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11-23-2008, 01:39 AM
Michael Jackson 'becomes a Muslim and changes name to Mikaeel'
By Daily Mail Reporter
21st November 2008
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1088225/Michael-Jackson-Muslim-changes-Mikaeel.html
Beleaguered pop star Michael Jackson has converted to Islam and
changed his name to Mikaeel, it has been claimed today.
The 50-year-old singer, who has previously been photographed wearing a
traditional Arab women's veil, reportedly became a Muslim in a
ceremony at a friend's house in Los Angeles.
The singer, who was raised as a Jehovah's Witness, is said to have sat
on the floor and worn a small hat while an imam officiated at the home
of Steve Porcaro, who composed music on his Thriller album.He is said
to have been encouraged by Canadian songwriter David Wharnsby and
Phillip Bubal, a producer, who both approached him after he appeared
'a bit down'.
A source told The Sun: '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.'
His brother Jermaine Friday, previously hinted Jackson was considering
converting to the religion.
'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, who embraced the faith in 1989.
'He read everything and he was proud of me that I found something that
would give me inner strength and peace.
'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.'
Meanwhile, Jackson is scheduled to give evidence in person at London's
High Court to defend allegations that he owes an Arab sheikh £4.7 million.
His barrister, Robert Englehart QC, told Mr Justice Sweeney today that
he was withdrawing his application for Jackson to give his evidence
via video link from Los Angeles because of health fears.
'He has been cleared by his medical advisers to travel in two days'
time,' he told the judge.
Jackson is expected to arrive in the UK over the weekend to give his
evidence on Monday afternoon.
By Daily Mail Reporter
21st November 2008
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1088225/Michael-Jackson-Muslim-changes-Mikaeel.html
Beleaguered pop star Michael Jackson has converted to Islam and
changed his name to Mikaeel, it has been claimed today.
The 50-year-old singer, who has previously been photographed wearing a
traditional Arab women's veil, reportedly became a Muslim in a
ceremony at a friend's house in Los Angeles.
The singer, who was raised as a Jehovah's Witness, is said to have sat
on the floor and worn a small hat while an imam officiated at the home
of Steve Porcaro, who composed music on his Thriller album.He is said
to have been encouraged by Canadian songwriter David Wharnsby and
Phillip Bubal, a producer, who both approached him after he appeared
'a bit down'.
A source told The Sun: '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.'
His brother Jermaine Friday, previously hinted Jackson was considering
converting to the religion.
'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, who embraced the faith in 1989.
'He read everything and he was proud of me that I found something that
would give me inner strength and peace.
'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.'
Meanwhile, Jackson is scheduled to give evidence in person at London's
High Court to defend allegations that he owes an Arab sheikh £4.7 million.
His barrister, Robert Englehart QC, told Mr Justice Sweeney today that
he was withdrawing his application for Jackson to give his evidence
via video link from Los Angeles because of health fears.
'He has been cleared by his medical advisers to travel in two days'
time,' he told the judge.
Jackson is expected to arrive in the UK over the weekend to give his
evidence on Monday afternoon.