Singer Shawn Mendes were recently spotted together at a surprising location in New York.
A fan by the username @myeshachou took to X to share a selfie with the Shawn and Mustafa the Poet
at the Islamic Center at NYU.
SHAWN MENDES AND MUSTAFA THE POET AT NYU JUMMAH pic.twitter.com/raJyrYEDq6
— myesha thee stallion (@myeshachou) January 17, 2025
In caption, the fan said, “He did the friday prayer with us and listened to the full khutbah!! everyone be respectful as he was to us!! may Allah continue guiding him.”
Mustafa embraced Islam at the age of 15 after being introduced to the faith by his parents at a young age.
According to people who were present, the duo was incredibly gracious and met almost everyone.
As photos and videos of Shawn Mendes at Jummah started circulating online, social media exploded with reactions. Fans on Twitter/X couldn’t get enough of the unexpected moment, with many jokingly dubbing him “Brother Shawn” and even giving him a Muslim name.
“This is not Shawn Mendes anymore; that’s Shabab Mohammed,” one user quipped, alongside a photo.
Another fan joked, “Met Shawn and Mustafa the Poet at Jummah,” with a laughing emoji, while others were inspired by Mendes’ presence to reflect on their own faith. “I gotta lock in,” one user wrote, reminding themselves to stay consistent with their prayers.
