Did Hollywood actor Morgan Freeman convert to Islam?
Recent claims circulating online allege that American actor Morgan Freeman announced his conversion to Islam during his speech at the opening ceremony of the soccer World Cup in Qatar.
However, these claims are unfounded and lack credible evidence.
On November 20, Qatar’s ruler Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani officially opened the World Cup with a speech emphasizing diversity amidst global scrutiny over the country’s treatment of foreign workers and LGBTQ rights.
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The ceremony featured Freeman alongside Ghanim Al Muftah, a 20-year-old YouTuber born with caudal regression syndrome, a rare condition affecting the lower spine’s development.
Freeman’s speech, which spanned nearly four minutes, is available to watch in its entirety online.
Throughout his address, Freeman makes no mention of converting to Islam.
An extensive review by Reuters found no credible sources or evidence to support the claim that Freeman had announced such a conversion.
Moreover, Fred Specktor, Freeman’s representative, confirmed via email to Reuters that “Morgan has not converted to Islam,” further debunking the circulating rumors.
VERDICT
False. Morgan Freeman did not announce his conversion to Islam during his speech at the World Cup opening ceremony in Qatar. His representative has confirmed that these claims are baseless.
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