America's black Muslims close a rift
Louis Farrakhan's "Nation of Islam" edges closer to orthodox Islam
By Daniel B. Wood
W. Deen Mohammed (in light jacket) and Louis Farrakhan (glasses and bow tie) - stood together in February 2000 in a move aimed at healing rivalry between their groups.
LOS ANGELES - When Imam W. Deen Mohammed ascends a wooden podium at the Los Angeles Convention Center here tomorrow, the gaze of 20,000 Nation of Islam faithful will rest upon his countenance for Friday prayer. The proceeding, an orthodox Islamic ritual known as Jummah, will mark an important milestone for the famously radical group headed by Louis Farrakhan..........