As an ardent Muslim, Kareem married according to his teacher’s will and later separated. The man who bagged six NBA championships and dazzled the world with his sky-hook, Kareem had an unusual relationship with his former wife.
Habiba and Kareem lived in separate homes briefly after their marriage and two children. The former partners had not lived together since 1973.
According to the
LA Times, Kareem Abdul Jabbar admitted that no person except
Cheryl Pistono had a more significant impact on his life. The woman who dared to ask and question Kareem’s belief also seems to have persuaded him to seek a divorce from an estranged marriage.
Aforementioned, Kareem announced his wished to separate when Habiba was three months pregnant with Sultana.