what did malcolm x mean when he said be peaceful?

Answer 1

Stab people in the back.
It like someone say they a man, but, they go behind a person's back to demean them to others and if that not work, they screw up your car or house and , if, no one can prove it then they still the Big Man! Only in the real world they just a coward!
It a peaceful alternative to hid behind the truth. What people not see they believe not happen!

Answer 2

Kisha,

Malcolm X, born Malcolm Little, did not advocate peace for most of his life. Before becoming a Black Muslim, he dealt in drugs, gambling, stealing, and running a prostitution ring. He carried a gun. Interestingly, when he was arrested he disarmed himself--he could have possibly shot the detective and escaped. But still he had shown a willingness to be violent.

While in prison Malcolm X learned of the Nation of Islam, led by Elijah Muhammad. The Nation of Islam believed that blacks had orignially been the leading race; but Whites had been sent to destroy them. While in the Nation of Islam I am not aware of Malcolm X stating peaceful views. He, in fact, opposed nonviolent African-American resistance, on the basis that Whites sought to destroy blacks. Malcolm X's own father was a victim of a White hate crime years earlier. Malcolm X did not advocate just killing Whites at random, but he made it clear he would not passively react to racial violence.

Elijah Muhammad split with Malcolm X, probably on the grounds of jealously. After this occurred Malcolm X went to Mecca, and then studied the views of Muslims. He found Islam at odds with the Nation of Islam. Obviously, Islam has been interpreted differently. It says "Slay no one, except for the requirements of justice," "Woe on that day for those who say it is a lie!," "Every soul must taste of death," and "Repay evil with good." Such sayings can be interpreted differently.

My understanding is that Malcolm X became less militant after he left the Nation of Islam, but I am not aware of him making declarations of peace.

Rev. Dr. Glen