Chauncey Lamont Hawkins, also known as Loon in the music world, embraced Islam and changed his name to Amir Junaid Muhadith. On May 26, 2010 he opened up to the public and gave a speech in Canada talking about the change, the reasons behind it and the effect that Islam has had on his life. He now travels the world to speak to teenagers from all different backgrounds and talks to them about inspiring events in life.
Entertainment Life
Loon had worked with P. Diddy’s Bad Boy Records. He then went on to release his self-titled debut album and all together sold over 7 million copies. His most famous work was as part in P. Diddy’s “I Need a Girl Pt. 1” in 2004. He was one of the most popular and anticipated artists of his time, however during the peak of his career he turned towards the more attractive Islamic way of life.
Reasons for Accepting Islam
One of Loon’s most popular quotes from his interviews is “Bad Boy days are over, now I’m what you call a good boy”. One of his top reasons for converting to Islam was the lifestyle that went hand in hand with the music industry. In numerous reports he has said that Islam has brought him the peace of mind that he previously searched for in music. He always loved the music but it was the immoral lifestyle and dirty business that turned him away from the industry.
The remarkable change began with his visit to Abu Dhabi, where he found the culture and morals of the Arab people highly refreshing. He highly admired the regular trips to the mosques that people made for their daily prayers. This first person view of the religion made him question the portrayal of Islam in the western media. He eventually found true happiness and peace, which all his fame and wealth were not able to give him. Seeing the positive change in his life both his wife and son also embraced the religion.
Amir made the holy pilgrimage of Umrah in 2010 with a colleague Basel, a former celebrity who also accepted Islam. Regarding the experience of seeing the Kaaba for the first time he said, “I lived a very poignant moment when I saw the holy Kaaba for the first time in my life.”
Fans React
All over the internet the reaction of fans to Loon’s conversion have been mixed. It appears to be a near 50/50 split with some applauding him for making a transition to better his life, to those who think he’s made the wrong decision. It may be that his fans simply miss the music that Loon once gave them and everyone will eventually come to be accept his new lifestyle.
What the Future May Bring
Amir currently has devoted himself to studying Islam and understanding the true faith as best as possible. Many people have asked him if he will eventually return to the music industry. He answers saying that music has always been a great love of his life, however he currently has to protect himself from how the media may exploit any digressions between music and religion.
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Glory be to god of mercy that show loon the light may Allah guide us all truth the ryt way ameen
Masha-Allah those who are in islam we thank Allah been we born as muslim not we proud.My Allah subhanna give LOON wisdom, takwa nd free knowledge to understand that islam is only religion to be worship and MUHAMMAD is the servant of God.
congratulation to you, Amir aka Loon…
islam is acomplete way of life. please accept it
Yeah Yo Nigga welcome to Islam. A lil rapper welcome. Masha Allah. May Allah be pleased with you and keep you and me and the entire Ummah on the right paths.
r uwelcom 2rilegion peace may allah make things easy4u
Masha Allah will give you reward
alhamdulillah ala-nimatu-islam
MASHA-ALLAH, UN EJEMPLO A SEGUIR¡¡¡
proud to b a muslim and living in abu dhabi..
wanna be too
Insha’Allah!!! Many more will convert to Islam, if only they can stop for once critisize islam and observe our lifestyle, am sure they’ll fall in love with it just like loon and convert. Allahu Akbar!!!
i’m sure there’s been a few same inspiring stories. but how do we exploit these medium i.e entertaintment as tool to spread Islam. As to our beloved Muhammad SAW pbuh
suggested, convey even just 1verse!
My God give leon the heart of serving God other that don’ now the right way
u r welcome 2 religion of peace,may Allah make things easy 4u.
Alhamdulillahi i am happy to be a muslim and i am happy for u. may Allah make it easy for u loon
maasha allah ……only those people like LOON who have converted knows the true value of islam….and may allah keep guiding loon and his family until thier last day
MASHALLAH AMIR, ALLAHSUBAHNALLAH PLEASE BLESS JUST LIKE TO AMIR TO ALL
INSHALLAH….GUIDING TO TO CORRECT PATH IS MASHALLAH ALHUMDU LILLAH…
alhamdulillah ala-nimatu-islam
Allah subahanahu wa ta’ala guides whom he wishes. may Allah (swt) continue to guide us right. ameen
mashaAllah guidence is from Allah most high may Allah be with u always brother in islam.takbir Allahu Akbar,Allahu Akbar.Allahu Akbar.
you too, may Allah guide you now and always
I thank Allah 4 his life. May Allah guide others to the right path of islam.
allahu akbar. may Allah help us all
Allahu Akbar!May Allah keep guiding you and your family until the last day.
Allahu Akbar Islam is the complete way of life may Allah increase our Iman to Loon Masha Allah you are welcome to true religion of Islam.
I really feel very proud of my self being a Muslim, when i go through such type of True Stories that my religion is so pure, clear and Influencing. Its true there is only one religion & that is
ISLAM
Your story is really very Interesting as well as motivating. Ya Allah bless you and all Muslim to be on the right path.
May Allah be with you and may he protect you from evil n illistic way throughout your life Ameeen.
may Allah always keep us under His blessings and show us always the right path and give us courage to take it as u r going. May Allah always keep u on straight path aamin
Alhamdulillah. Masha Allah. He is a revert not convert. All humans are born muslims, they convert to others and when they return they revert back to Islam. Welcome back brother Muhadith. May we all meet in Jannat. Ameen
Asalam alaykum loon, am happy for u dat u be able to see light
MASHALLAH! SUBHANALLAH
May Allah continue to guide many more to islam and strenghten the feet of those already there…… This is GOOD NEWS
ALLHAMDULILAH may ALLAH DA almighty guide and protect us all.
Alhamdulillah. I wish u happy stay in islam.
My Great god helped him and rescue him from fire
I want from my god to rescue me from Jahanom too Ameen
ALLAH IS THE GREATESE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MORE PEOPLE TO CONVERT TO AL-ISLAM THE RELIGION OF PEACE AND LOVE
Conrats. May Allah bless u nd giv evry thing u deserve. May Allah show us ryt path. Ameen.
It is a very inspiring story. He must have faced a lot of challenges to convert to Islam. I hope we can learn from him that how bless we are as we have borne as Muslim. We should not be engrossed in mundane affairs but should remember that Allah is our sustainer.
Allahu Akbar
Alhamdulillah!!! We see to almigty this is nothing.becouse he did what he likes with his slave.
And thats means the victory of Allah is coming to us.u wil c mankind embrasing islam. So is tym for us thanks and ask for forgiveness.verily,he merciful.
Assalaam-mu-alaikum dear brother in Islaam,
It is good to hear that many are being converted in Islaam.Those who has got Idayaat are the right path.I like to see more people converted to ISLAAM.Truely speaking I feel sorry to see those pray statue they offer their whole life for something which irrelevant with no foundation all these so called pandit, priest, dudda, and so many names the pope himself is so foolish.They misguided all those poor people who has got no “I.Q”. Islaam is complete in itself.
ISLAAM is the total submission to the command of Allaah and upon HIS beloved Prophet Mohammad (PBUH).Hazraat Issa so called Jesius has never been crucified infact he has uplifted to heaven.He will definitely come on earth soon after Hazraat Meihandi appeared.
Wassalaam dear brother in Islaam Amade.
Alhamdulillah, loon has taken the right step, may he ever grow in iman and may Allah help and guide him against the enemies of islam. May the Almighty continue to direct the unbelievers to islam. Alhamdulillah
Alhamdulilah…..so very happy…I am a convert too..Alhamdulilah
There is nothing impossible for Allah to do. Please keep up the faith you are surely on the right path
Allah is greatest, all praise is due to Allah. this is how Allah does when he bestows His love and mercy upon His slaves by guiding them to the right path. May Allah guide us continuously to the straight path until the day we are going to meet Him. And to my beloved brother Amir i firmly congratulate him and his family and pray that Allah unite us together with His beloved Prophet and his companions in His paradise, Ameen!
Alhamdullilah! Allah (SWT) has said it. Am happy he (Amir) will die a MUSLIM insha Allah
He has seen d light & followed it! He choosed it over darkness! May Allah’s guidance be with U!
Salaam,
MashaAllaah, may Allaah continue and lead us all to the right, continue to strengthen our faith, Ameen Ya Allaah.
God bless you.
Ma’salaam
Allah pakistan ko salamet raky
Masha Allah will give you reward
Thanks to Allah, i pray for him and all other muslim to die in the faith of islam and let amir advise hs friends the art music
May Almighty Allah increase loon’s iman. Amen