15 Celebs You Didn’t Know Were Muslim

8. Shaquille O’Neal

Shaquille Rashaun O’Neal was raised by a Muslim stepfather and a Baptist mother. In fact, his name means “Little Warrior” in Arabic. To that end, he says he is a bit of everything due to his upbringing, claiming to be both Muslim and Baptist. In 2010, he even spoke about going on a pilgrimage which is a tenet of Islam. His faith seems to have served him well, as he has had a very successful and varied career.