Thursday, 16 October 2025

LIST OF FAMOUS CONVERTS TO ISLAM

  1. Abd Al-Haqq Al-Islami: a Jewish convert to Islam at the end of 14th century. 
  2. Abdul - Karim al-Jabbar  (born Sharmon Shah on June 28,1974) : an American former professional football player. Converted to Islam in 1995. 
  3. Abdur Rahim Green (1964 - ) : born Anthony Waclaw Gavin Green - British Islamic Preacher, known in Muslims community for his work in Dakwah. 
  4. Abdullah Archibald Hamilton Bart, Sir (1876-1939) : full name : Sir Charles Edward Archibald Watkin Hamilton, the 5th and 3rd Baronet - a British aristocrat and convert to Islam on 20th December 1923. 
  5. Abdullah Muhammad al-Faruque at-Ta'if: a Muslim convert, a former Christian priest, lives in the city of Ta'if in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He wrote a chapter detailing his conversion story in the book "Priests Who Embraced Islam."
  6. Abdullah Quilliam (1856 - 1932) : born Williiam Henry Quilliam - noted for founding England's first mosque and Islamic Centre. 
  7. Abdullah Taki Takazawa : a Japanese Imam who converted to Islam in 2006 after a previous life as a Yakuza Member and tatoo artist.He performed Hajj in 2008 and is now an Imam at a mosque in Tokyo's Kabukicho district. 
  8. Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips (1947 - ) : Jamaican-born Canadian Islamic Scholar and author. He and his family moved to Sabah, East Malaysia in 1964 as part of the Colombo Plan. Converted to Islam in 1972. 
  9. Ahmad Herman Abanda (1984 - ) : a Cameroonian former footballer. Converted to Islam in 2013. 
  10. Alena Katkova: Russian sister from Siberia, works as a call center operator in New Zealand converts to Islam. 
  11. Aliza Kim: Thai-American Islamic influencer and inspiration speaker, formerly an international model and actress. She converted to Islam in 2012 and now lives in Malaysia. 
  12. Amber Leibrock (1988 - ) : an American female mixed martial artists - converted to Islam on September 16, 2023.
  13. Amina Wadud(1952 - ) : Born Mary Teasley - American Muslim theologian, converted to Islam in 1972.
  14. Aminah Assilmi (1945-2010) : born Janice Huff > American broadcast journalist. Converted to Islam in 1977 in college while trying to convert some Muslims to Christianity. She died in 5 March 2010 in a car accident. 
  15. Anselm Turmeda (1355 - 1423) : a Christian priest from Mallorca who converted to Islam aroun 1387 in Tunis and was later known as Abd Allah at-Tarjuman. A prominent writer in both Catalan and Arabic. 
  16. Anthony George Baker (1849 - 1918) : an American Protestant clergyman and medical doctor who converted to Islam. 
  17. Anthony Swamy, Reverend: former priest from East Malaysia. Served as a priest for 12 years before converting to Islam, now a full-time caller to Islam. 
  18. Antonio Inoki @ Muhammad Hussain Inoki (1943 - 2022) : Japanese Professional wrestler. Converted to Islam in 1989 while in Iraq. 
  19. Armando Bukele Kattan (1944-2015) : Salvadoran businessman of Palestinian origin > converted to Islam in 1980s and founded five mosques during his lifetime. 
  20. Arnoud van Doorn  (1966-  ): Dutch politician, member of the Dutch Freedom Party - From anti-Islamic film maker Convert to Islam in April 2012. 
  21. Bruno Guiderdoni: a French astrophysicist, embraced Islam in 1987. 
  22. Camilla Leyland : a yoga teacher who lives in Cornwall converted to Islam in her mid-20s.
  23. Carissa D. Lamkahouan: a freelance journalist based in Houstoun and a Muslim revert. Her name is associated with an article in Islamic Horizons about a project called "Crawfish and Conscous"
  24. Charity Uzoechina : adult Nigerian woman and daughter of a Pastor, converted to Islam in 2013.
  25. Charles John Pelham (1963 - ) : 8th Earl of Yarborough > a Muslim convert who adopted the name Abdul Mateen. He was appointed as Queen's High Sheriff of Lincolnshire (2014-2015)
  26. Charles le Gai Eaton (1921-2010) : also known as Hassan Abdul Hakeem, a British diplomat, writer, historian and Islamic Scholar. He is known for his Book "Islam and the Destiny of Man" published i 1985.  
  27. Christopher Livingstone Eubank (1966 - ) :former boxer studied the Quran for 3 years before becoming a Muslim. 
  28. Daniel Streich  : a member of Swiss People's Party, known for his campaign for the national ban on the construction of new minarets. He suddenly seen the error of his 'evil ways' and then converted to Islam.
  29. Dave Chappelle (1973 - ) : born David Khari Webber Cheppelle - an American stand-up comedian and actor. Converted to Islam when he was 17. 
  30. David Benjamin Keldani (1867 - 1940) : later known as Abd al-Ahad Dawud - a Chaldean Catholic priest who converted to Islam. His famous book is "Muhammad in Bible". 
  31. David Sterling @ Hj Mustafa Ali: American Muslim - born of Jewish heritage. Embraced Islam in the late 70's. He traveled throughout the word in search of truth and lived abroad. 
  32. Donald S. Rockwell, Colonel : Born in Illinois, U.S.A - won many scholastic honours, Converted to Islam and wrote an article "How Islam won Me" from Islamic Review, 1935.
  33. Ellen Burstyn: actress converted to Islam in her mid-30s, becoming a practitioner of Sufi Islam.
  34. Elijah Muhammad (1897 - 1975) : born Elijah Robert Poole > American religious leader, led The Nation of Islam from 1933 until his death in 1975. 
  35. Emma Clark : the Great Granddaughter of a British Prime Minister, Herbert Asquith who took Britain into the First World War. She converted to Islam. She designed the Islamic Gardens at the Cambridge Central Mosque. 
  36. Eric Sylvain Abidal (born 11 September 1979) : a French former professional footballer - converted to Islam in his 20s and married former gymnast Hayet Kebir in 2003. 
  37. Evelyn Cobbold, Lady @ Zainab Cobbold: (1867 - 1963) : a Scottish diarist, traveller and noblewoman, converted to Islam in 1915. She became the first British Woman to perform the pilgrimage to Mecca in 1933. 
  38. Fatima Elizabeth Cates (1865 - 1900): a British Muslim convert and activist, co-founded the Liverpool Muslim Institute. She was one of the first women in Britain to convert to Islam. 
  39. Fatimah Jackson, Dr.  : American Biologist and Anthropologist - converted to Islam in 2001. The founding Executive Director of the Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology in Singapore, known for her contributions to biomedical sciences.
  40. Fidelma O'Leary, Dr : a Ph.D.in Neuroscience of biology at Saint Edwards University in the USA, became acquainted with Islam during her student years. Brought up as a Catholic, O'Leary's life changed when she began questioning her religious beliefs following a radio program.
  41. Frank Estrada: a Roman Catholic, U.S. Marine discovers Islam. 
  42. Frederic Oumar Kanoute (1977 - ) : a former professional footballer of Tottenham Hotspur, converted to Islam since the age of 20. 
  43. Gary Miller, Dr (1948 - 2014) : also known as Abdul-Ahad Omar - a Canadian mathematician and Islamic Scholar. Converted to Islam in 1978, his famous writing "The Amazing Quran". 
  44. Hamza Yusuf (1958 - ) : born Mark Hanson > an American Islamic Scholar, co-founder of Zaytuna College in Berkeley,  California in 1996. Converted to Islam in 1977 after a car accident. 
  45. Hana Tajima-Simpson : Japanese-British designer,convert to Islam at the age of 18. She started a Muslim-Fashioned in 2010, with a fashion-conscious Muslim women in Southeast Asia. In Malaysia, Tajima-Simpson's clothes have their "own reputation". 
  46. Harry St.John Philby (1885 - 1960) : British exploref, writer and Intelligence officer, converted to Islam in 1930 and became a trusted adviser to Ibn Saud, founder of Saudi Arabia. Died in Beirut in 1960. 
  47. Heather Matthews : Trainee teacher and a party Girl, has embraced a New Life as a Muslim convert. She says Islam has brought her 'love and happiness' that she never found in her old shallow lifestyle. 
  48. Henry Klassen, Dr.: French astrophysicist and former Director of the Lyon Observatory, converted to Islam March 2024.
  49. Hilarion Heagy: in early 2023, social media platforms were shaking to the news of the conversionto Islam of the Catholic American priest Hilarion Heagy. He changed his name to Said Abdul Latif. 
  50. Ibrahim Khalil Philobus, Al-Hajj: Egyption Coptic priest who studied theology and got a high degree from Princeton University. He studied Islam to find gaps to attack it, instead he embraced Islam. 
  51. Idris Tawfiq : a British Catholic priest, convert to Islam. The events and aftermath of September 11th encouraged him to find out more about Islam.
  52. Ingrid Mattson (1963 - ) : a Canadian activist and scholar, professor of Islamic Studies.The most notice figure among American Muslim women in 2010 NewYork Times article. Converted to Islam in 1987. 
  53. Isabelle Eberhardt (1877 - 1904): Swiss explorer and author, converted to Islam in 1901. 
  54. Isabelle Matic : a Muslim convert who announced her reversion to Islam on January 11, 2015, following the Charlie Hebdo attacks. She stated her decision on her Facebook page, affirming her belief that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is His messenger. Matic has since continued to express her views on her conversion, affirming her support for freedom of expression.
  55. Ivan Agueli (1869 - 1917) : Born as John Gustaf Agelii > a Swedish wandering Sufi, painter and author. Converted to Islam in 1896. 
  56. Jacian Fares: a former U.S. Marine Corps who converted to Islam after witnessing the devotion of locals in Iraq during his deployment. He shared his story in an April 2016 article with Arab News. 
  57. Jackie Yi-Ru Ying, Professor : Taiwanese-born American Nanotechnology scientist based in Singapore. She was listed in "500 Most Influential Muslims" . Converted to Islam in 2001. 
  58. Jacques-Francois de Menou, Baron of Boussay (1750-1810): French Army Officer and served in Napoleonic Wars. He convertd to Islam and was renamed Abdallah de Menou.
  59. Jeffrey Lang, Dr. : an American mathematician and author - reverted to Islam in 1980s after being raised Catholic and and identifying an atheist. He is a Professor at the Univerisity of Kansas. 
  60. Jemima Marcelle Goldsmith @ Jemima Khan (1974 - ) :English TV and film producer and screenwriter. Converted to Islam in 1995 and married to Imran Khan, 19th Prime Minister of Pakistan (2018-2022). 
  61. Jennifer Grout: an American singer who converted to Islam in 2013 after being influenced by the hospitality of Moroccans ahd her relationship with her now-husband, a Berber musician. Known for her beautiful Quranic recitations. 
  62. Jerald F. Dirks, Dr. (died 2019) : A Christian Minister convert to Islam. He was a respected Bible Professor. Embraced Islam after realising that God is One, and He is Allah. 
  63. Jermain LaJuane Jackson (1954 - ) : American retired singer, songwriter and member of Jackson Family.  Brother of Michael Jackson. Converted to Islam in 1989. 
  64. Jerry Duane Gray: ex-U.S. Air Force, converted to Islam and took Indonesian citizenship in 2010. Author of a book "The Real Truth of 9/11", "Art of Deception:They Deceive the World" and "Allah Loves Me". 
  65. Joe-Ahmed Dobson: son of the former Labour Health Minister,Frank Dobson, convert to Islam, now Chairman of the Muslim Council of Britain's Regeneration Committee. 
  66. Joel Hayward  : New Zealand scholar - converted to Islam in 1979. He was listed in "The World's 500 Most Influential Muslims" for the years 2023, 2024 and 2025. 
  67. Jonathan Birt @Yahya Birt : a British-American writer - embraced Islam and became and influential Muslim. He is the son of the former Director-General of the BBC. 
  68. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (born Ferninand Lewis Alcindor Jr in April 16,1947 - ) : an American former Basketball player > converted to Islam in 1971 at the age of 24. Married to Habiba Abdul-Jabbar (born Janice Brown) in 1971. 
  69. Keith Maurice Ellison (1963 - ) : American politician and lawyer - he was the first Muslim elected to U.S. Congress.  
  70. Khadija Evans: An American who experimented with umpteen Christian denominations, atheism and even Wicca tells how her post-September 11 investigations of Islam led first herself then her husband to their final spiritual home. Refer: Why Islam - Khadija Evans.
  71. Khadijah Farrakhan (born Betsy Ross - November 26, 1935) : wife of Louis Farrakhan, the Supreme Leader of the Nation of Islam. She is known as the "First Lady of the NOI". 
  72. Khadijah Sue Watson : a Profesor, Pastor, Church Planter and Missionary converted to Islam. 
  73. Khalilah Camacho Ali (born Belinda Boyd on March 17, 1950) : an American actress and former wife of famous American boxer Muhammad Ali. 
  74. Kristiane Verena Backer (1965 - ) : a German art dealer, journalist and author residing in London. She converted to Islam in 1995 . In May 2009, she published the book "From MTV to Mecca - How Islam Changed My Life". 
  75. Lauren Booth (1967 - ) : English broadcaster, journalist and activist, sister-in-law of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair. Converted to Islam in 2010. 
  76. Laurence Brown,Dr. : an American Christian, converted to Islam in April 1994. A respected ophthalmologist in the U.S.Air Force for a period of 8 years. 
  77. Leif Skjetne: Swedish pastor - had served the Church of Sweden for over 30 years. In December 2017, he decided to embrace Islam. 
  78. Lilian Maud (1880 - 1964) : also known as Lady Hamilton, wife of Sir Archibald Hamilton. She converted to Islam and taken the name Miriam after marrying Sir Archibald Hamilton who is also a Muslim revert. 
  79. Lim Yew Hock (1914 - 1984) : a Singaporean and Malaysian politician. Chief Minister of Singapore (1956-1959). Converted to Islam while living in Saudi Arabia. 
  80. Louis Farakkhan (born Louis Eugene Walcott - May 11, 1933) : American religious leader - Leader of Nation of Islam (1981).
  81. Lucy Bushill-Matthews: Has been a Muslim for 16 years, mother of 3 and author of "Welcom to Islam - a convert's Tale" (2008). 
  82. M.G. Raheema: born Rekha Maruthiraj - a successful actress in India. She converted to Islam in May 2014. Upon her conversion, she announced she was leaving the film industry. 
  83. Mahershala Ali (born Mahershalalhashbas Gilmore on February 16, 1974) : an American actor - converted to Islam in 2000, married to Amatus Sami-Karim, an actress and musician. 
  84. Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf (Born Chris Wayne Jackson on March 9, 1969) : an American former professional basketball player. Converted to Islam in 1993. 
  85. Malcolm X @ el-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz (1925 - 1965) : African American revolutionary, Muslim minister and human rights activist. Assassinated by gunshot on February 21, 1965 at the aged of 39. 
  86. Martin Lings (1909 - 2005) : also known as Abu Bakr Siraj ad-Din - English writer, Islamic Scholar. Best known as the author of "Muhammad: His Life Based on the Earliest Sources" published in 1983. 
  87. Maryam Jameelah  (1934 - 2012) : born Margret Marcus - American-Pakistani author, converted to Islam in 1961.
  88. Maurice Bucaille (1920 - 1998) : a French doctor, known for his book "The Bible, The Quran and Science", (1976) following his study of the mummy of the Egyptian pharaoh Ramesses II. 
  89. Melanie Georgiades @ Diam : 1980 - ) :a retired French rapper, converted to Islam in December 2008.
  90. Melech Yacov: from a Jewish family, becoming politically active and eventaully finding what he saw as answer in the Quran, which led to his conversion to Islam. 
  91. Michael B. Wolfe (1945 - ) American poet and author - converted to Islam at the age of 40, a frequent lecturer on Islamic issues at Universities across the U.S. 
  92. Mike Tyson (1966 - ) an American former professional boxer - converted to Islam during his time in Prison. 
  93. Mohammad Alexander Russell Webb (1846 - 1916) : an American writer, publisher - converted to Islam in 1889, the earliest prominent Old Stock American Muslim Convert. In1893, he as the sole person representing Islam as the Parliament of the World's Religions. 
  94. Moisha Krivitsky @ Musa: ex-Jewish Rabbi - the lawyer-to-be becomes a Rabbi, then he converts into Islam and finds himself in prison. 
  95. Muhammad Ali (1942 - 2016) : born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. > an American famous professional boxer. 
  96. Muhammad Asad  (1900 - 1992) : Born Leopold Weiss - an Austro-Hungarian Muslim polymath. Converted to Islam in 1926. Translated the Quran in English "The Message of The Quran" (1980). His other famous books "Islam at The Crossroads" (1934), "The Road to Mecca"  
  97. Muhammad Marmaduke Pickhall (1875 - 1936) : an English Islamic Scholar - noted for his 1930 English translation of the Quran.
  98. Musa Chaplan: an Orthodox Jewish - was only 15 years of age when he was attracted the the teaching of Islam. He describes what he saw in Islam in relation to Judaism which caught his interest and led him to accept it.
  99. Myriam Francois Cerrah (1982 - ) : born Emilie Siobhan Geoghegan Francois > a British journalist, filmmaker and writer. She became Muslim in 2003. She was a child actress who perform as Margaret Dashwood in the Oscar-Winning film "Sense and Sendibility" in 1995. 
  100. Nafeesa T. Keep : a convert to Islam in Liverpool who was a prominent community member in the late 19th Century. Her activism and lectures are noted as an early example of a woman playing a significant role in the development of Islam in Britain. 
  101. Nakata Khaula : a Japanese woman who converted to Islam and is a prominent Muslim revert and scholar. She is known for writing about her experiences and for her perspective on women embracing Islam and the hijab, which she sees as a source of peace and freedom. Her work includes articles like "The Veil: The View From The Inside," where she discusses the topic of the hijab and the external criticism it faces.
  102. Nicolas Anelka: French football player, converted to Islam in 2004, adopted the Muslim name Abdul-Salam Bilal. 
  103. Nuh Ha Mim Keller: an American Muslim who converted from Roman Catholicism in 1977 after studying philosophy and Arabic.
  104. Om Habibeh Aga Khan (1906 - 2000) : born Yvonne Blance Labrousse - Miss France 1930, moved to Cairo and adopted the faith of Islam. Wife of Aga Khan III, one of the founding father of Pakistan. 
  105. Omar Ong Yoke Lin (1917 - 2010) : Malaysia Politician, founding member of MCA (Malaysian Chinese Association). A key figure in the country's road to independence. 
  106. Omar Sharif (1932-2015) : born Michel Yusef Dimitri Chalhoub - an Egyptian actor, appeared in American, British, French and Italian production, the first Egyptian and Arab to conquer Hollywood. Converted to Islam in 1955. 
  107. O'Shea Jackson Sr @ Ice Cube : a Rapper and actor converted to Islam in the 1990s. He has described his faith as a personal journey, feeling that Islam was a "perfect fit" for him.
  108. Paduka Sri Sultan Mudzaffar Shah 1 (died 1179) : born Phra Ong Mahawangsa - the last Hindu king of Langkasuka and the first Sultan of Kedah after his conversion to Islam. 
  109. Peter Sanders: British photographer converted to Islam in 1971 and has since dedicated his life to documentign Muslim globally. 
  110. Pierre Vogel (1978 - ) : also known as Abu Hamza - German Islamic preacher and a former profesional boxer. Converted to Islam in 2001. He is considered to be one of the most influential Muslims in Germany. 
  111. Ratna Sari Dewi Sukarno (1940 - ) : born Naoko Nemoto > Japanese businesswoman. One of the wife of the first President of Indonesia, Sukarno. Converted to Islam in 1962. 
  112. Raisyyah Rania Yeap (1986 - ) : born Felixia Yeap Chin Yee : Malaysian Model - Malaysia'a first and only Playboy Bunny.Converted to Islam on 3 July 2014. 
  113. Robin Padilla  (1969 - )  : Filipino actor, film director and politician. Converted to Islam during his detainment in1996 and his Muslim name is Abdul Aziz. 
  114. Roger Garaudy (1913-2012): French Philosopher, Politician and Writer > Acceptance Islam in2005. 
  115. Rosie Gabrielle : Canadian traveler and vlogger > reverts to Islam after a long journey of discovery and explorations and life full of anger, pain and suffering. 
  116. Rowland George Allanson-Winn, 5th Baron Headley (1855-1935) : also known as Shaikh Rahmadullah al-Farooq - an Irish peer and prominent convert to Islam. Converted to Islam on 16 November 1913. He established the British Muslim Society. 
  117. Samuel Earle Shropshire: former pastor - founder of Muslim Voice for Peace and Reconciliation (MVPR). He converted to Islam, he was impressed by how the Islamic Holy Book (Quran) highly esteems Jesus Christ and Virgin Mary. 
  118. Sarah Bokker: an American, a former actress, model, fitness instructor and activist, she reverted to Islam in January 2003, at the age of 29. 
  119. Sharmila Tagore (1944 - ) : married name Begum Ayesha Sultana - famous Indian actress. 
  120. Sheikh Hussain Yee, Dato (1954 - ) : Malaysian Chinese Muslim scholar, converted to Islam at the age of 18. 
  121. Sheikh Yusuf Estes (1944 - ) : born Joseph Estes - an American Islamic preacher, converted to Islam in 1991, served as a Muslim chaplain for the U.S Bureau of Prison during the 1990s.
  122. Shuhada' Sadaqat @ Sinead O'Connor (1966 - 2023) : an Irish singer and activist. Converted to Islam in 2018 and died at the age of 56 on 2023. 
  123. Suleyman Ahmad: American journalist - convert to Islam in 1997. He is working to rebuild mosques in Bosnia and Kosovo.
  124. Sultan Malikussaleh : established the first Muslim state of Samudera Pasai in Indonesia in 1267. His original name as Merah Silu and converted to Islam, given an Ayyubid name of al-Malik al-Salih. He is claimed to established the Kingdom of Beruas (Gangga Negara). 
  125. Susan Carland, Dr.  : converted to Islam at the age of 19. She has written academic pulbications on topics ranging from the religious practices of Australian Muslims during Ramadan. In 2012, she was named the 20 Most Influential Australian Female Voices list by The Age. 
  126. Tagata Tagasone, Prof.Dr: Dean at University Shiang Mai in Thailand, declared a Muslim during the 8th Saudi Medical Conference in Riyadh. He studied a lecture written by Prof. Keith Moore about embryology, he was greatly astonished that he reverted to Islam. 
  127. Tariq Abdul-Wahab (born Oliver Michael Saint-Jean on November 3,1974) : French basketball coach and former player. Converted to Islam in 1997. 
  128. Tariq Ramadan: (1962-  ) : a Swiss Muslim academic, philosopher and writer. He was named by Time in 2004 among the 100 most influential people in the World.
  129. Teresa Griffin Viele (1831–1906) : who took the Muslim name Sadika Hanoum. She was a news correspondent for the Liverpool Mosque, writing the “Resume of Political Events” in its journal from September 1894 to April 1895. 
  130. Thomas Keith @ Ibrahim Aga (1785 - 1815) : a Scottish soldier, captured in Egypt, converted to Islam. He died in 1815 as Governor of Medina, killed by the Wahhabi ambush. 
  131. Tiara Jacqueline @ Puan Sri Tiara Jacquelina Eu Abdullah (1967 - ) : Malaysian actress, film producer. Converted to Islam in 1993
  132. Timothy John Winter (1960 - ) : also known as Abdal Hakim Murad - an English Islamic Scholar and theologian. He has translated several Islamic texts. He became Muslim in 1979 and studied at Al-Azhar University in Cairo. 
  133. Titus Burckhardt (1908 - 1984): a German Swiss Art Historian and Philosopher - accepted Islam in 1982.  
  134. Umar Rolf Ehrenfels (1901 - 1980) : a prominent Muslim of Austrian origin. Born Rolf Werner Leopold von Ehrenfels. Converted to Islam in 1926. 
  135. Umar Yamaoka  (1880 - 1959) : born Mitsutaro Yamaoka - Japanese Islamic Scholar, the first Japanese pilgrim to Mecca. Converted to Islam in 1909.
  136. Vince Focarelli : Former Gangster leader in Australia who converted to Islam > Refer Mufti WP: Vince Focarelli.
  137. Vyacheslav Polosin: Former Russian Orthodox Priest converted to Islam in 1999. He is currently Director of the Moscow-based Al Wasatiya Center for Interfaith Dialogue. 
  138. Wallace Fard Muhammad (1877 - 1934) : founder of the Nation of Islam. He disappeared in 1934.
  139. Warith Deen Mohammed (1933 - 2008) : born Wallace D Muhammad, an African-American Muslim leader. Son of Elijah Muhammad. Leader of Nation of Islam in America (1975-76).
  140. Wildred Hofmann, Dr.  : Co-founder of Dadaism, raised a Catholic, he converted to Islam in 1980. His conversion was met with some controversy due to his high profile in the German government.  
  141. William Burchell Bashyr Pickard : British Poet and novelist, convert to Islam in January 1922. He led the Eid-ul-Adha prayer at the Working Mosque in1932.
  142. William Webb @ Suhaib Webb: grandson of American priest, accepted Islam at the age of 20. He studied Arabic and Islamic studies under many notable scholars. He studied Shari'ah Law at Al-Azhar University.
  143. Yaqub ibn Killis: a prominent figure in the Fatimid Caliphate who converted fro Judaism to Islam and served as the vizier (Chief Minister). 
  144. Yousef al-Khattab: born Joseph Leonard Cohen, a Jewish from New Jersey, U.S - faces sentencing Friday after pleading guilty to terrorism charges. 
  145. Yusuf Islam(1948 - ) : born Steven Demetre Georgiou @ Cat Steven - a British singer, converted to Islam in December 1977. 
  146. Yutaka Tani @ Mohd Ali Abdullah (1911 - 1942) : a Japanese-born vigilante and saboteur active in British Malaya (now Malaysia) during World War II. Converted to Islam while in Malaya. Refer Wikipedia : Tani Yukata. 
  147. Yvonne Ridley (1958 - ) : British journalist, author and politician. She was captured by the Taliban in 2001. Two years later she converted to Islam. 
  148. Zahra Riddle : a woman who converted to Islam, a journey that started with curiosity about the faith and eventually led her to embrace its teachings. She has shared her story about learning to wear a hijab as part of her conversion process and has expressed gratitude for Islam's practical guidance and clear sense of right and wrong.
Other reference: 
  1. Wikipedia - List of American Muslims
  2. Wikipedia - List of converts to Islam from Christianity
  3. Wikipedia - List of converts to Islam
Hj Zulheimy Maamor
Lembah Keramat, K.L
16 October 2025: 3.56 p.m

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