There are hundreds of political prisoners right now in America’s jails who were so taken by Malcolm [X’s} spirit that they became warriors and the powers that be understood them as warriors. They knew that a lot of these other middle-class [black] leaders were not warriors; they were professionals; they were careerists. But these warriors had callings, and they have paid an incalculable and immeasurable price in those cells. Cornel West
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The human spirit is a mysterious thing. It can take a person from a lofty position and, if they are not careful, bring that person down. In the world of Islam, people who have been taken up by Allah often change for the better. They become more humble and caring for others.

The idea of redemption is one of the most powerful beliefs in Islam. The best way to live life from jail is to be able to see life through the eyes of the world around you. Don’t get wrapped up in your own problems or your own desires, but rather be aware of what is going on in the world around you.

Source: Black Prophetic Fire

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