“Christian Day is a celebration that is repeated in what honor? […] They gather for worship other than Allah. And on the practice of reprehensible things that are done during these ceremonies. There we find the blameworthy, disobedience, diversity. Maybe alcohol and musical instruments, many things. […] It is forbidden for a Muslim to go to this type of party, even if he has been invited,” we can hear in this video published in Mehdi Carcela’s Instagram story, before December 25, the day of celebration of the Christmas party. A controversy then arose on social networks.
On Sunday, Mehdi tried to put an end to the controversy. “I am speaking to you with sincerity and humility about recently shared content. My intention was to broadcast a subject that is close to my heart in my personal learning and meditation process. However, I recognize that this content may have offended certain sensitivities or caused misunderstandings. I want to assure you that this was absolutely not my intention,” he says. He made a point of apologizing by posting several Instagram stories. “I would therefore like to apologize to anyone who may have felt hurt or misunderstood by this sharing. Above all, Islam teaches us mutual respect, benevolence, beneficence towards others and indulgence. »
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The Belgian-Moroccan player also recalls that he grew up in a Spanish and Moroccan family. “ […] and I have been immersed in multiculturalism since my childhood, he confides. These origins instilled in me values of mutual respect and openness. Like any believer in search of knowledge and wisdom, I am aware that the path to learning is sometimes marked by moments of haste or lack of perspective. This post is an example. I learn every day to deepen my understanding of the teachings of our beautiful religion, based on mercy, indulgence and respect. »
The former Moroccan international promises to redouble his efforts to act more wisely in the future. “Today, I am deeply engaged in a process of learning and developing my faith as well as my behavior. I know that this path is filled with valuable lessons. This episode is one of them, and it encourages me to redouble my efforts to act more wisely in the future. I would also like to clarify that I fight all forms of religious extremism. This is one of the reasons that push me to continue my learning, to discover the true essence of Islam, a religion of peace and tolerance, far from the prejudices nourished by certain exaggerations or misunderstandings,” continues the former Standard player.
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