Shama Parveen now known as Poonam Devi of Bihar has converted her religion
If you’re using social media platforms like Reddit and X/Twitter, chances are you must have encountered numerous posts about a Muslim woman who embraces Hinduism.
Although many social media users are aware of the fact that a Muslim woman embraced Hinduism after marrying a Hindu man.
Who is Shama Parveen aka Poonam Devi of Aurangabad who converted her religion and married Hindu Shivam Verma
I don’t have any problem at all if Shama Parveen gets married with Shivam. But problem is this today that if Shama marry with Shivam then it’s a love. And if Poonam marry with Parvez then it’s love Jihad. The Law should be same for all. pic.twitter.com/K6y8DpKxfR
— KRK (@kamaalrkhan) May 5, 2024
However, many of them aren’t aware the story behind the couple and who exactly is that Muslim woman. So here, in this article, we have provided you with every necessary detail.
Who is Shama Parveen, aka Poonam Devi?
For the unfamiliar, Shama Parveen, a Muslim woman from Aurangabad in Bihar, chose to embrace Hinduism and married Shivam Verma, who is from Ballia, Uttar Pradesh.
Following her conversion, she adopted the name Poonam Devi. She is originally from Kazichak village in Jagdishpur and has completed high school. Her husband, who is from Rajendranagar, has an eighth-grade education and works as a craftsman in a bullion shop.
Couple’s Love Story
Shivam Verma visited Buxar for a friend’s wedding nearly a year ago, where he met Shama Parveen at the ceremony. They began talking, and soon their relationship blossomed into love.
They decided to get married, but Shama’s family opposed their relationship, forcing her to leave her home. As a result, the couple spent several days moving from place to place.
In the meantime, someone informed them about Pandit KK Shankhadhar, who resided at the Agastya Muni Ashram in Madhinath, Bareilly. They heard he could facilitate their marriage, so they traveled to his ashram.
Pandit KK Shankhadhar, with the assistance of a lawyer, reviewed their documents and then performed a purification ceremony on Shama Parveen using Gangajal. Pandit Shankhadhar has assisted many couples in similar situations.
The couple married following Hindu customs, and the young woman took a Hindu name. She chose ‘Poonam’ as her new name.
What Did Shama Parveen Say?
Shama Parveen shared that her ancestors had converted to Islam during the Mughal invasion, but her faith and belief now lie in Sanatan Dharma, and she worships Hindu gods and goddesses.
She criticized practices like “halal” and “triple talaq,” asserting that Islam doesn’t value women. Shama Parveen explained that she’s chosen to do “ghar-wapsi,” returning to Sanatan Dharma.
Despite having a deep respect for cows, she revealed that her family consumed beef at home. She pointed out that, in contrast, Hinduism has a strong tradition of respecting women.
Shama Parveen also feared that she might be forced into marriage with her cousin, prompting her to decide to marry her boyfriend in a Hindu ceremony as soon as possible.
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