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Nov 16, 2018, 08:06 PM EST. LEAVE A COMMENT. Pop star Zayn Malik has said he no longer considers himself a Muslim ― although he’s grateful for everything his childhood faith has taught him. The former One Direction singer opened up about his spiritual beliefs in British Vogue’s December issue.
Nov 16, 2018 · The former One Direction singer says he doesn't want to be defined by his religion or cultural background. He still has a spiritual belief in God, but rejects some of the main tenets of Islam.
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In 2017, Malik stated that he identified as a non-practising Muslim and did not want to be defined by his religion or cultural background. In November 2018, he told British Vogue that he no longer identified as Muslim.
Jun 21, 2017 · Getty Images. Zayn Malik may be a beloved pop star and one half of the infamous ZiGi, but his notoriety hasn't protected him from seeming Islamophobia. In an interview with the London Evening...
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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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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 ...
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.
