He was born Faheem Rasheed Najm and was raised in a Muslim household in Tallahassee, Florida. He has, however, decided to distance himself a bit from the religion. He always tries to avoid talking about it, and when pushed he says that he does not like religion. He has faith in God but does not want to label his beliefs. It may also have something to do with the fact that he married a Christian woman.
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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