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According to the 'Sun', the 50-year-old singer wore traditional Islamic dress as he pledged his allegiance to the Koran at a friend's home in Los Angeles.
Mikaeel is the name of one of Allah’s angels.
Jackson, who was raised a Jehovah's Witness, reportedly decided to convert after discussing religion with a music producer and songwriter on his new album - both of whom were converts to Islam, says reports.
‘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,’ a source said.
‘An Imam was summoned from the mosque and Michael went through the shahada, which is the Muslim declaration of belief. Jacko rejected an alternative name, Mustafa — meaning ‘the chosen one,’ the source added.
Brit singer Yousef Islam, 60 — who was called Cat Stevens until he famously converted — turned up to help Jacko celebrate.
Meanwhile, Jackson is due to give evidence in court next week after being sued by Sheikh Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa, second son of the King of Bahrain.
Sheikh Abdulla, who is seeking 7 million dollars, claims he helped support the cash-strapped Jackson in the aftermath of his child molestation trial.
Abdulla claims Jackson promised to pay back the money, while Jackson says he thought it was a gift. Jackson is expected to give evidence to a London court via video link from LA.
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When people realise there is no peace in thier religion and thier religion didnt stop them from child molesting, killing or steeling then only they turn to islam by leaving all previous bad acts.
I dont think the Christians should feel downcast that MJ has decided to embrace Islam. It is good riddance of bad rubbish. By the same measure it is not worth it if Muslims celebrate receiving the rubbish in their fold as the community wont be richer in quality by any stretch of imagination. Just a number added if that alone is good enough reason to feel elated!!!
How can one refer to Allah's creation as rubbish? What were we created for? We are not angels, we were made humans thus, we have free will so naturally we will sin. We have such a wonderful creator, how dare we call our fellow man rubbish. If we do not show compassion towards our fellow man, how can we expect God/Allah to be mercyful or compassionate to us. Repent for your words dear writer. Only Allah can stand in Judgement of us, not you or anyone else!!!!!!!
a proverb says 'its neva too late to mend' islam beleives in givin d folks a chance to reform.i f they sin they'l b punished n they'l b favoured if they do good deeds. islam is about compassion, giving sinners a chance to realise d bad in dem n to choose the right path.any human bein can b mended..its neva too late
It has been proved once again that this religion is the last resort of scounderels. You do anything you want, then convert to Islam and may be the Arab who has sued, would also forgive him, since he has become a Muslim.
Mr Balaji the best person in this world is to repent on his mistake and the true god(allah) is he who accepts the repentence and forgive him. Man tends to do mistake. So stop commenting and start learning the islam which will be useful for hereafter
Islam is not the last resort for scoundrels. It is the last resort for all those who have last hope in the man created world. Mr. Balaji, if Lord Balaji fails to deliver to your needs turn to Islam with a true heart, you will find peace and solace...
of course, Islam is a religion of tolerance and forgiveness once a person whpo is either a convert or a sinning muslim make a sincere repenting. It is unlike others that believes in animals, idols and other unuseful things to themself let alone be able to be of any use to someone
mr.jackson how many times embraced islam so far, this time for his gains
i am happy that jacson accepted islam.May GOD forgive his sins
THE day is a best day for islam b'cause of new gest JACKSON as a believer and he is a slape on anti-muslim who are playing a dirty game for freeing a hindu terrorist nun.
One more added to the "Loser religion". Now he can molest as many young boys as possible without fearing prosecution.
No he can not molest anyone within Islam, neither male or female. It is a sin. May you be guided to the truth.
Well done Jacky! nice and wise choice. Remember Alla will give you 28 young boys along with 72 young girls since you have received his blessings. Well done, kudos. Welcome to seclallularism.
There is no such teaching in the Holy Qur'an about having 72 virgins. Don't believe everything that you hear.
If this story is true ,I hope he has studied Islam well before reverting.I wish him all the best.Islam is a beautiful way of life and I love it.