Islam is one of the fastest-growing religion globally and these days, we are witnessing many celebrities join the religion while some of them are born Muslims. Here is a list of the top 10 famous celebrities you didn't know are Muslims. Some names here will shock you though, starting from the first name.
1. Janet Jackson
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| Janet Jackson |
The popular celebrity converted to Islam in the year 2012 after getting married to her billionaire husband, Wissam al Mana. Her brother, Jermaine also converted to Islam years ago which mounted speculation that late Michael Jackson was a Muslim.
2. Mike Tyson
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| Mike Tyson |
The famous heavyweight boxing champion who took down men in the boxing ring changed his name to Malik Abdul Aziz and converted to Islam while in jail.
3. Akon
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| Akon |
His real name is Aliaune Damala Akon Thiam, and he proclaimed himself a Muslim. He's originally from Senegal.
4. Busta Rhymes
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| Busta Rhymes |
He's a converted Muslim though his song “Arab Money” got lots of negative views from Muslims worldwide.
5. Shaquille O’Neal
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| Shaquille O’Neal |
The famous basketballer who is also a convert with names, Shaquille Rashaun, have Arabic roots. He made his faith public when he announced in 2010 that he was embarking on a Muslim pilgrimage, Hajj.
6. Iman Abdulmajid
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| Iman Abdulmajid |
Formerly a world-famous fashion icon, the svelte beauty was born in Somalia and speaks five languages. She has married non-Muslim men, even though she identifies as a Muslim woman.
7. T-Pain
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| T-Pain |
His names are Faheem Rashad Najm, he made Auto-Tune famous. T-Pain was raised in a Muslim household prior to becoming an international star. Although his religious views have been criticized, he vehemently claims to be a Muslim.
8. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
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| Kareem Abdul-Jabbar |
Probably one of the best basketball centers in history, he is also a devoted Muslim. He changed his name from Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr. after converting to Islam.
9. Dave Chappelle
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| Dave Chappelle |
In 1998, the famous comedian converted to Islam and his struggle to balance religion and his career in comedy led to his resting the mega-successful ‘Dave Chapelle Show’ on TV and stage.
10. Dr. Oz
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| Dr. Oz |
Known in full as Mehmet Cengiz Oz, the TV star not only gives viewers practical medical advice to apply to daily lives, but is also a Turkish-American Muslim.
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