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POPSMichael Jackson Became a Muslim
Alhamdulillah, it is now believed that singer Michael Jackson had accepted Islam before his death. His brother Jermaine Jackson, who became a Muslim in 1989, mentioned that he had given him many Islamic books to read. Michael Jackson was very interested in Islam and the media confirmed that he accepted the faith in 2008. X17 Online has posted the following information on their website: A source close to the Jacksons has exclusively revealed to X17 Online that family will likely have a traditional Muslim burial for late Michael Jackson. "The family is considering following the Muslim burial traditions because they believe Michael would have wanted to be laid to rest in keeping with his new-found religious beliefs," says the source. "Michael's brother Jermaine is educating the family as to the special rites because he feels it's important to bury his brother according to the Muslim way," adds the source. Despite earlier reports that both public and private memorial services for