The truth shall set you free. I was reading this, when I stumbled upon a truly admirable list on Wikipedia. The List of converts to Islam. My knowledge is probably out-of-date when it comes to this list, but here are couple of things that had my eyes popping out of my head:
Dave Chappelle, entertainer, is a muslim, read here & here.
Dhin dhin dhin (ring bell):
Chapelle 1 - Azhar Usman 2 (video)
Marat Safin, Tennis player, is a muslim, read this postmatch interview
Nicolas Anelka quit The Premier League (Manchester City) and moved to the turkish Fenerbahce after he embraced Islam and paid a visit to Mecca. Truly inspiring story. Read here and here
I've not seen these photos before. Anelka Giving autographs #1, Posing in the local masjid #2, Checking out the clubs trophies #3
Wesley "Blade" Snipes, has been a muslim since 1988 (read remark below) Wow..I didn't see this one coming. Read this 1991 interview with Snipes..
Now you know why he's so mean to those vampires..
Robin van Persie, footballer (Arsenal) is a muslim, read here


Elsewhere: Would you imagine a place called "Little Mecca" in communist China?.
Watch this New York Times special report on the muslim province of Linxia..

Remark - [Update]: It has been brought to my attension that Mr. Snipes left Islam on his way to fame. As the article states:
As a young Black man coming of age surrounded by a sea of Whites, says Snipes, Islam was a lifeline for him. Today, however, he is no longer Muslim. "A brother of mine used to say, 'When you're drowning, grab onto a log to keep afloat. But don't hold on to the log when the boat comes by. Get on the boat and bring your butt on back home.' So Islam for me was the log to make me more conscious of what African people have accomplished, of my self-worth, to give me some self-dignity."
Thanks Mr. Anfaal for managing to attentively read the 6-page article.
You are hereby hired at the research department :)