Michael Jackson Is a Muslim/ An islam.
Michael Jackson Considering Islam Like Brother Jermaine
February 26, 2007 3:48 a.m. EST
London, England (AHN) - According to a report in the Arab-Israeli newspaper "Panorama," Michael Jackson intends to convert to Islam and states that he has been following the five tenets of Islam because this religion is closest to his beliefs.
Also, in this report Jackson stated that he had purchased some real-estate in Bahrain and planned to move there, relocating all assets and his studio from the U. S. to Bahrain, as well.
Jermaine Jackson thinks that he and brother Michael could make a huge difference in the world if Michael converts to Islam. Jermaine converted to Islam in 1989.
According to AFP, Jermaine said in his interview with Muslim News, "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."
Michael Jackson, whose hits "Thriller" and "Bad" helped make him a musical entertainer legend, hasn't been seen much since the allegations of child abuse against him in 2005.
Jackson and Islam
Michael Jackson officially converted to the Nation of Islam in December 2003. Saeed Shabazz, a reporter for the Nation of Islam's publication, The Final Call, announced that Mr. Jackson had joined the organization.
In 2005, he had officially announced that he has been following the five tenets of Islam and intends to convert to Islam, according to a report on the website of Arab-Israeli newspaper Panorama. The former Jehovah's Witness has been living in the Middle Eastern nation since he was acquitted of child molestation charges in his native America in June 2005. He had moved to his own artificial island in Bahrain and had left Neverland for good. Later he pledged to erect a mosque in his adopted home. It is supposed to be a 30-meter (98-foot) building just outside Manama on land adjoining the palace of the Bahraini royal family. He was also recently criticized for appearing in a Muslim abaya robe, which is traditionally worn by females. The star's spokeswoman Raymone Bain says, "Michael is looking to give something back to the country that has welcomed him so openly." Discover Islam spokesman Aman Khailb adds, "Thousands of people are embracing Islam, Michael is just one of them."
Michael Jackson converts to Islam
American pop star Michael Jackson has officially announced that he has been following the five tenets of Islam and intends to convert to Islam, according to a report on the website of Arab-Israeli newspaper Panorama. The report is based on information elicited from sources in Bahrain.
According to the report, Jackson's announcement noted he is moving to Bahrain and has purchased some real-estate on an artificial island there. The singer said he decided to convert to Islam because he is convinced it is the closest religion to his personal beliefs.
Jackson also noted he intends to soon move all his assets and his studio from the U.S. to Bahrain, and expressed his hope to be rid of various legal troubles and enjoy the kind of freedom he says he does not have in America.
Notably, if the reports are correct Jackson would not be the first member of his family to make the move to Islam. His brother, Jermaine, who moved to the Gulf nation of Dubai, is also a convert. According to the sources, Jermaine was the one to provide his famous brother with books about Islam and encouraged him to convert. The report says the pop star read the books and even added his comments on some pages.
Jackson was the center of recent controversy after it was reported that he referred to Jews as "leeches" in a phone message to a former business partner.
Referring to Jews, Jackson was heard saying that "they're like leeches…I'm so tired of it…They start out the most popular person in the world, make a lot of money, big house, cars and everything. End up penniless. It is a conspiracy. The Jews do it on purpose."Michael Jackson to convert to Islam
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Jermaine Jackson said his younger brother has shown a strong interest in the faith and has been reading about it. His comments appeared in The Muslim News, a monthly newspaper. "I think it is most probable that Michael will convert to Islam," Jackson said.
Jermaine, 52, converted to Islam in 1989 and now lives in Bahrain, where Michael has also recently taken up residence.
"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," he said.
"He read everything and he was proud of me that I found something that would give me inner strength and peace."
Michael Jackson used bodyguards from the Nation of Islam, a militant U.S. black empowerment group, during his prosecution on child molestation charges in 2005. The pop star was later acquitted.
Jermaine, a singer and bassist, appeared on the British reality television show Celebrity Big Brother last month and is now developing a musical about the Jackson Five.
Michael Jackson converts to Islam [???]
Not that its a bad thing. This guy does seem to have a knack of doing the wrong things at the wrong time. Now, this was the last thing needed for Islam, which is already one of the most misinterpreted religions. Another accused (but, acquitted) pedophile to jump in. Already many parts of the world seem to wrongly think of Islam and Terrorism as the same thing. Now, MJ joins the show too. Wow! MJ. Bad move! Atleast you should have kept it discreet!
Anyway, its your life and your wish. A'ssallamu Alaiykkum!
Pop superstar MICHAEL JACKSON has confirmed his conversion to Islam, according to reports in the Middle East. The Arab-Israeli newspaper Panorama claims Jackson has announced the move and revealed plans to move to Bahrain, where he has bought property.
The singer's Muslim brother JERMAINE today claimed the THRILLER hitmaker had taken interest in the religion since he converted in 1989 – and had been considering converting himself following his acquittal on child abuse charges in 2005.
Jermaine said, "When I came back from Mecca I got him (Michael) a lot of books and he asked me lots of things about my religion and I told him that it's peaceful and beautiful. "He read everything and he was proud of me that I found something that would give me inner strength and peace.
"I think it is most probable that Michael will convert to Islam. 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."
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