Michael Jackson has reportedly become a Muslim and changed his name to Mikaeel.
By Graham Tibbetts
Last Updated: 10:33AM GMT 21 Nov 2008
Michael Jackson wore an abaya, a traditional Arab women's veil, in Bahrain
The singer, who was raised as a Jehovah's Witness, converted to Islam in a ceremony at a friend's house in Los Angeles.
He is said to have sat on the floor and worn a small hat while an imam officiated.
According to The Sun, the ceremony took place while Jackson, 50, was recording an album at the home of Steve Porcaro, a keyboard player who composed music on his Thriller album.
The former Jackson 5 star was counselled by David Wharnsby, a Canadian songwriter, and Phillip Bubal, a producer, who have both converted.
A source said Jackson had appeared a "bit down" and added: "They began talking to him about their beliefs, and how they thought they had become better people after they converted. Michael soon began warming to the idea.
"An imam was summoned from the mosque and Michael went through the shahada, which is the Muslim declaration of belief."
Last year his brother, Jermaine Friday, suggested Jackson would convert having taken an interest in Islam since Friday's conversion in 1989.
"When I came back from Mecca I got him a lot of books and he asked me lots of things about my religion and I told him that it's peaceful and beautiful," said Friday.
"He read everything and he was proud of me that I found something that would give me inner strength and peace.
"I think it is most probable that Michael will convert to Islam.
"He could do so much, just like I am trying to do. Michael and I and the word of God, we could do so much."
Someone said to the Prophet, "Pray to God against the idolaters and curse them." The Prophet replied, "I have been sent to show mercy and have not been sent to curse." (Muslim)
Re: Michael Jackson 'converts to Islam and changes name to Mikaeel'
I hope this is true oh:
and why is he wearing an "Abaya" btw
And as for the onewho fears standing in front of His Lord and restrainsthe soul from impure evil desires and lusts, verily, Paradise will be his abode [79:40-41]
Re: Michael Jackson 'converts to Islam and changes name to Mikaeel'
I think this is like the 3rd or 4th times I've heard rumours about MJ converting Islam... I hope that the latest one is true... "Mabrouk ya Mikaeel"...
in regards to the niqab he's wearing... I think it is to protect his sensitive "white skin" and also to run away from paparazzis... that's why he put one on his kid too..
maybe after converting, he could use the keffiyeh to cover his face...
Re: Michael Jackson 'converts to Islam and changes name to Mikaeel'
hello....friends....mmm.. my comments is....a lots people recognize MJ...so MJ needs something to cover up the face and his skin is sensitive to sunlight....so
he need to cover with ABAYA...!
Jalla Allahu Fi 'oulah, Ma lana rabbun siwah.
laa ilaha illa Allah
Re: Michael Jackson 'converts to Islam and changes name to Mikaeel'
Micheal Jackson is rather typical person who changes his faith, emotionally unsteady, with serious problems with his identity caused by problems in childhood and bad father.
This country is dying because of a lack of men, not a lack of programs.
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oh:
He has skin problems and cant be in the sun for too long maybe thats why he covered his face
Jalla Allahu Fi 'oulah, Ma lana rabbun siwah.
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