The Autobiography of Malcolm X | Read by Joe Morton | OOP Audiobook
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Is there an unabridged version read by Joe Morton, if so please let me know!!! He reads it so well.
Narrated by Laurence Fishburne www.amazon.com/dp/B084Z2Q6DH/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_x_CLHAFb2CC56R6
Wya twas ewas rtttwttt
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@@reelblack jjlafaaajaaaaafaafffff
I still don’t know what “unabridged” means.
Your legacy will never ever ever die Malcolm X.
“You Are Present Even When You Are Away.” -Sister Dr. Betty Shabazz
Not from the book. From the movie.
FACTS
A Queen Stands Alone that was SO POWERFUL MY QUEEN...
@A Queen Stands Alone: Such *powerful words* to speak to one's spouse. Duau, Dr. Shabazz.
lol, i bet she wasnt present to him while away, malcom x was to fine for her, she was very dark and not good to look at
Gone but not forgotten, we LOVE YOU Malcolm X.
This book has changed my mind and my life.
I've read this book many, many times. I always tell anyone that will listen to me Please read this book. This is a powerful and important book for anyone to read and most importantly for a Black person whom realize they are Black. These days sometimes I wonder. In the 60's we were well aware of the movements taken place. We're Black and Proud. It was in the music of Curtis Mayfield, James Brown, The Last Poets, and so many more. I could go on, but I want to leave space for others. I appreciate this book in audio because my eye sight isn't what it used to be. Thanks for this so very important and special piece of BLACK History. I just Love this.
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@@Tmorton1978 WTF is that?? 👁
Is this recording edited or is it full book?
Powerfully sexist
I bought my nephew and son's the autobiography of Malcolm X. I believe that every boy need to read this book.
The Author Biography?
*Autobiography
If you want to teach them to look at women as less than. You must not have read it
Indeed.
STOP REPEATING CORPORATE MSM RHETORIC..... LEARN THE TRUE BEAUTY OF THE CULTURE.....
He read this book like no one ever before i love his reading style
I bought the book when I was living in Harlem in the early 1980s and I still have it. One of my most precious possesions.
Highly reccomended.
Felt like he was reading it to me himself ! This story is Gold. Rest in Paradise King
👌👆❤️ I am listening to it while at work.
Rest in Power, Malcolm X.
REST IN PEACE EL HAJJ
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un
We are a home educating family, and my entire family is listening to it. We have 3 boys and a daughter ages 12-6 yrs old. We are listening in small bits 20 -25 mins. We are enjoying it. Great audiobook for our family! Thank you so much for sharing it here on RUclips. Every black family should be tuned in to Malcolm X.
I am from India🇮🇳
At the ongoing farmers'protest which is on for 4 months in India, the Activists talked about Malcolm X and taking inspiration from this book
Your people have been treated abominably by both the British, your own brahmin class and now the communitarianism
How are you getting on with that? I followed some of that but it seemed to die off? 🙏🇬🇧
@@DaveSCameron After one year of continued protest government took back the draconian Laws
@@robertdore9592 The Aryans invaded India and enforced the caste system to enslave the original Black Indians. I'm black Indian, now we're a small minority
@@eyeoftruth4405 Isn't the caste system part of the Hindutva religion?
Takes me back to being 12 years old reading this having to take frequent breaks because of graphic tellings of Malcolm's childhood, crying and feeling so much pain and anger for his family. 😞
I did the same I read this book ,I got a headache after I was done this was my first time hearing his book lol since 2002and 2002
Hi there, I am starting to listen to the book for the first time! Should be interesting! By the way, the videos on the playlist on my channel just might change someone’s life!
Alhamdulilah. I can truly relate 😣
💔😔
WE LOVE YOU MALCOLM X
he should have got a better ,looking woman than that betty.
My brutha he was and is our own trinity. He was born Malcolm Little. From birth to prison. From prison he became Malcolm X. From here until his trip to Mecca until his unfortunate departure from us he was El Hajj Malik El Shabazz. We do indeed love him. He was taken from us 6years 3months 14days before I was born feel a sense of loss. I read and watch everything I come across trying to soak up everything I can about him. He is us true trinity. From being called the devil by his fellow inmates to trying to changes the 🌎 for the better.
@@susanpeters6085 looks don't make a marriage.
@@LawrenceEBell-xp7uu Malcolm came to his spiritual home in Makkah where we welcomed our brother with open arms. He was and will always be our brother and our legend as a Muslim. May Allah grant him the highest ranks in paradise for his martyrdom. I pray to Allah I become good enough to meet him there
@@susanpeters6085 you sound stupid
His metamorphosis after he got out of prison was astonishing! I love Malcolm X, hard to believe he was a guy who hung around the streets, so different before to the point you couldn't believe this was a story of Malcolm X. He will always be the man I want to be, the man I will always look up to. He was the best.
Malcolmx a living Miracle of a living GOD.( ALLAH).
Also his metamorphosis after his pilgrimage to Makkah. He became the beloved of God after that
@KME 👌👆❤️! I think that is what made him so powerful in his thinking and his speech, also.
My sentiments exactly.
It’s not how you start it’s how you finish. Malcolm turned his life around for the better 🙏🏾
So glad I had to read this in high school. He made mistakes, changed his mind, adapted to life but always seemed the truth as he perceived it. What more can we do in a lifetime?
Always seeked the truth
What a cracking comment, after decades of questioning everything (and I mean everything!) you have said it quite simply and perfectly, best wishes from Liverpool UK 🇬🇧
I got suspended for bringing this book to school.
Most Definitely!
Seemed, or seeked , he was a seeker of truth
Brother Malcolm Peace and Blessings be Upon Him 🤵🏽🇱🇾
I am a Proud valedictorian graduate of Malcolm X Shabazz High School. Each student upon gradutating had to read the Autobiography of Malcolm X, and submit a report . Likecyou wrote, this should be a must read. Blessings
all praise to Allah
The ballot or bullet speech. April 13 1963 Cleveland OH 💡💡💡💡💡💡💡💡💡
Where are you located?
Greetings. Which location did you attend. I attended Malcolm X Shabazz in Newark NJ back in the early 70's. Good to see pride still shown for this institution.
Peace be unto you..
Its just sad how his mom suffered so much pain throughout her life this breaks my heart and my soul.
Damn We Love You, Malc. Sorry you had to endure such hatred from people you would've died for.
This book should be essential reading for everyone.
I agree!
Read the book and it’s entirety TWICE !!!!!! EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND BE GREAT MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS
It used to be required reading
It is at Morgan State Univ
It should be in History.... for all grades!
I read this book in high school and it still gives me chills...Great Book...Rest in Peace ✌🏾 Brother Malcolm
I found this book in sheer finding. and I'm blessed just to read such a strong words from a man that fought for everyone till the very end. RiP Brother Malcolm.
I love this man's life story.
albeit a foreshortened life.
Me too. It shows how God can use anyone for his glory & if you are willing to vessel you will continue to evolve & grow in the things of God.
Detroit Red
This will definitely be 4 hours and some change, of meaningful time spent on RUclips, good lookin' out reelblack...
Amen! Definitely well spent.
FACTSSSSSSSSSSS
Agreed 😎👍 and God Bless. Peace. 🙏🏻✌🏻
Get the book and read it cos there’s chunks missing in this video
@@user-bm8kc3pe3l I have a paperback copy...
I'm 54 years old now from Detroit, I remember I was sick and could not work when I was about 33 years old, and I finally read Malcolm X autobiography that my younger sister gave to me. It completely change my way of thinking Malcolm X is great like Marcus Garvey.
True Knowledge never dies !!
Flint,Mi in the house
Word brother for me it was a wake up call.was just coming off the drugs and smoking cigarettes read that and it got me through.and I turn around and read it again 1989 it was.
To me he was greater than Garvey and any other black leader
Thanks 😊 for sharing this Audio! Makes me appreciate the teachings of the most Honorable Elijah Muhammad even more, praise God Allah 🙌
This man is one of the most resilent men in American History.
Most are coming to realize how correct, real and powerful he was. With all the climate of hate we are witnessing these days I believe this proud honest man should be honored just like MLK. RIP Prince!
Exactly 💯💯💯
More than any black leader
The messenger may be gone but the message still prevails. R . I. P. our true African brother. Love from Kenya
I read this book as a teenager and it changed my life. I'm bi-racial and grew up on both sides of the color line. But over time I came to understand who I am and X's teachings were pivotal to that. He is one of the few TRUE leaders we've ever had. If you're open to it, this book can truly help free your mind.
Joe Morton's voice is recognizable, however somewhere around the middle you can actually hear his voice morphing into Malcom's. Roscoe Lee Brown shares in the reading also. I have read the book several times and this my 3rd time listening to the audio. Enjoy Black History Month everyone.
I have this book which I have read twice before in my lifetime. I have to say is the Autobiography of Malcolm X is one of the greatest books ever made.
Oh thank you! I have a 8 hr shift Saturday and now at least half of it will be good. The rest of the shift will be spent side-eyeing many of my fellow Americans. ✌🏽
U must be in retail to say that.😆😆
Today is Saturday today is my 8hr shift and I’m with you Sister lol what a small world
👁😂
@@iluvrachellef what does 👁😂 mean
@@supers2092 It means smart melanated people keep a special eye on pink folks.
I initially read this book when I was a high school student. I won't say that it totally transformed me or made me into some pious individual or anything.I now in this late stage of my life wished that it had. However what I will say is that it helped me to modify and dramatically change my way of viewing things. And it also helped me to enhance my intelect by using his example of reading and studying everything I could get my hands on, including the dictionary. Malcolm is my big brother, my favorite unlce and to some extent the father that I wished that I had. And I know that I'm not singular in this mindset. Rest in peace El Hajj Malik El Shabazz until we all meet you again.
I’m hispanic grew up in Spanish Harlem....I remember how Malcolm x was bad mouthed...at 45, today, I came to realize the heroe Malcolm was and his own ppl kept him as an evil person....thank you for sharing
Greetings, "some" of his own ppl were/are the ones who portrayed him as evil,,,just at some ppl paint/see Castro - Garvey- Khadaffi - Mogabi etc.
Studying Malcolm x has moved me in a way I can’t describe it has really elevated me
My brother may he Rest In Peace introduced me to Malcolm X life at 16. Malcolm X introduced me to seeking knowledge of my history. And today I’m known or called Shirley X amongst my peers. Man can commit murder and take away the physical being but not the seeds of which the physical has planted. Rest In Peace to both my brother and Malcolm whom has enlightened me.
Rest In Peace Malik El Shabazz.
We love forever. I hate what they did to you.
@@michelefinney2934 "Me too!"🌹😳
@@itstheru274 libusta4 and
@@itstheru274 fuckin coward's
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un
I have read the BOOK several times, but this is my first time listening and I LOVE IT❤️❤️❤️
If you’re reading along with the book you will realize that chunks are missing. So please get the book. 💪🏾
True.
Like?
@@mastermoose8390 you would have to be following along with the book in order to tell. I apologize.
@@yimins_baybeh If you were reading along with the book you’d know. There are entire paragraphs and even pages missing.
@@cocodiva0213 no , but now I do thanks!
The greatest black leader that ever lived!
To many spaces
@Selassie999 Yes Yes Yes
None Greater than Marcus Garvey.
Make him one of the greatest because there are many recognized by the international community. It's unfair to single an individual yet there are more blacks who have made profound influence on society. Just to name a few Martin Luther King, Obama, Nkurumah, Kenyatta, Mandela, Khama, Farakkan, Clinton, my father, my Grandfather and others.
How about the greatest leader that ever lived
One of the single greatest black men in history, bar none. Brother Malcolm, you constantly inspire me to continue fighting for my people. Black 1st. Rest in power brother. I am here to attempt to carry on your teachings, your principles, your love and devotion to the black man.
MTXE-01 Deuce Not according to Ben Shapiro who calls Malcolm X a "pig"!
Fuck Ben Shapiro long live the memory of malcomx
@@honestperson6280 who the fuck is Ben Shapiro to even open his mouth about brother Malcolm? History tells the true story. And that story is such; white men and the system of white supremacy is by far the worlds largest group of terrorists, bar none. Therefore, nothing that any white man or white woman says about Malcolm has any credibility in my eyes.
Honest Person we care nothing about Ben Shapiro who did the work of the devil like his family member on Fox Jeanine. The words are written for us that believe the truth to read by dear Brother Malik El Shabazz. Ameen.
I listen to this most nights before I go sleep, It help's me go sleep, playing in back ground. Today must finished 200th time. the audio is Well read, and the book is well written. I love Malcom x as a brother. He inspired me to be a better human being and my love for reading books.
This book is a true inspiration. One of the greatest moments in anyone's life is the moment you realise what your true "CALLING " is. Malcolm X and the Bible expressed that moment so beautifully. Long live Malcolm, MLK, MARCUS, BIKO and all our great ancestors
This channel really is awesome.
Is that ur real hair and this is very cool
What does her natural hair have to do with her comment? Like that was so irrelevant to mention. She's a beautiful sista, with or without her natural hair out
@@melanatedcutie748 💯
George Frazier Yes.
Yes sista beautiful
Brother youre doing Gods work.
Hour 3:46 - 3:48 and 3:51:50 - 3:54:30 is absolute GOLD and still holds up over 50 years later!!!
It's crazy how much I relate to brother Malcolm X even though we grew up 60 years apart. I swear this was our last great leader smh we have been letting our ancestors down badly in this country...
Thank you so much!! Right on time!!!
Never late but right on time.
Wow this is amazing 20 min through shed tears what a life malcolm and his family lived in his early years as a child as well as other African Americans our history is deep may God bless us all
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@@ghanishah thank you bro ✊🏾
Yes you're right, this is reason enough to find solutions to our problems as black people....
I first read this emotional copy of the Autobiography of Malcolm X, twenty seven years ago, because he undoubtedly was a great leader warrior mentor and hero that put his life on the line for Africans globally.
Baba Malcolm was unapologetic bold and defiant.
A beautiful brilliant and bold individual he was.
Big up to you Reelblack.
Ase Baba Ossie Davis.
This book changed my life.
I first read the autobiography of Malcolm X in the late 1970s while in the military stationed in West Germany. When I was born my family on my Mother's side were members of the Nation of Islam. So I had experienced both the Nation of Islam and the Christian Church as a child so it made reading the autobiography that much more of an impact on me. And until reading the Qur'an no other book had such an impact on me not even the bible. So every time I hear or read someone talk about the book changing their life I understand. And as others have said before me this should be a required reading in our educational system.
Thank you for uploading this. I've been meaning to read The Autobiography of Malcolm X for a few years now.
@@GavinGill07good you said that. I was going to listen to the audiobook,but I had planned on reading the text a while ago. I don't really listen to audiobooks when ever I'm reading because I'm old school and prefer an actual feel of the book.
Read the book its nothing like this
@@XX-tq1oe Thank you I will.
@Hey Mister DJ i read it the other day. Changed my lifr
@Hey Mister DJ Did you get a good grade on your paper?
Praise GOD I was just talking about this MAN TODAY and here it is.....
NOTHING but CONFIRMATION
APTTMHG SHALAWAM FAMILY STAY VIGILANT
Thank God that he. Came around to let know What was really happening to. Us black people
@Sundiata Keita Takbir.......ALLAHUAKBAR!!!!
Most beautiful read ever, so beautifully written, I cried at the end, inspiring, powerful, sad...
The best book I’ve ever read in my life LongLive Malcom X he truly was a prophet his words and spirit will live on Forever
In Swahili..
Safi Na Kweli..
( Pure and True )..
“he truly was a prophet” 😂😂😂 this man was a devoted Muslim, He took Muhammad (pbuh) as a prophet. Do not tarnish his title by calling him something he never claimed!
@@yasinhussain1123prophet isn’t just a religious word dummy
This channel is a true gem. Thank you for this ❤
@reelblack
Thank u, brotha for this upload! I'm 41 and I first read this when I was in the 7th grade! This read sparked my spiritual journey 💞
👊🏿
One of the greatest humans to bless this earth. Endless lessons to be learned from his life and the exceptional work by Alex Hailey.
Malcolm X was ahead of his time. everyone should take time to learn about Malcolm X, Dr. Huey P Newton , Bobby Seale & the Black Panther Party as a whole, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., etc. there’s so many other greats that need to be taught in school.
Thanks for posting this wonderful autobiography of our late great brother Malcolm X. 4 hours were well spent.
This is a powerful book. Especially how Malcolm x words at the end before his death he knew it was coming and he had no fear. He was a brave man.And I fully understand how his life shaped him.
Facts
All credit is due to Allah
Simply wow! What a powerful, important historical figure this man was. This book is essential reading for people of _ALL_ races, especially in this current climate.
Must read all 3M books starting with Malcolm X ,Martin Luther King and Medgar Evers and check you out The Ballot or Bullet speech on April 13th 1964 that was in Cleveland Ohio.
After hearing this autobiography it has made me understand the unimaginable hardship the black Americans have faced throughout history. Malcolm X was truly a brave selfless person who was a great ambassador and for the true Islam and a human rights activist . Brother Al-Hajj Malik Al-Shabbaz will be honoured with a high esteem in Jannah on the day of judgement. InShaAllah. RIP brother maximum respect ✊
I love you Malcolm X. If it wasn’t for you I wouldn’t know where I stand. Alone facing the man in the mirror. I promise I won’t let you down
Read it years ago and loved it. Thank you so much.
Can't explain malcom X in words such a genius, his fight for freedom will never be forgotten. RIP..
I've watched the film, read the book, and listened (intently) to this .....
And yet, each and every time has been a profound revelation ....
Rest In Peace Brother Malcolm
Rest In Peace Dr.Betty Shabazz.
Rest from your labor! My faithful and True Servant Malcolm X. Rest In Power. You still shining.💜
DO NOT PURCHASE ANY VERSIONS AFTER 1992. Because since then, it has been HEAVILY EDITED w/UNTRUTHS, & some informations removed. Since the death of Alex Haley, the original manuscript, has changed hands.
The Malik Shabazz Estate has since taken back the INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY. I would suggest editions from 1965-1977...
Is this the unedited version?
Good look.
Joe Morton did an EXCELLENT EXCELLENT job!! 💪🏾🔥🙏🏾💯🖤
I really enjoy this book. It’s so sad that you can’t thrust anyone. The same person that will bring u up and think highly of you, and you get more popular than that person, is the same person that will bring u down.
👌👆❤️
Never went thru a book faster in my life. Totally understand why everybody im inspired by has recommended this. RIP Malcolm
Great reading…Malcolm X was such a great man.
My brother bought this book in the 1960s. I was in grade school when I read it. It was a kind of thick book and over the years I read it over many times to get the full understanding. I loved the man.
Greatest black man to ever live.
May he rest in jannāt ❤ the growth he made in his life is simply inspiring 🖤
Ossie Davis voice is one of its kind. Pierces the heart and mind . Great Hero of his people in his own way as an actor, reaching out to his audience for human rights for all .
🙏
Ossie Davis was a tall, handsome, intelligent, talented man. His voice was phenomenal.
@@Ms.L2803I always thought the voice was Roscoe Lee Brown
@@terrenceliburd8655
You mean reading the book in this video? It says read by Joe Morton, right? Which voice are we discussing? 🤷🏾♂️🤔
@@Ms.L2803 The voice who narratates before and after each chapter
Ima black truck driver in America and I listen to this audiobook at least once a day this book has changed my life I wish I would’ve read it sooner thanks for uploading 🙏
me too
Become Muslim my brothers
Gratitude for Sharing This Profound Story.
I shed tears while listening I feel myself getting in Malcom
I like section where he met Betty X...he is like a regular man who was nervous about women, especially a Muslim woman. Yes..she knew! He is confident out in public but this made him more real to me..😋
Everyone deserves to read this book and learn from this man's profound life.
I can't stop crying man thank u malcolm x for being brave thank u malcolm x
Whatever "race" my brothers and sisters want to call themselves, PROPAGANDA has had a devestating effect on good folks who don't understand nor try to understand how evil evil really is.....the 'people' that have gotten kicked out of every country when they found out who and what these
'people' really were/are!!
They are government,they are our enemy,they are Christ deniers!!
Absolutely well put 💯☮️🙏🏾
My sister & brother had this book years ago did reports on it in high school & I did a painting of the paperback in 82 in high school.
One of most life changing books I have ever read (6x). I love Malcolm and James Baldwin. Rest easy King 👑
I don’t feel the emotional connections that black peoples do but Malcolm x is an inspiration to me. This is a great book and regardless of your views align with his, his leadership and his fight for his beliefs are really something to be admired
Thank you for posting this! I read the autobiography of Malcolm X many years ago, I would love to listen to it again as I go about my daily chores ... thank you!
I hope you upload other biographies and autobiographies about Great Black People... thanks again
I read this POWERFUL BOOK over 20 yrs ago. & listening to it now makes me admire and love Malcolm X more! I suggest watching his videos on RUclips as well.
Thank you. I first read this book in 1988 as a freshman in college. My wife and I had my son read it 3 years ago. I listened to it over the last 2 days. This book is a constant in my life, as is Malcolm.
Listening at work, and it’s getting me through my day. Rip brother Malcom 🙏🏾💯
This is probably one of the only audio books I care to listen to, thanks for blessing us brother
I listened to dolnald goines Pimp. Utter trash but riveting.
@Sundiata Keita that we. Don't need to see or be reminded of imo.
Oscar Mason ruclips.net/p/PLYUr4j9fnsUzHJA6iP-0x0vPdDzskPWiU
Is this the full book? Please answer...
@@atchall thank you 👍
This monumental book changed my life and I am a white woman. EVERYONE should read this book!
Good stuff 👍😁
In what ways? I'm curious
@@larrisew6868 👌🏾👁
@@larrisew6868 not the original commenter but I'm also a white woman who highly regard this book.
This book helped me take my first step towards spiritual enlightenment. The part where malcolm x travels to Mecca made me reconsider my religous thoughts. I was very much an agnostic for most of my life. Hearing about his metamorphosis fascinated me and made me explore different spiritual beleifs. Besides that I find malcolm x to be an interesting figure, and it was truly insightful to see his point of view.
First off, thank you for putting this up on RUclips. It's a phenomenal event that algorithms brought me here, and I'm really glad they did.
This was a milestone listen for me. Malcolm X's emotional storytelling sheds light on a lot of views I've never been subjected to. He has changed the way I view race relations, Muslims, Christians, love, hatred, forgiveness, brotherhood, sisterhood... what it means to be Black in America... and I am the better for it.
Recommending this to all of my white friends to read immediately. His voice was cut too short by jealousy and hatred. Would have loved to see more minds freed with his message. RIP.
This segment no doubt is captivating and informative.thanks 4 giving the viewers a open mind.
Reading this book at age 17 helped me to discover the real purpose to my life. It lead me to liberation theology, the Nation of Islam, Orthodox Islam and the significance of change and personal accountability...Thank you Alex Haley for capturing the magnificence of our true and courageous leader...Thank you, Malcolm X aka Malik Shabaaz! Rest peacefully...You gave us so much!
As Salaamu Alaikum! Reading your comments made me reflect on the similarities with my own life. Although I had experienced both the Nation of Islam and the Christian Church as a child when I reached age 15 and 16 my life took a turn for the worst. I realized that I had gotten off track. And at age 16 I had one of my older brothers to tattoo a question mark on my arm because the question in my mind was about my "real purpose" in life. I wanted the Creator to help me see and understand what that was. As a result of several different events three months after my 17th birthday I joined the military and after basis and advanced training I was sent to Europe where I was stationed for nearly two and a half years. Although I was already familiar with the Nation of Islam and Malcolm X I had never read his story. My mother used to say " don't y'all remember when I took y'all to Savior's Day and Malcolm X introduced the Messenger"( when they said the Messenger in the Nation of Islam they meant Elijah Muhammad). So while in Europe I read a wide range of books (a habit my mother started me doing as a young child). Authors like James Baldwin, Langston Huges, George Jackson and Dick Gregory to name a few. But by far the most powerful book that I read until I read the Qur'an was the autobiography of Malcolm X. As you said it help you to discover the real purpose to your life, well I can say the same. I knew since I was a child that I was Muslim by nature. That wasn't the issue for me. But reading Malcolm's autobiography push me into becoming active but becoming active meant I had to become knowledgeable. And I needed to get it straight from the source. I needed to become a serious student of the Qur'an first( my mother gave me my first copy of the Qur'an) so I couldn't be told just anything about Islam or Al-Islam proper by just any body. As ALLAH, the Most High says in HIS Book, "beware of those who will dazzle you with their speak." But one thing that struck me as strange when I informed my mother that I was reading the autobiography of Malcolm X she told me to be careful. And I was puzzled at first by that. But the more I read I realized that she knew it could affect me in a way that could cause me problems as a soldier in the U.S. Military. I went in only 10 years after Muhammad Ali ( who I first met at a Nation of Islam Mosque when I was 10 yrs of age) had refused to be inducted into the U.S. military ( like Elijah Muhammad and many members of the Nation of Islam before him). Plus my mother knew her son. And knew that I could be some what radical even without being inspired by brothers like Malcolm X aka Malik Shabazz. May ALLAH forgive his sins, faults and mistakes and grant in a place in Jannah. Amin!!
Breathless no flaw I mourned one of the most precious lost towards humanity civilization . I humbled with such knowledge that grace me, truly a mentor all should recon to.
I’ve learned much here too, but as a Christian, sad that Malcolm never embraced the dark-skinned savior of Christ.
I've ALWAYS WANTED To Either Read this book, Or listen to This Video, I'm Glad I listened to This Video!!!!!!
Malcolm X what a remarkable human being!