People of all religions live all over the world. But the fastest growing religion in the world is Islam. Forbes’ report has estimated that the Muslim population will grow the fastest by 2050. According to the organizations that release reports on population, by the year 2050, the Muslim population around the world will be equal to that of Christians. But today we will tell you about some such celebrities of India, who have left their religion and adopted Islam.
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Islam is growing rapidly all over the world. Right now Christianity is the largest religion in the world, with a total population of 23 million. Islam is the second largest religion in the world. According to the Pew Research Center, Islam will be the first largest religion in the world by the year 2050.
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These celebrities changed their religion
Let us tell you that the late pop singer Michael Jackson mesmerized the whole world with his songs and unique dance style. But do you know that Michael converted to Islam in a ceremony held at his friend’s house in Los Angeles. After this, he also expressed faith in the Quran.
Dharmendra is a big name in Indian cinema. According to information, he also converted to Islam to marry Hema Malini in 1979. Because his first marriage was with Prakash Kaur and according to the Hindu Marriage Act, he could not marry while his first wife was alive.
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Padma Bhushan awardee actress Sharmila Tagore also converted to Islam for love. She changed her name to Ayesha Begum to marry Mansoor Ali Pataudi. But she was born in a Hindu family. Her three children are actor Saif Ali Khan, jewellery designer Saba Ali Khan and actress Soha Ali Khan.
A.R. Rahman is like a star in the world of music. But do you know that the famous lyricist-composer, singer and music producer A.R. Rahman was born in a Hindu family. His original name is Dilip Kumar. However, his family members attribute this to his serious illness in 1984, after recovering from which he named himself Allah-Rakha Rahman.
Actress Amrita Singh was born in a Sikh-Muslim family. She was following Sikhism since birth, but converted to Islam to marry actor Saif Ali Khan. However, Saif Ali Khan’s second wife Kareena Kapoor did not convert to get married.
Famous boxer Muhammad Ali was born on 17 January 1942 in Louisville, Kentucky. His original name was Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. He was the first fighter to win the World Heavyweight Championship on three different occasions. No one expected that this 22-year-old boy would defeat heavyweight champion Sonny Liston. Let us tell you that in the year 1964, a boxing match was going on in Florida, in that match Ali defeated Sonny Liston and won his first World Heavyweight Championship title. Immediately after this, he announced to give up his birth name and adopt a new name and a new religion. After which Cassius announced to accept Islam on 6 March 1964. After which he accepted Islam and became Muhammad Ali from Cassius Clay.
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