Posted on 11/26/2005 11:19:01 AM PST by LibWhacker
American pop icon announces intention to convert to Islam, according to sources in Bahrain
Does this explain the anti-Semitic comments? American pop star Michael Jackson has officially announced that he has been following the five tenets of Islam and intends to convert to Islam, according to a report on the website of Arab-Israeli newspaper Panorama.
The report is based on information elicited from sources in Bahrain.
According to the report, Jackson’s announcement noted he is moving to Bahrain and has purchased some real-estate on an artificial island there. The singer said he decided to convert to Islam because he is convinced it is the closest religion to his personal beliefs.
Jackson also noted he intends to soon move all his assets and his studio from the U.S. to Bahrain, and expressed his hope to be rid of various legal troubles and enjoy the kind of freedom he says he does not have in America.
Notably, if the reports are correct Jackson would not be the first member of his family to make the move to Islam. His brother, Jermaine, who moved to the Gulf nation of Dubai, is also a convert.
According to the sources, Jermaine was the one to provide his famous brother with books about Islam and encouraged him to convert. The report says the pop star read the books and even added his comments on some pages.
Jackson was the center of recent controversy after it was reported that he referred to Jews as “leeches” in a phone message to a former business partner.
Referring to Jews, Jackson was heard saying that "they're like leeches…I'm so tired of it…They start out the most popular person in the world, make a lot of money, big house, cars and everything. End up penniless. It is a conspiracy. The Jews do it on purpose."
Perhaps he was speaking of himself...
He's broke, he's not broke, he's broke, he's not broke...
What is that big rock in Mecca that all Muslims must walk around?...Can't wait to see the next MJ video?
Well I wouldn't wish him on anyone, but better the Bahrain children than ours.
What? No more 'Jesus juice'?
Well, Muslims get to do whatever they want, without consequence, so it's a perfect fit.
Will he wear a burka sans makeup?
Something tells me he won't receive the welcome that Malcolm X or Muhammad Ali got...
switching to Mohammed juice, i guess.
The Goats!! Somebody Hide the Goats!!
He's already got his children wearing a burka.
Maybe MJ can team up with OBL and cut a new audio.
With the cavitation of what used to be a nose, he needs the rags to cover his face.
Mohammed Merlot
That's a good point. Camels beware!
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