With the Prophet’s (peace be upon him) birthday or milad un Nabi having just taken place, all the Muslims across the world are unified through their religion. 

However, we bet you probably didn’t know that these Hollywood celebrities also celebrate Islam’s sacred ocassions… 

Here are 8 Muslims from Hollywood you probably didn’t know about: 

1. Ice Cube 

Rapper Ice Cube, born in Los Angeles, is a Muslim. On one of his previous albums he has said, “The best place for a young black male or female is the Nation of Islam.” 

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2. Iman

The Somalian supermodel who was married to legend David Bowie is also another Muslim, and hey how fitting that her name means “faith” in Arabic too.

3. Lupe Fiasco

American rapper and record producer, known for hits like Out Of My Head and All Black Everything, has once addressed the struggles of being Muslim in an entertainment industry. However, he’s very proud of it.

4. Zayn Malik

The ex- One Direction singer and now a successful solo artist is half Pakistani and is a bonafide British muslim. 

5. Janet Jackson 

Michael Jackson’s sister married an Arab and converted to Islam in 2015. 

6. Dave Chapelle 

The hilarious comedian and headlining star of the movie The Nutty Professor has once said he doesn’t like to openly talk about his religion because he wouldn’t want people to associate his flaws with this beautiful religion. 

MashAllah.

7. Akon 

The rapper-turned-philanthropist definitely showcases the very values of Islam through his many charitable works in Africa. Known for hits like Lonely and Don’t Matter, Akon has definitely come a long way. 

8. Dr. Oz 

Oprah’s notable doctor and renowned surgeon is originally from Turkey and is a Muslim too. 

That’s a surprise.