The world’s undisputed heavyweight champion, Mike Tyson, converted to Islam, while he was imprisoned, from 1992 to 1995, for committing rape. In 2005, he began following the Sufism practice of the religion. Inspired, Ali soon converted to Islam, under the mentorship of Malcolm X. However, in 1962, at the age of 20, the boxer met Malcolm X, who introduced him to the Nation of Islam, an ongoing religious movement to help improve the condition of African Americans. He was baptized as a Christian and named Cassius Clay on birth. He is none other than the famous boxing champion and Olympic medalist, Muhammad Ali. It was only after he met Qadiri Islam, when his younger sister fell severely ill, that he was drawn to the beautiful ideals and values of Islam. While his mother, inspired by Sufism, belonged to an Islamic family before her marriage, Rahman grew up as a Hindu.
Known for his remarkable music compositions, the legendary Indian music producer/singer/songwriter was born, in a Hindu household, as Dileep Kumar. Take a look at 12 international celebrities who have converted to Islam: A.R. However, no official statement has been given by Lohan herself on the matter! What is more, she has often been spotted carrying the Holy Quran. Lately, Lindsay Lohan is making rounds on social media for allegedly converting to Islam! The Hollywood diva’s Instagram account is wiped clean with the Muslim greeting “Alaikum salaam” as her shoutout to her followers.
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