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  • Mike Tyson on Random Athletes Who Are Muslim

    (#1) Mike Tyson

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    Mike Tyson converted to Islam in the early 1990s while he was in prison for a rape conviction.
  • Shaquille O'Neal on Random Athletes Who Are Muslim

    (#2) Shaquille O'Neal

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    Shaquille O'Neal was raised by a Baptist mother and Muslim stepfather. He has been identified as Muslim in several biographies, but he is quoted as saying, "I'm Muslim, I'm Jewish, I'm Buddhist, I'm everybody 'cause I'm a people person."
  • Muhammad Ali on Random Athletes Who Are Muslim

    (#3) Muhammad Ali

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    Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr. changed his name to Muhammad Ali in the 1960s after converting to Islam and joining the Nation of Islam. He later converted to Sunni Islam in 1975.
  • Hakeem Olajuwon on Random Athletes Who Are Muslim

    (#4) Hakeem Olajuwon

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    Hakeem Olajuwon was raised Muslim and became even more dedicated to his faith as he grew into adulthood.
  • Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on Random Athletes Who Are Muslim

    (#5) Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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    Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, born Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor, Jr., changed his name when he converted to Islam in 1971.
  • Rasheed Wallace on Random Athletes Who Are Muslim

    (#6) Rasheed Wallace

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    During his time in the NBA, Rasheed Wallace was one of few Muslim players.
  • Bernard Hopkins on Random Athletes Who Are Muslim

    (#7) Bernard Hopkins

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    Bernard Hopkins converted to Islam after being released from Graterford Prison in the late-1980s.
  • Kenneth Faried on Random Athletes Who Are Muslim

    (#8) Kenneth Faried

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    Kenneth Faried is Muslim. He says, "You think you have a plan, but God — well, I’m Muslim — Allah has a different plan.”
  • Tie Domi on Random Athletes Who Are Muslim

    (#9) Tie Domi

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    Tie Domi is reportedly Muslim. He was born Tahir Domi on Nov. 1, 1969.
  • Hasim Rahman on Random Athletes Who Are Muslim

    (#10) Hasim Rahman

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    Hasim Rahman is Muslim. He was reportedly fasting for Ramadan during his 2nd fight against Lennox Lewis.
  • Shareef Abdur-Rahim on Random Athletes Who Are Muslim

    (#11) Shareef Abdur-Rahim

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    Shareef Abdur-Rahim is a devout Muslim. He was born in the faith.
  • Ahmad Rashād on Random Athletes Who Are Muslim

    (#12) Ahmad Rashād

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    Ahmad Rashād converted to Islam in 1972 at which point he changed his name. He was born Robert Earl Moore on Nov. 19, 1949.
  • Amir Khan on Random Athletes Who Are Muslim

    (#13) Amir Khan

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    Amir Khan is a Muslim and a member of the Naqshbandi sufi spiritual order.
  • Larry Johnson on Random Athletes Who Are Muslim

    (#14) Larry Johnson

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    Larry Johnson converted to Islam and observed Ramadan during his NBA career.
  • Nazr Mohammed on Random Athletes Who Are Muslim

    (#15) Nazr Mohammed

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    Nazr Mohammed is Muslim and as such, he fasts during Ramadan. He reportedly lost 10lbs during the 2004-05 season from fasting.
  • Hasheem Thabeet on Random Athletes Who Are Muslim

    (#16) Hasheem Thabeet

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    Hasheem Thabeet is Muslim. He says, "Being Muslim is a big part of me. I feel Muslim, it is always in me. I wish I did not have to practice while I fast, but I do my job and keep believing."
  • Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf on Random Athletes Who Are Muslim

    (#17) Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf

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    Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf is Muslim. He reported recited a silent Muslim prayer whenever the "The Star-Spangled Banner" was played before games.
  • Mehmet Okur on Random Athletes Who Are Muslim

    (#18) Mehmet Okur

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    Mehmet Okur is Muslim.
  • DeSagana Diop on Random Athletes Who Are Muslim

    (#19) DeSagana Diop

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    DeSagana Diop is reportedly Muslim.

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Some of the most outstanding Muslim athletes have brought positive changes through sports. There is no better example than Muhammad Ali to prove that Muslim athletes can have a positive impact. Their achievements are not only in his career, but in personality, and social, political, and religious views. Muslim athletes occupy a prominent position in many different competitive sports. 

From the NFL to the NBA, from professional wrestlers to racers, more young Muslim athletes will rise in the future and create their own brilliant records. The random tool lists 12 famous athletes around the world who are Muslims.

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