Celebrities who converted to islam
by abdou_06 | created - 28 Jun 2012 | updated - 20 May 2015 | Public
1. Abd Al Malik
Director | Qu'Allah bénisse la France!
Abd Al Malik was born on March 14, 1975 in Paris, France. He is a director and writer, known for May Allah Bless France! (2014), 9.3 BB and Furcy. He has been married to Wallen since 1999. They have four children.
A French rapper who converted to Islam in 1999
2. Art Blakey
Soundtrack | I Called Him Morgan
Art Blakey was born on October 11, 1919 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. He was an actor and composer, known for I Called Him Morgan (2016), Revolutionary Road (2008) and Pawn Sacrifice (2014). He was married to Anne Arnold, Atsuko Nakamura, Diana Bates and Clarice Stewart. He died on October 16, ...
An American jazz drummer and bandleader A.K.A Abdullah Ibn Buhaina after he converted to Islam in the 1940s.
3. Abdullah Ibrahim
Composer | Mandela's Gun
Abdullah Ibrahim was born on October 9, 1934 in Cape Town, South Africa. He is a composer and actor, known for Mandela's Gun (2016), Equinox (1992) and The Law (1990). He was previously married to Sathima Bea Benjamin.
A South African pianist and composer who converted to Islam in 1968
4. Ahmad Jamal
Soundtrack | The Bridges of Madison County
Ahmad Jamal was born on July 2, 1930 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. He was an actor, known for The Bridges of Madison County (1995), The Forty-Year-Old Version (2020) and Jazz Scene at the Ronnie Scott Club (1969). He was married to Laura Hess-Hey, Sharifah Frazier and Amema. He died on April 16...
An American jazz pianist converted to Islam in 1950
5. Jermaine Jackson
Soundtrack | Fighting
Jermaine Jackson is an American singer from Gary, Indiana, and a member of the Jackson family which has been active in show-business for generations. Jermaine himself has been active as a singer since his childhood. He was both the second vocalist and the bass guitarist of the pop band "The Jackson...
Converted to Islam in 1989
6. Nicolas Anelka
Actor | Le boulet
Nicolas Anelka was born on March 14, 1979 in Versailles, Yvelines, Île-de-France, France. He is an actor, known for Dead Weight (2002), UEFA Champions League (1992) and Match of the Day (1964). He has been married to Barbara Tausia since June 9, 2007. They have two children.
Converted to Islam in 2004
7. Muhammad Ali
Actor | The Greatest
Muhammad Ali beat more champions and top contenders than any heavyweight champion in history. He defeated heavyweight kings Sonny Liston (twice), Floyd Patterson (twice), Ernie Terrell, Jimmy Ellis, Ken Norton (twice), Joe Frazier (twice), George Foreman and Leon Spinks. He defeated ...
8. Yusef Lateef
Soundtrack | Selma
Yusef Lateef was born on October 9, 1920 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA. He was a composer, known for Selma (2014), Lenny Cooke (2013) and Constellation (2005). He was married to Tahira Simpson, Ayesha, Saeed Lateef and Sadie. He died on December 23, 2013 in Shutesbury, Massachusetts, USA.
9. Walt Hazzard
Actor | The Cosby Show
Mahdi Abdul-Rahman (born Walter Raphael Hazzard Jr.; April 15, 1942 - November 18, 2011) was an American college, Olympic and professional basketball player and college basketball coach. He was best known for his association with the men's basketball team at the University of California, Los ...
10. Tiara Jacquelina
Actress | Puteri Gunung Ledang
Tiara Jacquelina was born on October 3, 1967 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. She is an actress and producer, known for A Legendary Love (2004), High Society (1995) and Beyond Rangoon (1995).
11. Busta Rhymes
Actor | Halloween: Resurrection
Trevor George Smith Jr. (born May 20, 1972), known by his stage name Busta Rhymes, is an American rapper, singer, musician, record producer, record executive, and actor. Chuck D of Public Enemy gave him the moniker Busta Rhymes, after NFL and CFL wide receiver George "Buster" Rhymes. He is best ...
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