singer, who was raised as a Jehovah's Witness, converted to Islam in a ceremony at a friend's house in Los Angeles.

He is said to have sat on the floor and worn a small hat while an imam officiated.

According to The Sun, the ceremony took place while Jackson, 50, was recording an album at the home of Steve Porcaro, a keyboard player who composed music on his Thriller album.

The former Jackson 5 star was counselled by David Wharnsby, a Canadian songwriter, and Phillip Bubal, a producer, who have both converted.

A source said Jackson had appeared a "bit down" and added: "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."

Last year his brother, Jermaine Friday, suggested Jackson would convert having taken an interest in Islam since Friday's conversion in 1989.

"When I came back from Mecca I got him a lot of books and he asked me lots of things about my religion and I told him that it's peaceful and beautiful," said Friday.

"He read everything and he was proud of me that I found something that would give me inner strength and peace.

"I think it is most probable that Michael will convert to Islam.

"He could do so much, just like I am trying to do. Michael and I and the word of God, we could do so much."
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/celebritynews/3494296/Michael-Jackson-converts-to-Islam-and-changes-name-to-Mikaeel.html

I hope Micheal does find some peace because he is one screwed up dude.I think it is scary he is raising kids.

It wouldnt be scary if he was just "Raising" them..He dont want to come aound my kid..She will kick his azzzzz.

gulp !!...

does he have to dress like the women now?

He can now marry a 12 year old boy and dress him up in full burka(or whatever the dress is called) and nobody would know!

This poor guy is really hurting for attention.



GO JACKO!!!!

its a great religion

why dont u learn some facts about islam try

www.islamicweb.com

And what was it i said about Islam?

Maybe you could learn some facts about humour.

www.funny.com

Last time I heard, Michael Jackson was in Japan dressed as a Geisha girl and visiting boys orphanages.

I have a feeling that this isnt gonna work out

I am surprised this isnt a more popular subject. Have people just had enough of Michael Jackson these days?

Micheal Jackson has been apart of my life for ions since he was a kid.I liked him better when he was black and good looking.
Weirdos are a dime a dozen and pedophiles do not deserve the time of day.