Most High brought Islam into the life of
Malcolm through his brother Reginald,
who would visit him in prison and share
his own conversion to Islam via the
Nation of Islam. After this Malcolm
himself converted and he too became a
member of the Nation of Islam.
Intrigued by his eloquence, Elijah
Muhammad would later appoint
Malcolm to become the Minister and
National Spokesman for the NOI.
The story of Malcolm X is available
online for all to read and apply, however
the motive behind this article is not only
to honour this Shining Black Prince, but
to use his life as a Shining example for
us all.
Malcolm’s life was full of struggle and
hardship. He was not born a Muslim; in
fact he was not even born “equal” in the
eyes of other races according to the
legislation of the United States of Dajjal
(America)! He lived a life of crime and
“haram” activities, but not once did he
hide or deny it.
Does this sound like a man that was
consumed by the Dunya? He had near
no money to the point that even his Hajj
pilgrimage was paid for by his sister
Ella. The main goal of this man’s life was
liberation of his people and he worked
tirelessly to attain it. Ahmad al Hassan
(a.s) has repeatedly advised us to focus
on fighting the Ego Monster for that is
the ultimate test.
We must never forget where Malcolm
came from for it serves as not only as an
example for us but for the millions of
people who are still being oppressed by
the white supremacist. The only
difference between now and then is that
during Malcolm’s time the oppression
was done openly, now it is done in a
more sinister and subtle way, but it’s
still the same hand holding the whip.
Malcolm is a prime example of one
man’s victory against his Ego Monster.
What, do you think that when Malcolm
said the Shahadah that that was it? No!
He was tested throughout. Leaving his
life of crime was just the beginning.
Malcolm picked himself up and cleaned
himself off from his past and came into
Islam with a heart as clean as a mirror.
Those who say otherwise either do not
understand Malcolm or use their minds
rationally for his life is a prime example.
Malcolm had nothing to his name, not
even the house he lived in, even his
refrigerator had holes in it!
“To have once been a criminal is
no disgrace.
To remain a criminal is the
disgrace” – Malcolm X