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Michael Jackson, the reclusive pop star who dominated the pop charts in the 1980s, passed away yesterday after suffering from cardiac arrest.
Many knew Jackson as the King of Pop, the moonwalker whose soulful music defined a generation. But few were aware of Michael Jackson's connection to Islam.<>
Although he was raised as a Jehovah's Witness, Jackson reportedly converted to Islam in 2008. Jackson's brother, Jermaine Friday -- who converted to Islam in 1989 -- reported that Jackson took a great interest in Islam after being shown books from his trip to Mecca.
"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," Friday said.
Although Jackson never confirmed his conversion himself, Muslim readers from around the world paid their respects to the deceased pop star.
"Abi here from Cape Town South Africa. As a Muslim, I was very touched by his recent reversion to ISLAM. May Allah (God Almighty) grant him a high place in paradise... Amen," said Abdurahmaan Bailey
"He will stay the star #1 in our hearts . You federate people all over the world through your music. May Allah put his rahma in you.Rest in peace From all your Belgians fans," wrote Nanou.
"Inna lillaahi wa inna ilayhi raaji'oon From God we come and to Him we shall return! Rest in Peace, Mikaeel. You are a shining beacon testifying to the fact that Allahguides whom He wills. Allah bestow His choicest blessings upon you in the Hereafter. Ayaad Almaas South Africa," wrote Ayaad Almaas.
"dear michael rest in peace may Allah have mercy on you brother and i hope that you will finally find the happiness, comfort and true love that you were seeking in this world but never found. i'm not sad that you died for i'm sure that you are now more comfortable by the will of Allah. praise be to Allah the all mighty for guiding this good man to the right path before he died," said zach salem. (dar)
Michael Jackson, the reclusive pop star who dominated the pop charts in the 1980s, passed away yesterday after suffering from cardiac arrest.
Many knew Jackson as the King of Pop, the moonwalker whose soulful music defined a generation. But few were aware of Michael Jackson's connection to Islam.<>
Although he was raised as a Jehovah's Witness, Jackson reportedly converted to Islam in 2008. Jackson's brother, Jermaine Friday -- who converted to Islam in 1989 -- reported that Jackson took a great interest in Islam after being shown books from his trip to Mecca.
"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," Friday said.
Although Jackson never confirmed his conversion himself, Muslim readers from around the world paid their respects to the deceased pop star.
"Abi here from Cape Town South Africa. As a Muslim, I was very touched by his recent reversion to ISLAM. May Allah (God Almighty) grant him a high place in paradise... Amen," said Abdurahmaan Bailey
"He will stay the star #1 in our hearts . You federate people all over the world through your music. May Allah put his rahma in you.Rest in peace From all your Belgians fans," wrote Nanou.
"Inna lillaahi wa inna ilayhi raaji'oon From God we come and to Him we shall return! Rest in Peace, Mikaeel. You are a shining beacon testifying to the fact that Allahguides whom He wills. Allah bestow His choicest blessings upon you in the Hereafter. Ayaad Almaas South Africa," wrote Ayaad Almaas.
"dear michael rest in peace may Allah have mercy on you brother and i hope that you will finally find the happiness, comfort and true love that you were seeking in this world but never found. i'm not sad that you died for i'm sure that you are now more comfortable by the will of Allah. praise be to Allah the all mighty for guiding this good man to the right path before he died," said zach salem. (dar)
