Written by Muhammad Syarifuddin
Will Smith, the Hollywood star known for his achievements in the film industry, recently revealed that he has read the Quran, the holy book of Islam. In his confession, Smith not only expressed his admiration for the content of the Quran, but also specifically mentioned his admiration for the story of Prophet Moses found in the Quran.
Will Smith shared his experience of reading the Quran during the month of Ramadan, which depicts profound thoughts on spirituality and religion. For him, Ramadan is not only about hunger and thirst, but also about introspection, reflection, and spiritual connection with God. Before announcing that he had finished reading the Quran, Will Smith expressed his love for spirituality and the simplicity reflected in the Quran. He also revealed that he started reading the Quran after going through two difficult years. "I greatly appreciate spirituality. I am very impressed by its simplicity. The Quran is very clear. Very easy to understand. Difficult to misunderstand. The enthusiasm is truly beautiful and clear," said Smith to Egyptian journalist Amr Adeeb in the Big Time Podcast, as reported by Daily Sabah recently.