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Jermaine Jackson: ‘Michael Is a Gift from Allah’

posted by Idol Chatter | 12:16pm Thursday July 2, 2009

In an exclusive interview with Matt Lauer of the “Today Show,” Jermaine Jackson speaks candidly about his relationship with Michael and how he viewed Michael’s role on earth. Expressing his wish that he had passed away instead of Michael, Jermaine also reveals that he was Michael’s backbone: “I was Aaron and he was sort of like Moses. Things he couldn’t say, I would say them.”

Jermaine’s own Muslim faith (which was revealed during the press conference announcing Jackson’s death) also came through when he said: “Michael is a gift from Allah, and he [Allah] has taken him back.” Jermaine also explained that Michael always “wanted good for everyone” and that “he wanted to change things” through his song lyrics and actions by “going to hospitals, to orphanages, trying to cure children of cancer” in order to “bring enlightenment” to everyone.

Watch the Jermaine Jackson and Matt Lauer interview below:

 

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Toti.in.AZ

posted July 12, 2009 at 12:18 pm


I still cannot believe Michael has left us. I pray for you, Michael, your children, your parents and siblings. I thank you for sharing a part of your magical universe during your time with us. You will forever live on through your music, your good deeds and your message of love to everyone. I am comforted to know that when I feel down or be in need of an emotional lift, all I have to do is push the play button and you’ll be there as you always have been. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Until we meet again, friend. All my love, always.



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Mohamed Saleem Zackria Dubai

posted July 12, 2009 at 12:51 pm


“Mikaeel Jackson has died with faith of a real Creator of this world and that is his success which his wealth cant buy. This is his silent message to the people of the world” After hearing the interview of Jermaine Jackson it is confirmed that Micaeel Jackson not only embraced islam but also he wanted to spread the message “There is one and only God Allah and Mohamed is his prophet” This message should reach not only to the people but also to his family members.
Mikaeel Jackson lived his life for the success of mankind and now the world should wake up and understand the fact that the success of mankind in this world and the life here after is only in Islam and the historical evidence is present and most famous Celebrities like world Famous Heavy weight Champion Mohamed Ali, Ex cat Stevens Yusef Islam and Mikaeel Jackson Ect., have accepted Islam knowing that it is the only true religion existing in this planet.
May Allah subhana Talla forgive the sins of Mankind rendering imaan and Hidiya and grand Janath ul Firdoos.



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Jameel Hasan

posted July 12, 2009 at 3:28 pm


Allhamduallah…!!!



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Your Name

posted July 12, 2009 at 3:39 pm


FROM ALLAH WE CAME AND ON TO ALLAH WE RETURN.
RIP. YOU WILL ALWAYS LIVE IN OUR HEART
ALLAH-AKBAR!!



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Yakimah Muhammad

posted July 12, 2009 at 3:44 pm


May Allah comfort us in this time of Sorrow.
SUBHANALLAH..!!



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Benny Waters

posted July 12, 2009 at 4:33 pm


Please spare me!! Michael a gift from Allah? If you look at Jacksons entire life and deviant lifestyle one must assume that Jermaine must be speaking of an Islam of his own making. The Jackson Family has tried everything else so it must be time for them to defile Islam just as they did every other religion(i.e. Jehovahs Witness). Pretending that Michael was a Muslim is an abomination and Jermaine’s Islam is questionable at the least. If Jermaine is a Muslim, then the woods are full of them! Allah Akbar!!



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Yarinah

posted July 12, 2009 at 5:56 pm


THE KING FOREVER !!!



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Your Name

posted July 12, 2009 at 6:20 pm


Peace , Although the Jackson’s family motives have been questioned before it is ultimately up to Allah to pass the final judgement. I try to live my life without passing judgement on others although if you know, you know and nothing can take that knowledge away from you. We are only here for a brief time that’s why it’s important to live clean and die cleaner. Our impact on the lives of others should be of a positive one ,so as to pass it on to future generations. Micheal’s life was made public too soon and I think we all agree that living in the spotlight can leave one in the dark. Peace , Allah-U-Akbar :) .



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Nan Ford

posted July 12, 2009 at 6:39 pm


What ever religion you study or believe in and there are many…there is ONE GOD………………May you celebrate Michaels life! ….. millions who loved him at his best and appreciate his global good works thru his GOD given talents…may his spirit rest in peace now!



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Naadira

posted July 13, 2009 at 11:35 am


ALLAH is good



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Benny Waters

posted July 13, 2009 at 11:50 am


All of Michael Jackson’s fans are mourning, wailing, almost in sackcloth and ashes! Their God is dead. Their media created monster is dead! There is none farther from any reality or truth than the eccentric, bizzare, and blasphemous Jackson. You may worship Jackson if you wish,however, I am sure you will explain to Allah later why you did! Allah Akbar!



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Hecata

posted July 13, 2009 at 11:56 am


Michael was a child at heart!
What i can’t believe is that no one knew about his drug use other than his Dr.? If you know someone well you would be able to see signs of wear and tear on someones body and the stress of the body that any drug use will create. From his interviews and seeing him on TV before he died I noticed how worn down he was and how he had the look of death upon him from the stress I seen on his face and the color of his skin.yet people that are around him all the time couldn’t see it,or maybe its just that they refused to see it? Famous people have the highest death rate from so-called accidental death around,and why is that? Is it because no one wants to say anything? Is it that everyone understands that when your famous that you need help to keep going? Bull crap! Someone should have stepped in and took action. These Dr’s to the stars don’t give a rats ass about their clients,they get money to push a pill and keep their clients going no matter the risk to the clients!
Because of everyone that was close to Michael to be silent,so now is Michael,and now they must live with it!



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Latianah

posted July 13, 2009 at 3:50 pm


From Allah we came and from Allah we return.
Rest In Peace,You will always be in our heart.



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lynnzy

posted July 13, 2009 at 9:06 pm


After your death i realize how great you are..As-specially your heart….I wish i know you in person..May ALLAH be with YOu Michael…We all missed you..Al-fatihah.



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Your Name

posted July 15, 2009 at 1:46 pm


Allah Blessed Micheal with a great talent and heart to care for the well being of others,there is no judge but Allah,we the public,his fan,his critics,the media,the press have no right to judge Micheal,Allah will do that.
You will be missed Micheal,may Allah forgive you your sins,your faults and your short comings and May Allah grant you the Paradise.
Amin



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a true friend

posted July 15, 2009 at 7:10 pm


mike this is me –this one for us –privately
i m a big boy now –looking for some one to love — some one to share our dreams– chicago started you and now you are with allah — greatness never stops — rest in salaam



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Mariam

posted July 17, 2009 at 7:09 am


Micheal, ur songs inspired lots of people most especially me, i will forever miss u



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Mariam

posted July 17, 2009 at 7:16 am


since i was a small girl ive always loved ur songs micheal, i pray Allah forgives all ur sins and take u to Aljanat.
From Allah we came and from Allah we return.
Rest In Peace,You will always be in our heart.



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Marie

posted July 20, 2009 at 1:02 pm


We are a generation that grew up listening to micheal’s songs, he has always been there, its kinda hard to accept he is no more, but as muslims we must all believe that he is now at peace with the Lord. We miss you MJ……



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Your Name

posted July 25, 2009 at 3:07 pm


QUE DIOS LO TENGA EN LA GLORIA
EL REY DE POP!!!!



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