Because they realized that it was a true religion.
The Nation of Islam (which is distinct from mainstream Islam), attracted adherents in much the same way that other African-American religions attracted adherents. It was able to capitalize on the sense of alienation and inferiority that African-Americans felt in the United States because of the segregation and racism that prevailed. Nation of Islam also had the distinction of not being a form of Christianity, which meant that they could also say that Black Salvation did not require a "White-Man's" religion.
The Nation of Islam believed in separation of the races. -NovaNET
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.
The main goals of Nation of Islam were that:black people are the original people of the worldwhite people are "devils"blacks are superior to whites, andthe demise of the white race is imminentIt is quite different than true Islam religion per Quran God revelation to prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Refer to related question below.
The Nation of Islam's stated goals are to improve the spiritual, mental, social, and economic condition of African Americans in the United States and all of humanity except Jews. The Nation of Islam is concerned that so many in education and in the media are Jews that have oppressed people of color for centuries. To counter this the Nation of Islam founded a school named Muhammad University of Islam.
They want to defend the Nation and have a secured career to include all the benefits.
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No. A Non-Muslim can convert to the African-American Nation of Islam. However, Whites and Jews are forbidden to convert.
Islam is not killing innocent people. We shouldn't blame a nation because of few sick people.
Nation of Islam was created in 1930.
He didn't leave the nation of Islam
In the early days of the Nation of Islam, leaders taught that dark-skinned people were made by God, but the white people were made by a mad scientist. In recent years, they've tended to soft-peddle this aspect of their faith. __________________________________________________________ It must be recognized that no relation between Nation of Islam (NOI) and main stream Islam. True Islam forbids racism and/or discrimination. Refer to question below for details.
The only Nations that matter are the Folk Nation and the People Nation...if u don't know what that is look it up after that hit the streets and join or the other
The Nation of Islam is controversial because it is a racist (anti-White), anti-Semitic, homophobic organization. Note, however, that Nation of Islam is distinct from Sunni, Shiite, and Ibadi Islam. Read more about the Nation of Islam at the Related Link below.
The answer to that question is Pipestone, Minnesota.
No, Nation of Islam is quite different than true Islam. See related question below for more information.
He joined the Nation of Islam while in prison.