Lindsay Lohan, Janet Jackson and other celebrities who suddenly adopted Islam

Fans of Lindsay Lohan suspect that their pet adopted Islam. In any case, the actress has an interest in this religion. Read the article and find out why!

However, Lohan is not the first star to become interested in this religion. Our review is dedicated to celebrities who embraced Islam at a conscious age, after years of searching for truth.

Lindsey Lohan

Restless Lindsay is again at the center of everyone's attention! The actress deleted all her photos from the page in Instagram, leaving only the inscription Alaikum salam - a traditional Muslim greeting. In the network immediately there were rumors that a scandalously famous star took Islam . Probably, Lohan has long been preparing for this step: in 2015 she was repeatedly seen with the Koran in her hands, and in October 2016 she visited the Syrian refugee camp in Turkey and performed several songs for Syrian children.

Fans Lohan differently perceived her likely conversion into a new faith: some congratulated the star with the start of a new life, others decided that the actress was joking, and others suspected the breaking of her page.

Janet Jackson

After a glamorous diva was married to a Qatari billionaire, it was as if replaced! Instead of the usual decollete dresses and mini-skirts, the star now wears only black abayas and scarves . Change took place not only in her manner of dressing, but also in the inner world: thanks to the adoption of Islam, Janet felt herself pacified.

Jermaine Jackson

Michael's brother and Janet Jackson adopted Islam in 1989, after making a trip to Bahrain. Previously, he was a witness of Jehovah, like the rest of his family.

Mike Tyson

The famous boxer first read the Koran when he was in prison. The sacred book impressed him immensely. He converted to Islam and took a new name - Malik Abdul Aziz. The boxer admitted that now he performs prayer five times a day and is very afraid of Allah:

"I'm afraid of Allah. I know that I have done a lot of bad things in my life, and I think that for this I'll go to hell. I try every day to pray for my sins "

Ellen Burstin

Oscar-winning actress was raised in the Catholic faith, but at the age of 30 she converted to Islam. Burstin chose the most mystical direction of it - Sufism.

Richard Thompson

Another supporter of Sufism is the legendary guitarist Richard Thompson. He converted to Islam in the early 70's.

Shaun Stone

The son of the famous director Oliver Stone, famous for episodic roles in his father's films, went to Iran in 2012 to shoot a documentary film. There he converted to Islam, falling under the charm of this religious teaching. At the same time, Sean confessed that becoming a Muslim, he does not renounce other religions.

"I believe that there is only one God, and it does not matter whether you are a Muslim, a Christian or a Jew"

Omar Sharif

The parents of the famous Egyptian actor were Christians, but he fell in love with the famous actress Faten Hamama, accepted Islam: his lover, and later his wife, came from a Muslim family.

Mohammed Ali

The real name of the boxing legend is Cassius Clay, he was born into a Christian family. Inspired by the example of the African-American spiritual leader Malcolm X, Cassius converted to Islam and changed his name.

Will Smith

Will Smith decided to embrace Islam after playing Mohammed Ali in the biographical drama "Ali". Working on the role and getting acquainted with the life of the famous boxer, Smith decided that it was the Muslim religion that is closest to the truth. After the September 11 attacks, Will Smith and Mohammed Ali urged Americans not to confuse the concepts of "Muslim" and "terrorist." Smith said:

"We are Muslims, extremely unacceptable crimes and terrorism"

Leila Murad

The famous Egyptian actress and singer, nicknamed "the voice of the Egyptian revolution," was born in Cairo, a Jewish family. When she decided to change her faith and converted to Islam, her parents forever broke with her relationship.

Dave Shapell

The American comedian adopted Islam in 1998, but did not publicize this fact.

"Usually I do not speak about my religion publicly, because I do not want people to associate my shortcomings with it"

Cat Stevens

The British singer decided to turn to religion in 1975, after nearly drowning, swimming in the ocean. At that moment he mentally turned to God:

"Oh my God! If you save me, I will work only for you. "

Immediately there was a big wave, which picked up the drowning and carried it to the shore. After this, the search for the true path began: Stevens was fond of astrology, numerology, Tarot cards, and only after reading the Koran, he realized his true destiny. In 1977, Stevens converted to Islam and changed his name to Yusuf Islam. Becoming a Muslim, the singer started active public work: he built several Islamic schools and founded a charitable society.

Frank Ribery

Frank Ribery is a French footballer, currently the midfielder of the German club "Bavaria". He took Islam to marry his beloved Algerian Wahibe Belkhami. Now the couple have four children: the daughters Khiziya and Shahinez and the sons of Seif-al-Islam and Mohammed.

Q-Tip

The singer, recognized as one of the greatest hip-hop performers, converted to Islam in the 90s and took the name Kamal ibn John Farid. Previously, he called himself an agnostic.

Ice Cube

Scandalously known rapper Ice Cube went to Islam in the 90's. However, it can rarely be seen in the service in the mosque: the singer believes that to communicate with Allah he does not need intermediaries.

Shaquille O'Neill

The famous American basketball player also professes Islam. Several years ago he said that he was going to make a pilgrimage to Mecca.

At various times, there were rumors that Islam was also taken by the actors Liam Neeson (very interested in this religion), Rowan Atkinson (Mr. Bean began to study Islam after watching the scandalous film about the Prophet Muhammad) and George Clooney (his wife Amal Clooney - Muslim). However, this information has not yet been confirmed.