Lauren Booth

In-law of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair has converted to Islam after a visit to Iran. In that country, Lauren Booth - Cherie Blair's sister - had something which he said was "pure experience".

The Guardian reports that journalists and broadcasters are now wearing the headscarf every time out of the house. He also always perform prayers five times and visited the local mosque every time there is time.

Lauren Booth decided to become a Muslim six weeks ago after visiting the shrine of Fatima al-Masumeh in the city of Qom.

"It was Tuesday night, I sat down and felt a spiritual injection drugged, when I felt the real happiness and joy," he said in an interview. When he returned to England, he decided to embrace Islam.

Booth work for Press TV, Iran news channel that broadcast dalama English. He also no longer consume food and drink haram and now read the Qur'an every day. Prior to his spiritual awakening in Iran, he had "sympathy" to Islam and spent lots of time for the Palestinians.

source: antaranews.com