Sania Mirza asks for forgiveness as she embarks on Hajj: ‘I hope to come back as a better human being’

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Former tennis player Sania Mirza embarked on the spiritual journey of Hajj. It is an annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. Sania took to Instagram and penned a note asking for forgiveness before commencing her journey. She wrote, "Dear friends and loved ones, I have been blessed with the incredible opportunity to embark on the sacred journey of Hajj. As I prepare for this transformative experience, I humbly ask for your forgiveness for any wrongdoings and shortcomings."

"My heart is filled with gratitude for this chance to seek redemption and spiritual renewal. I pray that Allah accepts my prayers and guides me on this blessed path. I am deeply fortunate and feel immensely grateful. Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers as I embark on this journey of a lifetime. I hope to come back as a better human being with a humble heart and stronger imaan," she added.

Actress Gauahar Khan commented, "Pls remember us in ur duas. May Allah make it a blessed one for u. Ameen."

Sania married former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik in 2010. The couple announced the birth of their son, Izhaan, in 2018. However, that was before Splittswille happened!

Sania's sister, Anam Mirza, confirmed the former's divorce from Shoaib Malik earlier, saying they had been legally separated for 'some months'.

Taking to her personal handle on Instagram, Anam, who is married to former India skipper Mohammad Azharuddin's son Assaduddin, confirmed Sania's divorce from Shoaib, posting, "Sania has always kept her personal life away from the public eye. However, today the need has arisen for her to share that Shoaib and she have been divorced for a few months now. She wishes Shoaib well for his new journey ahead!"

The statement came after the former Pakistan all-rounder tied the knot with Pakistani actress Sana Javed. Sana became a household name in Pakistan with her exploits in the show-business space, Sana made her television debut in 2012 with 'Shehr-e-Zaat' and later on appeared in several other shows. She received recognition for her portrayal of the titular role in the romantic drama 'Khaani'.

(With inputs from ANI)