Michael Jackson 'becomes a Muslim and changes name to Mikaeel'
Beleaguered pop star michael jackson has converted to Islam and changed his name to Mikaeel, it has been claimed today. The 50-year-old singer, who has previously been photographed wearing a traditional Arab women's veil, reportedly became a Muslim in a ceremony at a friend's house in Los Angeles. The singer, who was raised as a Jehovah's Witness, is said to have sat on the floor and worn a small hat while an imam officiated at the home of Steve Porcaro, who composed music on his Thriller album. The way you Mecca me feel: michael jackson , pictured here wearing a traditional Arab women's veil in Bahrain in 2006, is said to have become a Muslim Artist formally known as Michael Jackson: The singer has changed his name to Mikaeel, it has been claimed He is said to have been encouraged by Canadian songwriter David Wharnsby and Phillip Bubal, a producer, who both approached him after he appeared 'a bit down'. A source told The Su...