Canadian traveler Rosie Gabrielle converts to Islam

Canadian traveler Rosie Gabrielle, who spent an ample amount of time in Pakistan last month, announced she had converted to Islam.

The solo traveler, who has toured various Muslim countries around the world on a bike, shared her experiences that brought her close to Islam.

"This last year was one of the hardest in my life, and all life’s challenges have led me to this point here and now. From a young child, I’ve always had a unique connection with creation and special relationship to God. My path was far from easy and I carried a lot of anger in my heart from a lifetime of pain, always begging God, why me? Until ultimately coming to the conclusion that all is meant to be, and even my suffering is a gift," she wrote in the caption of her photo in which she can be seen holding a copy of the Holy Quran.

Gabrielle said she renounced her religion four years ago as she "never resonated with what I was brought up with". The traveler said she went down a path of self-discovery after which her curiosity and connection only grew stronger.

"Now no longer dictated by fear, I was able to fully explore this righteous path," she wrote.

Describing her strong urge to be free, Gabrielle stated, "As time passed, the more I experienced, the more I witnessed the true nature and calling for my life. I wanted to be free. Free of the pain and shackles that was hell. Liberation from the anger, hurt and misalignment. I wanted peace in my heart, forgiveness and the most profound connection with all. And thus started my journey".

Gabrielle credited her trip to Pakistan for showing her the way to Islam.

"The universe brought me to Pakistan, not only to challenge myself to let go of the last remaining traces of pain and ego, but also to show me the way," she wrote. "Through kindness,& humbled grace of the people I met along my pilgrimage, inspired my heart to seek further. Living in a Muslim country for 10 plus years and traveling extensively through these regions, I observed one thing; peace. A kind of peace that one can only dream of having in their hearts."

She said Islam was one of the most misinterpreted and criticised religions in the world and there were many interpretations of it. However, at the core of it, Islam meant peace and love.

"The true meaning of Islam, is PEACE, LOVE & ONENESS. It’s not a religion, but a way of life. The life of humanity, humility and Love. 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 wrote.