Inspiring Life of Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali
Float like a butterfly, Sting like a bee.
Facts About Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali was born in January 17, 1942, in Louisville, Kentucky (
Biography: Muhammad Ali
,
page 1). His name was Cassius Clay when he was born (
Biography: Muhammad Ali
, page 1). He
died June 3, 2016, in Scottsdale, Arizona (
Biography: Muhammad Ali
, page 1).
He grew up in the South, which was segregated at that time. People used to discriminate against
African Americans and he dealt with a lot of racism (
Muhammad Ali,
page 2).
He was the eldest of two sons (
Who Was Muhammad Ali
, page 1). His father worked as a
billboard and sign painter and his mother cleaned houses when they needed extra money (
Who
Was Muhammad Ali
, page 1).
Some places he lived were Louisville, Kentucky, where he was born. He also lived in Chicago,
Illinois, Cherry Hills, New Jersey, and Scottsdale, Arizona, where he passed away. (Hauser, page
1-3)
When he was 12, his bike was stolen and he was so angry, he told a police officer he wanted to
beat up the thief. The officer turned out to be a boxing trainer and he started teaching him to fight.
(
Muhammad Ali,
page 2).
In 1996, Muhammad Ali was drafted to the army to fight against Vietnam (Rubin, page 4). He said that the
people in Vietnam hadn’t done anything to deserve being killed (Rubin, page 4). Alot of Americans
supported the Vietnam War so they were very upset with what he was saying (Rubin, page 4). He was
arrested and had to go to prison for four years (Rubin, page 4). His championship title was taken away and
he wasn’t allowed to fight for three years (Rubin, page 4). Alot of people believe that this made him go into
debt and he had to fight longer than he should have for his age, because he didn’t have enough money
(Rubin page 4). Some people think this is why he ended up with Parkinson’s disease (Rubin, page 4). This
shows how courageous he was, to stand up for what he believed in even when other people didn’t agree
with him.
Contribution To A Historical Movement
He became a Muslim when he was introduced to the Nartion of Islam (Eig, 5). He saw a cartoon that
showed slaves being forced to be Christians by their masters (Eig, 5). Islam helped him to feel free and
make a decision that gave him more confidence and power.
Muhammad Ali often said that God didn’t care about his boxing, God cared about whether he was a good
person and did what a believer needs to do (Eig, 6). This is inspired from the Hadith of the Prophet
(pbuh):
He refused to join the Vietnam War because he felt that it was not the right thing to do as a Muslim
(Rubin, 6). This shows that his actions were effected by his belief in Islam.
When he got a Hollywood Star on the Walk of Fame, he told them to put his star on the wall (Rubin, 4).
This was because he didn’t want anyone to step on the name of the Prophet (Rubin, 4). He had the only
star that was not on the wall. (Rubin, 4)
How Islam Inspired Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali inspires me to be a better Muslim and stand up for what I believe in, even if people tell me not
to do it. He wasn’t afraid to stand up for his beliefs in the Vietnam War. When people are being rude or
sarcastic around me, I can stand up for the people they are bothering and not be a part of putting someone
else down.
He inspires me to be a better person because he thought about things very well before he acted on them. He
spent a lot of time thinking about his religion and how to be a better person and I respect that. I want to make
sure that I learn more about my religion too, so that I can stand up for what’s right.
How Muhammad Ali Inspires Me
My presentation is important because alot of people know how famous he was as a boxer, but they
might not understand what a good person and Muslim he was. He was a strong person not just in
fighting, but in standing up for what was right even in a time when African Americans were getting
segregated and discriminated.
My presentation helps to show the bravery he had in standing up against anyone who told him to
do something he thought was wrong. He inspires me to be tougher and braver about doing the
right thing and maybe this presentation will help someone else be braver as well.
Why Should People Care About Muhammad Ali?
Biography
. Ducksters. (n.d.). Retrieved February 10, 2022, from https://www.ducksters.com/biography/athletes/muhammad_ali.php
Editors, B. (2021, October 22).
Muhammad Ali
. Biography.com. Retrieved February 16, 2022, from
https://www.biography.com/athlete/muhammad-ali
Eig, J. (2021, October 27).
Perspective | the real reason Muhammad Ali converted to Islam
. The Washington Post. Retrieved February 16,
2022, from https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/acts-of-faith/wp/2017/10/26/the-real-reason-muhammad-ali-converted-to-islam/
Hauser, T. (n.d.).
Muhammad Ali
. Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved February 16, 2022, from
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Muhammad-Ali-boxer
Rubin, M. (2021, June 3).
Muhammad Ali: 4 ways he changed America
. Rolling Stone. Retrieved February 10, 2022, from
https://www.rollingstone.com/feature/muhammad-ali-4-ways-he-changed-america-155463/
Who was Muhammad Ali? everything you need to know
. Facts, Childhood, Family Life & Achievements. (n.d.). Retrieved February 16, 2022,
from https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/muhammad-ali-2411.php
Works Cited
Muhammad Ali, born Cassius Clay, was a legendary boxer known for his charisma in and out of the ring. From his early struggles against racism to his stand against the Vietnam War, Ali's life was filled with courage and conviction. His conversion to Islam and dedication to his beliefs continue to inspire individuals to stand up for what they believe in, just like he did.
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Muhammad Ali Float like a butterfly, Sting like a bee.
Facts About Muhammad Ali Muhammad Ali was born in January 17, 1942, in Louisville, Kentucky (Biography: Muhammad Ali, page 1). His name was Cassius Clay when he was born (Biography: Muhammad Ali, page 1). He died June 3, 2016, in Scottsdale, Arizona (Biography: Muhammad Ali, page 1). He grew up in the South, which was segregated at that time. People used to discriminate against African Americans and he dealt with a lot of racism (Muhammad Ali, page 2). He was the eldest of two sons (Who Was Muhammad Ali, page 1). His father worked as a billboard and sign painter and his mother cleaned houses when they needed extra money (Who Was Muhammad Ali, page 1). Some places he lived were Louisville, Kentucky, where he was born. He also lived in Chicago, Illinois, Cherry Hills, New Jersey, and Scottsdale, Arizona, where he passed away. (Hauser, page 1-3) When he was 12, his bike was stolen and he was so angry, he told a police officer he wanted to beat up the thief. The officer turned out to be a boxing trainer and he started teaching him to fight. (Muhammad Ali, page 2).
Contribution To A Historical Movement In 1996, Muhammad Ali was drafted to the army to fight against Vietnam (Rubin, page 4). He said that the people in Vietnam hadn t done anything to deserve being killed (Rubin, page 4). Alot of Americans supported the Vietnam War so they were very upset with what he was saying (Rubin, page 4). He was arrested and had to go to prison for four years (Rubin, page 4). His championship title was taken away and he wasn t allowed to fight for three years (Rubin, page 4). Alot of people believe that this made him go into debt and he had to fight longer than he should have for his age, because he didn t have enough money (Rubin page 4). Some people think this is why he ended up with Parkinson s disease (Rubin, page 4). This shows how courageous he was, to stand up for what he believed in even when other people didn t agree with him.
How Islam Inspired Muhammad Ali He became a Muslim when he was introduced to the Nartion of Islam (Eig, 5). He saw a cartoon that showed slaves being forced to be Christians by their masters (Eig, 5). Islam helped him to feel free and make a decision that gave him more confidence and power. Muhammad Ali often said that God didn t care about his boxing, God cared about whether he was a good person and did what a believer needs to do (Eig, 6). This is inspired from the Hadith of the Prophet (pbuh): He refused to join the Vietnam War because he felt that it was not the right thing to do as a Muslim (Rubin, 6). This shows that his actions were effected by his belief in Islam. When he got a Hollywood Star on the Walk of Fame, he told them to put his star on the wall (Rubin, 4). This was because he didn t want anyone to step on the name of the Prophet (Rubin, 4). He had the only star that was not on the wall. (Rubin, 4)
How Muhammad Ali Inspires Me Muhammad Ali inspires me to be a better Muslim and stand up for what I believe in, even if people tell me not to do it. He wasn t afraid to stand up for his beliefs in the Vietnam War. When people are being rude or sarcastic around me, I can stand up for the people they are bothering and not be a part of putting someone else down. He inspires me to be a better person because he thought about things very well before he acted on them. He spent a lot of time thinking about his religion and how to be a better person and I respect that. I want to make sure that I learn more about my religion too, so that I can stand up for what s right.
Why Should People Care About Muhammad Ali? My presentation is important because alot of people know how famous he was as a boxer, but they might not understand what a good person and Muslim he was. He was a strong person not just in fighting, but in standing up for what was right even in a time when African Americans were getting segregated and discriminated. My presentation helps to show the bravery he had in standing up against anyone who told him to do something he thought was wrong. He inspires me to be tougher and braver about doing the right thing and maybe this presentation will help someone else be braver as well.
Works Cited Biography. Ducksters. (n.d.). Retrieved February 10, 2022, from https://www.ducksters.com/biography/athletes/muhammad_ali.php Editors, B. (2021, October 22). Muhammad Ali. Biography.com. Retrieved February 16, 2022, from https://www.biography.com/athlete/muhammad-ali Eig, J. (2021, October 27). Perspective | the real reason Muhammad Ali converted to Islam. The Washington Post. Retrieved February 16, 2022, from https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/acts-of-faith/wp/2017/10/26/the-real-reason-muhammad-ali-converted-to-islam/ Hauser, T. (n.d.). Muhammad Ali. Encyclop dia Britannica. Retrieved February 16, 2022, from https://www.britannica.com/biography/Muhammad-Ali-boxer Rubin, M. (2021, June 3). Muhammad Ali: 4 ways he changed America. Rolling Stone. Retrieved February 10, 2022, from https://www.rollingstone.com/feature/muhammad-ali-4-ways-he-changed-america-155463/ Who was Muhammad Ali? everything you need to know. Facts, Childhood, Family Life & Achievements. (n.d.). Retrieved February 16, 2022, from https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/muhammad-ali-2411.php
