According to an Arab Newspaper. From Y-NET NEWS

Michael Jackson going Muslim?

Does this explain the anti-Semitic comments? American pop star Michael Jackson has officially announced that he has been following the five tenets of Islam and intends to convert to Islam, according to a report on the website of Arab-Israeli newspaper Panorama.

The report is based on information elicited from sources in Bahrain.

According to the report, Jackson’s announcement noted he is moving to Bahrain and has purchased some real-estate on an artificial island there. The singer said he decided to convert to Islam because he is convinced it is the closest religion to his personal beliefs.

Jackson also noted he intends to soon move all his assets and his studio from the U.S. to Bahrain, and expressed his hope to be rid of various legal troubles and enjoy the kind of freedom he says he does not have in America.

Notably, if the reports are correct Jackson would not be the first member of his family to make the move to Islam. His brother, Jermaine, who moved to the Gulf nation of Dubai, is also a convert.

According to the sources, Jermaine was the one to provide his famous brother with books about Islam and encouraged him to convert. The report says the pop star read the books and even added his comments on some pages.

Jackson was the center of recent controversy after it was reported that he referred to Jews as “leeches” in a phone message to a former business partner.

Referring to Jews, Jackson was heard saying that "they're like leeches…I'm so tired of it…They start out the most popular person in the world, make a lot of money, big house, cars and everything. End up penniless. It is a conspiracy. The Jews do it on purpose."

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I may be wrong, but I don't think "Jesus Juice" is allowed in Islam. Kiddie sex, sure.

This seems somehow appropriate for both parties involved. They deserve each other.

At least he's not converting to reality.

Bahrain is a strange place. Skyscrapers mushrooming out of the sand next to an old city. New, giant air conditioned shopping malls exactly like in LA, only bigger. Same design. Same stores. Same brands. There even is a McDonalds selling burgers and - believe it or not - an item called McArabia.

Sometimes Michael Jackson goes to the mall with his kids, wearing Muslim women's clothes. They recognize him because of the shoes he wears. He's a close friend of the Royal family.

Homosexuality is outlawed. The King's daughter lives in exile in London since she/he ran away (was disowned) because she/he is a transsexual (female-to-male).

Bahrain hosts the largest US naval base in the Gulf region.

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Homosexuality is outlawed. The King's daughter lives in exile in London since she ran away (was disowned) because she is a transsexual (female-to-male).

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Wow, you're like the Al Jazeera corespondent for all things queer on the Arabian Peninsula.

I'm guessing that tran-tastic escorts are huge amongst the sheikhs. Mohammed doesn't care if you fuck the pool boy, but god forbid you see the neighbour's ankles.

Fess up Vanessa, how many times did a gulf-stater rent you? And do they really all smell?

"Once a negro, always a negro" (Eddie Murphy about MJ, circa 1987)

i thought they weren't down with the whole trans-gender thing.

the arabs are pretty much the only ones who dig him anymore

what is the problem with Michael Jackson?