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The former One Direction singer opened up about his spiritual beliefs in British Vogue’s December issue. Malik, 25, was raised in a British Muslim family of Irish and Pakistani descent. He told Vogue that as a child, he studied Islam and attended a mosque.
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Nov 16, 2018 · Zayn Malik has said he no longer considers himself a Muslim, saying he doesn’t want to be defined by any religion. Malik says he still has a “spiritual” belief in God, but revealed he doesn...
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Jun 21, 2017 · Malik, 24, was born in the U.K. and raised Muslim by his parents. His father is from Pakistan, and his mother converted to Islam after their marriage. Malik said his background is something he ...
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Vogue reports Malik was raised by his father, Yaser, and his mother, Trisha, a convert to Islam. As a child, he spent time at a mosque. However, Malik’s religious viewshave not been stagnant. In 2017, he told The Evening Standard“I’m not currently practising but I was raised in the Islamic faith, so it will always be with me, and I identify a lot w...
Malik’s religious beliefs evolved by the time he spoke to Vogue in 2018. “To be honest, I’ve never spoken publicly about what my religious beliefs are.” He added that he is not a Muslim, though he has not completely abandoned a belief in the supernatural. He elaborated about what he does believe. “I believe whatever people’s religious beliefs are i...
Discussing certain tenants of Islam, he said he doesn’t “believe you need to eat a certain meat that’s been prayed over a certain way, I don’t believe you need to read a prayer in a certain language five times a day. I don’t believe any of it.” He added “I just believe if you’re a good person everything is going to go right for you.” He had no issu...
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Apr 15, 2016 · Zayn Malik Is a Mainstream, Muslim Pop Icon — Here's Why That Matters. He's shedding his boy band past and letting you into the Mind of Mine . By Fariha Róisín. April 15, 2016.
Jun 21, 2017 · Find out what Zayn Malik said about why he's proud to be a Muslim, and what it was like in airports when he first started coming to America.
Aug 28, 2015 · How has Zayn Malik, the first Muslim artist to reach global fame, navigated his faith and his career in the entertainment industry? This article explores his challenges, his achievements, and his impact on the Muslim community and beyond.
