Page "Malcolm X (film)" Paragraph 10

Ultimately, Malcolm X is forced out of the Nation of Islam.

He publicly announces his intent to think his own thoughts and speak his own words and establish an independent mosque, Muslim Mosque, Inc ..

He also announces he will undertake a pilgrimage to Mecca, which every able Muslim man is obligated to do at least once in his lifetime.

While there, in a letter to his wife, Betty, which she reads to a group of people, Malcolm updates her on his activities.

He informs her that he is being followed by two white men, whom he believes are Central Intelligence Agency agents.

He also says he has worshipped with fellow Muslims of all races – including whites.

He signs the letter using both his new adopted name, " El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz " and his more familiar name.

He returns to the United States with far more moderate views and repudiates racism.

He also announces a willingness to work with other civil rights leaders, whom he harshly criticized in the past.