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While in prison he was sent a letter from his brother that told him abstaining from drugs and alcohol would get him out of prison; thinking this was some sort of hustle Malcolm complied. His brother then visited him and taught him about the Nation of Islam, and family members began sending him letters about the group too. Malcolm later began corresponding with the then leader and self proclaimed prophet of the Nation of Islam. While in prison Malcolm began to accept the teachings of the Nation of Islam. Malcolm X later renounced the Nation of Islam and converted to orthodox Islam.

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His brother Reginald sent him a letter about Islam and then Malcolm realized that it was a good religion and became a member.

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Malcolm X changed his life around by joining the Nation of Islam. The Nation of Islam prohibited a lot of things that Malcolm was into at the time, so he had to quit those things or else he would be kicked out of the Nation of Islam.


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Malcolm X was born as Malcolm Little in Nebraska on May 19, 1925. He is best known for his role in the Nation of Islam.


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Malcolm X was born as Malcolm Little in Nebraska on May 19, 1925. He is best known for his role in the Nation of Islam.


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