(HEADLINES) MICHAEL JACKSON CONVERTS TO ISLAM CHANGES NAME TO MIKAEEL....

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gr8badhshah

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MICHAEL JACKSON CONVERTS TO ISLAM
CHANGES NAME TO MIKAEEL


By NEIL SYSON, THE SUN

Posted: 8:51 pm
November 20, 2008

SUN EXCLUSIVE: MICHAEL JACKSON has become a Muslim - and changed his name to Mikaeel.

The skint superstar, 50, donned Islamic garb to pledge allegiance to the Koran in a ceremony at a pal's mansion in Los Angeles, The Sun can reveal.

Jacko sat on the floor wearing a tiny hat after an Imam was summoned to officiate - days before the singer is due to appear at London's High Court where he is being sued by an Arab sheik.

A source told last night how Jacko, brought up as a Jehovah's Witness, decided to convert as he used a studio at the home of his chum to record a new album.

The star - whose hits include The Way You Make Me Feel - was spotted looking "a bit down" by a producer and a songwriter who had both embraced Islam.


The way you Mecca me feel!!

MICHAEL JACKSON has become a Muslim — and changed his name to MIKAEEL.

The skint superstar, 50, donned Islamic garb to pledge allegiance to the Koran in a ceremony at a pal’s mansion in Los Angeles, The Sun can reveal.

Jacko sat on the floor wearing a tiny hat after an Imam was summoned to officiate — days before the singer is due to appear at London’s High Court where he is being sued by an Arab sheik.

Ceremony ... pop king Jacko

Ceremony ... pop king Jacko

A source told last night how Jacko, brought up as a Jehovah’s Witness, decided to convert as he used a studio at the home of his chum to record a new album.

The star — whose hits include The Way You Make Me Feel — was spotted looking “a bit down” by a producer and a songwriter who had both embraced Islam.
Shahada

The source said: “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.” Mikaeel is the name of one of Allah’s angels.

“Jacko rejected an alternative name, Mustafa — meaning “the chosen one”.

Brit singer Yousef Islam, 60 — who was called Cat Stevens until he famously converted — turned up to help Jacko celebrate.

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It was his pals David Wharnsby — a Canadian songwriter — and producer Phillip Bubal who counselled Jacko.

The pair’s new names are Dawud Wharnsby Ali and Idris Phillips.

Jacko now prays to Mecca after the ceremony at the Hollywood Hills home of Toto keyboard player Steve Porcaro, 51, who composed music on the singer’s Thriller album.
 

Almaas

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Asalaam u alaykum,

SubhanAllah, this is good news. If anyone needs help it's him and Britney Spears.

May Allah (SWT) keep him on the straight path.

I knew he'd convert eventually. I'd love to see Elizabeth Taylor's reaction lol. :hijabi:

Waalaykum asalaam.
 
Salaam,

Allah Akbar! May Allah forgive him for his past & guide him on the right path. Hope this news spreads in mainstream Western media.

The light of Allah reaches even in the most unexpected places.

I'm sure his brother Jermaine Jackson, who reverted awhile ago, helped him through the process. May Allah reward him.

Thanks for sharing.
 

Rosheen

Sister in Islam
Its from The Sun they pretty much make up stories....especially about Michael Jackson.....
 

Amir_of_spain

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I find it naive for anyone to use the 'Sun' newspaper as a reliable source. I wish brothers would verify their sources and back them up with others before annoucing any celebrity reversions.

Amir
 
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