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Michael Jackson converts to Islam

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November 21, 2008, 10:43 am

Losing his Religion

The King of Pop has turned into the King of tabloids - after changing his skin color, nose, clothesline, home, wives, hair, glasses and underwear, Michael Jackson has changed his religion. He has now become a Muslim, and has 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. Guess Jacko will now sing 'The way you Mecca me feel'.

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 Thriller — was spotted looking “a bit down” by a producer and a songwriter who had both embraced Islam.

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.

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.

Jacko, who rarely ventures out without a mask, is due to give evidence on Monday in a £4.7million lawsuit brought by Prince Abdulla Al-Khalif of Bahrain. The sheik claims he bankrolled the singer’s lavish lifestyle in exchange for an exclusive recording contract. The billionaire sent songs for him to record but claims he was blanked.

He told the court yesterday: “Many times he confirmed to me he would pay me back.”



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Assalamu alaikum michaeel

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/24/2008 - 01:59.

What a wonderfull job u did make dua for the all muslims of the world because u r like new born baby 100% pure and innocent u earn paradise in the world please make dua for us inshahallah allah will reward u and keep u on the straigt path.wassalam.

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salam mikaeel u got teh truh i eish and seekin for a duha pleas

Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/06/2008 - 10:15.

dont miss the islam we have real life in we after dath pls mind it day of gagmant.and our leader mohamed (sal) our lord allah pls refat the quran pls tell other nonmuslims they dont no wats truh -da'wa is our diuty my name is murshid i am in srilanka.i am and my friend all seekin for duha for u and othr nonmuslims this ismy address 66/1a zahira road mawanela.assalamualikum

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Michael Jackson to Islam

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/01/2008 - 09:03.

Why is this even a story? I hope the guy can fine some peace and happiness in his life. If not there, Jesus Christ is only a prayer away. I would like to know if it is true. People can say anything they want too. They could care less if it is true or not.

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are sharam nahi he kya

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/25/2008 - 14:23.

this guy is not having shame to change his religion. every christian will be hopin for his bad wishes.he will be never be happy in his life.

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Taste the sweetness of every froot

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/24/2008 - 11:45.

To know the religion norms and traditions is good one should believe ones religion but you should have faith on god, again don't convert as Buddhist or Hindu.

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Good on him if he really has

Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/23/2008 - 18:14.

Good on him if he really has converted, he could really make a difference to the world today if he has. He is loved by so many people and now he will definately be a true role model if he stays a muslim!!!

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MICHAEL JESUS LOVES YOU

Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/23/2008 - 08:48.

PLEASE DONT HATE YOUR SELF .JUST SOLD YOUR SOUL TO THE DEVIL JACKO

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seyed ahamed

Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/22/2008 - 22:23.

ALHAMDILLAH ....... ALLAHU AKBAR....... IF HE REALLY CHANGED FOR ALLAH... UR SINS WIL B FORGIVEN.. MAY ALLAH BLESS U ..INSHALLAH............ ALHAMDILLAH,,,

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Mashallah he has Done a great

Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/22/2008 - 22:03.

Mashallah he has Done a great Job.
Inshallah Sub Aik Din Muslim ho jain gay..

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I am upset

Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/22/2008 - 20:18.

After britney, now its Mikkaal.. world still does not undestand what a religion is. We are human beings first and then call yourself with a religion.

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Michel Jackson

Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/22/2008 - 10:20.

Another ploy by the idiosyncratic singer to get some sympathy from Islamic world including the Shaikh fron Bahrain who is presently suing him ???

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Michael Jackson

Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/22/2008 - 03:02.

The oppressive Jehovah's Witnesses cult is ground zero for Michael's 'dysfunctions'.They messed him up really bad.
Michael Jackson deserves all our love and support!
--
Danny Haszard born 1957 3rd generation Jehovah's Witness (been there)

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