Converting to Islam would have saved the life of pop legend Michael Jackson, his brother Jermaine said in an interview to be aired Thursday.

Interestingly, in 2007 and 2008 it was reported that Jackson had converted to Islam

Pop singer Michael Jackson has confirmed his conversion to Islam — nearly two years after brother Jermaine introduced him to the religion.

The star — whose hits include The Way You Make Me Feel — was spotted looking “a bit down” by a producer and a songwriter who had both embraced Islam.

The source said: “They began talking to him about their beliefs, and how they thought they had become better people after they converted. Michael soon began warming to the idea.

Pop superstar Michael Jackson has confirmed his conversion to Islam, according to reports in the Middle East.

Michael Jackson is likely to convert to Islam, his brother said in an interview with a British Muslim newspaper.

Pop superstar Michael Jackson has sparked further speculation he is on the verge of converting to Islam, after pledging to erect a mosque in his adopted home of Bahrain.

LOS ANGELES, California (AP ) -- The Anti-Defamation League on Wednesday demanded an apology from Michael Jackson after ABC aired what was said to be a telephone answering-machine message in which the pop star referred to Jews as "leeches"

Michael Jackson is ending his relationship with the Nation of Islam, sources tell Foxnews.com.

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A new sexual molestation investigation of singer Michael Jackson has been prompted by claims brought by an 18-year-old said to have recovered repressed memories of an assault over a decade ago, sources close to the case say.

Washington: 'Nation Of Islam' leader Louis Farrakhan has rushed to pop icon Michael Jackson's defence, as the troubled pop star continues his fight against nine counts of child molestation charges.

The Nation of Islam's involvement in Michael Jackson's affairs was on very public display yesterday.

Jackson's lawyer said the singer was in "full control" of his affairs.

First money, now clash of faiths clouds pop sex case

As Michael Jackson spoke for the first time since he was charged with child molestation his loyal spokesman was missing from the Christmas Day taping session for a television special.

Michael Jackson has fallen under the influence of the controversial Nation of Islam movement, it was claimed last night.

LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) -- The separatist African-American Nation of Islam is playing a significant and critical role in the affairs and future plans of pop star Michael Jackson, who is now battling criminal child molestation charges, sources close to the situation said Tuesday.