Harvey explained that his son did not take this step without consulting him, as he informed him of his desire to enter Islam, and his father's reaction was to express his approval and support, stressing that he does not oppose his religious choice.
However, the biggest surprise came when Harvey revealed that he chose the name "Ali" for his son since his birth, noting that he had felt from the beginning that this name had a connection to his son's future and to a relationship that would one day bring him together with the Middle East region, where his son currently lives.
Steve Harvey's stance on Islam did not come in isolation from a personal experience he lived in the UAE, as he recalled during his talk his meeting with His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, on the sidelines of the Sharjah International Book Fair.
Harvey pointed out that the dialogue between them touched upon Islam, the principles of faith, and monotheism, emphasizing that this meeting left a deep impact on him and helped him view Islam in a different way, to the extent that he described its effect as changing his mindset in a single day.
Harvey also spoke of his great admiration for the Emirate of Sharjah, praising what he described as its focus on culture, education, and the family, as well as the tranquility he experienced during his visits there.