Twitter showers love on Canadian traveler Rose Gabrielle

Gabrielle wrote an extensive note her Instagram, announcing that after visits to Muslim countries like Pakistan, the solo motorcyclist has converted to Islam.—Photo: @rosiegabrielle Instagram

Pakistanis took to social media on Thursday to congratulate Canadian traveler Rosie Gabrielle after she wrote a note explaining that she accepted Islam after spending a year in Pakistan.

Twitter users were quick to appreciate the traveller for highlighting a positive and peaceful image of Pakistan and showered love on her for showing the beauty of the religion.

Gabrielle wrote an extensive note her Instagram, announcing that after visits to Muslim countries like Pakistan, the solo motorcyclist had converted to Islam.

The vlogger, who toured the countries on a motorbike, said her experiences in the Muslim-majority countries brought her closer to Islam.

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"From a young child, I’ve always had a unique connection with creation and special relationship to God," she wrote.

"Never resonating with what I was brought up with, I denounced my religion 4 years ago, going down a deep path of spiritual discovery. exploration of self, and the great Divine. I never let go the sight of the Creator, in fact, my curiosity and connection only grew stronger.

"For me, I was already technically a “Muslim”. My Shahada was basically a re-dedication of my life to the path of Oneness, connection and Peace through the devotion of God," she added.

Former Pakistani actor Hamza Ali Abbasi, who left his profession because of religious reasons, said "Masha Allah... May God give you strength, contentment & bless you in this temporary life & the coming eternal life & make you one of those who make ppl aware of the fact tht one day, very soon, we will all stand accountable for our deeds on the Day of Judgement."

Pakistani actress Veena Malik also congratulated the traveller for her decision and said welcomed her "to the Religion of Peace".

Another person added that this was the "best news" to wake up to and negated the view that Islam is an oppressive religion.

Another Twitter user thanked Gabrielle "for showing the world how much love and peace" the traveller found in Pakistan.

"I've always believed that anyone with kindness & humanity in their hearts is a true Muslim and will eventually find their way to Allah; And you had have tons of that," she said.

One person highlighted that the reason for her conversion was because they found peace in the religion.

She added that "Muslims have a responsibility to be better humans".

"We should set better examples to diminish misinterpretations," she said.

Daniyal quoted a verse from the Holy Quran to appreciate Gabrielle's decision to convert to Islam.

"Impressed by the unprecedented hospitality and love by the people of Pakistan. Now, she accepted Islam," tweeted Mian Ayub.

"May God bless her with strength to stay on right path," he added.