Peller Breaks Silence: ‘Quranic School Beatings Pushed Me to Christianity’

Popular TikTok creator, Habeeb Hamzat, widely known as Peller, has publicly revealed the reason behind his conversion from Islam to Christianity, citing traumatic experiences from his childhood as the catalyst for his spiritual transition.

According to iReporter Online, Peller disclosed during a live fan interaction that his early exposure to religious training at a Quranic school—commonly referred to as Ile Kewu—was marked by repeated physical punishments that left deep emotional scars. These painful memories, he said, eventually drove him away from Islam.

“I was beaten severely as a child in Quranic school. That’s why I stopped going. I’m not a Muslim—I’m now a Christian, and I go to church,” he stated bluntly during the session.

Peller’s revelation has sparked widespread reactions online, especially among fans who have followed his journey from content creation to personal storytelling.

According to iReporter Online, the TikTok sensation emphasized that his spiritual shift was not abrupt but rather a result of years of internal reflection and detachment from earlier religious experiences that brought more pain than peace.

His story follows a growing trend of public figures sharing personal faith journeys. Gospel singer Chidinma Ekile also recently opened up about her intense spiritual retreat upon returning from the United States. According to iReporter Online, she revealed that she spent 40 days in isolation, praying and fasting on a mountain as she sought clarity and divine direction—an experience she described as both spiritually enriching and emotionally draining.

While Peller’s transformation continues to generate conversations across social media platforms, he remains firm in his new faith and identity, openly embracing his Christian beliefs.