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Jermaine Jackson: 'Michael Is a Gift from Allah'

Thursday July 2, 2009

Categories: Celebrities, Entertainment

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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a true friend
July 15, 2009 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

Mariam
July 17, 2009 7:09 AM

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

Mariam
July 17, 2009 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.

Marie
July 20, 2009 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......

Your Name
July 25, 2009 3:07 PM

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

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