Ali and Malcolm: Developing The Victorious Muslim Mindset

Both Malcolm X and Muhammad Ali are global icons, among the most influential Muslims of the past centuries. Islam for Malcolm X and Ali was not just an empty set of rituals as it is treated among many Muslim communities. Islam to Malcolm X and Muhammad Ali was alive, energetic, and it motivated them to strive for a better world. They carried themselves with confidence and conviction; they had a mission, goal, and ambitions. What was it that made Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X such effective Muslims—Muslims who have influenced the world, including heads of states, activists, religious scholars, and common people? In “Ali and Malcolm: The Victorious Muslim Mindset,” we will explore the mentality and habits of these two great Muslim figures and how we can adopt them for ourselves to create a better world.