Christian wife stands by her Muslim husband, fasts during Ramadan
Content creators Dontai and Kaory Leonard are a couple who come from different religious backgrounds and they recently relocated to Dubai from London. And this holy month is extra special for them — it's the first Ramadan in a Muslim country for Dontai, and Kaory, a Christian, is taking an extra step to support her husband.
Dontai, who is British, converted to Islam at 13. Growing up in London and being the only Muslim in the family, he faced challenges. “I converted to Islam at a very young age. There were times when I wasn't that connected to religion and didn't fast. And then there was Ramadan when I faced challenges, with little family support, encountering pork in my house and other obstacles,” he said.
As Dontai grew older and had a better understanding of Islam, his faith grew stronger. “Over the past four or five years, I've felt a stronger connection and Ramadan has been amazing, especially here in Dubai,” Dontai added.
The couple acknowledges that their work as full-time content creators with about 380K subscribers on Youtube, keeps them occupied throughout the day, but they prioritise connecting with God.
“This year in Dubai has been the best. Having a structured routine, going to the mosque every night with my friends, has added so much to the experience. When you're praying five times a day, your focus shifts from thinking about food to connecting with God, reading parts of the holy Quran, and just being close to Him. I always remind myself that without God, there would be no iftar,” he added
This Ramadan wasn't only special for Dontai but also to his wife Kaory. Asked about fasting during Ramadan, Kaory explains that she sees it as an opportunity to support her husband. “It's my pleasure to be part of something that my husband loves and practices. For him, Ramadan is important, so I want to make this experience even better for him and do it with him. Our energies should be on the same level, it will bond us even more,” she said.