Ellen Burstyn is known for her roles in The Exorcist, Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore, Resurrection and Requiem for a Dream.
She was raised Catholic but started exploring other faiths.
She started with Sufi Islam under the tutelage of a Muslim teacher.
It was after that that she opened herself up to all faiths and prays to different ones based on her situation.
She was given the name Hadiya by her Muslim teacher.
About the Author
O mankind! We created you from a single (pair) of a male and a female, and made you into nations and tribes, that ye may know each other (not that ye may despise (each other). Verily the most honoured of you in the sight of God is (he who is) the most righteous of you. And God has full knowledge and is well acquainted (with all things). ~ Quran 49:13