We have reached the limits of Jacko worship. Yes, yes, he’s an icon; he’s the greatest entertainer of all time most ever and always; he healed our racial wounds and paved the way for Obama; he’s worthy (per Sheila Jackson-Lee) of a Congressional resolution and (per Rev Sharpton) of a national day of mourning.

But he’s not the Prophet Mohammed:

On an Arabic MBC TV report about the death of Michael Jackson, the announcer made a poetic allusion to Mohammed that has outraged many viewers.
After Mohammed died there was much confusion and denial among Muslims, who were only calmed down when Abu Bakr said “O people! Whoever worships Mohammed , he should know that Mohammed has died , and he who worships Allah, he should know that Allah is alive, he never dies.”
The broadcast ended with “Whoever loves Michael Jackson should know that Michael has died, and those who love his music can still enjoy it forever.”
The news announcer apologized for the incident, saying that it was an off-the-cuff remark and that he did not intend to consciously evoke Mohammed.

Michael Jackson, P.B.U.H. (Play Billie-jean Until it Hurts)