Why did Andrew Tate convert to Islam? Breaking down what the streamer said before his conversion
Controversial internet personality Andrew Tate made headlines once again after announcing his conversion to Islam.
On October 24, the Twitter account @CobraTateKING shared a 45-second long clip in which Andrew Tate could be seen offering prayers in a mosque. The tweet went viral, attracting more than 65,000 likes and over 9500 retweets.
In the video, Tate can be seen with former MMA fighter Tam Khan at a mosque, reportedly in Dubai, UAE. Khan appears to be teaching Tate about "salah," the Islamic prayer that is one of the five pillars of Islam. Khan also posted the video to his Facebook account, where he seemingly confirmed that Tate had taken the "shahada," an oath required to convert to the religion.
On the same day, Twitter user @waasim_ shared an excerpt from a recent social media post made by the former professional kickboxer, confirming that he is now a Muslim. The post read:
On July 29, 2022, the internet personality made a guest appearance on the Full Send Podcast. At the 39-minute mark, podcast host Salim Sirur wanted to know Andrew Tate's opinions on Islam. He inquired:
The 35-year-old influencer started the discussion by claiming that Islam is "the last true religion on the planet" and said:
Timestamp: 00:39:41
Andrew Tate asserted that "99% Christians are ignoring" every single rule inside the Bible. After Kyle Forgeard asked if "Christians pick and choose what they want to stick with," Tate replied by suggesting that "only Muslims follow their book":
At the 42:41 minute mark of the podcast, Andrew Tate claimed that "people won't openly disrespect Islam." He provided a rationale for his sentiments by saying:
The discussion continued with Andrew Tate adding:
Andrew Tate is considered by many to be one of the most
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