He wasn’t a Muslim when he was a pirate, rather his conversion ended his piratical ways.

For the story behind movie-Jack and some of the mysterious elements of his former life referenced in the films, try reading the book, “The Price of Freedom” by A. C. Crispin. While the book is not officially the prequel to the movies, it is highly researched in what happens in them, along with many accurate historical elements. It tells the story of how Jack gets to the place he is in during the first movie, starting when he was in his early 20’s. I am in the middle of reading it, and it has answered many of my questions. Although it is a little long, it is very intriguing and I highly recommend it.

That’s uncanny! But, according to historical dates, John Ward a.k.a. “Jack Birdy” was born around 200 years prior in the mid-1500’s. But as unreliable as historical dating can be and as hard Jack Birdy –as well as his English royal adversaries– would have tried to obfuscate his origins and legacy…anything is possible! Thanks for sharing that amazing information. Please do more research and let us know what you find!

My suename is ward and while searching my family tree i found my G G G G grandfather was born in faversham kent in 1771 his name was also John ward son of a fisherman could i be related as Captain jack was also son of a fisherman

One more thing, about the fountain of youth in the movie Pirates of Carribean, its actually based on Islamic fiction as the fountain referred by unknown sufis the one that Al-Khidr drink and become youth until the day of judgement.

Why is that is been told in the movie? Based on fictional records that both Al-Khidr r.a and Zulkarnain r.a racing thru the world to seek this miracle fountain and by Allah will, Al-Khidr found it and drink. Thus he became young.

Kindly advise. Wallahualam.

Anyway , this is sooo school , how Islam combined with Pirates Of The Carrabin. 😛 totally awesome .