‘Laughter to Tears - An interview with Muhammad Ali” The following incident took place during an interview with the world famous boxer, Muhammad Ali. It all started with an innocent question: You have beaten some of the toughest men in the world in the ring. What scares you the most? Ali: [Points to his wife, to much laughter] Lonnie Ali: Come on, Muhammad, joking aside, tell them what really scares you. Ali: Nothing. Lonnie Ali: Nothing on this earth maybe, but … tell them Muhammad. [There is a long pause] Ali: Not going to heaven. [Everyone present became silent. Sister Lonnie Ali had tears flowing down her cheeks. Others present were also shaken and silent. A few wiping their eyes. Br. Malik Mujahid broke the silence, patting Muhammad Ali on his arm.] Malik Mujahid: “No, Insha Allah, you will enter Jannah because you have helped so many people.” Ali: [Muhammad Ali turned his face towards Br. Malik Mujahid, looking at him as though asking: Are you sure? Are you...
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