Muhammad Ali

Rizwan ne lola:For other people with similar names, see Muhammad Ali (disambiguation). For the 19th century politician, see Cassius M. Clay

Urban legends

There is a story that Ali had visited the remains of the World Trade Center in New York City after the September 11, 2001 attacks and was asked by reporters how he felt about having the same religion as the people who did this. He then allegedly responded with the question "How do you feel about Hitler sharing yours?"

Related Topics:
World Trade Center - New York City - September 11, 2001 attacks - Hitler

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While Ali did visit the World Center Center around that time, what he actually said was as follows:http://www.snopes.com/rumors/ali.htm

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• "Religions all have different names, but they all contain the same truths. ... I think the people of our religion should be tolerant and understand people believe different things."
• from "Bush: 'Justice Will Be Done.'", CNN.com, 20 September 2001.
• "What's really hurting me, the name Islam is involved, and Muslim is involved and causing trouble and starting hate and violence. ... Islam is not a killer religion. ... Islam means peace, I couldn't just sit home and watch people label Muslims as the reason for this problem."
• from "Muhammad Ali Defends His Religion.", New York Daily News (p. 34), 21 September 2001, Colangelo, Lisa L. and Clem Richardson.