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Brilio.net - The news about Dr. Richard Lee officially becoming a Muslim has finally been confirmed. After being a long topic of conversation, he recited the two sentences of the shahada under the guidance of Ustaz Derry Sulaiman and Ustaz Felix Siauw. The sacred moment was immortalized in a social media upload and immediately attracted public attention.
His spiritual journey was once a mystery because he was reluctant to make a public statement. Rumors of his interest in Islam had been circulating since the beginning of the year, but he chose to remain silent. Now, by signing a certificate of conversion to Islam and performing congregational prayers, his decision to convert is becoming clearer.
The public responded to his decision with various reactions, the majority giving support and prayers for him to be steadfast. Here, brilio.net has collected moments of Dr. Richard Lee signing a certificate of conversion and praying with Ustaz Derry Sulaiman, collected by brilio.net from Instagram @derrysulaiman on Saturday (8/3).
1. Dr. Richard Lee recited the two sentences of the shahada under the guidance of two renowned preachers. He was seen wearing a white koko shirt and a black peci as he declared his new faith.
Richard Lee prays after converting to Islam
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2. The sacred moment was witnessed directly by Ustaz Derry Sulaiman and Ustaz Felix Siauw. Both acted as witnesses and provided guidance in the shahada process.
Richard Lee prays after converting to Islam
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3. After reciting the shahada, he signed an official document as proof of his conversion to Islam. The letter was titled "Letter of Declaration of Embracing Islam" and was also signed by two witnesses.
Richard Lee prays after converting to Islam
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4. This decision was not a sudden one, because since the beginning of the year he had been interested in studying Islam. However, he had postponed his open statement until he was really sure of his choice.
Richard Lee prays after converting to Islam
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5. The moments of the shahada took place in an atmosphere of emotion and full of solemnity. His face looked calm as he uttered the holy sentence that marked his Islam.
Richard Lee prays after converting to Islam
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6. After officially becoming a convert, he immediately performed congregational prayers for the first time. He looked solemn in the service led by Ustaz Derry Sulaiman.
Richard Lee prays after converting to Islam
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7. The upload about this moment immediately went viral on social media. Netizens were busy giving prayers and hopes that Dr. Richard Lee would be steadfast in his faith.
Richard Lee prays after converting to Islam
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8. Ustaz Derry Sulaiman also shared a touching message for Dr. Richard Lee. "Takbir! May you remain steadfast in your faith and Islam, and remain a good person," he wrote in a post full of prayers and hopes.
Richard Lee prays after converting to Islam
2025 Instagram/@derrysulaiman
9. Some time ago, Dr. Richard Lee also studied dhikr. He was seen being taught by Ustaz Derry Sulaiman.
Richard Lee prays after converting to Islam
2025 Instagram/@derrysulaiman
(brl/far)
