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Muhammad Ali said that he first heard of the Nation of Islam when he was fighting in the Golden Gloves tournament in Chicago in 1959, and attended his first Nation of Islam meeting in 1961. He continued to attend meetings, although keeping his involvement hidden from the public.
Learn how Muhammad Ali's religion and spirituality defined his character and made an impact on the world.
Oct 26, 2017 · Muhammad Ali’s conversion to Islam, in many ways, defined his career and legacy as a fighter with conviction. He went on to become an icon for American Muslims.
Ali's actions as a conscientious objector to the Vietnam War made him an icon for the larger counterculture of the 1960s generation, and he was a very high-profile figure of racial pride for African Americans during the civil rights movement and throughout his career.
Jun 2, 2017 · June 2, 2017 4:39 PM EDT. Muhammad Ali ‘s public conversion to Islam, in 1964, was among the most defining moments of his remarkable life.
- Sean Gregory
Nov 8, 2023 · Timeline. Ali discovers the Nation of Islam. Conviction and Courage. Muhammad Ali was celebrated as the world’s most well-known Muslim and as a “Champion of Freedom” because of his long-time role as an advocate for humanitarian causes, civil rights, and religious freedom.
Ali, who died on June 3, 2016 at age 74, has offered a few different reasons for his embrace of Islam. According to the 1967 book, Black Is Best: The Riddle of Cassius Clay, by former Sports...
