TUTONG, Thursday, 25 May 2018 – A Chinese man embraced the Islamic faith by reciting the Declaration of Faith (Dua Kalimah Syahadah) during a conversion ceremony held at his family’s residence in Kampong Padnunok, Lamunin, Tutong District today.
Previously known as Eddy Nelsen Hong, he has chosen his Muslim name to be Awang Muhammad Eddy Nelsen bin Hassan Hong.
In attendance as a Guest of Honour to witness the ceremony was Second Minister of Defence, Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Retired) Dato Paduka Seri Haji Awang Halbi bin Haji Mohd. Yussof.
With the conversion ceremony, Awang Muhammad Eddy Nelsen shared his feelings of happiness that his wish to embrace the Islamic faith was finally realised.
MENTERI PERTAHANAN KEDUA DI MAJLIS PENGISLAMAN KAMPONG PADNUNOK, TUTONG
TUTONG, Khamis, 25 Mei 2018 – Seorang lelaki berbangsa Cina telah memilih agama Islam dengan melafazkan Dua Kalimah Syahadah dalam majlis pengislaman yang berlangsung di rumah kediaman keluarga beliau di Kampong Padnunok, Lamunin, Daerah Tutong hari ini.
Eddy Nelsen Hong telah memilih nama Islamnya sebagai Awang Muhammad Eddy Nelsen bin Hassan Hong.
Hadir selaku tetamu kehormat bagi menyaksikan Majlis Pengislaman ialah Menteri Pertahanan Kedua, Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Lailaraja Mejar Jeneral (Bersara) Dato Paduka Seri Haji Awang Halbi bin Haji Mohd. Yussof.
Dengan pengislaman itu, Awang Muhammad Eddy Nelsen berkata bahawa beliau berasa gembira kerana hasratnya untuk memeluk agama Islam tercapai.