Whats led to the conflict between Elijah Muhammad and Malcolm X was that Malcolm X said something about John F. Kennedy's death was because of a chicken.
The split between Malcolm X and Elijah Muhammad was caused by Malcolm discovering Elijah's infidelities that was revealed to him by Elijah's son Warith (Wallace). Warith told Malcolm that his father impregnated many women who were secretaries for the Nation of Islam and were keeping them in hiding. When Malcolm found out this was true he broke free from the NOI and started his own movement, Muslim Mosque,Inc.
he was received by his brother how was a follower of Elijah Muhammad in prison. Malcolm took on the virtue of knowledge and when he got out of prision in 1952 he went to find Elijah Muhammad and joined the Nation.
Tension between Malcolm X and Elijah Muhammad, head of the Nation of Islam, led to Malcolm X's departure from the organization in March 1964.
Elijah Muhammad, head of the Nation of Islam.
Elijah Muhammad influenced Malcolm x because he was the Muslim that made him want to be a Muslim and he was also a preachier. and later in life he became what he was.
Elijah Muhammad
Elijah Muhammad felt Malcolm overstepped his boundaries and misrepresented the Muslim faith when he spoke out after JFK was shot. He made a statement about JFK and the white race getting what they deserved.
Malcolm x was shocked to learn that Elijah Muhammad was secretly having relations with as many as six women within the nation of islam organisation. Some of these relationships resulted in children.
Malcolm x looked up to the leader of the NOI , Elijah Muhammad
Elijah Muhammad viewed Malcolm X as a highly effective and charismatic spokesperson for the Nation of Islam, recognizing his ability to articulate the movement's message and attract new followers. However, their relationship became strained as Malcolm began to question Muhammad's leadership and teachings, particularly after his pilgrimage to Mecca. Ultimately, Muhammad's views shifted to a more negative perspective on Malcolm, especially following his departure from the Nation and his criticism of its practices and beliefs. This fracture contributed to a broader rift within the organization.
Malcolm X was given the name X by Elijah Muhammad it is suppose to reprsent the lost history of his ancestors and to rid him of his slave last name Little.
No, Elijah Muhammad is not single.