Mikaeel Jackson, Muslim convert

Mikaeel Jackson, Muslim convert

Michael Jackson ‘converts to Islam and changes name to Mikaeel’ :

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.

Jackson was raised a Jehovah’s Witness. Notice how it isn’t just the eccentric pop star. We have a songwriter, a producer, and another singer. I’m telling you, Islam is going to be more and more in vogue. And, no, I don’t think it’s going to lessen the immorality in the entertainment industry. Legalism doesn’t lessen immorality.
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