Meet Mikaeel: Jacko Converts to Islam

British tabloid says King of Pop assumes new name in ceremony
By Katherine Thompson,  Newser Staff
Posted Nov 21, 2008 11:40 AM CST
Meet Mikaeel: Jacko Converts to Islam
Michael Jackson chose the name Mikaeel, after one of Allah's angels in converting to Islam, a source tells the Sun, preferring it over Mustafa, which means "the chose one."   (AP Photo)

Michael Jackson has followed the path of fellow entertainer Cat Stevens in converting to Islam, a source tells the British tabloid the Sun. Jackson—now called Mikaeel—recently went through a ceremony at a friend’s Hollywood Hills home, after being swayed by pals who said the faith had made them better people. Stevens, now Yousef Islam, stopped by to offer his congratulations. (More Michael Jackson stories.)

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