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What is the nation of Islam?

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This is a confusing question because there is the African-American religion called "the Nation of Islam" while Sunni and Shiite Muslims consider themselves one nation or Umma. As a result, Muslims in the Islamic World who are unaware of the American usage often think the question is about them while Americans have a very different idea in mind.

The Nation of Islam (African-American Religion)

It is a racist organization that started in USA. It is quite different than main stream islam. As the 'Nation of Islam' claim that Elijah is a Prophet after the Prophet Mohammed [peace upon him and his Holy progeny], then this would result in the followers of the 'Nation of Islam' to not be Muslims as it is compulsory on a Muslim to believe that the Prophet Muhammed is the Last Prophet. Refer to question below.

The Nation of Islam (Islamic Umma)

Present day Islam originated in Arabia. The last prophet of islam started preaching Islam at the age of 40, in 610 AD. The last Prophet of Islam Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) told all mankind that all human beings are the off-spring of a single couple-Hazrat Adam (AS) and Hazrat Eve (AS). Islam is for whole human race. Its appeal is to all humans. It believes in universal human brotherhood. According to the last Prophet of Islam Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) Almighty Allah has created all humans from one couple- Hazrat Adam (AS) and Hazrat Eve (AS). Neither any White man has any superiority to a Black man, nor a Black man has any superiority to a White man. Islam believes in the equality of all humans. It is above caste, color or Geographical bounds. All the Muslims are the members of ONE Ummah established by the last Prophet (SAW). Basic Beliefs of the Muslims: 1. Belief in Almighty Allah (God) Sura Baqra -2. Aya 163: And your Allah is ONE Allah, There is no god but He. 2.Belief in Angels Created by Almighty Allah Karim from light. They are obedient to Allah Karim. Carry out His commands. 3. Belief in all heavenly books, including Tora, Zaboor, the Bible, the last one being the Qur'an. 4. Belief in all the Messengers of Almighty Allah- No distinction among them. Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) being the last Prophet of Islam. NO Prophet after him. 5. Belief in the Day of Judgment. Almighty Allah Karim is the Sole Ruler/Master of that Day. He enjoys the absolute authority to send people to Heaven or Hell. 6. Good and bad Destiny being in the Hands of Almighty Allah. No One can change his destiny. 7. Life hereafter: All the dead will be raised again and judged according to their good or bad deeds. There will be no death to them.8. Hell and Heaven (Paradise)

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What key principle of the teachings of the Nation of Islam was the opposite of the goal of the civil rights movement in the South?

The Nation of Islam believed in separation of the races. -NovaNET


Did the Nation of Islam believe in violence or non-violence?

It depends on the particular Nation of Islam preacher. Some were more bellicose than others (advocating for actual attacks on whites or restricting violence to self-defense), but the Nation of Islam was certainly not a mirror of Reverend King's peaceful non-violence.It is important to note that the Nation of Islam is distinct from Sunni Islam in several key respects and the rules of the Nation of Islam are inconsistent with those of Sunni Islam.


Who is the founder of the nation of Islam?

Nation Of Islam (NOI) is an organization with religion quite different from the main stream of Islam per Quran revelation to prophet Muhammad (PBUH). NOI was founded by Wallace D. Fard Muhammad.


Where did the Nation of Islam begin?

Unlike the religion called, Islam, which originated in Makkah (or Mecca), Saudi Arabia, the Nation of Islam is an African-American religious movement that came out of Detroit, Michigan.It is to be emphasized that Nation of Islam (NOI) is quite different than true Islam religion per Qur'an (as the last God holy book) revelation to prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) as the last God prophet. Refer to related question below.


Is Dr Khalid Abdul Muhammad a Racist?

Yes. He made numerous statements demeaning Whites and Jews while a leader in the African-American Nation of Islam. It is worth noting the the Nation of Islam is a distinct religion from mainstream Islam and is primarily defined by its "Black Empowerment" views.

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When was Nation of Islam created?

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Why Did Muhammad Ali Leave the Nation of Islam?

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Why is the Nation of Islam controversial?

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Is Islam the same as the Nation of Islam?

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What key principle of the teachings of the Nation of Islam was the opposite of the goal of the civil rights movement in the South?

The Nation of Islam believed in separation of the races. -NovaNET


Current head of the nation of Islam?

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Did the Nation of Islam believe in violence or non-violence?

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When was nation of Islam founded?

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What is the nation of origin in Islam?

The nation of origin of Islam per Quran God revelation to prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is the Arabic nation in Saudi Arabia.


Where is the nation of Islam the strongest?

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When did he join the nation of Islam?

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