Michael Jackson has become a Muslim. ----- The singer changed his name to Mikaeel in a ceremony at a friend's Los Angeles home just days before he is due in court. ------- The cash-strapped star - who was raised as a Jehovah's Witness - was convinced to turn to Islam by producer Phillip Bubal and songwriter David Wharnsby. ---------- A source told Britain's The Sun newspaper: "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." --------- Singer Yousef Islam - formerly known as Cat Stevens before he also converted to the religion - attended the star's declaration of belief, known as the shahada.