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Where did Kareem Abdul Jabbar get his name from?
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was named by the Islamic leader Hamaas Abdul Khaalis.
When did Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's new name take effect?
After leading the Bucks to its first NBA championship at age 24 in 1971, he took the Muslim name Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
How did Kareem Abdul-Jabba get his new name?
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was named by the Islamic leader Hamaas Abdul Khaalis.
What made Kareem Abdul-Jabaar convert?
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar began studying the Koran after being inspired by Malcom X.
Was Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's name conversion controversial?
What religion was Kareem Abdul-Jabbar raised with?
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was originally raised Catholic.

Question: Is religion a big part of his life?
Self-contained rewrite: Is religion a big part of Kareem-Abdul Jabbar's life?