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Malcom X

Malcom x from Rachid Mahdi Malcolm X -  An Islamic Perspective adapted from the pamphlet  Malcolm X: Why I Embraced Islam  by Yusuf Siddiqui. Quotes taken from  The Autobiography of Malcolm X  as told to Alex Haley. Malcolm X Timeline May 19, 1925  - Born Malcolm Little in Omaha, Nebraska 1940  - Drops out of school at age 15 1946  - Convicted of burglary and sent to prison 1949 - 1951  - Studies the Nation of Islam 1952  - Leaves prison, dedicates himself to Nation of Islam, changes name to Malcolm X Jan. 14, 1958  - Marries Betty X Dec. 4, 1963  - Suspended from the Nation of Islam March 1964  - Leaves Nation of Islam, starts the Muslim Mosque, Inc. Apr. 22, 1964  - Makes his Hajj and becomes El-Hajj Malik al-Shabazz Jun. 28, 1964  - Forms the Organization of Afro-American Unity Jul. 17, 1964  - Speaks at the Organization of African Unity in Cairo Aug. 13, 1964  - U.S. State and Justice Departments take notice of his influence on African lead

Open house at Mago

The Islamic Center of Orlando is sponsoring an open house at 6:30 pm every Wednesday night to answer the public's questions about the Islamic faith. And it's being done in a relaxed and casual setting "over a cup of coffee." They're even providing the coffee! The question-and-answer events will be held in the dining room of the Muslim Academy of Orlando (MAGO), situated at11551 Ruby Lake Road, Orlando, FL 32836 (just off Apopka-Vineland Road, near Lake Buena Vista). For more detail or to make a reservation, phone 407-495-6139. Every Sunday Imam Skykes offer free classes at the same location starting at 11 am , free  refreshment beverages will be offered as well  http://www.icorlando.org

Drugs, alcohol and partying could not give happiness but Islam did! Watch this convert's journey

The  Islamic Center of Orlando  is sponsoring an open house  at 6:30 pm  every Wednesday night to answer the public’s questions about the Islamic faith. And it’s being done in a relaxed and casual setting “over a cup of coffee.” They’re even providing the coffee! The question-and-answer events will be held in the dining room of the  Muslim Academy of Orlando  (MAGO), situated at 11551 Ruby Lake Road, Orlando, FL 32836  (just off Apopka-Vineland Road, near Lake Buena Vista). For more detail or to make a reservation, phone  407-495-6139 . Imam Sykes classes are held at the same location every Sunday at 11 am