Rev. Jackson and Minister Farrakhan at a Congressional Black Caucus event in the early 2000s. Photo: Monica Morgan

March 2, 2026

As-Salaam Alaikum (Peace Be Unto You)

To the Family of Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson:

On behalf of myself, family, and the Nation of Islam, we send our condolences to the Jackson family and all those who know they have benefitted from the life of Reverend Jesse Jackson; and the work that God had him to do for us as people and the rest of humanity.

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Honoring his life is to pick up where he left off, by joining an organization or church that teaches spiritual values. Let us continue the work of laying the base for all those who suffer from the lack of freedom, justice, and equality in their lives.

As Reverend Jackson did for the uplift of humanity, let us do the same.

Sincerely,

Your Brother and Servant,

Jesse Jackson attends Alvin Ailey Opening Night Gala Benefit at New York City Center / Hilton on December 2, 2009 in New York City. Photo: WILL RAGOZZINO/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images
The above album contains recordings by Minister Farrakhan in support and defense of Rev. Jackson during his peace mission to Syria.
The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan and Rev. Jackson at Saviours’ Day political rally for Reverend Jackson on February 25, 1984. Photo: Final Call file
Longtime friends and brothers, Rev. Jackson and Minister Farrakhan pose for a photo at The Salaam Restaurant in 2025 during the wedding anniversary of Minister Farrakhan and his wife, Mother Khadijah Farrakhan. Photo: Haroon Rajaee