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Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Liam Neeson: I may become a Muslim

Catholic movie star is thinking about changing faith

By PETE SAMSON
Mosque-ars ... star Liam Neeson
Mosque-ars ... star Liam Neeson


HOLLYWOOD star Liam Neeson is considering giving up his Catholic belief and becoming a Muslim.

The actor, 59, admitted Islamic prayer "got into his spirit" while filming in Turkish city Istanbul.
He said: "The Call to Prayer happens five times a day and for the first week it drives you crazy, and then it just gets into your spirit and it's the most beautiful, beautiful thing.
"There are 4,000 mosques in the city. Some are just stunning and it really makes me think about becoming a Muslim."
Liam was raised in Northern Ireland as a devout Catholic and altar boy and was named after the local priest.
But the star — whose wife Natasha Richardson died aged 45 in a skiing accident in 2009 — has spoken about challenges to his faith.
He said: "I was reared a Catholic but I think every day we ask ourselves, not consciously, what are we doing on this planet? What's it all about?
"I'm constantly reading books on God or the absence of God and atheism."
Liam was criticised in 2010 after claiming Narnia lion Aslan — voiced by him in the movies — is not based on Christ as CS Lewis had claimed but in fact all spiritual leaders including Mohammed.
His latest film The Grey, about an oil drilling team who crash in freezing Alaska, is released in the UK on Friday.


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30 comments:

  1. FahadJanuary 25, 2012 at 2:16 PM

    I pray that Allah give him Hidayah

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2012 at 2:25 PM

    mashallah

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  3. UnknownJanuary 25, 2012 at 2:33 PM

    we welcome with deeply heart dear
    Allah may happy to you all rest of life
    thanks to Allah who gives us guidance to judge truth

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  4. engr hummaJanuary 25, 2012 at 2:44 PM

    MashAllah...May Allah enlighten many more hearts with the light of glorious ISLAM everyday...Ameen!

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  5. ChoudharyJanuary 25, 2012 at 2:51 PM

    So Mr. Liam is Nearing to Truth Day by Day...May God Help Him and Make his Path Easy towards Truth...

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2012 at 2:52 PM

    Subhan Allah...

    Allah choses those who love them to become a true believer....May Allah guide him and the entire world to the straight path of their original source (Islam)...Amen

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  7. EhsanJanuary 25, 2012 at 3:50 PM

    Dear Liam,
    We welcome u to the religion of belief, respect, honor, prosperity, peace, brotherhood, kindness, social and satisfaction.

    I am sure, you will love it when u begin with Islam practically and named as a muslim. Stay happy forever my brother.

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2012 at 3:51 PM

    Allahu Akbar

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  9. MuhammadJanuary 25, 2012 at 3:59 PM

    I'll pray that ALLAH give him Hidaya

    Do the same brothers!

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2012 at 4:15 PM

    May Allah SWT give him hiddayath to go in the right path n help him to become a true, practicing beleiver...islam is the truth n the way of life...

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  11. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2012 at 5:00 PM

    subhanallah...actor from kingdom of heaven (Godfrey) balian father...welcome to Islam

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2012 at 6:32 PM

    May ALLAH be with u at the end u'r life.

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  13. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2012 at 6:55 PM

    You are most welcome to the most right path where you can get all the answers of your life.
    Asif

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    1. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2012 at 7:31 PM

      May ALLAH grant him hidaya - AMEEN

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    2. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2012 at 6:23 PM

      I will wait with my fingers crossed to see Mr Neeson to become a Muslim.I request him first to read Quran with meaning and come to know about the concept of God which will definitely help you in accepting Islam.Ameen.

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  14. sajidJanuary 25, 2012 at 7:03 PM

    InshaAllah. If only more people opened their heart and minds like Liam. Just shows he isnt narrow minded. Forget about becoming a muslim, the fact that he opened his heart and researchd it is a huge step.

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  15. RiyazJanuary 25, 2012 at 7:38 PM

    May Almighty Allah Guide him with right path and as practical muslim

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  16. shafiqJanuary 25, 2012 at 9:01 PM

    I pray to my almighty Allah to enlighten his soul with our beautiful religion of Islam. Ameen.

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  17. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2012 at 10:49 PM

    I'm a fan of Mr Neeson, I pray to Allah to give him hidayah, I encourage Mr Neeson to study Islam under the guidance of Dr Naik

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  18. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2012 at 9:13 AM

    we love u Pete bcz Allah loves u....

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  19. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2012 at 3:46 PM

    What ever Allah wants,It will be happen.That's good.

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  20. ZakiJanuary 26, 2012 at 3:53 PM

    As-salam-o-alaikum brother Liam,v all muslims wel come u to the true religion on earth,heaven,universe & other parts of Allah's creation.This is the only religion where u can get all answers for your life exitance on this planet earth.I pray for Allah that he should give u the all correct guidence.Ameen

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  21. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2012 at 4:03 PM

    That's great.

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  22. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2012 at 5:11 AM

    he wants to increase the number of murderers,u shall never see it,we will drop as many weapons as we can on ur heads.

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  23. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2012 at 7:37 PM

    The Lion is portaryed as Christ in the movie Narnia by CS Lewis. Dont misguide the people by false news.

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  24. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2012 at 4:20 PM

    Fuckin bastards.....spreading false messages. You people will never change.

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  25. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2012 at 7:45 PM

    May Allah guide him to find the right way,,,

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  26. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2012 at 9:12 PM

    MAY ALLAH SUBHANA WA TA'ALA GIVE HIM HIDAYA.AMEEN...

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  27. SaraFebruary 5, 2012 at 3:38 PM

    I'm very happy if its true!May Allah give him guidance...am a big fan of Liam! :) mashaAllah!

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  28. AnonymousFebruary 7, 2012 at 6:57 PM

    May Allah make this journey easy for you. when Allah wants to guide a soul he opens his breast to the understanding of the deen. It just did not happen that you went to Turkey, your quest and desire for the truth took you there. Alhamdulillah

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