(CNN) Islam is the world’s fastest growing religion – and not just in Muslim majority nations: 10% of all Europeans are projected to be members of the Muslim faith by 2050, according to a recent Pew Research Center study.
The study estimates that from 2010 to 2050, Muslims will have increased across the world by 73%, followed by Christians who are projected to grow by 35% during the same time period, and Hindus at 34%.
That means that Islam — currently the world’s second-largest religion — will surpass Christianity as the world’s biggest religion by the end of the century, the study projects.
BBC Monitoring state that Islam is the world’s second-largest religion, after Christianity. But this could change if the current demographic trends continue, according to research published by the US-based Pew Research Center.
More surprisingly, and what most people don’t know, is the number of celebrities that have quietly converted to Islam. HERE ARE MY TOP TEN!
- Shaquille O’Neal (Retired NBA Superstar)
- Akon (Pop Superstar Singer)
- T-Pain (Pop Superstar Singer)
- Mike Tyson (Heavyweight Boxing Champ)
- Ice Cube (Rap Superstar)
- Ellen Burstyn (Emmy Award-Winning Actress)
- Muhammad Ali (Heavyweight Boxing Champ)
- Dr. Oz (TV Personality)
- Dave Chappelle (Comedian)
- Janet Jackson (Pop Superstar Singer)
- Michael Jackson (Pop Icon Singer)
- The Undertaker (WWE Pro Wrestler)
- Busta Rhymes (Rap Superstar)