listen. Every year, there are new stories of converts that can be inspiring. Especially during fasting in Ramadan.

Every story of converts can motivate themselves to undergo worship as best they can, so as not to lose to those who have converted. Ahead of Ramadan 2021, there are 4 stories of newly revealed artist converts. Here's the story.

1. Nathalie Holscher

Nathalie Holscher firmly converted to Islam on September 22, 2020. Nathalie uttered two sentences of syahadat assisted by a guide. Sule testifies in the process of converting this beautiful DJ.

"On Tuesday at 17:17 wib ALLAH SWT softened my heart to embrace the RELIGION of ISLAM that I had previously wanted to convert to Islam. thank you MUALAF CENTER INDONESIA @steven.indra.wibowo who has guided me in the process of sharia shahadat . and thank you for @ferdinan_sule have been witnesses," Nathalie wrote on her Instagram page.

After converting, Nathalie decided to remove the tapo and wear a hijab. Then she married Sule. Ramadan 2021 is his first chance to fast as a Muslim.

2. DJ Katty Butterfly

DJ Katty Butterfly decided to convert to Islam in October 2020. Katty's announcement of the conversion was announced to coincide with her 32nd birthday on October 29.

"Assalammualikum.. Alhmdllah on the birthday dut, dut want to open a new sheet, alhmdllah dut already converted to Islam. dut very happy , pray dut istiqomah yes everything 29/10/2020 thanks @gusmiftah have guided me" wrote DJ Katty Butterfly on Instagram @dj_kattybutterfly36.

DJ Katty Butterfly called a live video call of mom and dad after converting. "They immediately wished them a happy birthday as soon as they received the call. And I'm saying I'm Muslim, I'm happy. My mom says all religions are good, which is important I'm happy," DJ Butterfly said on his personal YouTube channel.

This year, DJ Katty Butterfly underwent her fasting. Through an Instagram post, DJ Katty Butterfly asked her fans for support and prayers for a smooth fast. He also shared his first sahur moment.

"Bismillah may fasting petama smoothly aamiinnnn ya allah 13/04/2021," he wrote while uploading a photo wearing mukena and eating sahur menu.

3. Reza Rahadian

There is a beautiful story behind the journey of convert Reza Rahadian. Born and raised in a Christian family, Reza recounts god's quest he believed in Daniel Mananta.

"My transition was not for any reason other than the belief that I felt it was my dialogue with God. Raised as a Christian, I was from a small Sunday school. Glenn Fredly was one of my Sunday school teachers at the church at the time," Reza was quoted as saying from Daniel Mananta Network's YouTube channel, Saturday, April 10.

Reza has actually converted since the age of 19. However, she never revealed her experience publicly.

Reza claimed to be more stable to convert when the mother, Pratiwi Widantini Matulessy did not give a conflict. All decisions are purely Reza's decisions, with no intrigue in the family.

"'I think you have...' Belom finished I said, you know what? 'It's your right to determine your beliefs. Pesen Mama one, live it and believe it well.' That's it, already, no debate, no quarrel," he added.

4. Marcell Siahaan

Marcell Siahaan firmly decided to follow the Religion of Islam. As a convert, his spiritual journey was not an easy journey. Marcell claimed to have changed religion.

"I'm comfortable, I'm happy, I'm sure that everything has to be a point. That's it. And I feel like I can do a lot of things. Make myself something useful to a lot of people. So it's not just a spiritual achievement for myself, but an external spiritual achievement," Marcell was quoted as saying from Daniel Mananta Network's YouTube channel, Thursday, April 1.

Before deciding to embrace a religion, Marcell always studied deeply. "I studied Islam. I don't like this thing why it's this way, it's why it's like this. Because why? I don't want to be the one who's afraid of something I don't understand," Marcell said.