Muhammad Ali was originally named Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. His name change to Muhammad Ali came after he converted to Islam in 1964, influenced by his mentor Malcolm X and the Nation of Islam. The name "Muhammad" was chosen in honor of the Prophet Muhammad, while "Ali" was given to him by Elijah Muhammad, the leader of the Nation of Islam.
Muhammad Ali was raised in a Christian household but converted to Islam in the 1960s, adopting the name Muhammad Ali after initially being known as Cassius Clay. His conversion was influenced by the Nation of Islam and later by mainstream Sunni Islam. Throughout his life, he identified as a Muslim and was vocal about his faith, emphasizing its importance to his identity and values.
Muhammad Ali was a Christian before he converted to Islam.
In 1975, Ali converted from nation of Islam to Sunni, and in 2005 embraced Sufism. so yes, he is still a practising Muslim.
In 1975, Ali converted from nation of Islam to Sunni, and in 2005 embraced Sufism. so yes, he is still a practising Muslim.
Before becoming Muhammad Ali the civil rights activist was known as Cassius Clay. Ali's success as a boxer and member of the Nation of Islam gave other African Americans hope to continue their struggle.
Champion boxer Muhammad Ali (formerly Cassius Clay) is a Muslim. He is a convert to Islam.
Islam.
Ali was the cousin of the Prophet (Muhammad) and was the fourth Kaliph in Islam. He also faught many fights for Islam. Kaliph=leader
Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) was the last prophet of Islam. Muhammad Ali and millions of Muslims are his followers. If you mean, Hazrat Ali, he was the cousin and son-in-law of the holy Prophet (SAW). He was the fourth Rightful Caaliph of Islam.
Before converting to Islam, Muhammad Ali was known as Cassius Clay.
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