![\"Chappelle_235242\"](\"https:\/\/topgentlemen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Chappelle_235242.jpg\")
Dave Chappelle is an expert at tickling our funny bones. During his heyday, he was undoubtedly the best at his job. Although the comedian converted to Islam in 1998, he doesn\u2019t wax lyrical about his faith, preferring to stay mum on the subject, in a bid to prevent his flaws from being associated with the religion. Unlike many celebrities who use their faith to fulfill hidden agendas, Dave Chappelle is a breath of fresh air.<\/p>\n
2. T-Pain<\/h3>\n![\"bigstock-T-Pain-at-the-nd-Annual-Gra-57426071\"](\"https:\/\/topgentlemen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/bigstock-T-Pain-at-the-nd-Annual-Gra-57426071.jpg\")
T-Pain-pophitz.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nBorn, Faheem Rasheed Najm, T-Pain was raised a Muslim. Like Dave, T-Pain also doesn\u2019t like talking about his faith in the public. Previously, when asked about his religion, he said that he didn\u2019t like the world \u201creligion.\u201d He is a not a big fan of labeling his beliefs. Although he is a Muslim, he is married to a devout Christian woman. So, who converted before tying nuptials? We are in the dark about that information too.<\/p>\n
3. Ellen Burstyn<\/h3>\n![\"shutterstock_Ellen-Burstyn\"](\"https:\/\/topgentlemen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/shutterstock_Ellen-Burstyn.jpg\")
Ellen Burstyn-therichest.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nEllen Burstyn gained prominence in the movie industry with stellar performances in the movies The Exorcist, Requiem for a Dream, and Alice Doesn\u2019t Live Here Anymore etc. Although raised a Catholic, Ellen decided to change beliefs after exploring other faiths. It is good to know that there are people in the world that are willing to break free from their bubble of thought. Under the tutelage of a Muslim teacher, she was given the name, Hadiya.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
4. Mike Tyson<\/h3>\n![\"therichest.com\"](\"https:\/\/topgentlemen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/shutterstock_Mike-Tyson.jpg\")
Mike Tyson-therichest.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nMike Tyson is a man who doesn\u2019t require any introduction. He has grabbed headlines plenty of times in his career. He obtained unprecedented attention from the media when he bit Evander Holyfield and decided to own a pet tiger etc. The man was infamously convicted of rape too! The former boxer decided to convert to Islam during his stint in prison for the rape conviction. In order to understand the faith better, Mike has even made a trip to Mecca!<\/p>\n
5. Busta Rhymes<\/h3>\n![\"hiphopgoldenage.com\"](\"https:\/\/topgentlemen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/hiphopgoldenage.com_.jpeg\")
Busta Rhymes-hiphopgoldenage.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nBusta Rhymes gives credit to his faith for grounding him. People were appalled when he released the song, Arab Monkey. The lyrical content of the song greatly offended both the American and British Muslims and the song was rightly banned from being played on the radio. Unlike many others in the list, Busta Rhymes might not be the strictest follower of his faith.<\/p>\n
6. Janet Jackson<\/h3>\n![\"pophitz.com\"](\"https:\/\/topgentlemen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/httppophitz.com_.jpg\")
Janet Jackson-pophitz.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nWhen you are related to the late great King of Pop, you can expect a great deal of attention from the media. The media outlets can be vicious in their research and according to them, Janet Jackson is allegedly fully converted to Islam. When she tied nuptials with Wissam Al Mana, many were under the impression that she had converted her religion to marry him. And if she did, she\u2019s not the first in the family to follow the preaching of Islam; Jermaine Jackson beat her to it.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
7. Ice Cube<\/h3>\n![\"concerts.eventful.com\"](\"https:\/\/topgentlemen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/concerts.eventful.com_.jpeg\")
Ice Cube-concerts.eventful.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nIt is advisable to never judge a book by its cover. Although the rapper may not look it, he is actually a Muslim. The conversion took place in the 90s and rumors of him joining the Nation of Islam even did the rounds. He has denied such allegations to date. The man doesn\u2019t follow the Quran to the letter, but likes the aspect that focuses on just him and God. We aren\u2019t sure if he cherry picks the aspects of the religion that are convenient for him, but we are willing to give him the benefit of the doubt.<\/p>\n
8. Shaquille O\u2019Neal<\/h3>\n![\"USA_Shaq\"](\"https:\/\/topgentlemen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/USA_Shaq.jpg\")
Shaquille O\u2019Neal-therichest.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nShaquille O\u2019Neal was raised in a Muslim and Baptist household. His first name means \u201cLittle Warrior\u201d in Arabic. It is because of this diverse upbringing that Shaquille claims to be a bit of both. If we are to take his glittering success on the basketball court into account, it certainly appears that his faith has served him well.<\/p>\n
9. Akon<\/h3>\n![\"rapdose.com\"](\"https:\/\/topgentlemen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/rapdose.com_.jpg\")
Akon-rapdose.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAlthough his career currently appears to be in cruise control, Akon has given a plethora of number one singles in the past. Everyone everywhere wanted to collaborate with him because everything he touched turned into gold. The singer is a follower of Islam and uses that to justify his desire to have multiple wives. He isn\u2019t a stranger when it comes to talking about polygamy. Rumors about him having as many as five wives have been floating around for quite some time now.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
10. Mos Def<\/h3>\n![\"billboard.com\"](\"https:\/\/topgentlemen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/www.billboard.com_-e1464690239777.jpg\")
Mos Def-billboard.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAlthough Mos Def was raised by a Muslim father, he wasn\u2019t exposed to Islam until he turned 13. The man publically declared his faith as a Muslim when he turned 19, and he has used his faith to rise ever since. When talking about his faith, Mos Def has expressed, \u201cIslam\u2019s sole interest is the welfare of mankind, and, therefore, Islam is the strongest advocate of human rights anywhere on Earth.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n11. Muhammad Ali<\/h3>\n![\"dailymail.co.uk\"](\"https:\/\/topgentlemen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/www.dailymail.co_.uk_-1.jpg\")
Muhammad Ali-dailymail.co.uk<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe man\u2019s name really gives it away. Originally born Cassius Clay to a Methodist father and a Baptist mother, Ali converted to Islam and joined Malcolm X and the \u201cBlack Muslims\u201d later in his adulthood years. After a while, he ventured deeper into his faith and used it to avoid conscription. He was stripped off his title because of that. The conviction was overturned only four years later.<\/p>\n
12. Lupe Fiasco<\/h3>\n![\"watchloud.com\"](\"https:\/\/topgentlemen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/watchloud.com_.jpg\")
Lupe Fiasco-watchloud.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nBorn Wasalu Mohammad Jaco, Lupe Fiasco is the advocate of Muslims everywhere. The man has never kept his faith hidden and has even mentioned his beliefs in his songs. He focuses on a lot of pressing issues in his songs including gun violence, wealth gap, racism and poverty.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
13. Dr. Oz<\/h3>\n![\"nineoclock.ro\"](\"https:\/\/topgentlemen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/www.nineoclock.ro_.jpg\")
Dr. Oz-nineoclock.ro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nDr. Oz is controversial, to say the least. He is popularly known as the host of his self-titled daytime television show. He is also worth his salt as a cardiothoracic surgeon and an author. The man was raised by Muslim parents and his full name is Mehmet Oz. He had the distinct honor of being named one of the most influential Muslims in the world in 2009.<\/p>\n
14. Paris Hilton<\/h3>\n![\"popsugar.com.au\"](\"https:\/\/topgentlemen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/www.popsugar.com_.au_.jpg\")
Paris Hilton-popsugar.com.au<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nParis Hilton has committed a lot of sins in her life. So, when her spokesman, Ian Brinkman, disclosed her newfound belief in Islam to CBS news, people were shocked to hear her name mentioned with arguably the strictest religion in the world. Her spokesman reported, \u201cShe has been toying with the idea for quite a while now and when she was imprisoned at Century Regional Detention Facility in 2007, she encountered a few people who had already converted.\u201d<\/strong> People are still on the fence with the announcement. No one knows for sure if she\u2019s converted or deploying a gimmick.<\/p>\n15. Omar Epps<\/h3>\n![\"fanpop.com\"](\"https:\/\/topgentlemen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/www.fanpop.com_.jpg\")
Omar Epps-fanpop.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nOmar dons the hat of an actor. He famously showcased his acting chops on the successful TV show, House, as Dr. Foreman. Although he has never spoken publicly about his faith, many believe Omar to be a strict follower of Islam because of his middle name, Hashim. The man, himself, has yet to deny or confirm the claims. Sometimes, a man\u2019s silence gives it all away.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
16. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar<\/h3>\n![\"breitbart.com\"](\"https:\/\/topgentlemen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/www.breitbart.com_.jpg\")
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar-breitbart.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nKareem Abdul-Jabbar is a legend in the sport of basketball and people all over the world know about his achievements on the court. But, a lot of these people aren\u2019t aware of the fact that Kareem was, in fact, born Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr. He started using his current name only after his conversion to Islam. The man has gone above and beyond to follow his religion. He even spent time in Lebanon and Saudi Arabia to understand his religion better. Kareem can even converse in Arabic!<\/p>\n
17. Q-Tip<\/h3>\n![\"musictour.eu\"](\"https:\/\/topgentlemen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/musictour.eu_.jpg\")
Q-Tip-musictour.eu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nMany consider Q-Tip to belong to the pantheon of all-time best music producers. He is also renowned for his rapping abilities, lyrical content and MCing talents. Originally born Kamaal Ibn John Fareed, Q-Tip converted to Islam in the 90s, and, thus, changed his name to Kamaal Ibn John Fareed. Only a handful of Muslim music artists have had as much success as Q-Tip.<\/p>\n
18. Craig Hodges<\/h3>\n![\"twitter.com\"](\"https:\/\/topgentlemen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/twitter.com_.jpeg\")
Craig Hodges-twitter.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe retired basketball player has two NBA championships displayed in his trophy cabinet. Currently, he serves as the head coach of the Westchester Knicks. After converting to Islam, Craig started speaking out for the minorities and impoverished in his community. By doing so, many claim that his outspoken attitude and activism may have played an atrocious role in costing him a place in the NBA.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The Islamic faith hasn\u2019t exactly been portrayed in mainstream media in a positive light, but that hasn\u2019t deterred many from converting to Islam. People who actually take the time out to research the faith instead of just digesting everything the media spoon feeds them can easily understand that there is more to the religion than […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2771,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[36,213,215,214],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/topgentlemen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2752"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/topgentlemen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/topgentlemen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/topgentlemen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/topgentlemen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2752"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/topgentlemen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2752\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15946,"href":"https:\/\/topgentlemen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2752\/revisions\/15946"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/topgentlemen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2771"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/topgentlemen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2752"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/topgentlemen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2752"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/topgentlemen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2752"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Born, Faheem Rasheed Najm, T-Pain was raised a Muslim. Like Dave, T-Pain also doesn\u2019t like talking about his faith in the public. Previously, when asked about his religion, he said that he didn\u2019t like the world \u201creligion.\u201d He is a not a big fan of labeling his beliefs. Although he is a Muslim, he is married to a devout Christian woman. So, who converted before tying nuptials? We are in the dark about that information too.<\/p>\n
3. Ellen Burstyn<\/h3>\nEllen Burstyn-therichest.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nEllen Burstyn gained prominence in the movie industry with stellar performances in the movies The Exorcist, Requiem for a Dream, and Alice Doesn\u2019t Live Here Anymore etc. Although raised a Catholic, Ellen decided to change beliefs after exploring other faiths. It is good to know that there are people in the world that are willing to break free from their bubble of thought. Under the tutelage of a Muslim teacher, she was given the name, Hadiya.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
4. Mike Tyson<\/h3>\nMike Tyson-therichest.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nMike Tyson is a man who doesn\u2019t require any introduction. He has grabbed headlines plenty of times in his career. He obtained unprecedented attention from the media when he bit Evander Holyfield and decided to own a pet tiger etc. The man was infamously convicted of rape too! The former boxer decided to convert to Islam during his stint in prison for the rape conviction. In order to understand the faith better, Mike has even made a trip to Mecca!<\/p>\n
5. Busta Rhymes<\/h3>\nBusta Rhymes-hiphopgoldenage.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nBusta Rhymes gives credit to his faith for grounding him. People were appalled when he released the song, Arab Monkey. The lyrical content of the song greatly offended both the American and British Muslims and the song was rightly banned from being played on the radio. Unlike many others in the list, Busta Rhymes might not be the strictest follower of his faith.<\/p>\n
6. Janet Jackson<\/h3>\nJanet Jackson-pophitz.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nWhen you are related to the late great King of Pop, you can expect a great deal of attention from the media. The media outlets can be vicious in their research and according to them, Janet Jackson is allegedly fully converted to Islam. When she tied nuptials with Wissam Al Mana, many were under the impression that she had converted her religion to marry him. And if she did, she\u2019s not the first in the family to follow the preaching of Islam; Jermaine Jackson beat her to it.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
7. Ice Cube<\/h3>\nIce Cube-concerts.eventful.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nIt is advisable to never judge a book by its cover. Although the rapper may not look it, he is actually a Muslim. The conversion took place in the 90s and rumors of him joining the Nation of Islam even did the rounds. He has denied such allegations to date. The man doesn\u2019t follow the Quran to the letter, but likes the aspect that focuses on just him and God. We aren\u2019t sure if he cherry picks the aspects of the religion that are convenient for him, but we are willing to give him the benefit of the doubt.<\/p>\n
8. Shaquille O\u2019Neal<\/h3>\nShaquille O\u2019Neal-therichest.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nShaquille O\u2019Neal was raised in a Muslim and Baptist household. His first name means \u201cLittle Warrior\u201d in Arabic. It is because of this diverse upbringing that Shaquille claims to be a bit of both. If we are to take his glittering success on the basketball court into account, it certainly appears that his faith has served him well.<\/p>\n
9. Akon<\/h3>\nAkon-rapdose.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAlthough his career currently appears to be in cruise control, Akon has given a plethora of number one singles in the past. Everyone everywhere wanted to collaborate with him because everything he touched turned into gold. The singer is a follower of Islam and uses that to justify his desire to have multiple wives. He isn\u2019t a stranger when it comes to talking about polygamy. Rumors about him having as many as five wives have been floating around for quite some time now.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
10. Mos Def<\/h3>\nMos Def-billboard.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAlthough Mos Def was raised by a Muslim father, he wasn\u2019t exposed to Islam until he turned 13. The man publically declared his faith as a Muslim when he turned 19, and he has used his faith to rise ever since. When talking about his faith, Mos Def has expressed, \u201cIslam\u2019s sole interest is the welfare of mankind, and, therefore, Islam is the strongest advocate of human rights anywhere on Earth.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n11. Muhammad Ali<\/h3>\nMuhammad Ali-dailymail.co.uk<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe man\u2019s name really gives it away. Originally born Cassius Clay to a Methodist father and a Baptist mother, Ali converted to Islam and joined Malcolm X and the \u201cBlack Muslims\u201d later in his adulthood years. After a while, he ventured deeper into his faith and used it to avoid conscription. He was stripped off his title because of that. The conviction was overturned only four years later.<\/p>\n
12. Lupe Fiasco<\/h3>\nLupe Fiasco-watchloud.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nBorn Wasalu Mohammad Jaco, Lupe Fiasco is the advocate of Muslims everywhere. The man has never kept his faith hidden and has even mentioned his beliefs in his songs. He focuses on a lot of pressing issues in his songs including gun violence, wealth gap, racism and poverty.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
13. Dr. Oz<\/h3>\nDr. Oz-nineoclock.ro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nDr. Oz is controversial, to say the least. He is popularly known as the host of his self-titled daytime television show. He is also worth his salt as a cardiothoracic surgeon and an author. The man was raised by Muslim parents and his full name is Mehmet Oz. He had the distinct honor of being named one of the most influential Muslims in the world in 2009.<\/p>\n
14. Paris Hilton<\/h3>\nParis Hilton-popsugar.com.au<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nParis Hilton has committed a lot of sins in her life. So, when her spokesman, Ian Brinkman, disclosed her newfound belief in Islam to CBS news, people were shocked to hear her name mentioned with arguably the strictest religion in the world. Her spokesman reported, \u201cShe has been toying with the idea for quite a while now and when she was imprisoned at Century Regional Detention Facility in 2007, she encountered a few people who had already converted.\u201d<\/strong> People are still on the fence with the announcement. No one knows for sure if she\u2019s converted or deploying a gimmick.<\/p>\n15. Omar Epps<\/h3>\nOmar Epps-fanpop.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nOmar dons the hat of an actor. He famously showcased his acting chops on the successful TV show, House, as Dr. Foreman. Although he has never spoken publicly about his faith, many believe Omar to be a strict follower of Islam because of his middle name, Hashim. The man, himself, has yet to deny or confirm the claims. Sometimes, a man\u2019s silence gives it all away.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
16. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar<\/h3>\nKareem Abdul-Jabbar-breitbart.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nKareem Abdul-Jabbar is a legend in the sport of basketball and people all over the world know about his achievements on the court. But, a lot of these people aren\u2019t aware of the fact that Kareem was, in fact, born Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr. He started using his current name only after his conversion to Islam. The man has gone above and beyond to follow his religion. He even spent time in Lebanon and Saudi Arabia to understand his religion better. Kareem can even converse in Arabic!<\/p>\n
17. Q-Tip<\/h3>\nQ-Tip-musictour.eu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nMany consider Q-Tip to belong to the pantheon of all-time best music producers. He is also renowned for his rapping abilities, lyrical content and MCing talents. Originally born Kamaal Ibn John Fareed, Q-Tip converted to Islam in the 90s, and, thus, changed his name to Kamaal Ibn John Fareed. Only a handful of Muslim music artists have had as much success as Q-Tip.<\/p>\n
18. Craig Hodges<\/h3>\nCraig Hodges-twitter.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe retired basketball player has two NBA championships displayed in his trophy cabinet. Currently, he serves as the head coach of the Westchester Knicks. After converting to Islam, Craig started speaking out for the minorities and impoverished in his community. By doing so, many claim that his outspoken attitude and activism may have played an atrocious role in costing him a place in the NBA.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The Islamic faith hasn\u2019t exactly been portrayed in mainstream media in a positive light, but that hasn\u2019t deterred many from converting to Islam. People who actually take the time out to research the faith instead of just digesting everything the media spoon feeds them can easily understand that there is more to the religion than […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2771,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[36,213,215,214],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/topgentlemen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2752"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/topgentlemen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/topgentlemen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/topgentlemen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/topgentlemen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2752"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/topgentlemen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2752\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15946,"href":"https:\/\/topgentlemen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2752\/revisions\/15946"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/topgentlemen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2771"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/topgentlemen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2752"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/topgentlemen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2752"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/topgentlemen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2752"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Ellen Burstyn gained prominence in the movie industry with stellar performances in the movies The Exorcist, Requiem for a Dream, and Alice Doesn\u2019t Live Here Anymore etc. Although raised a Catholic, Ellen decided to change beliefs after exploring other faiths. It is good to know that there are people in the world that are willing to break free from their bubble of thought. Under the tutelage of a Muslim teacher, she was given the name, Hadiya.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
4. Mike Tyson<\/h3>\nMike Tyson-therichest.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nMike Tyson is a man who doesn\u2019t require any introduction. He has grabbed headlines plenty of times in his career. He obtained unprecedented attention from the media when he bit Evander Holyfield and decided to own a pet tiger etc. The man was infamously convicted of rape too! The former boxer decided to convert to Islam during his stint in prison for the rape conviction. In order to understand the faith better, Mike has even made a trip to Mecca!<\/p>\n
5. Busta Rhymes<\/h3>\nBusta Rhymes-hiphopgoldenage.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nBusta Rhymes gives credit to his faith for grounding him. People were appalled when he released the song, Arab Monkey. The lyrical content of the song greatly offended both the American and British Muslims and the song was rightly banned from being played on the radio. Unlike many others in the list, Busta Rhymes might not be the strictest follower of his faith.<\/p>\n
6. Janet Jackson<\/h3>\nJanet Jackson-pophitz.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nWhen you are related to the late great King of Pop, you can expect a great deal of attention from the media. The media outlets can be vicious in their research and according to them, Janet Jackson is allegedly fully converted to Islam. When she tied nuptials with Wissam Al Mana, many were under the impression that she had converted her religion to marry him. And if she did, she\u2019s not the first in the family to follow the preaching of Islam; Jermaine Jackson beat her to it.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
7. Ice Cube<\/h3>\nIce Cube-concerts.eventful.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nIt is advisable to never judge a book by its cover. Although the rapper may not look it, he is actually a Muslim. The conversion took place in the 90s and rumors of him joining the Nation of Islam even did the rounds. He has denied such allegations to date. The man doesn\u2019t follow the Quran to the letter, but likes the aspect that focuses on just him and God. We aren\u2019t sure if he cherry picks the aspects of the religion that are convenient for him, but we are willing to give him the benefit of the doubt.<\/p>\n
8. Shaquille O\u2019Neal<\/h3>\nShaquille O\u2019Neal-therichest.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nShaquille O\u2019Neal was raised in a Muslim and Baptist household. His first name means \u201cLittle Warrior\u201d in Arabic. It is because of this diverse upbringing that Shaquille claims to be a bit of both. If we are to take his glittering success on the basketball court into account, it certainly appears that his faith has served him well.<\/p>\n
9. Akon<\/h3>\nAkon-rapdose.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAlthough his career currently appears to be in cruise control, Akon has given a plethora of number one singles in the past. Everyone everywhere wanted to collaborate with him because everything he touched turned into gold. The singer is a follower of Islam and uses that to justify his desire to have multiple wives. He isn\u2019t a stranger when it comes to talking about polygamy. Rumors about him having as many as five wives have been floating around for quite some time now.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
10. Mos Def<\/h3>\nMos Def-billboard.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAlthough Mos Def was raised by a Muslim father, he wasn\u2019t exposed to Islam until he turned 13. The man publically declared his faith as a Muslim when he turned 19, and he has used his faith to rise ever since. When talking about his faith, Mos Def has expressed, \u201cIslam\u2019s sole interest is the welfare of mankind, and, therefore, Islam is the strongest advocate of human rights anywhere on Earth.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n11. Muhammad Ali<\/h3>\nMuhammad Ali-dailymail.co.uk<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe man\u2019s name really gives it away. Originally born Cassius Clay to a Methodist father and a Baptist mother, Ali converted to Islam and joined Malcolm X and the \u201cBlack Muslims\u201d later in his adulthood years. After a while, he ventured deeper into his faith and used it to avoid conscription. He was stripped off his title because of that. The conviction was overturned only four years later.<\/p>\n
12. Lupe Fiasco<\/h3>\nLupe Fiasco-watchloud.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nBorn Wasalu Mohammad Jaco, Lupe Fiasco is the advocate of Muslims everywhere. The man has never kept his faith hidden and has even mentioned his beliefs in his songs. He focuses on a lot of pressing issues in his songs including gun violence, wealth gap, racism and poverty.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
13. Dr. Oz<\/h3>\nDr. Oz-nineoclock.ro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nDr. Oz is controversial, to say the least. He is popularly known as the host of his self-titled daytime television show. He is also worth his salt as a cardiothoracic surgeon and an author. The man was raised by Muslim parents and his full name is Mehmet Oz. He had the distinct honor of being named one of the most influential Muslims in the world in 2009.<\/p>\n
14. Paris Hilton<\/h3>\nParis Hilton-popsugar.com.au<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nParis Hilton has committed a lot of sins in her life. So, when her spokesman, Ian Brinkman, disclosed her newfound belief in Islam to CBS news, people were shocked to hear her name mentioned with arguably the strictest religion in the world. Her spokesman reported, \u201cShe has been toying with the idea for quite a while now and when she was imprisoned at Century Regional Detention Facility in 2007, she encountered a few people who had already converted.\u201d<\/strong> People are still on the fence with the announcement. No one knows for sure if she\u2019s converted or deploying a gimmick.<\/p>\n15. Omar Epps<\/h3>\nOmar Epps-fanpop.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nOmar dons the hat of an actor. He famously showcased his acting chops on the successful TV show, House, as Dr. Foreman. Although he has never spoken publicly about his faith, many believe Omar to be a strict follower of Islam because of his middle name, Hashim. The man, himself, has yet to deny or confirm the claims. Sometimes, a man\u2019s silence gives it all away.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
16. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar<\/h3>\nKareem Abdul-Jabbar-breitbart.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nKareem Abdul-Jabbar is a legend in the sport of basketball and people all over the world know about his achievements on the court. But, a lot of these people aren\u2019t aware of the fact that Kareem was, in fact, born Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr. He started using his current name only after his conversion to Islam. The man has gone above and beyond to follow his religion. He even spent time in Lebanon and Saudi Arabia to understand his religion better. Kareem can even converse in Arabic!<\/p>\n
17. Q-Tip<\/h3>\nQ-Tip-musictour.eu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nMany consider Q-Tip to belong to the pantheon of all-time best music producers. He is also renowned for his rapping abilities, lyrical content and MCing talents. Originally born Kamaal Ibn John Fareed, Q-Tip converted to Islam in the 90s, and, thus, changed his name to Kamaal Ibn John Fareed. Only a handful of Muslim music artists have had as much success as Q-Tip.<\/p>\n
18. Craig Hodges<\/h3>\nCraig Hodges-twitter.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe retired basketball player has two NBA championships displayed in his trophy cabinet. Currently, he serves as the head coach of the Westchester Knicks. After converting to Islam, Craig started speaking out for the minorities and impoverished in his community. By doing so, many claim that his outspoken attitude and activism may have played an atrocious role in costing him a place in the NBA.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Mike Tyson is a man who doesn\u2019t require any introduction. He has grabbed headlines plenty of times in his career. He obtained unprecedented attention from the media when he bit Evander Holyfield and decided to own a pet tiger etc. The man was infamously convicted of rape too! The former boxer decided to convert to Islam during his stint in prison for the rape conviction. In order to understand the faith better, Mike has even made a trip to Mecca!<\/p>\n
5. Busta Rhymes<\/h3>\nBusta Rhymes-hiphopgoldenage.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nBusta Rhymes gives credit to his faith for grounding him. People were appalled when he released the song, Arab Monkey. The lyrical content of the song greatly offended both the American and British Muslims and the song was rightly banned from being played on the radio. Unlike many others in the list, Busta Rhymes might not be the strictest follower of his faith.<\/p>\n
6. Janet Jackson<\/h3>\nJanet Jackson-pophitz.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nWhen you are related to the late great King of Pop, you can expect a great deal of attention from the media. The media outlets can be vicious in their research and according to them, Janet Jackson is allegedly fully converted to Islam. When she tied nuptials with Wissam Al Mana, many were under the impression that she had converted her religion to marry him. And if she did, she\u2019s not the first in the family to follow the preaching of Islam; Jermaine Jackson beat her to it.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
7. Ice Cube<\/h3>\nIce Cube-concerts.eventful.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nIt is advisable to never judge a book by its cover. Although the rapper may not look it, he is actually a Muslim. The conversion took place in the 90s and rumors of him joining the Nation of Islam even did the rounds. He has denied such allegations to date. The man doesn\u2019t follow the Quran to the letter, but likes the aspect that focuses on just him and God. We aren\u2019t sure if he cherry picks the aspects of the religion that are convenient for him, but we are willing to give him the benefit of the doubt.<\/p>\n
8. Shaquille O\u2019Neal<\/h3>\nShaquille O\u2019Neal-therichest.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nShaquille O\u2019Neal was raised in a Muslim and Baptist household. His first name means \u201cLittle Warrior\u201d in Arabic. It is because of this diverse upbringing that Shaquille claims to be a bit of both. If we are to take his glittering success on the basketball court into account, it certainly appears that his faith has served him well.<\/p>\n
9. Akon<\/h3>\nAkon-rapdose.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAlthough his career currently appears to be in cruise control, Akon has given a plethora of number one singles in the past. Everyone everywhere wanted to collaborate with him because everything he touched turned into gold. The singer is a follower of Islam and uses that to justify his desire to have multiple wives. He isn\u2019t a stranger when it comes to talking about polygamy. Rumors about him having as many as five wives have been floating around for quite some time now.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
10. Mos Def<\/h3>\nMos Def-billboard.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAlthough Mos Def was raised by a Muslim father, he wasn\u2019t exposed to Islam until he turned 13. The man publically declared his faith as a Muslim when he turned 19, and he has used his faith to rise ever since. When talking about his faith, Mos Def has expressed, \u201cIslam\u2019s sole interest is the welfare of mankind, and, therefore, Islam is the strongest advocate of human rights anywhere on Earth.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n11. Muhammad Ali<\/h3>\nMuhammad Ali-dailymail.co.uk<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe man\u2019s name really gives it away. Originally born Cassius Clay to a Methodist father and a Baptist mother, Ali converted to Islam and joined Malcolm X and the \u201cBlack Muslims\u201d later in his adulthood years. After a while, he ventured deeper into his faith and used it to avoid conscription. He was stripped off his title because of that. The conviction was overturned only four years later.<\/p>\n
12. Lupe Fiasco<\/h3>\nLupe Fiasco-watchloud.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nBorn Wasalu Mohammad Jaco, Lupe Fiasco is the advocate of Muslims everywhere. The man has never kept his faith hidden and has even mentioned his beliefs in his songs. He focuses on a lot of pressing issues in his songs including gun violence, wealth gap, racism and poverty.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
13. Dr. Oz<\/h3>\nDr. Oz-nineoclock.ro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nDr. Oz is controversial, to say the least. He is popularly known as the host of his self-titled daytime television show. He is also worth his salt as a cardiothoracic surgeon and an author. The man was raised by Muslim parents and his full name is Mehmet Oz. He had the distinct honor of being named one of the most influential Muslims in the world in 2009.<\/p>\n
14. Paris Hilton<\/h3>\nParis Hilton-popsugar.com.au<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nParis Hilton has committed a lot of sins in her life. So, when her spokesman, Ian Brinkman, disclosed her newfound belief in Islam to CBS news, people were shocked to hear her name mentioned with arguably the strictest religion in the world. Her spokesman reported, \u201cShe has been toying with the idea for quite a while now and when she was imprisoned at Century Regional Detention Facility in 2007, she encountered a few people who had already converted.\u201d<\/strong> People are still on the fence with the announcement. No one knows for sure if she\u2019s converted or deploying a gimmick.<\/p>\n15. Omar Epps<\/h3>\nOmar Epps-fanpop.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nOmar dons the hat of an actor. He famously showcased his acting chops on the successful TV show, House, as Dr. Foreman. Although he has never spoken publicly about his faith, many believe Omar to be a strict follower of Islam because of his middle name, Hashim. The man, himself, has yet to deny or confirm the claims. Sometimes, a man\u2019s silence gives it all away.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
16. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar<\/h3>\nKareem Abdul-Jabbar-breitbart.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nKareem Abdul-Jabbar is a legend in the sport of basketball and people all over the world know about his achievements on the court. But, a lot of these people aren\u2019t aware of the fact that Kareem was, in fact, born Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr. He started using his current name only after his conversion to Islam. The man has gone above and beyond to follow his religion. He even spent time in Lebanon and Saudi Arabia to understand his religion better. Kareem can even converse in Arabic!<\/p>\n
17. Q-Tip<\/h3>\nQ-Tip-musictour.eu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nMany consider Q-Tip to belong to the pantheon of all-time best music producers. He is also renowned for his rapping abilities, lyrical content and MCing talents. Originally born Kamaal Ibn John Fareed, Q-Tip converted to Islam in the 90s, and, thus, changed his name to Kamaal Ibn John Fareed. Only a handful of Muslim music artists have had as much success as Q-Tip.<\/p>\n
18. Craig Hodges<\/h3>\nCraig Hodges-twitter.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe retired basketball player has two NBA championships displayed in his trophy cabinet. Currently, he serves as the head coach of the Westchester Knicks. After converting to Islam, Craig started speaking out for the minorities and impoverished in his community. By doing so, many claim that his outspoken attitude and activism may have played an atrocious role in costing him a place in the NBA.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Busta Rhymes gives credit to his faith for grounding him. People were appalled when he released the song, Arab Monkey. The lyrical content of the song greatly offended both the American and British Muslims and the song was rightly banned from being played on the radio. Unlike many others in the list, Busta Rhymes might not be the strictest follower of his faith.<\/p>\n
6. Janet Jackson<\/h3>\nJanet Jackson-pophitz.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nWhen you are related to the late great King of Pop, you can expect a great deal of attention from the media. The media outlets can be vicious in their research and according to them, Janet Jackson is allegedly fully converted to Islam. When she tied nuptials with Wissam Al Mana, many were under the impression that she had converted her religion to marry him. And if she did, she\u2019s not the first in the family to follow the preaching of Islam; Jermaine Jackson beat her to it.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
7. Ice Cube<\/h3>\nIce Cube-concerts.eventful.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nIt is advisable to never judge a book by its cover. Although the rapper may not look it, he is actually a Muslim. The conversion took place in the 90s and rumors of him joining the Nation of Islam even did the rounds. He has denied such allegations to date. The man doesn\u2019t follow the Quran to the letter, but likes the aspect that focuses on just him and God. We aren\u2019t sure if he cherry picks the aspects of the religion that are convenient for him, but we are willing to give him the benefit of the doubt.<\/p>\n
8. Shaquille O\u2019Neal<\/h3>\nShaquille O\u2019Neal-therichest.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nShaquille O\u2019Neal was raised in a Muslim and Baptist household. His first name means \u201cLittle Warrior\u201d in Arabic. It is because of this diverse upbringing that Shaquille claims to be a bit of both. If we are to take his glittering success on the basketball court into account, it certainly appears that his faith has served him well.<\/p>\n
9. Akon<\/h3>\nAkon-rapdose.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAlthough his career currently appears to be in cruise control, Akon has given a plethora of number one singles in the past. Everyone everywhere wanted to collaborate with him because everything he touched turned into gold. The singer is a follower of Islam and uses that to justify his desire to have multiple wives. He isn\u2019t a stranger when it comes to talking about polygamy. Rumors about him having as many as five wives have been floating around for quite some time now.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
10. Mos Def<\/h3>\nMos Def-billboard.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAlthough Mos Def was raised by a Muslim father, he wasn\u2019t exposed to Islam until he turned 13. The man publically declared his faith as a Muslim when he turned 19, and he has used his faith to rise ever since. When talking about his faith, Mos Def has expressed, \u201cIslam\u2019s sole interest is the welfare of mankind, and, therefore, Islam is the strongest advocate of human rights anywhere on Earth.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n11. Muhammad Ali<\/h3>\nMuhammad Ali-dailymail.co.uk<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe man\u2019s name really gives it away. Originally born Cassius Clay to a Methodist father and a Baptist mother, Ali converted to Islam and joined Malcolm X and the \u201cBlack Muslims\u201d later in his adulthood years. After a while, he ventured deeper into his faith and used it to avoid conscription. He was stripped off his title because of that. The conviction was overturned only four years later.<\/p>\n
12. Lupe Fiasco<\/h3>\nLupe Fiasco-watchloud.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nBorn Wasalu Mohammad Jaco, Lupe Fiasco is the advocate of Muslims everywhere. The man has never kept his faith hidden and has even mentioned his beliefs in his songs. He focuses on a lot of pressing issues in his songs including gun violence, wealth gap, racism and poverty.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
13. Dr. Oz<\/h3>\nDr. Oz-nineoclock.ro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nDr. Oz is controversial, to say the least. He is popularly known as the host of his self-titled daytime television show. He is also worth his salt as a cardiothoracic surgeon and an author. The man was raised by Muslim parents and his full name is Mehmet Oz. He had the distinct honor of being named one of the most influential Muslims in the world in 2009.<\/p>\n
14. Paris Hilton<\/h3>\nParis Hilton-popsugar.com.au<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nParis Hilton has committed a lot of sins in her life. So, when her spokesman, Ian Brinkman, disclosed her newfound belief in Islam to CBS news, people were shocked to hear her name mentioned with arguably the strictest religion in the world. Her spokesman reported, \u201cShe has been toying with the idea for quite a while now and when she was imprisoned at Century Regional Detention Facility in 2007, she encountered a few people who had already converted.\u201d<\/strong> People are still on the fence with the announcement. No one knows for sure if she\u2019s converted or deploying a gimmick.<\/p>\n15. Omar Epps<\/h3>\nOmar Epps-fanpop.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nOmar dons the hat of an actor. He famously showcased his acting chops on the successful TV show, House, as Dr. Foreman. Although he has never spoken publicly about his faith, many believe Omar to be a strict follower of Islam because of his middle name, Hashim. The man, himself, has yet to deny or confirm the claims. Sometimes, a man\u2019s silence gives it all away.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
16. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar<\/h3>\nKareem Abdul-Jabbar-breitbart.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nKareem Abdul-Jabbar is a legend in the sport of basketball and people all over the world know about his achievements on the court. But, a lot of these people aren\u2019t aware of the fact that Kareem was, in fact, born Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr. He started using his current name only after his conversion to Islam. The man has gone above and beyond to follow his religion. He even spent time in Lebanon and Saudi Arabia to understand his religion better. Kareem can even converse in Arabic!<\/p>\n
17. Q-Tip<\/h3>\nQ-Tip-musictour.eu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nMany consider Q-Tip to belong to the pantheon of all-time best music producers. He is also renowned for his rapping abilities, lyrical content and MCing talents. Originally born Kamaal Ibn John Fareed, Q-Tip converted to Islam in the 90s, and, thus, changed his name to Kamaal Ibn John Fareed. Only a handful of Muslim music artists have had as much success as Q-Tip.<\/p>\n
18. Craig Hodges<\/h3>\nCraig Hodges-twitter.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe retired basketball player has two NBA championships displayed in his trophy cabinet. Currently, he serves as the head coach of the Westchester Knicks. After converting to Islam, Craig started speaking out for the minorities and impoverished in his community. By doing so, many claim that his outspoken attitude and activism may have played an atrocious role in costing him a place in the NBA.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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When you are related to the late great King of Pop, you can expect a great deal of attention from the media. The media outlets can be vicious in their research and according to them, Janet Jackson is allegedly fully converted to Islam. When she tied nuptials with Wissam Al Mana, many were under the impression that she had converted her religion to marry him. And if she did, she\u2019s not the first in the family to follow the preaching of Islam; Jermaine Jackson beat her to it.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
7. Ice Cube<\/h3>\nIce Cube-concerts.eventful.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nIt is advisable to never judge a book by its cover. Although the rapper may not look it, he is actually a Muslim. The conversion took place in the 90s and rumors of him joining the Nation of Islam even did the rounds. He has denied such allegations to date. The man doesn\u2019t follow the Quran to the letter, but likes the aspect that focuses on just him and God. We aren\u2019t sure if he cherry picks the aspects of the religion that are convenient for him, but we are willing to give him the benefit of the doubt.<\/p>\n
8. Shaquille O\u2019Neal<\/h3>\nShaquille O\u2019Neal-therichest.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nShaquille O\u2019Neal was raised in a Muslim and Baptist household. His first name means \u201cLittle Warrior\u201d in Arabic. It is because of this diverse upbringing that Shaquille claims to be a bit of both. If we are to take his glittering success on the basketball court into account, it certainly appears that his faith has served him well.<\/p>\n
9. Akon<\/h3>\nAkon-rapdose.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAlthough his career currently appears to be in cruise control, Akon has given a plethora of number one singles in the past. Everyone everywhere wanted to collaborate with him because everything he touched turned into gold. The singer is a follower of Islam and uses that to justify his desire to have multiple wives. He isn\u2019t a stranger when it comes to talking about polygamy. Rumors about him having as many as five wives have been floating around for quite some time now.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
10. Mos Def<\/h3>\nMos Def-billboard.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAlthough Mos Def was raised by a Muslim father, he wasn\u2019t exposed to Islam until he turned 13. The man publically declared his faith as a Muslim when he turned 19, and he has used his faith to rise ever since. When talking about his faith, Mos Def has expressed, \u201cIslam\u2019s sole interest is the welfare of mankind, and, therefore, Islam is the strongest advocate of human rights anywhere on Earth.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n11. Muhammad Ali<\/h3>\nMuhammad Ali-dailymail.co.uk<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe man\u2019s name really gives it away. Originally born Cassius Clay to a Methodist father and a Baptist mother, Ali converted to Islam and joined Malcolm X and the \u201cBlack Muslims\u201d later in his adulthood years. After a while, he ventured deeper into his faith and used it to avoid conscription. He was stripped off his title because of that. The conviction was overturned only four years later.<\/p>\n
12. Lupe Fiasco<\/h3>\nLupe Fiasco-watchloud.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nBorn Wasalu Mohammad Jaco, Lupe Fiasco is the advocate of Muslims everywhere. The man has never kept his faith hidden and has even mentioned his beliefs in his songs. He focuses on a lot of pressing issues in his songs including gun violence, wealth gap, racism and poverty.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
13. Dr. Oz<\/h3>\nDr. Oz-nineoclock.ro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nDr. Oz is controversial, to say the least. He is popularly known as the host of his self-titled daytime television show. He is also worth his salt as a cardiothoracic surgeon and an author. The man was raised by Muslim parents and his full name is Mehmet Oz. He had the distinct honor of being named one of the most influential Muslims in the world in 2009.<\/p>\n
14. Paris Hilton<\/h3>\nParis Hilton-popsugar.com.au<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nParis Hilton has committed a lot of sins in her life. So, when her spokesman, Ian Brinkman, disclosed her newfound belief in Islam to CBS news, people were shocked to hear her name mentioned with arguably the strictest religion in the world. Her spokesman reported, \u201cShe has been toying with the idea for quite a while now and when she was imprisoned at Century Regional Detention Facility in 2007, she encountered a few people who had already converted.\u201d<\/strong> People are still on the fence with the announcement. No one knows for sure if she\u2019s converted or deploying a gimmick.<\/p>\n15. Omar Epps<\/h3>\nOmar Epps-fanpop.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nOmar dons the hat of an actor. He famously showcased his acting chops on the successful TV show, House, as Dr. Foreman. Although he has never spoken publicly about his faith, many believe Omar to be a strict follower of Islam because of his middle name, Hashim. The man, himself, has yet to deny or confirm the claims. Sometimes, a man\u2019s silence gives it all away.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
16. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar<\/h3>\nKareem Abdul-Jabbar-breitbart.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nKareem Abdul-Jabbar is a legend in the sport of basketball and people all over the world know about his achievements on the court. But, a lot of these people aren\u2019t aware of the fact that Kareem was, in fact, born Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr. He started using his current name only after his conversion to Islam. The man has gone above and beyond to follow his religion. He even spent time in Lebanon and Saudi Arabia to understand his religion better. Kareem can even converse in Arabic!<\/p>\n
17. Q-Tip<\/h3>\nQ-Tip-musictour.eu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nMany consider Q-Tip to belong to the pantheon of all-time best music producers. He is also renowned for his rapping abilities, lyrical content and MCing talents. Originally born Kamaal Ibn John Fareed, Q-Tip converted to Islam in the 90s, and, thus, changed his name to Kamaal Ibn John Fareed. Only a handful of Muslim music artists have had as much success as Q-Tip.<\/p>\n
18. Craig Hodges<\/h3>\nCraig Hodges-twitter.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe retired basketball player has two NBA championships displayed in his trophy cabinet. Currently, he serves as the head coach of the Westchester Knicks. After converting to Islam, Craig started speaking out for the minorities and impoverished in his community. By doing so, many claim that his outspoken attitude and activism may have played an atrocious role in costing him a place in the NBA.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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It is advisable to never judge a book by its cover. Although the rapper may not look it, he is actually a Muslim. The conversion took place in the 90s and rumors of him joining the Nation of Islam even did the rounds. He has denied such allegations to date. The man doesn\u2019t follow the Quran to the letter, but likes the aspect that focuses on just him and God. We aren\u2019t sure if he cherry picks the aspects of the religion that are convenient for him, but we are willing to give him the benefit of the doubt.<\/p>\n
8. Shaquille O\u2019Neal<\/h3>\nShaquille O\u2019Neal-therichest.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nShaquille O\u2019Neal was raised in a Muslim and Baptist household. His first name means \u201cLittle Warrior\u201d in Arabic. It is because of this diverse upbringing that Shaquille claims to be a bit of both. If we are to take his glittering success on the basketball court into account, it certainly appears that his faith has served him well.<\/p>\n
9. Akon<\/h3>\nAkon-rapdose.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAlthough his career currently appears to be in cruise control, Akon has given a plethora of number one singles in the past. Everyone everywhere wanted to collaborate with him because everything he touched turned into gold. The singer is a follower of Islam and uses that to justify his desire to have multiple wives. He isn\u2019t a stranger when it comes to talking about polygamy. Rumors about him having as many as five wives have been floating around for quite some time now.<\/p>\n
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10. Mos Def<\/h3>\nMos Def-billboard.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAlthough Mos Def was raised by a Muslim father, he wasn\u2019t exposed to Islam until he turned 13. The man publically declared his faith as a Muslim when he turned 19, and he has used his faith to rise ever since. When talking about his faith, Mos Def has expressed, \u201cIslam\u2019s sole interest is the welfare of mankind, and, therefore, Islam is the strongest advocate of human rights anywhere on Earth.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n11. Muhammad Ali<\/h3>\nMuhammad Ali-dailymail.co.uk<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe man\u2019s name really gives it away. Originally born Cassius Clay to a Methodist father and a Baptist mother, Ali converted to Islam and joined Malcolm X and the \u201cBlack Muslims\u201d later in his adulthood years. After a while, he ventured deeper into his faith and used it to avoid conscription. He was stripped off his title because of that. The conviction was overturned only four years later.<\/p>\n
12. Lupe Fiasco<\/h3>\nLupe Fiasco-watchloud.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nBorn Wasalu Mohammad Jaco, Lupe Fiasco is the advocate of Muslims everywhere. The man has never kept his faith hidden and has even mentioned his beliefs in his songs. He focuses on a lot of pressing issues in his songs including gun violence, wealth gap, racism and poverty.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
13. Dr. Oz<\/h3>\nDr. Oz-nineoclock.ro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nDr. Oz is controversial, to say the least. He is popularly known as the host of his self-titled daytime television show. He is also worth his salt as a cardiothoracic surgeon and an author. The man was raised by Muslim parents and his full name is Mehmet Oz. He had the distinct honor of being named one of the most influential Muslims in the world in 2009.<\/p>\n
14. Paris Hilton<\/h3>\nParis Hilton-popsugar.com.au<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nParis Hilton has committed a lot of sins in her life. So, when her spokesman, Ian Brinkman, disclosed her newfound belief in Islam to CBS news, people were shocked to hear her name mentioned with arguably the strictest religion in the world. Her spokesman reported, \u201cShe has been toying with the idea for quite a while now and when she was imprisoned at Century Regional Detention Facility in 2007, she encountered a few people who had already converted.\u201d<\/strong> People are still on the fence with the announcement. No one knows for sure if she\u2019s converted or deploying a gimmick.<\/p>\n15. Omar Epps<\/h3>\nOmar Epps-fanpop.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nOmar dons the hat of an actor. He famously showcased his acting chops on the successful TV show, House, as Dr. Foreman. Although he has never spoken publicly about his faith, many believe Omar to be a strict follower of Islam because of his middle name, Hashim. The man, himself, has yet to deny or confirm the claims. Sometimes, a man\u2019s silence gives it all away.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
16. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar<\/h3>\nKareem Abdul-Jabbar-breitbart.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nKareem Abdul-Jabbar is a legend in the sport of basketball and people all over the world know about his achievements on the court. But, a lot of these people aren\u2019t aware of the fact that Kareem was, in fact, born Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr. He started using his current name only after his conversion to Islam. The man has gone above and beyond to follow his religion. He even spent time in Lebanon and Saudi Arabia to understand his religion better. Kareem can even converse in Arabic!<\/p>\n
17. Q-Tip<\/h3>\nQ-Tip-musictour.eu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nMany consider Q-Tip to belong to the pantheon of all-time best music producers. He is also renowned for his rapping abilities, lyrical content and MCing talents. Originally born Kamaal Ibn John Fareed, Q-Tip converted to Islam in the 90s, and, thus, changed his name to Kamaal Ibn John Fareed. Only a handful of Muslim music artists have had as much success as Q-Tip.<\/p>\n
18. Craig Hodges<\/h3>\nCraig Hodges-twitter.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe retired basketball player has two NBA championships displayed in his trophy cabinet. Currently, he serves as the head coach of the Westchester Knicks. After converting to Islam, Craig started speaking out for the minorities and impoverished in his community. By doing so, many claim that his outspoken attitude and activism may have played an atrocious role in costing him a place in the NBA.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Shaquille O\u2019Neal was raised in a Muslim and Baptist household. His first name means \u201cLittle Warrior\u201d in Arabic. It is because of this diverse upbringing that Shaquille claims to be a bit of both. If we are to take his glittering success on the basketball court into account, it certainly appears that his faith has served him well.<\/p>\n
9. Akon<\/h3>\nAkon-rapdose.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAlthough his career currently appears to be in cruise control, Akon has given a plethora of number one singles in the past. Everyone everywhere wanted to collaborate with him because everything he touched turned into gold. The singer is a follower of Islam and uses that to justify his desire to have multiple wives. He isn\u2019t a stranger when it comes to talking about polygamy. Rumors about him having as many as five wives have been floating around for quite some time now.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
10. Mos Def<\/h3>\nMos Def-billboard.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAlthough Mos Def was raised by a Muslim father, he wasn\u2019t exposed to Islam until he turned 13. The man publically declared his faith as a Muslim when he turned 19, and he has used his faith to rise ever since. When talking about his faith, Mos Def has expressed, \u201cIslam\u2019s sole interest is the welfare of mankind, and, therefore, Islam is the strongest advocate of human rights anywhere on Earth.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n11. Muhammad Ali<\/h3>\nMuhammad Ali-dailymail.co.uk<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe man\u2019s name really gives it away. Originally born Cassius Clay to a Methodist father and a Baptist mother, Ali converted to Islam and joined Malcolm X and the \u201cBlack Muslims\u201d later in his adulthood years. After a while, he ventured deeper into his faith and used it to avoid conscription. He was stripped off his title because of that. The conviction was overturned only four years later.<\/p>\n
12. Lupe Fiasco<\/h3>\nLupe Fiasco-watchloud.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nBorn Wasalu Mohammad Jaco, Lupe Fiasco is the advocate of Muslims everywhere. The man has never kept his faith hidden and has even mentioned his beliefs in his songs. He focuses on a lot of pressing issues in his songs including gun violence, wealth gap, racism and poverty.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
13. Dr. Oz<\/h3>\nDr. Oz-nineoclock.ro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nDr. Oz is controversial, to say the least. He is popularly known as the host of his self-titled daytime television show. He is also worth his salt as a cardiothoracic surgeon and an author. The man was raised by Muslim parents and his full name is Mehmet Oz. He had the distinct honor of being named one of the most influential Muslims in the world in 2009.<\/p>\n
14. Paris Hilton<\/h3>\nParis Hilton-popsugar.com.au<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nParis Hilton has committed a lot of sins in her life. So, when her spokesman, Ian Brinkman, disclosed her newfound belief in Islam to CBS news, people were shocked to hear her name mentioned with arguably the strictest religion in the world. Her spokesman reported, \u201cShe has been toying with the idea for quite a while now and when she was imprisoned at Century Regional Detention Facility in 2007, she encountered a few people who had already converted.\u201d<\/strong> People are still on the fence with the announcement. No one knows for sure if she\u2019s converted or deploying a gimmick.<\/p>\n15. Omar Epps<\/h3>\nOmar Epps-fanpop.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nOmar dons the hat of an actor. He famously showcased his acting chops on the successful TV show, House, as Dr. Foreman. Although he has never spoken publicly about his faith, many believe Omar to be a strict follower of Islam because of his middle name, Hashim. The man, himself, has yet to deny or confirm the claims. Sometimes, a man\u2019s silence gives it all away.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
16. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar<\/h3>\nKareem Abdul-Jabbar-breitbart.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nKareem Abdul-Jabbar is a legend in the sport of basketball and people all over the world know about his achievements on the court. But, a lot of these people aren\u2019t aware of the fact that Kareem was, in fact, born Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr. He started using his current name only after his conversion to Islam. The man has gone above and beyond to follow his religion. He even spent time in Lebanon and Saudi Arabia to understand his religion better. Kareem can even converse in Arabic!<\/p>\n
17. Q-Tip<\/h3>\nQ-Tip-musictour.eu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nMany consider Q-Tip to belong to the pantheon of all-time best music producers. He is also renowned for his rapping abilities, lyrical content and MCing talents. Originally born Kamaal Ibn John Fareed, Q-Tip converted to Islam in the 90s, and, thus, changed his name to Kamaal Ibn John Fareed. Only a handful of Muslim music artists have had as much success as Q-Tip.<\/p>\n
18. Craig Hodges<\/h3>\nCraig Hodges-twitter.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe retired basketball player has two NBA championships displayed in his trophy cabinet. Currently, he serves as the head coach of the Westchester Knicks. After converting to Islam, Craig started speaking out for the minorities and impoverished in his community. By doing so, many claim that his outspoken attitude and activism may have played an atrocious role in costing him a place in the NBA.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Although his career currently appears to be in cruise control, Akon has given a plethora of number one singles in the past. Everyone everywhere wanted to collaborate with him because everything he touched turned into gold. The singer is a follower of Islam and uses that to justify his desire to have multiple wives. He isn\u2019t a stranger when it comes to talking about polygamy. Rumors about him having as many as five wives have been floating around for quite some time now.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
10. Mos Def<\/h3>\nMos Def-billboard.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAlthough Mos Def was raised by a Muslim father, he wasn\u2019t exposed to Islam until he turned 13. The man publically declared his faith as a Muslim when he turned 19, and he has used his faith to rise ever since. When talking about his faith, Mos Def has expressed, \u201cIslam\u2019s sole interest is the welfare of mankind, and, therefore, Islam is the strongest advocate of human rights anywhere on Earth.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n11. Muhammad Ali<\/h3>\nMuhammad Ali-dailymail.co.uk<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe man\u2019s name really gives it away. Originally born Cassius Clay to a Methodist father and a Baptist mother, Ali converted to Islam and joined Malcolm X and the \u201cBlack Muslims\u201d later in his adulthood years. After a while, he ventured deeper into his faith and used it to avoid conscription. He was stripped off his title because of that. The conviction was overturned only four years later.<\/p>\n
12. Lupe Fiasco<\/h3>\nLupe Fiasco-watchloud.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nBorn Wasalu Mohammad Jaco, Lupe Fiasco is the advocate of Muslims everywhere. The man has never kept his faith hidden and has even mentioned his beliefs in his songs. He focuses on a lot of pressing issues in his songs including gun violence, wealth gap, racism and poverty.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
13. Dr. Oz<\/h3>\nDr. Oz-nineoclock.ro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nDr. Oz is controversial, to say the least. He is popularly known as the host of his self-titled daytime television show. He is also worth his salt as a cardiothoracic surgeon and an author. The man was raised by Muslim parents and his full name is Mehmet Oz. He had the distinct honor of being named one of the most influential Muslims in the world in 2009.<\/p>\n
14. Paris Hilton<\/h3>\nParis Hilton-popsugar.com.au<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nParis Hilton has committed a lot of sins in her life. So, when her spokesman, Ian Brinkman, disclosed her newfound belief in Islam to CBS news, people were shocked to hear her name mentioned with arguably the strictest religion in the world. Her spokesman reported, \u201cShe has been toying with the idea for quite a while now and when she was imprisoned at Century Regional Detention Facility in 2007, she encountered a few people who had already converted.\u201d<\/strong> People are still on the fence with the announcement. No one knows for sure if she\u2019s converted or deploying a gimmick.<\/p>\n15. Omar Epps<\/h3>\nOmar Epps-fanpop.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nOmar dons the hat of an actor. He famously showcased his acting chops on the successful TV show, House, as Dr. Foreman. Although he has never spoken publicly about his faith, many believe Omar to be a strict follower of Islam because of his middle name, Hashim. The man, himself, has yet to deny or confirm the claims. Sometimes, a man\u2019s silence gives it all away.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
16. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar<\/h3>\nKareem Abdul-Jabbar-breitbart.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nKareem Abdul-Jabbar is a legend in the sport of basketball and people all over the world know about his achievements on the court. But, a lot of these people aren\u2019t aware of the fact that Kareem was, in fact, born Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr. He started using his current name only after his conversion to Islam. The man has gone above and beyond to follow his religion. He even spent time in Lebanon and Saudi Arabia to understand his religion better. Kareem can even converse in Arabic!<\/p>\n
17. Q-Tip<\/h3>\nQ-Tip-musictour.eu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nMany consider Q-Tip to belong to the pantheon of all-time best music producers. He is also renowned for his rapping abilities, lyrical content and MCing talents. Originally born Kamaal Ibn John Fareed, Q-Tip converted to Islam in the 90s, and, thus, changed his name to Kamaal Ibn John Fareed. Only a handful of Muslim music artists have had as much success as Q-Tip.<\/p>\n
18. Craig Hodges<\/h3>\nCraig Hodges-twitter.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe retired basketball player has two NBA championships displayed in his trophy cabinet. Currently, he serves as the head coach of the Westchester Knicks. After converting to Islam, Craig started speaking out for the minorities and impoverished in his community. By doing so, many claim that his outspoken attitude and activism may have played an atrocious role in costing him a place in the NBA.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Although Mos Def was raised by a Muslim father, he wasn\u2019t exposed to Islam until he turned 13. The man publically declared his faith as a Muslim when he turned 19, and he has used his faith to rise ever since. When talking about his faith, Mos Def has expressed, \u201cIslam\u2019s sole interest is the welfare of mankind, and, therefore, Islam is the strongest advocate of human rights anywhere on Earth.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n The man\u2019s name really gives it away. Originally born Cassius Clay to a Methodist father and a Baptist mother, Ali converted to Islam and joined Malcolm X and the \u201cBlack Muslims\u201d later in his adulthood years. After a while, he ventured deeper into his faith and used it to avoid conscription. He was stripped off his title because of that. The conviction was overturned only four years later.<\/p>\n Born Wasalu Mohammad Jaco, Lupe Fiasco is the advocate of Muslims everywhere. The man has never kept his faith hidden and has even mentioned his beliefs in his songs. He focuses on a lot of pressing issues in his songs including gun violence, wealth gap, racism and poverty.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Dr. Oz is controversial, to say the least. He is popularly known as the host of his self-titled daytime television show. He is also worth his salt as a cardiothoracic surgeon and an author. The man was raised by Muslim parents and his full name is Mehmet Oz. He had the distinct honor of being named one of the most influential Muslims in the world in 2009.<\/p>\n Paris Hilton has committed a lot of sins in her life. So, when her spokesman, Ian Brinkman, disclosed her newfound belief in Islam to CBS news, people were shocked to hear her name mentioned with arguably the strictest religion in the world. Her spokesman reported, \u201cShe has been toying with the idea for quite a while now and when she was imprisoned at Century Regional Detention Facility in 2007, she encountered a few people who had already converted.\u201d<\/strong> People are still on the fence with the announcement. No one knows for sure if she\u2019s converted or deploying a gimmick.<\/p>\n Omar dons the hat of an actor. He famously showcased his acting chops on the successful TV show, House, as Dr. Foreman. Although he has never spoken publicly about his faith, many believe Omar to be a strict follower of Islam because of his middle name, Hashim. The man, himself, has yet to deny or confirm the claims. Sometimes, a man\u2019s silence gives it all away.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is a legend in the sport of basketball and people all over the world know about his achievements on the court. But, a lot of these people aren\u2019t aware of the fact that Kareem was, in fact, born Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr. He started using his current name only after his conversion to Islam. The man has gone above and beyond to follow his religion. He even spent time in Lebanon and Saudi Arabia to understand his religion better. Kareem can even converse in Arabic!<\/p>\n Many consider Q-Tip to belong to the pantheon of all-time best music producers. He is also renowned for his rapping abilities, lyrical content and MCing talents. Originally born Kamaal Ibn John Fareed, Q-Tip converted to Islam in the 90s, and, thus, changed his name to Kamaal Ibn John Fareed. Only a handful of Muslim music artists have had as much success as Q-Tip.<\/p>\n The retired basketball player has two NBA championships displayed in his trophy cabinet. Currently, he serves as the head coach of the Westchester Knicks. After converting to Islam, Craig started speaking out for the minorities and impoverished in his community. By doing so, many claim that his outspoken attitude and activism may have played an atrocious role in costing him a place in the NBA.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Islamic faith hasn\u2019t exactly been portrayed in mainstream media in a positive light, but that hasn\u2019t deterred many from converting to Islam. 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Muhammad Ali<\/h3>\n
12. Lupe Fiasco<\/h3>\n
13. Dr. Oz<\/h3>\n
14. Paris Hilton<\/h3>\n
15. Omar Epps<\/h3>\n
16. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar<\/h3>\n
17. Q-Tip<\/h3>\n
18. Craig Hodges<\/h3>\n