NST coverage of the talk last night organised by Muslim Professionals Forum MPF

(original article: http://www.nst.com.my/nation/general/her-words-drew-me-to-islam-1.115511)

STRONG FAITH: Blair’s sister-in-law feels a sense of peace

Social activist Lauren Booth says she was born to worship Allah

KUALA LUMPUR: LEARNING humility from the generosity of the Palestinians and the act of fasting have pulled Lauren Booth closer to Islam.

The sister-in-law of former British prime minister Tony Blair said she was attracted to the strength showed by the people of Palestine, despite their hardships.

“During my visit to a refugee camp (in Palestine), I was bringing food for the poor families (during Ramadan). I met this woman who has the most beautiful smile, lit from within from joy and hope.

“I was sure that her house is like the Taj Mahal, unlike some homes that have nothing. But, when I went in, she had nothing,” she told more than 200 people who had gathered last night to listen to her talk on how she had discovered Islam.

Booth admitted she felt angry at Islam at first after seeing the woman’s poverty.

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