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- 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.
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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.
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.
By 1964 who did Malcolm X reject?
Elijah Muhammad, head of the Nation of Islam.
