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Michael Jackson Converts to Islam and Changes Name to Mikaeel

Discussion in 'Whatnots' started by Taluntain, Nov 23, 2008.

  1. Taluntain

    Taluntain Resident Alpha and Omega Staff Member ★ SPS Account Holder Resourceful Adored Veteran Pillars of Eternity SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!) New Server Contributor [2012] (for helping Sorcerer's Place lease a new, more powerful server!) Torment: Tides of Numenera SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!) BoM XenForo Migration Contributor [2015] (for helping support the migration to new forum software!)

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    I kid you not...

    The singer, who was raised as a Jehovah's Witness, converted to Islam in a ceremony at a friend's house in Los Angeles.

    He is said to have sat on the floor and worn a small hat while an imam officiated.

    According to The Sun, the ceremony took place while Jackson, 50, was recording an album at the home of Steve Porcaro, a keyboard player who composed music on his Thriller album.

    The former Jackson 5 star was counselled by David Wharnsby, a Canadian songwriter, and Phillip Bubal, a producer, who have both converted.

    A source said Jackson had appeared a "bit down" and added: "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."

    Last year his brother, Jermaine Friday, suggested Jackson would convert having taken an interest in Islam since Friday's conversion in 1989.

    "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.

    "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."

    Source.

    Do you think they'll re-label all of his albums to credit Mikaeel Jackson now? :shake:
     
    Taluntain, Nov 23, 2008
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    Shaitan Always forgive your enemies; it annoys them so

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    lol
     
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    Well, if he decide to buy a bomb girdle then I will worry(not long being dutch) and ask myself the question, at a silly moment, what kind of virgins he wants?
     
    Merlanni, Nov 23, 2008
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    Gnarfflinger Wiseguy in Training

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    Somewhere Osama Bin Laden is going WTF?
     
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    Silvery I won't pretend to be your friend coz I'm just not ★ SPS Account Holder Adored Veteran

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    I don't care what he does as long as he stays away from children. However, all of his old JW friends are going to 100% shun him now -- IIRC it's part of their religion to totally cast out anyone who leaves it. Correct me if I'm wrong. God knows, on an issue like that, I WANT to be wrong.
     
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    wait a minute...

    first black Jehovah witness, then white Muslim what will be next? Hispanic Buddhist?

    this is trying to please everyone!
     
    Balle, Nov 24, 2008
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    Wow,
    I never thought the Muslim church would agree to that!

    They're going nuts too!
     
    Darion, Nov 24, 2008
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    He willingly converted to a religion that will reward him with virgins of the female persuasion when he dies?:confused:
     
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    I saw this thread and thought "it's a joke, surely..."
     
    The Magister, Nov 25, 2008
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    Isn't that what Cat Stevens did?
     
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  12. Shaitan

    Shaitan Always forgive your enemies; it annoys them so

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    Yes
     
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    What the hell?
     
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    Perhaps he things Allah will save his face...obviously the Christian God hasn't... :p :rolling:
     
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    Technically they are the same God as far as Abrahamic religions are concerned so if that's the plan he is sheer out of luck.:rolleyes:
     
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    There is still one thing I wanna know;

    What does Jackson want from this deal.
    Is a no-brain-er that he has little use for all those "virgins" he will receive as a good Muslim! But then again..if they are "kindergarden" age...he might be tempted!
     
    Darion, Nov 25, 2008
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    Maybe someone forgot to inform him of this little detail before he converted :lol:
     
    Ziad, Nov 26, 2008
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