Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali's Devotion to Islam

As Muhammad Ali's devotion to Islam grew, he began to pray five times each day, discussed religion with friends, and frequently traveled the Muslim world. In 1987, Muhammad and Lonnie Ali visited schools, hospitals and mosques in Pakistan, and in 1989 made a pilgrimage to Mecca during Ramadan.

Muhammad Ali's Devotion to Islam

2m 14s

  • Round Four: The Spell Remains (1974-2016): asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Round Four: The Spell Remains (1974-2016)

    S1 E4 - 1h 39m

    Muhammad Ali shocks the world by defeating George Foreman, winning back the heavyweight title and becoming the most famous man on earth. After retiring in 1981, he travels the world spreading his Islamic faith, and becomes a symbol of peace and hope.

WETA Passport

Stream tens of thousands of hours of your PBS and local favorites with WETA Passport whenever and wherever you want. Catch up on a single episode or binge-watch full seasons before they air on TV.