Please provide links and data backing that up. I have never seen any reference to the fact that they are linked and that Jackson had or has a high opinion of Minster Farrakan, or am I missing something here. I often thought they were rivals
February 25, 1984 In a speech given by Min. Farrakhan at a rally for Jackson, Min. Farrakhan noted the unusually bitter attacks on Jackson by Jewish leaders and organizations.
http://www.finalcall.com/perspectives/rift.html