Louis Farrakhan & Malcolm X

What stands out as a major contrast in considering the biographies of the two men is the differing ways they have dealt with their exposure to the larger Islamic world in regard to their philosophies and faith development. As was apparent in the movie about Malcolm X, and toward the end of the Autobiography of Malcolm X (Malcolm X and Haley, 1992), Malcolm X came to a new understanding of Islam, brotherhood, and the relationship between the races after his exposure to the wider Islamic world. His beliefs and philosophy clearly changed at that point, moving toward a more profound sense of brotherhood and a more historical and traditional understanding of Islam. He ceased to be as antagonistic toward the white race, and also reduced his antiSemitic preachings.

On the other hand, Farrakhan has not altered his stance after connecting with the wider Islamic world in that particular way. I

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s were very similar to those Farrakhan puts forth, with concentration on black selfhelp, black nationalism, purity of behavior, and moral and spiritual growth. They were also similar to Farrakhan's in their antagonism to white Americans, although less overtly antiSemitic. Yet, as Cone (1992) indicated, there was a kernel of love in Malcolm's message, even though that was primarily directed toward AfricanAmericans. Cone noted that while Malcolm X was initially accused of spreading hate, he gradually came to understand his religion in a different way. He became less Nation of Islam, and more Islamic in the traditional sense. At that point, he began to grow again spiritually, and in a somewhat different direction. Strategies The strategies that Farrakhan utilizes are somewhat difficult to understand as comprising a coherent system. There seem to be disparate, contradictory elements involved. In some respects, he is appealing to hatred and division, criticizing Jews, aligning himself with the radical antiAmerican segment of the Islamic world, and attacking other AfricanAmerican leaders. In addition, he seems to be appealing to sexism in the same way that the PromiseKeepers movement is by advising men to take back leade
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