15 Celebs You Didn’t Know Were Muslim

16. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Okay, with a name like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, it is probably not too surprising to learn that he is Muslim. However what most people do not know is that he was born Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr. He changed his name when he converted to Islam. Kareem has gone even further to follow and show support of his faith. He learned Arabic and spent time in Lebanon and Saudi Arabia to better understand his religion.