Posted on 09/04/2005 7:23:59 PM PDT by BurbankKarl
Muhammad Mosque - (323) 971-2410 - 8713 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90044
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The man attributed with the founding of the Nation of Islam was Wallace D. Fard. During his tenure as leader of the NOI he was referred to by a variety of names. Some of them were- Professor Fard, Professor Wali, Wali Fard, Farrad Mohammad, Mr. F. Mohammad Ali, Professor Ford, Farad. Fard proclaimed himself the leader of the Nation of Islam with remedies to cure problems in the African American community(i.e. social problems, lack of economic development, undisciplined family life, alcoholism). (p.51, Marsh) Professor Fard spread his message while being a street peddler selling silks door to door. Fard beliefs were outlined in two documents he published, Teaching for the Lost-Found Nation in a Mathematical Way; Secret Ritual of the Nation of Islam. Fard felt that Blacks could not achieve freedom, justice, and quality in the United States until Blacks gained their true religion(Islam), their language(Arabic), and a separate autonomous state. Two of these objectives are still being pursued by today’s NOI , the separate autonomous state and the pursuit of Islam.. It will be interesting to see if my students think that the demand for a separate state is feasible.
Fard’s ancestry posed an interesting dilemma to the Nation of Islam. It was quite evident by Fard’s fair complexion that he was a product of an interracial relationship. Yet in the face of this fact Fard claimed that all Whites were devils. This belief can be traced directly to the teachings of Drew Ali. Ali interpreted a passage in the book of Revelations about the rider(Death) on a pale horse to mean that the horse represented Whites. Fard took this interpretation a step further, he concluded that the pale horse represented the devil and thus he came to the belief that all Whites were devils. If this were true, Fard must have been part devil himself. This belief that Whites were devils would be a rallying cry by many of NOI leaders. Under the leadership of Wallace D. Muhammad the Nation would distance itself from this belief.
Between 1930 and 1933 Wallace D. Fard recruited 8,000 followers in the Detroit area. It is not surprising that so many African Americans were attracted to Fard’s teachings due to the harsh economic and social conditions which existed at the time. Fard offered them hope and a venue to express their anger against a group which they felt was responsible for their plight . With this growth in his following Fard needed to train more ministers to help him spread his message. The recruitment of Elijah Poole, a son of a Baptist minister and sharecropper, would have a tremendous effect on the Nation of Islam and its growth. A very interesting exchange occurred between Poole and Fard when they first met. While talking to Fard after the meeting Poole said, “I know who you are, you’re God himself.” Fard was to whisper back, “ That’s right, but don’t tell it now. It is not yet time for me to be known.”(Muhammad Speaks, Special Issue, April, 1972) This belief that Fard was a deity is still a mainstay of the Nation of Islam. Students should be made aware that this belief is not shared by orthodox Muslims.
Elijah Poole would eventually change his name to Elijah Muhammad. Elijah moved to Chicago in 1932 to establish Temple #2. During this time Wallace Fard was arrested and imprisoned. A controversial Fard teaching caused the Nation of Islam and Fard to come under the close scrutiny of the Detroit police. Elijah said that Fard had taught them that anyone who kills four devils at the proper time will have free transportation to Mecca.(p. 34, Lee) This belief was only taught during the early years of the NOI and there is no evidence that anyone acted out this teaching. I think students need to know about this teaching because it will give them some insight into the person the NOI considered to be Allah in human form. Wallace D. Fard mysteriously disappeared. This bolstered the thought that Fard was Allah. Elijah Muhammad became the leader of the Nation of Islam with Fard’s disappearance.
In order to join the Nation of Islam a potential member had to submit the following letter—
Mr. E. Muhammad
4847 So. Woodlawn Ave.
Chicago 15, Illinois
Dear Mr. Muhammad,
I have been attending the teachings of Islam by one of your Ministers. I believe in It, and I bear witness that there is no God But Allah and that Muhammad is Thy Servant and Apostle. I desire to reclaim my Own. Please give me my Original name. My slave name is as follows:
Name
Address
City and State(pp. 54-55, Marsh)
Once the letter requesting admission had been submitted, a short screening process occurred in which a prospective member’s marital status, number of children, and age was requested. After which, members received their ‘X’ for their last name because they had to rid themselves of their “slave names”. In cases where two individuals in the same Temple had the same first name a number was affixed to their ‘X’’ to distinguish these individuals. For example if there were two Henrys, one would be Henry X and the other would be referred to as Henry 2X.
Traditional Islam links the Old and New Testaments with the Qur’an, but the heavy emphasis that the Nation of Islam placed on the documents in the Bible are in part a consequence of the background of Fard and Elijah Muhammad. They were better versed in the teachings of the Bible than they were in the Qur’an. Many of Fard’s and Elijah’s teaching were strongly linked to the Bible. Both of these leaders quoted passages of the Bible and referred to books of the Bible for various prophecies(i.e. the passage in the Bible mentioned earlier concerning ‘Death’ riding the pale horse in Revelations). As will be shown later, the NOI would change drastically in this respect, especially under the leadership of Wallace D. Muhammad when the Qur’an would become focal point of the Nation of Islam.
There are several beliefs that I wish to acquaint my students with of the Nation of Islam under the leadership of Fard and Elijah Muhammad. First, was the belief that Allah was not a spiritual being but a living being whose promises are as material as his presence on Earth in the person of Wallace Fard. (p. 39, Lee) This belief could be appealing to individuals who were not satisfied with the Christian doctrine of waiting for salvation and the better life to happen after death. The NOI was offering salvation and the better life now while the individual was still alive. Another interesting belief of the Nation of Islam was that Elijah Muhammad was viewed as the last Messenger of Wallace Fard, whereas, traditional Islam views the last Prophet of Allah as Mohammad. This NOI belief would be changed under the leadership of Wallace D. Muhammad. Elijah Muhammad would be viewed as a wise man who brought the Qur’an to America and Fard would be regarded as the founder of the movement and not as Allah in human form.
As discussed earlier, the Nation of Islam believed that all Whites were devils. I think my students would like to know the reason the followers of the NOI used to explain the evil behavior of Whites. This belief resulted from the myth of Yakub or Yacub. According to this myth the world was first inhabited by the all Black tribe of Shabazz. Then about 6,000 ago years Yacub was born. They believed it was his destiny to break the peace, kill, and destroy his own people with a made enemy. Yacub wanted to rule Mecca. Yacub and his followers were exiled to an island called Pelan or Patmos. While on this island Yacub conducted genetic experiments with his followers. According to the legend Yacub continued to breed his followers until a white child was created. All of the dark offspring were killed at birth. His objective was to create a white enemy which was evil in nature that he could use to control the tribe of Shabazz. Once Yacub had completed his experiment his by-products would cause disruption wherever they went. This myth asserts that Yacub’s white enemy would be banished to Europe where they continued to procreate and spread their evilness around the globe. The NOI of Islam attributes some of the most heinous crimes committed against mankind to this group(i.e. taking Blacks into slavery) Finally, this myth claims that Yacub’s group would rule for 6,000 years until 1914. I found this myth in two sources—Clifton E. Marsh’s From Black Muslims to Muslims: The Transition from Separatism to Islam, 1930 to 1980 (pp.56-57) and Martha F. Lee’s The Nation of Islam, An American Millenarian Movement (pp. 39-41). I mention these sources because I intend to have my students take these excerpts and create their own version of the Yacub myth. The purpose of this exercise is to illustrate to students how it is possible for myths to be interpreted differently by different individuals but at the same time maintain a common theme.
Another tenet that Elijah’s NOI preached was that before the White race could be overthrown in America that American Blacks would have to come into a knowledge of self by becoming aware of their history and destiny. Elijah referred to this process as the “Resurrection of Black Americans” in his book Message to the Blackman In America. (p. 41, Lee) As mentioned earlier, the NOI had adopted a strict moral code similar to the Moorish Science Temple to insure spiritual cleanliness. Elijah Muhammad and the NOI extended this desire of cleanliness to include internal cleanliness, thus Elijah’s followers were forbidden from eating what Muhammad referred to as the “slave diet”. (p. 42, Lee) Cornbread, black-eyed peas, chitlins, and pork were to avoided. Also followers of the NOI could not drink alcohol, smoke, take drugs, or gamble. Interracial marriages were forbidden also.
Karl they want take on LAPD
SHUT UP LOL!
Come on this is LAPD HELLO Rampart division LOL!
Interesting read. I'll pass on this one and apply to become a "Moonie" instead.
Ping
Makes for a powerful team, commies+gangs+muslim terrorists.
If some type of disaster were to hit LA these would be the same clowns firing on the relief workers, police and national gaurd.
Notice, they believe Wallace Fard was Allah, made flesh and that white people were created by a mad "scientist" named Yacub 6,000 years ago.
Wacky!
At least my ancestors were "created" and I didn't descend from a monkey. (Finally some proof!) So, if the Hebrews are a pure race and the blacks are a pure race, then what the heck are Arabs?
You know what they are ;^)
More good info on NOI here: http://ourworld.cs.com/ceoofamcolso/id53.htm?f=fs
Thanks for the ping Calpernia.
Oh brother, that reminded me of another couple of wacko groups...the Yaweh's and Eckankar. I was right earlier...phoney Muslims! Thanks for the link.
Immigrant gang suspected of AQ Ties
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1477397/posts
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1420911/posts
America's Most Dangerous Gang
So do we and we hope the LAPD has been training at the firing range and aims for their heads.
It is a criminal organization, slap the R.I.C.O. Act on them...
Now would it be wrong to reach out to our brothers, worshippers of the moonrock, and assist them in spreading these flyers from one end of the nation to the other ?
Just so everyone gets a clear understanding of their faith mind you. No ill will toward the cops in this just trying to make sure Islam, like the DNC, "Gets its message out."
"If some type of disaster were to hit LA these would be the same clowns firing on the relief workers, police and national gaurd."
After the fiasco in NO, it would be wise of the US Gov't. to set up say three or four strategicly positioned National Emergency Response bases under a re-vamped FEMA, using some of those bases they are closing. The first to enter any disaster area should be the National Guard and Special Response Forces (without needing to be invited by a State's Governor) to establish security for relief forces and organizations.
I, as a proud American, have ZERO TOLERANCE this kinda stuff. Export them to south pole.
I think the federal response after Los Angeles will be longer than 3 days....if the BIG ONE indeed hits.
Most of the public safety people live in Simi, Santa Clarita, Corona, Inland Empire etc...moreso than 11 years ago, when they had to helicopter a lot of officers in.
Although, our Mutual Aid system is light years ahead of La.....I think Arizona and LV will roll immediately.
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