Michael Jackson "Converts To Islam And Becomes Mikaael"
Published Friday, 21st November, 2008 at 1:37 PM
Michael Jackson has converted to Islam, reports a UK tabloid and also allegedly changed his name to Mikaeel.
Although being raised a Jehovah's Witness, The Sun is reporting that the King of Pop has changed faith after a ceremony at the Hollywood Hills home of Toto keyboard player Steve Porcaro.
According to a source, Michael was recording his new album in a home studio with producers and musicans when he decided to swop faith: "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. Jacko rejected an alternative name, Mustafa - meaning "the chosen one"."
