Synopsis
Bolstered by the love and wisdom of his large, warm family, young Malcolm Little was a natural born leader. But when confronted with intolerance and a series of tragedies, Malcolm’s optimism and faith were threatened. He had to learn how to be strong and how to hold on to his individuality. He had to learn self-reliance. Author and daughter, Ilyasah Shabazz, gives a glimpse into the childhood of Malcolm X.- ★★★★★
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- Reflect on the following statement of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ during his farewell sermon: “All mankind is from Adam and Eve, an Arab has no superiority over a non-Arab nor a non-Arab has any superiority over an Arab; also a white has no superiority over black nor a black has any superiority over white except by piety and good action.”
Mindful Muslim Review
“All good things begin with a fundamental structure,” and thanks to his parents, so too did the life of Malcolm Little, a leading African-American Muslim and human rights activist who came to be known as Malcolm X. With a strong childhood foundation grounded in faith, hard work, and resilience, Malcolm learned powerful life lessons in perseverance and the reverence of knowledge despite the hardships and challenges African Americans faced during the Jim Crow era.
Today, our children face an endless deluge of pop-culture icons and social media influencers, making biographies of true heroes critical to their upbringing as sound human beings. These stories direct our children’s hearts toward admirable character traits and ideas that are worth learning. This fantastic biography written by Malcolm’s daughter Ilyasah Shabazz, does just that—earning our Gold Star for introducing young readers to a true American hero. Note: In order to fully appreciate the hardships his parents faced, it would be beneficial for readers to understand the historical context surrounding the childhood of Malcolm Little.
