I'm an athiest too, but that makes no difference on my view of music. I've personally met Ali, and I've seen him perform, and he brought tears to my eyes. One of a kind mc.

"Satan doubted it, angels bowed to it I'm so beautifully human and I'm proud of it" Damn, I needed to hear this so bad right now. Dude is the truth. Step back from the chaos and realize your self-worth, people.

can't believe this has been waiting for me since 2009

I'm a little pagan, but I like different things from each faith. Someone gave me a Quran, I accepted it with gratitude. I haven't read much yet. Obviously, I'm a white girl (lol) and a Southern one at that. So, when my family member saw it, he asked. I said - "Well yeah. I have a Quran, a Bible, a Book of Mormon, The Bhagavad Gita, and more...". He just looked at me. Lol. I don't think he was thrilled with a Southern home having a Quran or Wiccan books in it. Haha! I love learning. Brother Ali has a passion that isn't easily extingishued. If you've never seen him live, I recommend that you do. He's stellar.

Straight goosebumps for the whole song.

Born a Christian, lost it when I grew up. Though I'm not a Muslim, Brother Ali's fire speaks to me in a way no music has before.

Im not religious at all, but this shit bumps.

I atheist. But, i love this song. Its poetic. It tells u to treat ppl with kindness. Life is hard but dont give up. Know u r special. U r a warrior but also a kind person.😭

"My feeling is that, when done right, spirituality and art are one and the same." AMEN to that!!! Big ups Brother Ali

Bismillah Ar-Rahman Ar-Raheem I said the good Lord made me what I am and I play this game for keeps Got to use what I have to get what I want, all the dreamer got is his dream And the good Lord made me what I am and I play the hand I'm dealt Said sometimes the hardest thing to be in this world is just yourself Best believe the Qur'an influenced all of my songs My fans run and tattoo 'em all on they arms Wanna travel, be there every time I perform Now look me in my eye and tell me, how am I wrong? And who would of thought Just givin 'em the truth from my heart, both the ugly and the beautiful part Would give 'em food from thought, let 'em chew it apart And they'd all crowd around me and my movement would start And how you gonna hate me for being what God made me? It's not a game, I ain't sayin it playfully They relate to the joy and the pain in me And seein me make it be watchin a slave get free Holler like Bilal in the tower Hayya alal falah, Allah is the power Givin voice to the dream and let it be seen I admit it's obscene but deen recognize deen So it isn't pristine when I spit a sixteen Clean words don't describe the (shit) that I've seen But layin in the alley, I whispered the Shahada Bullets fly by from the drive by So Imam Mohammed might pound on the podium Popmaster Fabel work it out on the linoleum Chappelle bust funnies, Mos Def bust rhymes Muhammad Ali is the greatest of all time I said the good Lord made me what I am and I play this game for keeps Got to use what I have to get what I want, all the dreamer got is his dream And the good Lord made me what I am and I play the hand I'm dealt Said sometimes the hardest thing to be in this world is just yourself Something spiritual happen when them hands get to clappin Can you tell me, what language do you laugh in? The human reaction of smiles and cries What language are the tears when they're fallin from your eyes? You've probably seen the sunrise hundreds of times But let a painter paint it or a poet describe The very moment where heaven and Earth might collide And God let the breath of life come outside Uh, Satan doubted it, angels bowed to it I'm so beautifully human and I'm proud of it Soul of a soldier, heart of a scholar I wrote this poem with the blood of a martyr Imam Mohammed might pound on the podium Popmaster Fabel work it out on the linoleum Chappelle bust funnies, Mos Def bust rhymes Muhammad Ali is the greatest of all time I said the good Lord made me what I am and I play this game for keeps Got to use what I have to get what I want, all the dreamer got is his dream And the good Lord made me what I am and I play the hand I'm dealt Said sometimes the hardest thing to be in this world is just yourself

"Chappelle bust funnies, Mos Def bust rhymes... Muhammad Ali is The GREATEST of all times"

Been bumpin’ since this came out. Part of my life.

But let a painter paint it or a poet describe it..... The most beautiful and meaningful concept in this realm. I love humanity. One of the greatest songs ever.

it don't matter what you feeling at any point, this song will make you feel good regardless of what you are and what you follow or what you lead.

I'm one of the biggest atheist on earth, but everytime I hear a song talking about God it makes me chill. DMX with Lord give me a sign for example, or this Brother Ali's joint : sooooo good! They put their heart in those songs!

BismiAllah Ar Rahman Nir Raheem, Being Muslim and hearing all the, great, references to Islamic history and Islam in this song is amazing, Alhamdulilah!

It's 2020 and I'm just now hearing about this artist

It doesn't matter which religion you follow. The light can't be described in words. It can only be experienced. One day you will understand. Kudos Brother!

This is simply what I consider "real" religion--what it is supposed to be--real heart, genuine, reflecting where we should all be trying to go. man, thanks for being on this dim planet, Bro Ali! Keep speaking for all of us that don't have a mic! Thanks.

this is what it's all about. understandin' your purpose, doin' it, strikin' a balance between livin' da life and fulfillin' yo divine role...

Smile, it is the key that fits the lock of everybody's heart.

man this dude has taken it back to the days of OLD, mad respect. We need more of this, positive hip hop is key.

Proper spirit will always ring true.

human reactions are smiles and cries what color are ur tears when they fall from your eyes

you are either a brother in faith or a brother in humanity. At least I try to live by that.

You're not just a drop in the ocean, you're the mighty ocean in the drop. Rumi

I never truly understood the lyrics of I Tremble until I took my Shahada. I don't have the words but the best description I can summon is that I was gripped with this beautiful fear that can only be the Fear of Allah, while at the same time feeling His Grace & Mercy. It was humbling, overwhelming and comforting at the same time. Like I was blessed with the Best Gift one could be given yet at the same time there is a responsibility that comes with it. Assalamualaikum. May Allah SWT be pleased with you and your family.

"My good friend Rik Cordero shot the video at a community event we did in the historic Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz Center in Harlem NY" That's taken from the video description.

2019 still slaps

i think brother ali is just a beautiful person...just his perseverance alone is amazing...not to mention the dope ass music he makes.

Sought this song when I heard what happened in New Zealand this mornin.. stop hating world Rip..

Rest in Peace to the greatest of all time Muhammad Ali. ¤Shadows on the Sun ¤

i believe a man blessed by the lord will touch all

This song is pure poetry in my eyes and ears.

Back here in 2023, and it stilllllllll hits. 🔥🔥🤍🤍🤍

There are many moments and lines of truth in this song and other works by this man. One of the most telling to me and great to hear and to know is this. 2:12 " Something spiritual happen when them hands get to clapping. Can you tell me what language do you laugh in?"

why haven't i heard of brother ali sooner? this guy is a master of the mic.

In 2023 this is still banging.

The hardest thing to be is yourself

this puts a big smile on my face brother ali is the MANNNNNNN got to listen again...!!!

what a real gangsta is in modern day so ppl need to take wat this man is doing and do it just keep doing wat u do ali

Brother brought me to tears of joy. Big Up & Many Blessins' Y'all !! ~ Roots Urban Bluesman from the mountains of Carolina. One!!

Brother Ali may be using religious terms to relate here, but he's using them to convey a message that people of all cultures can connect with and appreciate. That's what makes a good preacher.

LOVE IT MAKES MY DAY A GREAT DAY VERY TIME I LISTEN TO IT....THE GREAT LORD IS SMILYING UP IN HEAVEN....=]=]=]=]

Peace be upon Brother Ali and all people in the video and may knowledge and wisdom will come with it!

a sign like that chill you get...

Thank you RHYMESAYERS for putting my MIZZO on. Peace. #YOURPOWERUPATNOON

Truly the best of english poetry

Brother Ali is SOOOO underrated .

2020 when we need it most!

Asalaamu alaykum, Brother Ali. Thank you for this song, your other songs, and ALL the hard work you've been doing for years. You are an inspiration to so many brothers and sisters, all over the place. May ALLAH, God Almighty Bless you and Strengthen you, forevermore. Your friend and brother in faith, Matthew.

this song and this video just puts the biggest smile on my face

One of my all time favorites

One of my Favorite Songs

Wouah I'm crying. .. thank you Brother...so so so nice and wisefull !

Bismillahi Rahmanin rahim ❤️ Instand smile when i heard that.

dopest mc to ever do it brother ali is gona become bigger than the beatles

This is such a good song

This is still one of my favorite songs. So Brother, when you coming back to St. Louis? The last show was fire!

truth be told, i'm happy for you, from the bottom of my heart, bro.

People are mixing up the structure of religion with the spirituality of it. Ali is the most genuine kind of spiritual person. He wasn't born Muslim. He converted to Islam because he read about it, read its texts, and it was a faith whose belief system agreed with his morals. Like any religion, there's no backing evidence. It's faith. But it's not about the system, the mosques, the churches. It's about his God, and having hope. Ali is inspirational and gives others hope. Don't take it away.

truly inspirational to see what could have been taboo be made into something worth understanding and listening to

Brother Ali does great work bridging an unbridgeable gap

Me like! This song has been my ringtone for a few months now.

really good to see you rockin a crowd of righteous believers stay up ali

Love this track! brother ali bb!

He has a timeless voice. Him, Guru, KRS, Nas, Mos, Doom....those dudes could read a pancake recipe to me and it would sound dope.

Wow just amazing. Rarely does music strike me like this song did!

Holler like Bilal in the tower , Haya ala al falah ALLAH is the power

On repeat 2 days in a row! Xo

I don't believe in God but this song can make a whole crowd come together :)

jakemoney, you couldn't have said it any better. The Qur'an has very beautiful things to say, yet most of us only know the bad. I was the same way until I learned the truth through Malcolm X.

As he said. Be Grateful for that.

tell me what languagedo you laugh in, what language are the tears when they're fallin' from your eyes......deep.....i love it...

so inspiring.

keep it up man, your an inspiration to us all

I'm obsessed with Brother Ali. Him and Slug are fucking dope!

You took my words out of my mouth, thanks brother.

Goddamn, that's soul.

Sick Music...I love it man.

So funky, and so powerful

Truth. try not to play this poem over and over. Jah Live.

R.I.P MUHAMMAD ALI

"How you gonna hate me for being what God made me?"

Mane you got 12,00 views you should have that many comments mane cause that is a hot song and you delivered. Stay at it and stay on em mane. Inna minute Mile A Minute one love

everything is important . being athiest changes your vision 'bout the world and otherwise

this shits bumping on my spritual level

I AM MUSLIM & I LOVE BROTHER ALI

true words has been spoken

What language are the tears when they're fallin from your eyes?

you dont need to be religious to feel the power in this song.

Great work Brother Ali you inspired me to want to accept Islam.

love you my brother Ali

Alhamdoelillah!! Loved the message, the song and the videoclip. Greetz: Abdoerrahman from Rotterdam-The Netherlands.

this is straight up next level

2020 is the year

2022 live this song

Brother Ali is fucking amazing.

i aint muslim, christian, jewish, buddhist etc..im an athiest...but this beat is fucking tight and Ali's rhymes are sick with tight flow as always and thats all i need to thumbs up this video cuz i got respect as long the trax be tight!!! Brotha keep makin that real hiphop about that real shit...

damn brother ali can make amazing music