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Andrew Tate says he converted to Islam. His conversion became public in October 2022 when a video of him praying at a mosque in Dubai circulated. He has called Islam “the last true religion in the world.” The sincerity of the conversion has been widely questioned.
What is documented
- In October 2022 he confirmed he is Muslim after the Dubai mosque video went viral, and urged Christians who “understand the true battle against evil” to convert.
- He was raised Christian; his father, Emory Tate, was a US chess master.
- A statement — “In Dubai I’m happy to be Muslim, in Romania I’m happy to be Christian” — drew criticism as religious relativism.
- A former employee alleged the conversion was staged for business reasons; some Muslim commentators have also expressed disappointment with his conduct since.
Background
British-American former kickboxer and online influencer, based in Romania, where he and his brother have faced criminal charges. His public embrace of Islam coincided with a major expansion of his online audience.
FAQ
Is Andrew Tate Muslim?
He publicly identifies as Muslim, having announced a conversion in 2022.
What religion was Andrew Tate before?
He was raised Christian.
Is Andrew Tate’s conversion genuine?
That is disputed — a former employee alleged it was staged, and his own “Muslim in Dubai, Christian in Romania” comment fuelled doubts. He maintains it is real.
