There is no doubt that almost all the people in this country are obsessed with celebrities, and we're eager to know everything about them. Today we're going to shock you, as these 15 celebrities listed below are Muslim you didn't know.
1. MIKE TYSON
Many Mike Tyson fans may know he is a champion boxer, has an odd tattoo on the face and has a tiger as pet, but most of you don't know he converted to Islam in 1992 when he was imprisoned on rape charges.
2. DAVE CHAPPELLE
Dave Chappelle, an actor and comedienne, converted to Islam in 1998. He once tried to go on Hajj but only ended up in Turkey because he wasn't approved a Visa by the KSA
3. JEMIMA KHAN
Jemima Khan, a super British model, converted to Islam before she married Imran Khan. Though they finally divorced, Jemima remains a faithful Muslim.
4. JERMAINE JACKSON
Jermaine the least known of the Jackson siblings converted to Islam in 1989 after a trip to Bahrain. He married an Afghan woman and turned into a faithful Muslim.
5. SHAQUILLE O'NEAL
Widely known as an excellent basketball player, Shaquille O'Neil is rarely known that he is also a Muslim. In 2010 when he intended to go on Hajj, he unveiled his faith publicly in a YouTube video.
6. KAREEM ABDUL-JABBAR
Originally named Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor, Kareem changed his name after he converted to Islam. He has such a profound faith in Islam that he learned Arabic and even visit Lebanon and Saudi to deepen his understanding of Islam.
7. ICE CUBE
Ice Cube converted to Islam back in the early 90s when he was just coming on to the rap scene. He is serious about his faith and wrote, "I mean, what I call myself is a natural Muslim, 'cause it's just me and God."
8. BUSTA RHYMES
Busta Rhymes, a famous rapper, also converted to Islam. He once sang a song "Arab Money", which caused his much trouble, as the song was a little downright flippant in the eyes of Muslims.
9. JANET JACKSON
Janet Jackson converted to Islam after marrying her third husband, Wissam Al Mana. She spends much of her time in Qatar being a doting wife.
10. MIKAL SAFIYULLAH
Mikal Safiyullah is a hip-hop artist. He speaks publicly about his faith in Islam in songs such as "Before Mecca" and "Hajji" on his album Directrix.
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