Prior to Islam , Ali dubbed himself " The Greatest " because he is the best boxer of his time . Even sports observers acknowledge as the best boxer of the century . Boxing history has never known her as soon as boxers . He competed with agile in the ring and knocked out his opponent , he announced proudly , " I am the greatest " .
However, after converting to Islam , he threw this nickname , because it is not aware that there is only one of the largest in the universe .
Mercelus born with the name Cassius Clay , after converting to Islam , he changed his name to Muhammad Ali Clay .
Here is his explanation as to Islam .
" I was born in Kentucky , United States . Area known as the typical fried chicken that bears his name , which is also famous for its strong ethnic differences .
Since childhood I 've felt the difference in treatment is because I am brown-skinned . Perhaps this is what inspired me to learn boxing in order to avenge the evil treatment of my friends are white . And because I have the talent and the strong muscles making it easier path.
When it has not turned 20 years , I 've won the heavyweight match at the 1960 Rome Olympics .
Only a few years later I won the world heavyweight champion from Sony Le Stone in the short fight , because just a few minutes I managed to become world champion . And among the boisterous applause of the supporters and flashes the camera equipment , I stood in front of millions of spectators around the ring and Islamic TV cameras , say two sentences creed and change my name to Muhammad Ali Clay . To start a new war against evil is keeping announced to Islamization me this easy .
My move to the religion of Islam is a natural thing and in harmony with nature - nature that God created for man . My return to the nature of truth takes many years to think , this started in 1960, when a Muslim friend to accompany me to go to the mosque to listen to lectures about Islam . When listening to a lecture , I felt the call of truth shines from within my soul , menyeruku to reach it , the truth of the nature of God , religion and creatures .
My faith journey lasted many years in the form of comparisons between Islam and AD , sebutah tough journey , because the people around me to stop me , damaged my community conditions , truth and falsehood mingle , coupled with the doctrine of the church that describes the state of the Muslims are weak and backward as a result of the teachings of Islam itself .
But God gave me instructions , and light the way my choices so that I can distinguish between the reality of Muslims today with the eternal nature of Islam . I believe that Islam brings happiness for all people . Not discriminate against skin color , ethnicity and race , all equal before Allah Almighty . The main thing is with their Lord is the most pious . I believe in being located in front of a truth that can not be derived from humans .
I compared the doctrine of the Trinity with the teachings of Monotheism in Islam . I feel that Islam is more rational . Since there may be three of nature's God arranged neatly like this . It's an impossible thing happen and will not satisfy a reasonable person and would think .
I felt how the Muslims respect Jesus U.S. and his mother . Put them on an equal footing . It only exists in Islam or Christianity is still pure , while that which is spoken by the pastor and the pastor is a lie .
I read the translation of the Qur'an , and I grew convinced that Islam is the religion of truth that may not be made by humans . I tried to join the Muslim community and I have found them with a good temperament , tolerance and mutual guiding . It is not as long as I get to hang out with Christian people who only see the color of my skin and not my personality . " [ Islampos / agus w . penamedia ]
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