In his book about Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), Tolstoy wrote, "It may seem strange to say, but for me, Muhammadism stands far higher than Christianity (worship of the cross). If a person were given a choice, any sensible person would, without hesitation, accept Muhammadism, the belief in one God, and his prophet."
Valeria Porokhova, who translated the Quran into Russian, stated that Tolstoy accepted Islam in his later years and wished to be buried as a Muslim. Porokhova mentioned that he was buried according to Islamic rites, and his grave does not have a cross, a symbol of Christianity.
In conclusion, although it is not definitively known whether Tolstoy became a Muslim, his feelings, orientation towards life, and the life he desired are very close to Islam.
