I feel like Zayn Malik has always been the most controversial member of 'One Direction' and even after he has been long gone from the band – a band that doesn't probably even exist anymore – he is still the one making headlines for all kinds of controversial reasons.

In an interview recently, Zayn revealed that he doesn't call himself a Muslim anymore. He said, “To be honest, I've never spoken publicly about what my religious beliefs are. I'm not professed to be a Muslim.” But, is it really a surprise? No, not at all. We haven't ever seen him be religious except for sometimes wearing desi clothes for Eid. Well, that's pretty much it, so obviously it's not a big shock.

But, some fans are still upset about this revelation.

zayn malik: leaving islam.

fully understand why so many things are haraam in islam, the music industry and alcohol being an example. they just distance you from your religion till you've lost all faith.

zayn's a prime example of letting fame get to his head. cancelled. 𤮠pic.twitter.com/qhghOfw2XK

— bismah𥰠(@bismah_x) November 9, 2018

Exactly.

so I've just been informed that Zayn Malik is not longer a Muslim and i'm honestly surprised you all didn't see this coming like why are you shocked lmao

— sara (@sxmos_) November 8, 2018

Almost everyone –

Zayn malik was muslim??? pic.twitter.com/p5Sti0gGBT

— SpanishKash (@SlickSavant) November 8, 2018

It's Twitter, so there are obviously funny reactions.

Zayn Malik about to put “ex-muslim” in his bio

— Sk Jr. (@ajosdonbilivitt) November 8, 2018

So shocking, right?

Me pretending to be surprised that #Zayn Malik doesn't consider himself #Muslim knowing that he's been drinking, partying and dating for years and expressed zero Islamic sentiment ever about anything. pic.twitter.com/3eawPwG8Kk

— Salafi ð®ð·ðºð¸ (@PersianSunni) November 8, 2018

So confusing.

You guys really expected Zayn Malik, a singer, someone who drinks, smokes, parties, has tattoos is every edge of his body to consider himself a Muslim? What are you all shocked about, Im confused ð­ð­ð­

— swoopzy (@rxiamah) November 9, 2018

Thank you, next.

Zayn Malik doesn't consider himself a Muslim.

Muslim twitter: https://t.co/NFUycqeh6A

— Priyanka's wedding ð â¡ (@Shezaahmed17) November 7, 2018

The best reaction, tbh.

Just cos Zayn Malik sang Allah ke banday once, you lot thought he was gonna be next Khalifa of Islam?? even before this statement it's not hard to see that he doesn't claim Islam in anyway, he was in a boy band, has tattoos & drinks fs, why is everyone shocked LOOOL

— Ra'naaldo (@RvNaa) November 8, 2018

He's just a 'gora' now, apparently.

The Paki community no longer claims Zayn Malik, his actions will now be referred to as "goriyan de kam"

— McBaÅÉ  (@TheMcBang) November 9, 2018

Well, did he?

I wonder if Zayn Malik got rid of his lota when he left Islam

— McBaÅÉ  (@TheMcBang) November 9, 2018

Oops.

i was fully convinced that i was gonna end up marrying zayn malik and now he isn't a muslim anymore life's peak sometimes uno

— dua (@quruxlaay) November 8, 2018

Nope.

muslim twitter is getting pressed about zayn malik leaving islam like this boy hasn't been smoking, drinking, getting tattoos, and singing about f*cking his girlfriend for ages... when was he ever the poster boy for islamic values???

— ÙÙÛØ­Û (@maleehagha) November 9, 2018

Okay then.

zayn malik left Islam? feel like i'm going through a break up, my chest is hurting must be my heart ð­ð­ðª

— Aliya (@_baaali12) November 8, 2018

Yeah, don't be mean.

Wait so I just read Zayn's statement about leaving Islam and it's a nice piece BUT like did he need to mock muslims and their practices while doing it? Gross @zaynmalik

— Georgette Smith (@GeorgetteSmithM) November 9, 2018

Okay, some people are angry as well.

Who are you to leave Islam?
The Islam has left you when you started drinking, became Playboy, going to parties for one night stand. The Islam has left you when you tattoed your whole body. No one abandoned Islam but Islam abandoned people like you.#ZaynMalik pic.twitter.com/ZrMIX1jqZf

— Waqar Gohar (@WiKiGohar) November 11, 2018

A funny jab? Perfect.

Zayn malik first left one direction, now he left right direction

— Umarzð¸ð¦ (@JonSunow4) November 11, 2018

Oh no.

Zayn Malik, a singer who drinks, does drugs, has tattoos and a live-in girlfriend: I'm not Muslim

Entire Muslim Ummah: WhATTtt??!??!??? SHOOKETH. BUT YOU TWEETED BISMILLAH 6 YEARS AGO ZAYN ð­ð­ð­ï¿½ï¿½ð­ð­ð­

— miss vanjie (@Rameezay) November 11, 2018