Michael Jackson 'to convert to Islam'

[N.O.R.F]

Michael Jackson 'to convert to Islam'

By Matthew Moore and PA

Last Updated: 2:00am GMT 23/02/2007

 

 

Michael Jackson could soon convert to Islam, according to his brother Jermaine.

 

The fallen pop star, who was acquitted of child abuse charges two years ago, has been reading Islamic books and developed an interest in the faith, his brother claims.

 

Jermaine, 52, became a Muslim in 1989 and said he thought it "most probable" that Michael, 48, would follow him.

 

"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 told The Muslim News, a monthly British Muslim newspaper.

 

"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 added: "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."

 

Michael has withdrawn from the public eye since a California jury cleared him of 10 counts of child abuse against 13-year-old Gavin Arvizo two years ago, after a lurid 16-week trial.

 

He is believed to be staying in Bahrain as a guest of the royal family.

 

Jermaine, who came second in this year's controversial series of Celebrity Big Brother, shared the vocals with his more famous brother when they were in The Jackson 5.

 

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[Som@li]

Not again, it has been in the news many times before, but Allah can show the right path anyone.

 

If it turns to be true ,and he becomes true Muslim, many of his fans may follow him into the religion.

[Allamagan]

If he converts to Islam, it is good for him, if not then let him live in that misery life he is finding himself in it right now.

[Taliban]

If Jackson is serious and becomes a Muslim, he should follow Yusuf Islam's example.

[Caano Geel]

who cares?

[Taliban]

Originally posted by Caano Geel:

who cares?

You would rather him stay a non-Muslim?

[Caano Geel]

you reckon he's gonna 'thrill' the ulma?

[Baluug]

As long as he stops wearing niqaab I'm happy.

[Taliban]

Originally posted by Caano Geel:

you reckon he's gonna 'thrill' the ulma?

He could lead a dignified lifestyle away from the spotlights serving Islam and Muslims, like Yusuf Islam.

[Cara.]

Didn't Yusuf Islam release a pop album recently? I thought you'd deplore that "secular" act, Taliban.

[Taliban]

Originally posted by Cara:

Didn't Yusuf Islam release a pop album recently?

Proof? Please, make sure that "pop album" reflects what it's or what we know, and is in par with pop albums by known stars like Britney. Thanks.

[Intuition]

No not exactly Britney.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNDSQe0QgN0

[Caano Geel]

lol@MCXamar .. come on man, his niqab is cute. especially with the matching glove.

 

tali,

thanks for (re)defining pop for us. How many muslims lead a 'dignified' life in your last count? and what does being a muslim have to do with leading a dignified life, or arn't muslims people anymore?

 

btw, another cup is a nice album, sounds like his early folk like 'tea for the tillerman', its soulful but not urgent. Do you still rate him?

 

Intuiton, i've always liked that song. Its from the tea for the tillerman album. thanks for the vid link

[Taliban]

Well, I did a little bit investigation at YouTube. I briefly saw Yusuf's 2006 Nobel Concert, in which semi-nude women were announcing Yusuf. It appears I haven't been following Yusuf's activities lately; the last I read about him was when he was denied entry to the US.

 

I am deeply disappointed in Yusuf Islam's comeback to music, and vehemently deplore it.

[Caano Geel]

go vehemently deplore yourself