Michael Jackson Became a Muslim
Alhamdulillah,
it is now believed that singer Michael Jackson had accepted Islam
before his death. His brother Jermaine Jackson, who became a Muslim in
1989, mentioned that he had given him many Islamic books to read.
Michael Jackson was very interested in Islam and the media confirmed
that he accepted the faith in 2008.
X17 Online has posted the following information on their website:
A
source close to the Jacksons has exclusively revealed to X17 Online
that family will likely have a traditional Muslim burial for late
Michael Jackson. "The family is considering following the Muslim burial
traditions because they believe Michael would have wanted to be laid to
rest in keeping with his new-found religious beliefs," says the source.
"Michael's
brother Jermaine is educating the family as to the special rites
because he feels it's important to bury his brother according to the
Muslim way," adds the source. Despite earlier reports that both public
and private memorial services for the late music performer have been set
to be held this week, there has been no official confirmation just yet
from Michael's family on the location where his body will be laid to
rest.
Michael
Jackson was reported converting to Islam in late 2008, years after
expressing his interest to join the faith. He later on changed his name
into "Mikaeel", which was meant as a reference to the name of one of
Allah's angels.
In
Muslim burial, per X17 Online, someone's body "has to be cleaned, but
ideally not embalmed, and wrapped in a white sheet, and it must be
buried facing Mecca. The Koran also dictates that the body be buried as
close to the place of death and as soon after death as possible. There
should be no tombstone near the grave."
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Jermaine Jackson on his brother's death
When
Michael Jackson became a Muslim, Allah had forgiven all his previous
sins. Now we pray to Allah that He shrouds our brother in His mercy and
grants him eternal salvation. We as Muslims must be well wishers for the
whole humanity. We pray that everyone in the world finds the happiness
and peace that is hidden under this beautiful religion
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MICHAEL JACKSON has become a Muslim -
and changed his name to MIKAEEL.
The way you Mecca me feel
The skint superstar, 50, donned Islamic garb to pledge allegiance to
the Koran in a ceremony at a pal's mansion in Los Angeles, The Sun can
reveal.
Jacko sat on the floor wearing a tiny hat after an Imam was summoned to
officiate - days before the singer is due to appear at London's High
Court where he is being sued by an Arab sheik.
Ceremony ... pop king Jacko
A source told last night how Jacko, brought up as a Jehovah's Witness,
decided to convert as he used a studio at the home of his chum to
record a new album.
The star - whose hits include The Way You Make Me Feel - was spotted
looking "a bit down" by a producer and a songwriter who had both
embraced Islam.
Shahada
The source said: "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." Mikaeel is the
name of one of Allah's angels.
"Jacko rejected an alternative name, Mustafa - meaning "the chosen one".
Brit singer Yousef Islam, 60 - who was called Cat Stevens until he famously converted - turned up to help Jacko celebrate.
It was his pals David Wharnsby - a Canadian songwriter - and producer Phillip Bubal who counselled Jacko.
The pair's new names are Dawud Wharnsby Ali and Idris Phillips.
Jacko now prays to Mecca after the ceremony at the Hollywood Hills home
of Toto keyboard player Steve Porcaro, 51, who composed music on the
singer's Thriller album.
Jacko, who rarely ventures out without a mask, is due to give evidence
on Monday in a £4.7million lawsuit brought by Prince Abdulla Al-Khalif
of Bahrain.
The sheik claims he bankrolled the singer's lavish lifestyle in
exchange for an exclusive recording contract. The billionaire sent
songs for him to record but claims he was blanked.
He told the court yesterday: "Many times he confirmed to me he would pay me back."
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