Not Only Gigi Hadid, These 5 Hollywood Celebrities are Actually Muslims

Kapanlagi.com - This article was written by: Alvionita Aqila

The lives of celebrities are certainly the public's attention, starting from personal data, personal life to religion also becomes sought-after information. However, who would have thought that these Hollywood celebrities are embracing Islam.

Of course, this makes many of their fellow Muslim fans happy and even many who do not expect it because in the western countries, Islam is a minority religion. There are some who were born Muslim and there are also those who converted.

Curious about who are the Hollywood celebrities who actually embrace Islam? Let's take a look below.

1. Gigi Hadid

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Who doesn't know this world-class supermodel. Zayn Malik's girlfriend is one of the Hollywood artists who apparently embraces Islam.

Gigi Hadid apparently comes from a Muslim family, her father is a Muslim of Palestinian descent and her mother is a convert who decided to embrace Islam after marriage.

2. Hasan Minhaj

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Hasan Minhaj is an actor and comedian, through the TV show The Patriot Act he became known to the public. Born on September 23, 1985, he is a Muslim-American of Indian descent.

He often introduces Islam on TV shows he stars in. In the White House Correspondent's Dinner event, Hasan Minhaj conveyed his criticism of Trump's policies, which are considered unfriendly to immigrants and minorities.

3. Riz Ahmed

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The Star Wars actor is also among the Hollywood artists who embrace Islam. He is the first Muslim actor to be nominated for Best Actor at the 2019 Oscars for his role in Sound of Metal.

Born on December 1, 1982, he often leads discussions on minority activism in California. Riz Ahmed is an actor and singer of British and Pakistani descent.

4. DJ Khaled

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Music lovers, especially EDM enthusiasts, are certainly familiar with this music producer. Born on November 26, 1975, he is a Muslim-American of Palestinian origin.

DJ Khaled is a devout Muslim and has expressed that he would not be successful today without his faith in God. Although there are cultural and traditional differences in America, it does not distance him from God, and he always celebrates Ramadan every year.

5. Mahershala Ali

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The star of the film Moonlight is the first Muslim actor to win an Oscar. Mahershala comes from a Christian family and his mother is a pastor.

However, his interest in Islam led him to convert to Islam in 2000. Although he did not come from a Muslim family, Mahershala's family accepted his decision to change his religion.

(kpl/mag)