Brilio.net - Famous Hollywood actor, Will Smith , recently revealed his heart-shaking spiritual experience. Smith revealed that during the month of Ramadan, he had finished reading 30 juz of the Koran.
Will Smith admitted this in an interview with the Big Time Podcast which aired earlier this week. The burly man said he had experienced difficult times over the last two years. This is what encouraged him to seek inner peace, so he read all the holy books, including the Koran.
"The last two years of my life were difficult and my attention was turned inward and I read all the holy books," Smith told Egyptian journalist Amr Adeeb on the Big Time Podcast as reported by Daily Sabah.
The Men In Black actor stated that during those difficult times, he read all the holy books in order to think about his identity. The Koran succeeded in moving his heart.
I read the Koran from cover to cover during Ramadan last year. "At this stage, I try to expand my heart as much as possible, so that I can accept as many people as possible," explained Will Smith.
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This is a remarkable confession from a renowned actor who has found peace in religion. For many people, reading up to 30 juz of the Koran in a month is a big achievement.
However, for Will Smith, this is more than just an achievement. This was a deep spiritual journey for him.
"This is a spiritually searching phase in my life," he explained.
One of the surprising aspects of the interview was when Smith spoke about the simplicity of the Koran and its influence on his life. The 55-year-old actor later admitted that reading the Koran helps avoid misunderstandings and brings beautiful spiritual depth.
"I like simplicity, and the Koran is very clear, so it avoids misunderstandings," Smith said.
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Willow and Jaden Smith's father also revealed that the story of the Prophet Moses in the Koran had a positive impact on him. He was also amazed to see the many references to the story of the Prophet Moses.
"Through the Koran, I read about Moses and his experiences," he said.
Will Smith admits that he doesn't only read the Koran. The actor who plays The Pursuit of Happiness has previously read the Torah and Bible. After reading these books, Will Smith was surprised how all three of them turned out to be continuous.
"I've read all the holy books, like that of Abraham. I was very surprised how everything felt like one story, from the Torah, to the Bible, to the Koran," he said.
"I never understood the line and this is the first time I saw that line, it's really beautiful to get that complete understanding," continued the actor.
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On the other hand, Smith also revealed that he had visited Saudi Arabia and he liked it. There, Smith stopped in the Riyadh city of Jeddah and toured the NEOM project.
"This is the third time I have visited Saudi Arabia. I have visited the city of Jeddah, toured for the NEOM project, and visited Riyadh twice," he said.
"I feel a sense of belonging and I like life here," he said.
This story of Will Smith's journey shows that the truth and wisdom contained in the Koran are not only relevant for Muslims, but also for all people who seek knowledge and inner peace. Many people find direction and wisdom in religion, regardless of their background or profession.
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