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American television presenter and comedian Steve Harvey has expressed support for his youngest son’s wish to embrace Islam, recalling how a conversation with Sharjah’s ruler deepened his own understanding of the faith.

According to reports published by Gulf Today on 13 November and Al Jadeed on 14 November, Harvey said his son had spoken to him about his interest in Islam and sought his opinion. He welcomed the choice and said it did not surprise him. The reports describe his son’s expressed intention, without confirming when or whether he has formally embraced Islam.

Harvey explained that he had chosen the name Ali for his son at birth, recalling a feeling that the boy would one day develop a connection with the Middle East. The name therefore predates his son’s recently reported interest in becoming Muslim.

In the interview, linked by the reports to the Sharjah International Book Fair, Harvey also reflected on his meeting with Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah. He said their discussion about Islam, faith and belief in one God had changed his perspective and helped him appreciate aspects of the religion he had previously misunderstood.

Harvey spoke warmly of Sharjah’s emphasis on education, culture and family life, describing the emirate as a peaceful environment in which to raise children. His remarks brought together his appreciation of that experience and his willingness to support his son’s religious choice.