Islam is the fastest-growing
religion globally and it is not
surprising to see many celebrities
who are Muslims. Some of them on
our list may be popularly so, but
a majority will no doubt leave readers scratching their heads,
thinking: "I didn’t know!"
Janet Jackson
The superstar converted to Islam
in 2012 after marrying her
husband, billionaire Wissam al
Mana. Brother Jermaine also
converted to Islam years ago, and
speculation was also rife about Michael Jackson being a Muslim
prior to his death also.
Mike Tyson
The heavyweight boxing champion
changed his name to Malik Abdul
Aziz and converted to Islam while
in jail.
Akon
The singer’s real name is Aliaune
Damala Akon Thiam, and he is a
self-proclaimed Muslim. The
entertainer is from Senegal
originally.
Busta Rhymes
The rapper is also a convert, but
his song “Arab Money” got a lot of
negative attention from Muslims
around the world.
Shaquille O’Neal
The basketball player is a convert
whose first and middle name,
Shaquille Rashaun, have origins in
Arabic. In 2010, he made his faith
public when he announced that he
was embarking on Muslim pilgrimage, Hajj.
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.
T-Pain Born
Faheem Rashad Najm, the
singer who made Auto-Tune
famous, 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.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Probably one of the best
basketball centers in history, he is
also a devout Muslim. He changed
his name from Ferdinand Lewis
Alcindor Jr. after converting to
Islam.
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.
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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Dr oz a muslim? Wow! Dint knw o

How I wish d mods will do d needful...

Ashkormissy: Dr oz a muslim? Wow! Dint knw o

now u know

And why are the women not covered from head to toe? And why are the men not rocking long beards and head-gears?

so what shuld we now do

U all should learn to respect other people's religion

Lolz, islam fastest growing religion in the world? Maybe u need to define what u mean by growth. Even here in Nigeria, how is it growing? What's the population of eastern moslems? Compare the population of Northerners who are christian to easterners who are moslems, its not even comparable. Name the countries where islam is growing pls.

Just ten? Indeed islam is growing fast.

It is only the extremists in a particular religion will take time to write this topic in a forum. #I'mOUT

Doesn't mean nothing!

Kini big deal that they are muslim?

Janet Jackson only converted to Islam because of her billionaire husband Wissam Al Mana. Her name shouldn't be on that list

Woow , didn't know hw t-pain nd busta rhymes

Op, you forgot to mention Shekau and Osama. ..