15 March 2017
“In my heart I know that I have made the right decision.”
The 31-year-old Filipina, who was raised a Roman Catholic, recited the Shahada at the centre that night.
“The next day, I told my mother about my decision,” Ms Sy said. “After a long silence, she told me, ‘If that’s God’s plan for you, then I can’t prevent you from converting’.”