Ahmad Ashkanani Looking Beastly as he Visits the Holy City Mecca

Ahmad Ashkanani visits the holy city of Mecca.

Faith and religion can play a major role in how hard we push for something. Religion can be the road map we utilize in order to follow the right path to success and greatness. Being spiritually and religiously inclined can be the major factor in an individuals life that allows them to obtain ultimate greatness and happiness.


Religion has played a major part in the lives of many athletes across many different sporting endeavors and bodybuilding is no exception. Many athletes have utilized religion as means of pushing through every set, every rep, and keeping them on the path to securing ultimate greatness in their craft. One such individual is Ahmad Ashkanani, a devout Muslim whose faith has led him to greatness in the 212 Division.

Recently, Ahmad Ashkanani made the trek to Mecca as part of his religious obligations. While in Islam’s holiest city, Ahmad Ashkanani cut an impressive figure along with his friends and training partners.

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Jacob Ladon
Jacob Ladon is a staff writer and former amateur bodybuilder. He has been passionate about bodybuilding since he was 15 years old and discovered the joys of training in the gym. He reports and comments on all bodybuilding related matters.