It's Official: Michael Jackson converts to Islam

[Ahmad89]

Report: Michael Jackson converts to Islam - UPI.com

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- Pop star Michael Jackson has converted to Islam at a ceremony in Los Angeles attended by Yousef Islam, the singer formerly known as Cat Stevens, sources say.

Jackson, whose once-amazing career has been eclipsed in recent years by reports of bizarre behavior, as well as legal and financial troubles, is said to have changed his name to Mikaeel and taken the shahada -- or made a declaration of belief -- as part of his conversion to Islam, Al-Arabiya said Friday.
The religious ceremony reportedly took place at the Hollywood Hills home of Toto keyboardist Steve Porcaro, who composed music for Jackson's iconic "Thriller" album.
Jackson's lawyer said the singer has agreed to testify in person next week at a $7 million breach-of-contract lawsuit brought against him in London's High Court by the king of Bahrain's son, Sheik Abdulla bin Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa.
The sheikh is suing Jackson for allegedly backing out of a business venture that was to produce an album, including songs the royal wrote for and planned to record with Jackson, as well as an autobiography and a stage play.
However, Jackson contends he never signed an official agreement and insists the payments he received from the sheik were "gifts," claiming the royal's case is based on "mistake, misrepresentation and undue influence."

[psychoteddybear]

lyke OMG NO WAY....NO WAY.....

[psychoteddybear]

the real question is whether converting to islam is going to help him stop messing with kids...

[shadha]

Ah damn.


shadha-

[shadha]

psycho: the real question is whether converting to islam is going to help him stop messing with kids...

Yeah as if the cut-throat controversy over Aishas age wasn't enough...


shadha-

[Kaminyu]

Ahmad89 said

Report: Michael Jackson converts to Islam - UPI.com

It's not so surprising. He had been considering it for a while. Plus, his brother Jermaine converted to Islam almost 20 years ago, and probably also encouraged him to do so.

psychoteddybear said

the real question is whether converting to islam is going to help him stop messing with kids...

That's supposing, of course, that he ever did.

[sumi]

ok is it really for real this time?

[Variable]

There's no appropriate smiley for such an occasion.

[kenneth]

A clean slate for Mikey eh?

[LEGALEAGLE]

Please Christian dudes we've already gotten rid of Obama, can't you take Wacko back too ?

[Kaminyu]

sumiyia said

ok is it really for real this time?

Yeah, I think so. This one's an actual, documented event. Before, it was all just rumors.

[ChotooMotoo]

kenneth said

A clean slate for Mikey eh?

Good point. We probably shouldn't joke about his past sins. If he converted for reals, they are all forgiven, inshallah. The problem, of course, is keeping ones slate clean.

[Glasgow]

Jesus Juice!

[Nuh]

LEGALEAGLE said

Please Christian dudes we've already gotten rid of Obama, can't you take Wacko back too ?

Being happy if someone leaves Islam is rather dangerous for your own iman.

[Ahmad89]

kenneth said

A clean slate for Mikey eh?

His name is Mikaeel now