Viral Story of Nania Yusuf's Conversion of Religion, Accused of Being Infidel - Apostate and Threatened to be Killed

Kapanlagi.com - Nania Yusuf is known as the owner of a melodious voice through the Indonesian Idol season one in 2004. For KLovers who forgot, Nania's journey in the competition ended with her winning the third place.

After the competition, the woman born on September 1, 1983, collaborated with Indra Lesmana in a song titled Sedalam Cintamu. Nania has a child from her marriage to a man named Eka Aspriadi in 2006. However, the marriage did not last long and Nania decided to become a single parent until now.

Nania Yusuf has a life path that turns out to be quite different from most people. Born to Muslim parents, Nania has converted to Catholicism. Nania Yusuf's journey of changing her religion from being a Muslim to a Catholic is documented in a video on Mardhi Willi's YouTube channel uploaded in 2015.

Starting from a curiosity and a high level of interest, Nania went through a long and emotionally draining story in the process of changing her belief. What is Nania's story? Let's find out below.

1. Starting from Curiosity

Initially, Nania admitted that her journey of converting religions started from curiosity. Nania also mentioned that she is someone who has a high curiosity about new things.

"At first, I was just curious, but God knows that there is no such thing as being curious about Him," said Nania.

"At first, I opened my friend's Bible that was left behind. I was curious. I am a very curious person. I opened the Bible and there was a writing 'We should believe that Jesus exists,'" she continued.

2. Visited by Jesus in the Early Morning

Nania shared an unforgettable experience in her life. Before going to sleep at night, she admitted that she really wanted to see Jesus. Nania prayed to God that she really wanted to meet Jesus.

"At 2 am (early morning), I woke up, my bedroom door was knocked 3 times. I was shocked, I woke up, when I opened my eyes and saw a light from the wall of my room. I saw a light that gradually grew bigger. There was a face that I had never known before. Very handsome, his eyes made me comfortable, He smiled at me," said Nania.

After keeping her experience a secret, Nania finally gathered the courage to tell her friend who is Catholic. Her friend said that it is time for Nania to serve God with the gift she has, which is her beautiful voice.

3. Have You Ever Been Afraid of Being Considered Apostate

Nania is very afraid of being considered apostate because she often sings in church. However, at that time Nania felt a 'whisper' from an unseen voice.

"I'm afraid my family will know that I sing in church, I'm afraid of being rejected, I'm afraid of being considered apostate. When I sing, there is a voice that says 'Nania, this is your path and this is your family,'" continued Nania.

4. Baptized and Then Rejected by Family

After regularly performing singing at various church events, Nania was determined to change her beliefs and was baptized. However, what happened was not what she expected.

"After being baptized, I was actually devastated, my family rejected me until now and my child was detained. For a month and a half, all I could do was cry and even curse God," said Nania.

5. The Father's Wrath: Clothes Burned

The father is the figure who most strongly rejects what Nania does.

"My father is the strictest. My clothes, my paintings at home, all burned," said Nania.

Even the father replied with an answer full of anger. "You don't have a mother, your mother is already dead," Nania imitated her father's words.

6. Father's Wrath: Called Infidel-Apostate & Threatened to be Killed

Nania's fear reached its peak when she received many threats from her father. Nevertheless, she still entrusts everything that happens to God.

"My father curses, calls me an infidel, apostate, and threatens 'if you dare to come to my house (father), I will kill you!'," said Nania.

"But I didn't stay silent. I entrust it to God. Thank God, until now my father has been able to accept me," concluded Nania.

Everyone has a different journey from one another. KLovers, let's be wiser in commenting, especially about religion and beliefs which are personal matters. Peace greetings!

(kpl/ums)