Aliyu Aso Oji, who was called Simon Aso Oji before converting to Islam, spoke about his family’s reaction when he told them his intention to leave Christianity for the Islamic religion.
According to Punch Newspaper, Aliyu is a 19-year-old barber from the Keana Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, Nigeria.
He said, “Before I embraced Islam, I spoke to my mother and siblings and told them about my intention to convert to Islam. They asked if was being forced or if it was a decision I made willingly. I told them it was my choice. My mother and older siblings told me to go ahead with my decision. Even my younger sister said she was happy for me and congratulated me. She was not angry with me. I converted to Islam on July 5, 2024.
“I am from a Christian family. My mum is a Christian. My eldest brother, Muhammed, is a Muslim. The second son, Zachariah, is a Christian. I was formerly known as Simon before I was renamed Aliyu after embracing Islam. My younger sister, Lovana, is a Christian. So, only my eldest brother and I are Muslims in the family.
“I attended a Roman Catholic church in Keana, Nasarawa State, where I was in the choir”….Seē _ Morē