Michael Jackson Islam Conversion

Global pop megastar Michael Jackson is set to face his court battle as a newly converted Muslim, after recently declaring his new found faith in Islam.

Jackson is currently battling with Bahrain shiekh Abdulla Al-Khalifa, and has found Islam ahead of his forthcoming court appearance. The singer has now changed his name to Mikaeel, after a ceremony in his friend's home in Los Angeles.

Jackson was raised as a Jehovah's Witness, but his interest in Islam was piqued after conversations with friend Philip Bubal. According to British red top The Sun "they began talking to him about their beliefs and how they thought they had become better people after they converted. Michael soon began warming to the idea."

The Bahrain shiekh has made an itemized list of everything Jackson was given money for. A source told a British tabloid that "iIt's the most bizarre list imaginable. Some bills are only for £5 - but the sheikh wants every penny back."

Mikaeel Jackson in turn argues that the money - which in total amounts to £4.7 million - was a gift.