call him Mikaeel - a high profile conversion

Michael Jackson converts to Islam Published: Nov. 21, 2008 at 11:22 AM Order reprints  |  Feedback

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 21 (UPI) - Pop star Michael Jackson has converted to Islam at a ceremony in Los Angeles attended by Yousef Islam, the singer formerly known as Cat Stevens, sources say.

Jackson, whose once-amazing career has been eclipsed in recent years by reports of bizarre behavior, as well as legal and financial troubles, is said to have changed his name to Mikaeel and taken the shahada - or made a declaration of belief—as part of his conversion to Islam, Al-Arabiya said Friday.

The religious ceremony reportedly took place at the Hollywood Hills home of Toto keyboardist Steve Porcaro, who composed music for Jackson's iconic "Thriller" album.

Jackson's lawyer said the singer has agreed to testify in person next week at a $7 million breach-of-contract lawsuit brought against him in London's High Court by the king of Bahrain's son, Sheik Abdulla bin Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa.

The sheikh is suing Jackson for allegedly backing out of a business venture that was to produce an album, including songs the royal wrote for and planned to record with Jackson, as well as an autobiography and a stage play.

However, Jackson contends he never signed an official agreement and insists the payments he received from the sheik were "gifts," claiming the royal's case is based on "mistake, misrepresentation and undue influence."

I just read that. Can't believe michael jackson converted. Quite shocking actually.

not me  :)

Oh Michael…  we'll always have Billy Jean…

Oh, and Zidane isn't a practicing Muslim, as opposed to ribery  and anelka.

"Honesty and the correct life"  

and why would you assume that I'm not looking for those things?

Gkissberth,

Very simple dear,because you have not converted to Islam.

ahh, impecable logic, devin.

I do feel better, though, knowing I am in the company of 5 billion other souls who are likewise impaired. 

who convert convert for himself…not for others or to increase islam…..islam is a realy great deep logic compatable with life religion….with or without ppl…..
dosen't know the taste of islam except who tried it fairly with his brain and heart….
and u can't say someone is good believer or not, only Allah who knows the contents and intentions of heart…

I scent money here!!

There is a law suite on Mikaeel(aka Wako Jacko). It was put on him by an arab sheik. Mikaeel has to pay up 4.5 million dollars(which obiously he doesn;t have).

Is it possible that the arab sheik and Mikaeel got into an agreement so that both are happy (like a off court agreement where the arab sheik would with draw the charges provided Mickel jackson converts)

Just a theory , though it is too early to judge this issue. The likly hood that he converted with out any motive is remote.

and u can't say someone is good believer or not, only Allah who knows the contents and intentions of heart…

 Some here would disgree with that, I think. How many times have we seen some suicide bomber or other questionable type called "not a real" muslim because they were doing something that others considered forbidden?

What else is that besides saying if someone is a good believer or not. 

"What else is that besides saying if someone is a good believer or not. "

i think ur reply is not compatable with the queted sentence..
though, i 'll go on with u….we can judge only on the external behaviour but Allah knows the external and enternal…..

"Same with ex-muslims who converted to other religions or atheism."
no matter….

" (like a off court agreement where the arab sheik would with draw the charges provided Mickel jackson converts)".....hahaha….where did u bring that?!!!! ooh from ur ill imagination  hahaha....