MGT Orientation Manual 2020 Instructress v2

National
M.G.T. & G.C.C.

Orientation Brochure
Mothers of the Faithful
Mother Clara Muhammad
May Allah Be Pleased With Her
Mother Khadijah Farrakhan

First Lady of The Nation of Islam
Mother Tynetta Muhammad

Mother Evelyn Muhammad
Mother Ola Muhammad
Preface
“Orientation is the process of introducing the new
believer to his or her new environment and activity,
The Nation of Islam is introducing our people to a new
way of thinking and doing that will lead to universal
respect and recognition”
The Honorable Elijah Muhammad

Table of Contents
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MESSAGE FROM THE HONORABLE MINISTER LOUIS
FARRAKHAN .................................................................................................1
THE ESSENCE (CHARACTER) OF ONE WHO BELONGS TO GOD......................2
HISTORY OF THE NATION OF ISLAM .............................................................5
A BRIEF HISTORY ON THE ORIGIN OF THE NATION OF ISLAM IN

AMERICA A NATION OF BEAUTY & PEACE ..............................................6
BIOGRAPHY OF MASTER FARD MUHAMMAD ...........................................11
A SAVIOUR IS BORN MASTER FARD MUHAMMAD ......................................12
BIOGRAPHY OF THE MOST HONORABLE ELIJAH MUHAMMAD ...........15
AN HISTORIC LOOK AT THE MOST HONORABLE ELIJAH

MUHAMMAD ..........................................................................................16
BIOGRAPHY OF THE HONORABLE MINISTER LOUIS

FARRAKHAN ...............................................................................................23
BIO SKETCH OF THE HONORABLE MINISTER LOUIS FARRAKHAN

NATIONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE HONORABLE ELIJAH
MUHAMMAD AND THE NATION OF ISLAM ..............................................24
MEANING OF THE M.G.T. & G.C.C. CLASS ...................................................30
BIOGRAPHIES OF MOTHER CLARA MUHAMMAD, MOTHER

KHADIJAH FARRAKHAN AND MOTHER TYNETTA
MUHAMMAD ...............................................................................................33
MOTHER CLARA MUHAMMAD: AN EXAMPLE OF BLACK

WOMANHOOD .........................................................................................34
MOTHER KHADIJAH FARRAKHAN: A BELOVED FIRST LADY .......................37
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MOTHER TYNNETTA MUHAMMAD: A TREASURED JEWEL ..........................40
LETTER FROM SISTER CAPTAIN EMERITUS AMEENAH RASUL

MUHAMMAD SISTER CAPTAIN AMEENAH WAS TRAINED
BY THE HONORABLE ELIJAH MUHAMMAD HIMSELF......................42
PRINCIPLES, BELIEFS AND PRACTICES .......................................................46
PRINCIPLES OF ISLAM..................................................................................47
PILLARS OF ISLAM ......................................................................................48
RULES OF CONDUCT ...................................................................................49
PRAYER ................................................................................................................52
OPENING PRAYER .......................................................................................57
THE REFUGE PRAYER .................................................................................60
ADDITIONAL PRAYERS ................................................................................60
RESTRICTIVE LAWS OF ISLAM ......................................................................62
LAWS ON MUSLIM BEHAVIOR AND MANNERS.........................................65
PROPER DRESS OF THE M.G.T. & G.C.C. .......................................................68
MOTHER KHADIJAH FARRAKHAN’S FASHION TIPS .....................................80
EATING THE PROPER FOODS ..........................................................................82
THE SACREDNESS OF THE FEMALE .............................................................87
COURTSHIP AND MARRIAGE .........................................................................94
THE MOSQUE OFFICIALS AND THEIR ROLES.............................................97
THE MOSQUE OFFICIALS AND THEIR ROLES ..............................................98
THE MUSLIM PROGRAM ................................................................................103
WHAT THE MUSLIMS WANT .....................................................................104
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WHAT THE MUSLIMS BELIEVE ..................................................................107
MUSLIM FIGHT SONG .....................................................................................110
M.G.T. & G.C.C. PREPARATION FOR GRADUATION ................................112
OUR M.G.T. & G.C.C. STATEMENT..........................................................113
GENERAL ORDERS AND THEIR MEANING .................................................114
BASIC MOSQUE PROCEDURES ...................................................................118
THE NATION OF ISLAM’S PLEDGE TO OUR FLAG .....................................125
AS A MUSLIM ...........................................................................................126
M.G.T. SONG ............................................................................................127
ADDENDUM FOR INSTRUCTRESSES...........................................................128
ORIENTATION EXAMINATION ....................................................................129
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Message from
The Honorable
Minister Louis Farrakhan
The following is an excerpt of the inspirational message to women delivered by the
Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan on Sunday, September 11, 2011 before a packed
audience full of M.G.T. and G.C.C. Vanguard and female guests at Mosque Maryam in
Chicago, Illinois.
THE ESSENCE (CHARACTER)

OF ONE WHO BELONGS TO GOD
In the Holy Qur’an there is a Surah (Chapter) titled “The Women”

(Surah 4). But that isn’t the only one dedicated to women for there is a
whole chapter in the Qur’an dedicated to Mary, the Mother of Jesus
(Surah 19: “Maryam”). In that chapter, The Angels were in dispute
among themselves as to who would have charge of Mary. Mary,
according to the Qur’an, was the best of women. Not the mother of
Abraham, not the mother of Moses, not the mother of Muhammad, but
the mother of Jesus.
Now let me help you to know why Mary is an example for women:
She was not an unchaste woman, even though the Jews charged her
with fornication and even referred to her offspring as an “illegitimate
child.” Mary had to be secretly put away because the Jews, at that
time immersed in the Law of Moses: If they saw the woman pregnant,
but not a man, they would have charged her and killed her. So God
protected her, and the Qur’an says, “Jesus and his mother were a
sign.” A “sign” is pointing to something bigger than itself.
In the 4th Chapter of the Qur’an, the first verse reads like this: “In
The Name of Allah, The Beneficent, The Merciful. O people keep your
duty to your Lord Who created you from a single being and created
its mate of the same (kind), and spread from these two many men and
women. …” Some translations of the Arabic don’t say “being,” but
instead uses another word called “essence”: “Surely God created you
from a single essence, and created the mate of the same.”
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Well, what is the essence of something? According to the dictionary,
the essence of a thing is the “intrinsic nature,” or “indispensable
quality” of that thing; especially something abstract that determines its
character. Here’s God, now, creating a human—the first human—
from a single essence; and created the woman of the same. If God
created us from the same essence, then what is that essence that
determines our character? The essence of you is God Himself. The
essence, that which determines your character, is your connection to
The Creator of the heavens and the earth, Who is also your and my
Creator.
You have never looked at yourself as “belonging to” God; you only
see yourself in the light of what The Enemy has made you to see
yourself: As “ex-slaves” or “Black people of no worth or value or
purpose in life.” The Enemy never taught you the true knowledge of
who you are. And, I don’t blame him because he was given power to
rule. But his time is up, and your time has come! And now God has
come to bring you back to yourself! You must be introduced to your
intrinsic nature; the essence that determines your character, which is
God Himself.
The meaning of “character” is “the mental and moral qualities

distinctive to an individual (human being).” That’s very, very heavy!
Because if your moral character and your mental character is of God,
then you have to ask yourself: “What happened to us as a human
being that our morals are not where God wants them to be? That our
mental qualities have been curtailed, brought down—or even killed?”
“What happened to women and men that we are so far down and away
from the essence of our own being where we, now, are not even a
caricature of what God intended?” Here is where I want you to study
the Book of Genesis.
I know you love the Bible, but you don’t read it enough. It is not a
book that should be in your house as if it’s something that you put up
to “keep devils away.” It is a book to be read! It is a book to be
studied! It is a book to be acted upon!
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The Book of Genesis is telling us about “the beginnings” of things—
and that is what “Genesis” means, “Beginning.” This first chapter
starts with the creation of the world and every living creature in it. It
records the first marriage, the first sin; the first consequences of sin,
and the first reference to God’s Future Plan to redeem humanity. And
after it recounts the stories of “The Flood” (Chapters 6-8) and “The
Tower of Babel” (Chapter 11), Genesis also tells the story of “The
Birth of a Nation” (Chapter 22).
We are now in our Genesis. So in reading these things from the Bible,
it helps us to see our Divine Nature.
Except from The Divine Nature & Value of Women

September 11, 2011
The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan
© 2011 FCN Publishing, FinalCall.com.
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History Of The Nation Of Islam
A BRIEF HISTORY ON THE ORIGIN OF
THE NATION OF ISLAM IN AMERICA
A NATION OF BEAUTY & PEACE
O n July the Fourth, the day of America’s Independence

celebration, He announced the beginning of His mission
which was to restore and to resurrect His lost and found
people, who were identified as the original members of the Tribe of
Shabazz from the Lost Nation of Asia. The lost people of the original
nation of African descent, were captured, exploited, and dehumanized
to serve as servitude slaves of America for over three centuries. His
mission was to teach the downtrodden and defenseless Black people a
thorough Knowledge of God and of themselves, and to put them on
the road to Self-Independence with a superior culture and higher
civilization than they had previously experienced.
He taught us the ways of love and peace, of truth and beauty. We are
being led into the path of a new spiritual culture and civilization of
complete harmony and peace, one of refinement in the pursuit of
happiness and eternal joy in the Supreme Knowledge of God and the
Science of everything in life.
IN 1931, THE MASTER WAS preaching this Great Truth of

salvation when He met a man named Elijah Poole in Detroit,
Michigan. He chose him to be His Divine Representative in
continuing this most difficult task of bringing truth and light to His
lost and found people. For 3 1/2 years He taught and trained the
Honorable Elijah Muhammad night and day into the profound Secret
Wisdom of the Reality of God, which included the hidden knowledge
of the original people who were the first founders of civilization of
our Planet and who had a full knowledge of the Universal Order of
Things from the beginning of the Divine Creation.
Upon the Master’s departure in 1934, the Honorable Elijah

Muhammad labored tirelessly to bring life to his mentally and
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spiritually dead people until his return to the Master in 1975. The
Honorable Elijah Muhammad identified the Master as being the
answer to the one that the world had been expecting for the past 2,000
years under the names Messiah, the second coming of Jesus, the
Christ, Jehovah, God, and the Son of Man. When the Honorable
Elijah Muhammad asked Him to identify Himself He replied that He
was the Mahdi. He signed His name in 1933 as Master Wallace Fard
Muhammad to express the meaning of One Who had come in the
Early Morning Dawn of the New Millennium to lay the base for a
New World Order of Peace and Righteousness on the foundation of
Truth and Justice; to put down tyrants and to change the world into a
Heaven on Earth.
During the Honorable Elijah Muhammad’s initial 44 years, he
suffered persecution & rejection from the very people whom he was
appointed as a Servant of God. He was rejected and despised by the
10 percent leaders of America and the world because he revealed a
Greater Truth and Wisdom that would end the old world of Satan’s
rule and dominion. He was not self-taught or self-made but ONE
MIGHTY IN POWER had taught him what he knew not. The
Honorable Elijah Muhammad had never received any more than a
fourth grade education, yet his heart was true in what he saw and he
saw the greatest of the Signs of his Lord.
The more converts that he made in the cities, in the by-ways, and in
the highways of this land, along with receiving honor and fame
abroad, the powerful leaders and rulers of this world grew in
opposition. As the baby Nation of Islam came to birth in America, the
world rulers were shaken in their foundation to learn of this
miraculous achievement, and are today frustrated in plans to prevent
our survival. The theme of the Holy Qur’an and Bible that most
clearly defines this struggle is revealed in the history of Pharaoh’s
opposition to Moses and Aaron in the delivery of Israel in bondage in
Egypt.

THE NATION OF ISLAM WAS founded on the basis of peace and as
an answer to a prayer of Abraham to deliver his people who would be
found in servitude slavery in the Western Hemisphere in this day and
time. The Flag of Islam with the symbols of the Sun, Moon, and the
Stars, represent the Universe and is also a Banner of Universal peace
and Harmony. Our Holy Temples of Islam were established in
America as sanctuaries of peace and higher learning into the
Knowledge of the Oneness of God. Our schools are called
Universities of Islam and teach the higher meaning of Islam which is
Mathematics. We have always been taught to respect the laws of the
land. We are taught never to carry arms, to make war or to be the
aggressor, for this is against the nature of the righteous. We are taught
the Principles of Divine Unity and the Universal Brotherhood of
Islam.
We are taught cleanliness inwardly and outwardly with the practice of
good manners and respect to one and all. We are taught that the family
is the back bone of society and that our children must be reared to
reflect the highest morals and training to perfect our society. We are
trained to eat and to prepare the best of foods for the longevity of life,
without the use of alcohol, smoking and substance abuse which
endangers the ethics of healthy living. We are taught to respect and
protect our women who are the mothers of civilization.
Our women are taught a dress code of modesty that will lead to the
practice of high morality. We are trained to be an exemplary
community expressing the highest spiritual goals for the reform of
ourselves and others based on wisdom, knowledge and beauty.
Contrary to the inflammatory rhetoric that has been utilized by the

news media and some community leaders to condemn the positive
effects of Islam’s influence in today’s modern society, just the
opposite is being proven true. The Nation of Islam (The Nation of
Peace) represents hope to millions of our people in America and
around the globe who have been deprived of the high standards of a
righteous way of life.

This unity and love so sorely absent from our communities was
genuinely exemplified by the millions of participants on the day of the
Million Man March held in Washington, D.C., October 16, 1995. The
exemplary Spiritual Leadership of Minister Louis Farrakhan in the
rebuilding of the Nation of Islam in America is showing the way in
the breaking down of barriers of communication throughout the
society regardless to one’s religious, racial, or ideological beliefs and
views.
Through God’s Divine Guidance, we are extending this Divine Work

of moral and spiritual reform throughout the Western Hemisphere.
God’s Light and Truth will prevail against the darkness and falsehood
of all opposition. In spite of the controversy and clamor surrounding
the Nation of Islam and it’s Divine Leader, Minister Louis Farrakhan,
we are forging ahead in the Spirit of Almighty God, Allah, to unite
with all of humanity in the Oneness of God, where all people of
goodwill of every Race and of every Nation may participate in the
Universal Expression of the Principles of Peace and the Brotherhood
of man. This is the Beautiful Community of the Nation of Islam that is
coming to birth in America on this Farthest Western Horizon in
fulfillment of the Prophecy that God would meet with Muhammad for
a second time and reveal to His servant What He Revealed. Thus the
world is witnessing the Sun of Islam arising in the West. Praise the
Holy Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful.
Where do we go from here in the remaining four years of the

twentieth century? Will we continue to argue, to condemn, to fight
and kill one another; or will we sit down and counsel with one another
in seeking a just solution to the problems that beset us in America and

in the world? Wisdom decrees that in counsel and in dialogue is the
way to peace. Foolishness decrees that if we ignore the warning signs,
we will fall into the deeper abyss of Hell. God is the Judge today; and
most surely upon Him do the Believers rely!
Written by Minister, Writer, Music Composer

and wife of the Honorable Elijah Muhammad
March 28, 1996
© NOI.org

Biography of
Master Fard Muhammad
A SAVIOUR IS BORN
MASTER FARD MUHAMMAD
T he Lost-Found Nation of Islam will not return to their original

Land unless they first have a thorough knowledge of their own.
So they sent a Messenger to them to teach them of their own.”
“My name is W.F. Muhammad. I came to North America by Myself.
My uncle was brought over here by the trader three hundred and
seventy-nine years ago. He does not know that he is my uncle.”
Master Fard Muhammad was born in the Holy City of Mecca, Arabia,
February 26, 1877. He was prepared by His Father for a very special
mission. This special mission was in fulfillment of the prophecies to
search throughout the Earth to find that which was lost. He was to
restore the Lost and Found members of the Nation of Islam from the
Tribe of Shabazz. In search of the Lost Sheep, His travels took Him to
the Isles of the Pacific, Central and South America, the jungles of
Africa, all of Asia, and to both the North and South Poles. He speaks
sixteen different languages, and writes ten of them perfectly.
Master Fard Muhammad traveled back and forth to America for

twenty years before making himself known on July 4, 1930. He began
to teach the Lost-Found Nation of Islam the knowledge of Self and
others, and their true religion - Islam. He began teaching His People
by going door to door as a silk peddler. He was first known as Prophet
W.D. Fard. Prior to His departure in 1934, He signed His full name as
Wallace Fard Muhammad.
In 1931, during a meeting, a Black man from among the Lost Sheep
by the name of Elijah Poole, accepted His Own. During the
acceptance period, Elijah went up to W.D. Fard, shook His hand and
whispered, “I know who You are. You are the One that was expected
to come at the end of the world.” W.D. Fard looked around to see if
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anyone else heard what he said and responded in a whisper, “Yes. I
am that One. But who else knows but yourself?
Elijah began to study in the student ministry class. W.D. Fard found in
Elijah an eagerness to learn and recognized the special quality of his
heart. He taught Elijah nearly night and day, for 3 years and 4 months,
on our history, the measurement of the Universe, and how He would
separate us from our oppressors and destroy them. He taught Elijah
the proper foods to eat, how to pray, and the proper behavior of
civilized people. W.D. Fard spent 3/4 of His time teaching Elijah
about the life of the Hereafter.
Master Fard Muhammad paid a tremendous price for our redemption.

He allowed Himself to be persecuted at the hand of our enemy. He
was sent to jail in 1932 and ordered out of Detroit on May 26, 1933.
In 1933, He came to Chicago and was arrested almost immediately
upon His arrival. He submitted Himself “With all humbleness, to His
persecutors and sent for Elijah so that he could see and learn the price
of truth and what he himself would later have to suffer. His love for us
is so great that He said, He would “walk a mountain 40 miles high and
eat rattle snakes just to teach one of us.
Prior to His departure in 1934, W.D. Fard appointed Elijah

Muhammad to be the Supreme Minister of the Nation of Islam. He
left Elijah with the mission of resurrecting His people. It was not until
He departed that His true identity was made known. The Most
Honorable Elijah Muhammad revealed to us, and to the world, that the
Man who had mysteriously appeared was in fact, God in Person, the
long awaited “Mahdi” of the Muslims and the “Messiah” of the
Christians. Master Wallace Fard Muhammad is the Holy One that the
world has been expecting for the past 2000 years.
The Great Mahdi is now present working His Wisdom in bringing in a

New World. Behold, He makes all things new. There will be a new
Heaven and a new Earth where human misery will become a thing of
the past. He has come to wipe away our tears, and to remove the scars

of sickness and death. All Praise belongs to Allah, the One God, the
Supreme Being, the Mighty, The Wise, the Best Knower, and the
Light, the Life Giver, in the Person of Master Fard Muhammad.
“Therefore if we had not this understanding we are yet blind to Him

that has come to save us. For this is our Saviour’s desire that we
should know Him as our God and Saviour and that besides Him there
is no Saviour for us.”

Biography of
The Most Honorable
Elijah Muhammad
AN HISTORIC LOOK AT
THE MOST HONORABLE
ELIJAH MUHAMMAD
T hirty-four years after the signing of the Emancipation

Proclamation, the Honorable Elijah Muhammad was born on
or about Oct. 7, 1897 in Sandersville, Georgia. The exact date
of his birth remains unknown because record keeping in rural Georgia
for the descendants of slaves was not kept current, according to
historians and family members. Nevertheless, the Honorable Elijah
Muhammad said his birth took place sometime in the first or second
week of October in 1897 and set forth Oct. 7th as the anniversary date
of his birth.
Indeed, life in the rural South at the turn of the century was quite hard.
Poverty and survival were at war with each other. Elijah Poole, the
son of a minister, and whose parents, William (later named Wali) and
Marie Poole, had 12 other children, had to quit school after barely
finishing the third grade to work in the fields as a sharecropper so his
family could eat.
Just before the roaring twenties came in, Elijah Poole married the
former Clara Evans, also of Georgia. They had eight children,
Emmanuel, Ethel, Lottie, Nathaniel, Herbert, Elijah, Jr., Wallace and
Akbar.
In April 1923, Elijah Poole moved his young family from Macon,
Georgia, where he worked for the Southern Railroad Company and
the Cherokee Brick Company to Detroit, Mich. Black families, like
the Pooles, were leaving the south, at that time, in search of better
economic and social circumstances. Detroit was a bustling upwardly
mobile city with its burgeoning auto industry.
The stock market crash in 1929 was the gateway to economic misery
that sparked the fuel of the “Great Depression” of the 1930s.
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Moreover, America’s racial situation continued its downward spiral.
Lynchings, race riots and other forms of terrorism against Blacks
continued unabated. But Detroit, with its huge population of 1.5
million people including 250,000 thousand Blacks, was beginning to
see changes in its social scene.
On July 4, 1930, the long awaited “Saviour” of the Black man and
woman, Master W. Fard Muhammad, appeared in this city. He
announced and preached that God is One, and it is now time for
Blacks to return to the religion of their ancestors, Islam. News spread
all over the city of Detroit of the preachings of this great man from the
East. Elijah Poole’s wife first learned of the Temple of Islam and
wanted to attend to see what the commotion was all about, but instead,
her husband advised her that he would go and see for himself.
Hence, in 1931, after hearing his first lecture at the Temple of Islam,
Elijah Poole was overwhelmed by the message and immediately
accepted it. Soon thereafter, Elijah Poole invited and convinced his
entire family to accept the religion of Islam.
The Founder of the Nation of Islam gave him the name “Karriem” and
made him a minister. Later he was promoted to the position of
“Supreme Minister” and his name was changed to Muhammad. “The
name ‘Poole’ was never my name,” he would later write, “nor was it
my father’s name. It was the name the white slave-master of my
grandfather after the so-called freedom of my fathers.”
Mr. Muhammad quickly became an integral part of the Temple of

Islam. For the next three and one-half years, Mr. Muhammad was
personally taught by his Teacher non-stop. The Muslim community,
in addition to establishing religious centers of worship, began to start
businesses under the aegis of economic development that focuses on
buying and selling between and among Black companies. Mr.
Muhammad establishes a newspaper, “The Final Call to Islam,” in
1934. This would be the first of many publications he would produce.
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Meanwhile, Mr. Muhammad helped establish schools for the proper
education of his children and the community. Indeed, the Muslim
parents felt that the educational system of the State of Michigan was
wholely inadequate for their children, and they established their own
schools. By 1934, the Michigan State Board of Education disagreed
with the Muslim’s right to pursue their own educational agenda, and
the Muslim Teachers and Temple Secretary were jailed on the false
charge of contributing to the delinquency of minors. Mr. Muhammad
said he committed himself to jail after learning what had happened.
Ultimately, the charges were later dropped, and the officials were
freed and Mr. Muhammad received six months’ probation to take the
Muslim children out of the Islamic school and put them under white
Christian teachers. “This I did not do,” he said. He moved to the city
of Chicago in September of that same year. His Teacher, Master W.
Fard Muhammad, was also harassed by the police and was forced out
of Detroit and moved to Chicago where he continued to face
imprisonment and harassment by the police. In 1934 Master W. Fard
Muhammad departed the scene and left the Honorable Elijah
Muhammad with the mission of resurrecting the Black man and
woman.
By 1935, Mr. Muhammad faced many new challenges. His teacher
had instructed him to go to Washington, D.C. to visit the Library of
Congress in order to research 104 books on the religion of Islam,
among other subjects. Also, after assuming the leadership of the
Temple of Islam by the order of the Founder of the Nation of Islam,
Mr. Muhammad faced a death plot at the hands of a few disgruntled
members. Mr. Muhammad avoided their evil plan and went to
Washington, D.C. to study and build a mosque there. He was known
under many names, “Mr. Evans,” his wife’s maiden name, “Ghulam
Bogans,” “Muhammad Rassoull,” “Elijah Karriem” and “Muhammad
of ‘U’ Street.”
Consequently, Mr. Muhammad, while in Washington, D.C. was

arrested on May 8, 1942, for allegedly evading the draft. “When the
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call was made for all males between 18 and 44, I refused (NOT
EVADED) on the grounds that, first, I was a Muslim and would not
take part in war and especially not on the side with the infidels,” he
wrote in “Message To The Blackman.” “Second, I was 45 years of
age and was NOT, according to the law, required to register.”
Many other male members of the Nation of Islam at that time were
imprisoned for being conscientious objectors to World War II. After
World War II ended, Mr. Muhammad won his release from prison and
returned to Chicago. From Chicago, the central point of the Nation of
Islam, Mr. Muhammad expanded his membership drive to new
heights. Among the many new members enrolled in the ranks of Islam
included Brother Malcolm X and his family.
During the 1950s, Mr. Muhammad promoted Min. Malcolm X to the
post of National Spokesman, and began to syndicate his weekly
newspaper column, “Mr. Muhammad Speaks,” in Black newspapers
across the country. Membership was increasing when, in 1955,
Minister Louis Farrakhan, then Louis Walcott, an entertainer, enrolled
in the Nation of Islam after hearing Mr. Muhammad deliver a speech
in Chicago.
Persecution of the Muslims continued. Members and mosques

continued to be attacked by whites in Monroe, La., Los Angeles,
Calif., and Flint, Mich., among others. Publicity in the white owned
and operated media began to circulate anti-Nation of Islam
propaganda on a large scale. By the early 1960s, the Readers Digest
magazine described Mr. Muhammad as the most powerful Black man
in America. In Washington, D.C., Mr. Muhammad delivered his
historic Uline Arena address and was afforded presidential treatment,
receiving a personal police escort.
Subsequently, television commentator Mike Wallace, in conjunction

with Louis Lomax, a Black journalist, aired the documentary, “The
Hate That Hate Produced,” on a local New York City station. The
documentary misrepresents the message of the Nation of Islam,
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calling it a hate teaching. James Baldwin, a famous Black author,
released the book, “The Fire Next Time,” based largely upon his
interview with Mr. Muhammad. At the same time, white political
leaders such as Senator Al Gore Sr., began to denounce the Nation of
Islam and hold hearings on alleged “un-American” activities. Minister
Louis Farrakhan and the ministers of Islam defended the Honorable
Elijah Muhammad and the Nation of Islam against these attacks in
mass media in their public speeches, written editorials and other
public relations thrusts.
By 1964, Minister Malcolm X decided to separate from the Nation of

Islam and formed his own religious and political organization. His
very public defection from the Nation of Islam was based on his
misinterpretation of the domestic life of the Hon. Elijah Muhammad
Nevertheless, the atmosphere of rancor on both sides made ripe the
environment for the secret police to meddle in the affairs of the Nation
of Islam, according the late attorney, William Kuntsler. Mr. Kuntsler
cited a declassified memo obtained through the Freedom of
Information Act that revealed that the U.S. Government played a role
in the 1965 assassination of Brother Malcolm X.
After the assassination of Brother Malcolm X, the New York mosque

was fire bombed and the Muslim community was reeling. Mr.
Muhammad then dispatched Minister Louis Farrakhan to New York
City to take over the mosque there and begin the rebuilding effort. In
1965, the Honorable Elijah Muhammad promoted Minister Louis
Farrakhan to the post of National Representative.
By the mid-sixties, Mr. Muhammad’s ever-growing Islamic
movement extended itself to more than 60 cities and settlements
abroad in Ghana, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central America among
others places, according to the Muhammad Speaks newspaper, the
religion’s chief information apparatus.
A host of Islamic and African governments received the Honorable

Elijah Muhammad and donated generously to his mission. He visited
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the Holy City of Mecca where he performed “Umrah” (which is
Pilgrimage to Mecca at a time other than the “Hajj season”) during his
trip to the Middle East in 1959 and advocated worldwide brotherhood
and sisterhood.
Every February 26, he brought together the faithful for Saviour’s Day
conventions in Chicago to remember his Teacher’s birthday, to re-
emphasize his message of moral and spiritual renewal and to
announce his plans and agenda for the upcoming year. Economic
development combined with moral and spiritual renewal began to
show signs of progress with the establishment of farms, livestock and
vegetable cultivation, rental housing, private home construction and
acquisitions, other real estate purchases, food processing centers,
restaurants, clothing factories, banking, business league formations,
import and export businesses, aviation, health care, administrative
offices, shipping on both land, sea and air, and men’s and women’s
development and leadership training units. In 1972, the Honorable
Elijah Muhammad opened a $2 million mosque and school in
Chicago. During this important grand opening of Mosque No. 2, he
praised and let it be known who his top helper was in his work.
He asked Min. Farrakhan to come before the religious community and

then the following announcement while digressing from his
previously stated remarks: “I want you to remember, today, I have one
of my greatest preachers here-what are you hiding behind the
sycamore tree for brother? (He chuckled)-c’mon around here where
they can see you. (A rousing round of applause ensued).
“We have with us today,” the Messenger continued, “our great
national preacher. The preacher who don’t mind going into Harlem,
New York, one of the most worst towns in our nation or cities. It is
our brother in Detroit and Chicago or New York. But, I want you to
remember every week he’s on the air helping me to reach those people
that I can’t get out of my house and go reach them like he.
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“I want you to pay good attention to his preaching. His preaching is a
bearing of witness to me and what God has given to me,” he declared.
“This is one of the strongest national preachers that I have in the
bounds of North America. Everywhere you hear him, listen to him.
Everywhere you see him, look at him. Everywhere he advises you to
go, go. Everywhere he advises you to stay from, stay from. For we are
thankful to Allah for this great helper of mine, Min. Farrakhan.”
(Another rousing round of applause ensued). “He’s not a proud man,”
he said. “He’s a very humble man. If he can carry you across the lake
without dropping you in; he don’t say when you get on the other side,
‘You see what I have done?’ He tells you, ‘You see what Allah has
done.’ He doesn’t take it upon himself. He’s a mighty fine preacher.
We hear him every week, and I say continue to hear our Min.
Farrakhan. I thank you.”
In watching Minister Louis Farrakhan and the followers of the Hon.
Elijah Muhammad, the legacy of the Nation of Islam continues to
make unlimited progress as witnessed in the miracle of the Two
Million Man March among other truly amazing accomplishments.
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BIO SKETCH OF
THE HONORABLE
MINISTER LOUIS FARRAKHAN
NATIONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE HONORABLE ELIJAH
MUHAMMAD AND
THE NATION OF ISLAM
The Nation of Islam under the leadership of the Honorable Minister

Louis Farrakhan is the catalyst for the growth and development of
Islam in America. Founded in 1930 by Master Fard Muhammad and
led to prominence from 1934 to 1975 by the Honorable Elijah
Muhammad, the Nation of Islam continues to positively impact the
quality of life in America.
Minister Louis Farrakhan, born on May 11, 1933 in Bronx, N.Y., was
reared in a highly disciplined and spiritual household in Roxbury,
Massachusetts. Raised by his mother, a native of St. Kitts, Louis and
his brother Alvan learned early the value of work, responsibility and
intellectual development. Having a strong sensitivity to the plight of
Black people, his mother engaged her sons in conversations about the
struggle for freedom, justice and equality. She also exposed them to
progressive material such as the Crisis magazine, published by the
NAACP.
Popularly known as “The Charmer,” he achieved fame in Boston as a

vocalist, calypso singer, dancer and violinist. In February 1955, while
visiting Chicago for a musical engagement, he was invited to attend
the Nation of Islam’s Saviours’ Day convention.
Although music had been his first love, within one month after joining
the Nation of Islam in 1955, Minister Malcolm X told the New York
Mosque and the new convert Louis X that Elijah Muhammad had said
that all Muslims would have to get out of show business or get out of
the Temple. Most of the musicians left Temple No. 7, but Louis X,
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later renamed Louis Farrakhan, choose to dedicate his life to the
Teachings of the Honorable Elijah Muhammad.
The departure of the Honorable Elijah Muhammad in 1975 and the
assumption of leadership by Imam W. Deen Mohammed brought
drastic changes to the Nation of Islam. After approximately three
years of wrestling with these changes, and a re-appraisal of the
condition of Black people and the value of the Teachings of the
Honorable Elijah Muhammad, Minister Farrakhan decided to return to
the teachings and program with a proven ability to uplift and reform
Blacks.
His tremendous success is evidenced by mosques and study groups in

over 120 cities in America, Europe, the Caribbean and missions in
West Africa and South Africa devoted to the Teachings of the
Honorable Elijah Muhammad. In rebuilding the Nation of Islam,
Minister Farrakhan has renewed respect for the Honorable Elijah
Muhammad, his Teachings and Program.
At 87 years of age, Minister Farrakhan still maintains a grueling work
schedule. He has been welcomed in a countless number of churches,
sharing pulpits with Christian ministers from a variety of
denominations, which has demonstrated the power of the unity of
those who believe in the One God. He has addressed diverse
organizations, been received in many Muslim countries as a leading
Muslim thinker and teacher, and been welcomed throughout Africa,
the Caribbean and Asia as a champion in the struggle for freedom,
justice and equality.
In 1979, he founded The Final Call, an internationally circulated

newspaper that follows in the line of The Muhammad Speaks. In
1985, Minister Farrakhan introduced the POWER concept. In 1988,
the resurgent Nation of Islam repurchased its former flagship mosque
in Chicago and dedicated it as Mosque Maryam, the National Center
for the Re-training and Re-education of the Black Man and Woman of
America and the World. In 1991, Minister Farrakhan reintroduced the
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Three Year Economic Program, first established by the Honorable
Elijah Muhammad to build an economic base for the development of
Blacks through business ventures. In 1993, Minister Farrakhan penned
the book, “A Torchlight for America,” which applied the guiding
principles of justice and good will to the problems perplexing
America. In May of that year, he traveled to Libreville, Gabon to
attend the Second African-African American Summit where he
addressed African heads of state and delegates from America. In
October of 1994, Minister Farrakhan led 2,000 Blacks from America
to Accra, Ghana for the Nation of Islam’s first International Saviours’
Day. Ghanaian President Jerry Rawlings officially opened and closed
the five-day convention.
The popular leader and the Nation of Islam repurchased farmland in
Dawson, Georgia and enjoyed a banner year in 1995 with the
successful Million Man March on the Mall in Washington, D.C.,
which drew nearly two million men. Minister Farrakhan was inspired
to call the March out of his concern over the negative image of Black
men perpetuated by the media and movie industries, which focused on
drugs and gang violence. The Million Man March established October
16 as a Holy Day of Atonement, Reconciliation and Responsibility.
Minister Farrakhan took this healing message of atonement
throughout the world during three World Friendship Tours over the
next three years. His desire was to bring solutions to such problems as
war, poverty, discrimination and the right to education. Minister
Farrakhan would return to the Mall on Washington, D.C. in 2000
convening the Million Family March, where he called the full
spectrum of members of the human family to unite according to the
principle of atonement. Minister Farrakhan performed thousands of
weddings, as well as renewed the vows of those recommitting
themselves in a Marriage Ceremony.
As part of the major thrust for true political empowerment for the
Black community, Minister Farrakhan re-registered to vote in June
1996 and formed a coalition of religious, civic and political
organizations to represent the voice of the disenfranchised on the
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political landscape. His efforts and the overwhelming response to the
call of the Million Man March resulted in an additional 1.7 million
Black men voting in the 1996 presidential elections. In July 1997, the
Nation of Islam, in conjunction with the World Islamic People’s
Leadership, hosted an International Islamic Conference in Chicago. A
broad range of Muslim scholars from Europe, Asia, Africa and the
Middle East, along with Christian, Jewish and Native American
spiritual leaders participated in the conference.
Following the September 11, 2001 attacks against the United States,
Minister Farrakhan was among the international religious voices that
called for peace and resolution of conflict. He also wrote two personal
letters to President George Bush offering his counsel and perspective
on how to respond to the national crisis. He advised President Bush to
convene spiritual leaders of various faiths for counsel. Prior to the war
on Iraq, Minister Farrakhan led a delegation of religious leaders and
physicians to the Middle East in an effort to spark the dialogue among
nations that could prevent war.
Marking a new milestone in a life that has been devoted to the uplift
of humanity, Minister Farrakhan launched a prostate cancer
foundation in his name May 10-11, 2003. First diagnosed in 1991
with prostate cancer, he survived a public bout and endured critical
complications after treatment that brought him 180 seconds away
from death.
In July of that year, Minister Farrakhan accepted the request to host

the first of a series of summits centered on the principles of
reparations. Nearly 50 activists from across the country answered his
call to discuss operational unity within the reparations movement for
Black people’s suffering in the trans-Atlantic slave trade. Culminating
the Nation of Islam’s Saviours’ Day convention in February 2004,
Minister Farrakhan delivered an international address entitled,
“Reparations: What does America and Europe Owe? What does Allah
(God) promise?” stepping further into the vanguard position of
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leadership calling for justice for the suffering masses of Black people
and all oppressed people throughout the world.
On May 3, 2004, Minister Farrakhan held an international press
conference at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. themed,
“Guidance to America and the World in a Time of Trouble.” The
press conference sought to expose the plans and schemes of President
George W. Bush and his neo-conservative advisors who plunged
American soldiers into worldwide conflict with the occupations of
Afghanistan and Iraq. This international press conference was
translated into Arabic, French and Spanish.
In October 2005, after months of a demanding schedule traveling

throughout the U.S., Minister Farrakhan called those interested in
establishing a programmatic thrust for Black people in America and
oppressed people across the globe to participate in the Millions More
Movement, which convened back at the National Mall in Washington,
D.C. on the 10th Anniversary of the Historic Million Man March. The
Millions More Movement involved the formation of 9 Ministries that
would deal with the pressing needs of our people. Also in 2005,
Minister Louis Farrakhan was voted as BET.com’s “Person of The
Year” as the person users believed made “the most powerful impact
on the Black community over the past year.”
In April 2006, Minister Farrakhan led a delegation to Cuba to view
the emergency preparedness system of the Cuban people, in the wake
of the massive failure to prevent the loss of human life after Hurricane
Katrina in August 2005.
In January 2007, the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan underwent a

major 14-hour pelvic exenteration. In just a few weeks, and as a
testament to the healing power of God, Minister Farrakhan stood on
stage at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on February 25, 2007 to
deliver the first of several speeches that year with the theme “One
Nation Under God.”
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On October 19, 2008, after nearly a year of extensive repairs and
restoration, Minister Farrakhan opened the doors and grounds of
Mosque Maryam to thousands of people representing all creeds and
colors during a much anticipated Rededication Ceremony themed “A
New Beginning.” This day also served as the commemoration of the
13th Anniversary of the Historic Million Man March and Holy Day of
Atonement.
The prayers of spiritual leaders representing the three Abrahamic

faiths—Judaism, Christianity and Islam—were offered to bless this
momentous affair. Those who were present that day, and who watched
live via internet webcast throughout the world, witnessed Minister
Farrakhan’s message of unity and peace for the establishment of a
universal government of peace for all of humanity.
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Meaning Of
The M.G.T. & G.C.C. Class
Meaning Of The Sisters’ Classes As Designed By Its Founder,
Master W.D. Fard Muhammad and
I
begin this brief summary on the meaning of our M.G.T. &
G.C.C. Classes as designed by the Founder, Master W.F.
Muhammad, The Great Mahdi, with a reference to the 12th
Paragraph of the Early Instructions to the Laborers. “The
M.G.T. & G.C.C.: I can sit on top of the world and tell everyone
that the most beautiful Nation is in the wilderness of North
America. But do not let me catch any sister other then herself in
regards to living the Life and weighing properly.
From the Words of the Founder, we might ask, why was it necessary
to set up separate classes for the training of women and girls in the
Nation of Islam apart from classes designed for the training of our
men? To answer this question raises yet another question - What was
our condition in America when we were first found by our Saviour
Allah? Answer. We were found blind, deaf and dumb to the
Knowledge of Self and the Knowledge of God. Therefore, we had to
be taught this Knowledge in order to properly respect ourselves and
others in the attainment of a High Civilization.
This is what our Saviour had in mind by setting up these Training

Units. In this Orientation Manual we are guided step by step to see a
new image of ourselves and our potential as achievers in building a
New World Civilization as reflective of the Mind and Thinking of
Almighty God, Allah. This is why the last two Study Guides,
Numbers 18 and 19, written by the Honorable Minister Louis
Farrakhan, are particularly instructive for our young women and girls
in preparation to see THE KINGDOM OF GOD.
It is stated in Lesson Number 1, Question and answer 14 that, “These
Training Units were named by our Prophet and Leader of Islam, W.D.
Fard.” When we first read the contents of these 7 basic units, they
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may appear to be only relevant to Home Economics girded with
certain Principles of Ethical and Moral Training for women and girls.
But upon close examination, we are actually looking into a whole
New World of Divine Origin. These simple basic units of study, when
digested properly from their Spiritual Root, reveals the true Science
and foundation of a Righteous Society. Government and Civilization
structured upon the Spiritual Elevation and Cultural Refinement of its
Women as the basis of a successful Family Life.
The purpose of our Class Founded by Master W.D. Fard Muhammad

entails further development by the Honorable Elijah Muhammad for
the reform of our women and girls in North America, with widening
universal application and expression through the example of the
Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan.
May Almighty God, Allah, bless each and every one of us to pass
through our courses of studies by keeping 100 percent on our
Assignment, as we pass from Satan’s Old World of chaos and
confusion into God’s Classroom of Peace!
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Biographies Of
Mother Clara Muhammad,
Mother Khadijah Farrakhan and
MOTHER CLARA MUHAMMAD:
AN EXAMPLE OF BLACK WOMANHOOD
n the 1930s and ‘40s, few Black women
I ventured off the path dictated by their slave

master’s children. The behavior, conduct and
demeanor of Black women was more than
predictable.
And then out of the wilderness of North

American came Mother Clara Muhammad, the
late wife of the Honorable Elijah Muhammad,
and together they established the Nation of Islam
in America.
Mother Clara, born Nov. 2, 1899, in Georgia, was a deeply religious

and devoted Black woman. She married then-Elijah Poole in Georgia
in 1917. From Macon, Ga., the Muhammad family moved to Detroit
in April 1923 in search of better economic and social circumstances as
many Blacks migrated north for many of the same reasons.
Between 1917 and 1939, the Honorable Elijah Muhammad and

Mother Clara had eight children—six boys and two girls. Their names
are Ayeman (Emmanuel), Nathaniel, Ethel, Lottie, Jabir (Herbert),
Elijah Jr., W. Deen (Wallace), Akbar.
Black Detroit was electrified at the mysterious appearance in July

1930 of Master Fard Muhammad, the founder of the Nation of Islam.
News of this great teacher and humanitarian spread like wildfire
throughout the Black community.
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Mrs. Muhammad got news of Master Fard from a neighbor and
wanted to see for herself what the commotion was all about, but her
husband said he would go first.
Hence, in September 1931, Mr. Muhammad first heard Master Fard

Muhammad and embraced the teachings of the Nation of Islam. Mr.
Muhammad, subsequently, was able to bring his entire family into this
“new religion.”
The Hon. Elijah Muhammad was a star student in Islam. Master Fard
Muhammad often visited their home and according to family
members, He would also teach Mother Clara and the children.
Often, Mother Clara demonstrated strength and courage in the face of

virulent opposition to the Nation of Islam. They took their children
out of the public school system and became pioneers for home
schooling. But then home schooling was illegal.
She relentlessly continued to maintain her household and raise her

children while her husband went to jail for the right to self-educate
their children and as a conscientious objector to World War II and all
wars entered into by white America.
Also, internal disputes over the leadership of the Nation of Islam in

the 1930s would cause her husband to leave his home in Chicago to
preserve the peace and avoid the evil planning of would be rivals.
Those times were tough but not too tough for Mother Clara
Muhammad. She carried on her husband’s work while he was away.
Her leadership and courage proved essential to the preservation of the
newly formed Nation of Islam.
While her husband was incarcerated she led the Nation of Islam,
under his direction. In Illinois, according to family members, Mother
Clara continued to resist placing her school-age children in the public
school system, and when the white authorities came to her door to

take her children away, she reportedly said, “I will die as dead as this
doorknob before I allow my children to attend public school!”
“As the tenderly beloved help-meet,” the late Muhammad Speaks

editor, Leon Forrest, would write in 1972, Mrs. Muhammad, “in her
deeply moving, quiet way set a sterling, ringing national standard for
all Black women to follow.”
By Nisa Islam Muhammad

Final Call Staff Writer
© 2011 FCN Publishing, FinalCall.com

MOTHER KHADIJAH FARRAKHAN:
A BELOVED FIRST LADY
I
t takes a special kind of woman to be the wife of
the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan. In fact,
when Khadijah Farrakhan was made they broke
the mold. She is often imitated but never duplicated.
She came to Islam with her husband, then Louis

Eugene Walcott, in 1955. She was Betsy Ross and
they had only been married a brief two years.
As Minister Farrakhan enrolled in the Fruit of Islam, his wife also

enrolled in the Muslim Girls Training and General Civilization Class
under the direction of Sister Captain Anna Lois Muhammad in New
York City.
The sisters in Mother Khadijah’s class would include many important

figures such as Sister Betty Shabazz, the late wife of Malcolm X.
Mother Farrakhan, as she is often called, was an eager student and

quickly rose to the top of her class. She was trained by none other
than the Honorable Elijah Muhammad.
Soon Minister Farrakhan was promoted to be the minister of Boston’s

Temple No. 11. Since they both had Boston backgrounds, they were
right at home and worked tirelessly to build the New England area
into one of the Nation of Islam’s key developments from 1956-1965.
In 1965, after Minister Farrakhan was promoted to the National

Representative of the Hon. Elijah Muhammad and relocated to
Mosque No. 7 in New York City, this husband and wife team went to
work immediately bettering the quality of life for New Yorkers from
Harlem to New Rochelle.
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Under the leadership of Sister Captain Ameenah Rasul Muhammad
and First Officer Medina Farrakhan, the former wife of the late Alvan
Farrakhan, Minister Farrakhan’s older brother, New York City’s
M.G.T. had one of the country’s largest assemblies of Muslim women
in the United States.
By 1975, she and her family relocated to Chicago. After Minister

Farrakhan decided to rebuild the Nation of Islam under the teachings
of the Honorable Elijah Muhammad in 1977, she became the “new”
Nation’s first treasurer and secretary when the couple opened their
home to host “study group” meetings in Chicago.
She shared her skills in office systems and communications,

particularly in developing the secretarial department, that invaluably
helped launch many of the Nation of Islam’s programs and thrusts that
have become so popular in mosques across the globe.
As Minister Farrakhan’s popularity grew, her responsibilities

expanded to fund-raising, registration of new members, a free food
distribution to homeless families, humanitarian aid for the flood
victims in the south, heading Nation of Islam delegations overseas at
the opening of mosques, schools, historic foreign policy missions in
Africa, addressing the Million Woman March in 1996, receiving and
hosting visiting First Ladies of African countries, and directly helping
one of the century’s most important figures, her husband, Minister
Louis Farrakhan.
At a Saviour’s Day Believer’s meeting, the Minister described her as

“his best friend.” Quite a compliment from one of the most revered
men on the planet. That same love and affection that warms and
comforts the Minister in his best and worst times is shared with all
who meet her.
One of Mother Farrakhan’s special skills is sewing. She started as a

child and has been sewing ever since. She is responsible for elevating
the style of dress for Muslim women. She designed the military

uniforms worn by the Vanguard class. This uniform has received
worldwide acclaim for its military look combined with its feminine
appeal.
Her fashions have been featured in shows in America and Africa. Her
designs have wide appeal that are adored by women everywhere and
can be purchased from her own factory.
She is unlike any other and wears the crown of the First Lady of the
Nation of Islam.
By Nisa Islam Muhammad

Final Call Staff Writer
© 2011 FCN Publishing, FinalCall.com

MOTHER TYNNETTA MUHAMMAD:
A TREASURED JEWEL
Mother Tynnetta, affectionately called “Mother” by her

contemporaries, was born in Detroit, Michigan. Since
early childhood she studied many world cultures and
societies. A gifted child in oratorical and writing skills,
she developed a wide range of creative expression in the
performing arts, including theater and dance. She often
appeared in public recitals and was a regular performer on
local television stations at an early age. At age 16, she
embraced the Divine Teachings of the Most Honorable
Elijah Muhammad, and he guided her to the study of the Holy Qur’an.
Ever since, she remained devoted to the study of the Divine Word of
God.
In 1959, she was chosen to be the first Muslim woman columnist in

the Pittsburgh Courier, the Los Angeles Herald Dispatch and the
Muhammad Speaks newspapers, writing under the title “The Woman
in Islam.” Mother Tynetta wrote a weekly column in the Final Call
Newspaper entitled, “Unveiling the Number 19.” She participated in
many noteworthy international conferences and authored several
publications on Islam rooted in the Divine Teachings of the Honorable
Elijah Muhammad from its global perspective.
She was the fashion designer of the Dress 19 collection and

introduced the Al-Tai Fashahnn ensemble, inspired from her journey
to the Al-Tai Republic in Russia. Some of her fashion designs were
featured in the July 1996 issue of Essence Magazine and in the Spring
2013 issue of Virtue Today Magazine.
Mother Muhammad was greatly aided and supported throughout the

years by the late, Alice Coltrane, wife of the legendary jazz artist and
genius, John Coltrane. Mother Tynnetta cultivated a lifetime and

endearing friendship with the late Syretta Wright (Muhammad),
former Motown performing artist, lyricist and former wife of Stevie
Wonder. Syretta is the founder of the performing artists and dance
ensemble The Divine Hands.
In 2009, the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan introduced one of

Mother Tynnetta’s original compositional works entitled “Ta Ha: The
Final Call Symphonic Suite” to a large audience during the Saviours’
Day Convention. Mother Tynnetta Muhammad was an assistant and
Spiritual Helper to the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan,
appointed by her husband to help continue this Great Work of Divine
Unity and Global Mission in the Spiritual Resurrection of our people
worldwide embracing the whole of humanity.
She attended an International Leadership Conference in Mongolia

accompanied by two outstanding Vanguards, Sister Anita Muhammad
from Washington, DC and Sister Vivian Lee from the Oakland, CA
bay area. This event inspired Mother to present an entrepreneurial and
ambassadorial training program for the MGT Vanguards in
partnership with the entire MGT Class. Mother was gifted with a
psychic sense of perception seeing into the future of a new world,
which will flourish upon the vibrations of peace and unlimited
progress for the Righteous.
On February 16, 2015, Mother Tynnetta Muhammad returned to

Allah. Her work continues to inspire many in the global mission of the
Teachings of The Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad. May Allah be
pleased with our dear Mother of the Faithful.

Letter From
Sister Captain Emeritus
Ameenah Rasul Muhammad
Sister Captain Ameenah was trained by

himself
Muhammad Mosque of Islam No. 7
IN THE NAME OF OUR SAVIOUR ALLAH, THE BENEFICENT, THE MERCIFUL,

AND IN THE NAME OF THE MESSENGER, THE MOST HONORABLE ELIJAH
MUHAMMAD, AND WE FOREVER THANK THEM FOR OUR COMFORTER AND
GUIDE IN THE HONORABLE MINISTER LOUIS FARRAKHAN
April 25, 1992
As-Salaam Alaikum,
Dear Sisters,
I do hope this letter find you in good health and the sisters of the M.G.T. & G.C.C. Class doing
well.
It is with great pleasure I address these few lines to you. It is my desire to aid you in your work
that will certainly help the development of Black women all over the world.
Messenger Muhammad taught us that a Muslim sister loves for her sister the same as for herself.
My legacy is to help in every way I can.
Once upon a time there were four people named Everybody, Somebody, Nobody and Anybody.
When there was an important job to be done, Everybody was sure that Somebody would do it.
Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it. When Nobody did it, Everybody got angry
because it was Everybody’s job. Everybody thought that Somebody would do it, but Nobody
realized that Nobody would do it. So it ended up that Everybody blamed Somebody when
Nobody did what Anybody could have done in the first place. Just a little lesson on
responsibility.
We who are leaders of women must always think in a broad scope. Narrow thinking will limit
our progress. The Messenger once said, “we the Muslim women should be the pace setters”
therefore, when we see women around us covering themselves intelligently, we should not be
frightened or intimidated, but indeed happy that the Messenger desires are finally being
fulfilled. However, since we are the pace setters we do not copy them. We let them copy us.
It would be quite interesting for us to study the heroic deeds of Muslim women. In our schools
we are taught the heroic deeds of others but nothing of our own history. Also, we should study
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all Muslim cultures and customs. In our study we will find that some of the African customs do
not fit in the Muslim world.
Our work in our leadership roles is all about studying and teaching our sisters that which will
stimulate growth and development. We must place our priorities in the right perspective. It is
important that we dig deep and place the principles of Islam in our hearts. These principles and
practices will guide us to make the right decisions. If we study the writings of the Honorable
Elijah Muhammad and the Holy Qur’an we will not slip back into the practices of the outside
world.
Our main goal should be to keep the women who enter our doors and not be guilty of turning
them away. We should use love and the proper handling of people as our guiding force; using
special people in the proper positions we can keep most of them. “To save” should be our motto.
If we are to be good leaders we cannot expect to teach one thing and live another in the presence
of our students or those sisters who we plan to guide. We want to attract our sisters to come to
Islam. However, we must be careful not to fraternize with them less we find ourselves leaning
backwards. Let us not forget the outside world is very attractive, and easy. Messenger
Muhammad said it is easy to walk in the wrong direction and hard to walk in the right. However,
we must think of the rewards of each.
Our character should be tops. Making sure we deal fair and square with our sisters. Never
deceive, for trust once broken can never be repaired.
Our Minister is deeply concerned about our growth and development. Therefore, we should
strive daily to increase our spirit and numbers.· Our attendance is kept to compare our growth. If
we find we are not growing then something is wrong. Let us find out what it is and eliminate it.
Certainly we can’t have anything impeding the growth of our class.
Our outer dress is important but not nearly as important as our inner dress. Therefore, let us focus
our greater attention on our spiritual awareness, and righteousness. We should walk down the
middle of the road, not too far to the right or left, this way we will attract and draw our sisters
toward us.
Let us be mindful and not use downward expressions to our sisters as we are sitting on a pedestal
looking over the crowd. “Allah is the Greatest.”
OUR MUSLIM ATTIRE
The white dress and cape are worn for temple meetings and special functions. White is symbolic
of purity. Our garments are long and cover our bodies well. The length and covering symbolizes
modesty. Modesty is the most recognizable feature of the Muslim woman. Even the thought of
immodesty is offensive to her. Her manner of dress is quite obvious and proof of her modesty.
Her little girls are taught to understand. Not dressing her as an adult, but teaching her the little
things that she can understand; how to speak, sit and in general how to act at home and abroad.
Do not have the little girls wearing full length headpieces. If you must have her wear a
headpiece, make it to fit her head and size.
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The head scarf is made in the shape of the moon. The crescent first shows that we are a nation
growing towards maturity. We are to be mothers of civilization; therefore, we are allowed to
wear the crescent because as the moon equalizes the water on the earth, we will play a great part
in helping to equalize the wisdom of Islam to our people.
Let me also share with you some expressions that will help us to get to know ourselves and learn
to understand others.
The six most important words are, “I admit I made a mistake.”

The five most important words are, “You did a good job.”
The four most important words are, “What is your opinion.”
The three most important words are, “If you please.”
The two most important words are, “Thank You.”
The single most important word is “We.”
The least most important word is “I.”
I am happy and thank Allah and Minister Farrakhan for allowing me to share with you these
lessons and experiences I received under the guidance of the Honorable Elijah Muhammad.
May Allah bless, guide and protect you, be strong.
As-Salaam Alaikum,
Sister Ameenah Rasul
ARM/y2x
This letter is re-distributed by Sister Student Investigator Karriemah Muhammad per the
Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan, October 3, 2008
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Principles, Beliefs
and Practices
PRINCIPLES OF ISLAM
1. Belief in One God (Allah)
2. Belief in His Prophets

3. Belief in His Scriptures
4. Belief in the Resurrection

5. Belief in the Judgment
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PILLARS OF ISLAM
1. Belief in Allah and His Apostle the Most Honorable Elijah

Muhammad
2. Belief in Prayer (5 times daily)
Fajr Dawn or Early Morning (5:00 a.m.)
Zuhr Early Afternoon (12:00 p.m.)
Asr Late Afternoon (4:00 p.m.)
Maghrib Sunset or Evening (6 p.m.)
Isha Late Evening or Nightfall

(2 hours after sunset or before retiring)
3. Belief in Zakat (Charity)
4. Belief in Fasting (Especially during the month of Ramadan
5. Belief in Hajj (Pilgrimage)
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RULES OF CONDUCT
1. A Muslim must show the greatest intelligence at all times.
2. Never be the aggressor by word or action, but in the event you

are attacked stick together and battle as a solid wall.
3. Obey the laws of the land or government you must live under,
for if you cannot keep those laws, how can you obey the Laws
of Allah (God). But if those Laws conflict with the Laws of
Allah, then fear Allah, and Allah alone must you fear.
4. What is the Duty of the Captain and Lieutenant? The Captain’s
Duty is to give the order to the Lieutenant and the Lieutenant’s
duty is to teach the private soldiers and train them.
5. A Muslim’s word is Bond and Bond is Life, I will give my Life

before my word shall fail.
6. A Muslim must always keep purity of Mind and cleanliness of
body.
7. A Muslim does not give to the use of oath such as swearing.

8. A Muslim acknowledges and recognized that he/she is a
member of the Creator’s Nation and acts accordingly to this in
the Name of Allah. As a Muslim, we must set an example for
the Lost-Found. This requires action and deeds, not words and
lip service.
9. We must recognize the necessity for unity and group operation.

10. Stop needless criticisms of your sister/brother. We must
remember that jealousy destroys from within.
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11. The Law of Islam says, that if one brother (sister) has a bowl of
soup, the other brother (sister) has half of that bowl. His (Her)
success is your success.
12. Be patient in matters where others are involved, remember that

there are times when we think that which we know not.
13. Do not take the bad side of a thing that appears to us as bad, as
there is always a good side, it is better to take that side.
14. Actions are judged by intentions, actions may appear wrong,

but motives bring rewards.
15. Seek not to find fault in your brother (sister) this does not mean
to make unnecessary excuses for wrong doing.
16. Only by true repentance and reform can we escape the
consequences.
17. If you should see your brother (sister) in error then correct him
in the strictest privacy.
18. There should be at least two witnesses in order to bring a
charge against a brother (sister).
19. Do not pray as Muslims and act like disbelievers.
20. A true Muslim should act justly not only to other Muslims, but
also non-Muslims and even to those who are enemies of Islam.
21. Islam prohibits many things, but they are divided into grades
and classes:
a. Some being unlawful.
b. Other being forbidden.
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c. Unlawful things have a great as well as direct bearing on
the moral and spiritual development of man, but this is not
true of forbidden things.
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Prayer
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, THE BENEFICENT, THE
MERCIFUL, I BEAR WITNESS THAT THERE IS NO GOD BUT
ALLAH AND THAT MUHAMMAD IS HIS MESSENGER.
DAILY PRAYERS
Object of Muslim’s Prayer

The object of Muslim’s prayer is the purification of heart, which is
necessary for spiritual advancement.
Benefit of Prayer
Allah promises many blessings to you if you turn to Him in prayer.
Nations are no doubt destroyed when they indulge in evil inordinately,
and they prosper only so long as their good qualities preponderate.
Daily Prayers
The Muslims’ daily prayers are five in number. These are
Fajr Dawn or Early Morning (5:00 a.m.)
Zuhr Early Afternoon (12:00 p.m.)
Asr Late Afternoon (4:00 p.m.)

Maghrib Sunset or Evening (6 p.m.)
Isha Late Evening or Nightfall (2 hours after sunset or

before retiring)
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Preparation for Prayers
The Muslims’ daily prayers are not to be taken for ordinary rituals.
You must perform your prayers with utmost sincerity and seriousness,
because they represent your Communion with your Maker, Almighty
Allah.
To prepare yourself for the wonderful experience known as the

Muslim’s prayer, and to bring yourself in the right spiritual mood, it is
required that you perform an “Ablution,” which is done by:
➢ Washing the hands to the wrist;
➢ Rinsing the mouth three times;
➢ Cleaning the inside of the nose with water three times;
➢ Washing the face three times;
➢ Washing the arms to the elbows three times (the right arm
first);
➢ Wiping over the head with wet hands;
➢ Wiping the ears with wet fingers;
➢ Wiping around the neck with wet hands; and
➢ Washing the feet (the right one first) to the ankles
➢ In the case a bath is taken before any of the prayers are to be
performed, the Ablution is not necessary.
On the other hand, in certain cases, which only your Minister (or in
the case of Sister, their Teacher at the Temple) can best explain, mere
“Ablution” isn’t sufficient and a complete bath is required before the
prayer can be performed.
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Significance of “Ablution”
Each part of the Ablution requirement has some significance. For
instance, the Muslim washes his hands to “get rid of any evil” they
might have committed. This also signifies that the Muslim thus asks
Allah to wash his hands in the spirit of Forgiveness.
➢ When you take the water into your mouth its because you are
cleansing the mouth from speaking evil, cleansing the mouth
from speaking profanity, cleansing the mouth of any unkind
word that could be said to another human being.
➢ The cleansing of the ears so that you do not listen to the

wickedness and the temptation of Satan.
➢ The cleansing of the feet so that we always walk in

righteousness.
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Al The Fᾱtihah (“The Opening”) is the first Chapter of the Holy
Qur’an and constitutes the Muslim’s prayer for guidance. It is indeed
the sublimest of all prayers in any religion. It speaks of Allah’s four
chief attributes - providence, beneficence, mercy and requital - and
exhorts the believers in Him to seek constantly His guidance and
blessings.
AL FᾹTIHAH
In the name of Allah, the

Beneficent, the Merciful.
Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the worlds,
The Beneficent, the Merciful,
Master of the day of Requital.
Thee do we serve and Thee do we beseech for help.
Guide us on the right path,
The path of those upon whom Thou hast bestowed favours,
Not those upon whom wrath is brought down, nor those who
go astray.
(THIS CAN BE ADDED)

Say He, Allah is One God
Allah is He of whom nothing is i ndependent,
But upon Whom we all depend
He neither begets nor is He begotten and none is like Him.
(THIS CAN BE ADDED)
And I bear witness that none deserves to be

served or worshipped besides Allah,
And I bear witness that Muhammad
is his true Servant and last Apostle.
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OPENING PRAYER
S urely I have turned myself to thee, Oh Allah being upright to

Him Who originated the Heaven and the Earth and I am not of
the polytheists.
Surely my prayer, my sacrifice, my life and my death are all for Allah,
the Lord of the Worlds.
No associate has He, and this I am commanded, and I am of those

who submit.
Oh Allah, Thou art The King. There is no God but Thee. Thou art my
Lord and I am thy servant.
I have been greatly unjust to myself, and I confess my faults. So grant

me protection against all my faults for none grants protection against
faults but thee.
And guide me to the best of morals for none guides to the best of
morals but thee.
And turn away from me the evil and indecent morals for none can turn
away from me the evil and indecent morals but thee.
Oh Allah, make Muhammad successful, and the followers of

Muhammad successful, as thou did make Abraham and the followers
of Abraham successful for surely thou are praised and magnified.
Oh Allah, Bless Muhammad, and the followers of Muhammad as thou

did Bless Abraham and the followers of Abraham for surely thou are
praised and magnified.
Amin
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“Prayer is that we should make Allah the exclusive object of our
focus: “Surely I have turned myself to Thee, O Allah …” Well,
nothing turns on its own. There’s always a power present that turns a
thing; and the power that turns the Earth is the light of the sun, and
The Power that turns man towards God is The Divine Essence within
himself. When that Divine Essence is touched by the Word of Truth, it
begins a Process of turning.
And the Honorable Elijah Muhammad used the words “trying to be

upright,” for the Qur’an say, “being upright.” But since we’re coming
up from mental, moral, spiritual, economic, social, political and
mental death, we are striving; trying to be upright to Him Who
originated the Heavens and the Earth.
And then we declare that we are “not of the polytheist”: This is a

grave sin to set up rivals and partners with Allah, so our prayer says:
“… and I am not of the polytheist.” And then the worshiper is made to
say from ayats of the Qur’an: “Surely my prayer, my sacrifice, my life
and my death are all for Allah, the Lord of the Worlds. No associate
has He, and of this am I commanded. I am of those who submit.” To
“submit to Allah” and to “obey His Messenger” is what the Qur’an
consistently advises us to do through the mouth of the prophets.
No prophet said, “Worship me,” or, “Serve me.” The prophets said,
“Serve Allah, your Lord and mine”; and, “Obey me,” for the prophet
was the guide that gave the people revelation that would purify them,
and bring them into oneness with Allah. We must remember that we
have no intercessor between us and Allah. And sometimes we think
that The Messenger, of course, is closer to Allah than ourselves, but
Allah says in the Qur’an that He, Allah, is “closer to us than our own
jugular vein.”
So there is nothing that stands between the worshiper and the God
Who originated the Heavens and the Earth. It is your own prayer to
Allah that will help you out of your difficulty. It is your prayer, out of
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a sincere heart, for it is you who are the sufferer; it is I who am the
sufferer. It is you and I who are petitioning God to relieve us from
distress, from affliction. But remember, the Qur’an says: “And when
Allah relieves us of our distress, and of our affliction, Lo! We set up
other gods besides him. Surely man is ungrateful.” Let us not fall into
that category of ingratitude. When Allah pardons us, when Allah
forgives us, when Allah relieves us of stress and affliction, turn to
Him, celebrate His Praise, and glorify Him night and day, for surely,
perfect praise of God relieves the Believer.
And God loves those who praise Him! Not that He is in “need” of our
love, or our praise, but when we love Him, and praise Him, that is
good for our own souls, and it shows our gratitude to Him. So He
loves those who praise Him, and He loves those who remember Him
much. And the Qur’an says He would not love us were it not for our
prayers, so it is The Remembrance of Allah that is The Greatest Force
in restraining us from the doing of evil.
And now I close: When Allah raised up Abraham and Ishmael, they
prayed to Allah to make them “submitting ones,” make them
“Muslims.” And from their offspring, Abraham prayed: “Raise up a
nation submissive to Allah,” and then he said, “Show us our ways of
devotion.” And many times in our reading of the Qur’an, when Allah
raises His prophets and messengers, He always give the people a way
to demonstrate their devotion to Him.”
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THE REFUGE PRAYER
“O Allah! I seek Thy refuge from anxiety and grief and I seek Thy
refuge from the lack of strength and laziness and I seek Thy refuge
from cowardice and niggardliness and I seek Thy refuge from being
overpowered by debt and the oppression of men. O Allah! Suffice
Thou me with what is lawful to keep me away from what is prohibited
and with Thy grace make me free from want of what is besides Thee.”
ADDITIONAL PRAYERS
“My Lord, grant me that I may be grateful for Thy favour which Thou
hast bestowed on me and on my parents, and that I may do good such
as Thou art pleased with, and admit me, by Thy mercy, among Thy
righteous servants.” (H.Q. 27:19)
“Our Lord, we believe, so forgive us and have mercy on us, and Thou
are the Best of those who show mercy.” (H.Q. 23:109)
“Our Lord pour out patience on us and make our steps firm and help
us against the disbelieving people.” (H.Q. 2:250)
“Our Lord, punish us not if we forget or make a mistake. Our Lord,

do not lay on us a burden as Thou didst lay on those before us. Our
Lord, impose not on us (afflictions) which we have not the strength to
bear. And pardon us! And grant us protection! And have mercy on
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us! Thou art our Patron, so grant us victory over the disbelieving
people.” (H.Q. 2:286)
“Our Lord, grant us protection from our sins and our extravagance in
our affair, and make firm our feet and grant us victory over the
disbelieving people.” (H.Q. 3:146)
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Restrictive Laws of Islam
Restrictive Laws Of Islam
Rule No. 10:
The RESTRICTIVE LAW OF ISLAM is our Success.

At any time, anyone who fails to be ONE HUNDRED
PERCENT
to the Law shall be dismissed from his or her Post.
-From The Original Rules of Instruction to the Laborers
1. Worship no God but Allah, The One the Messenger represents

to us.
2. It is forbidden to commit fornication or adultery.
3. It is forbidden to commit indecent acts on another (sodomy).

4. It is forbidden to eat the pig or its by-products.
5. No stealing.
6. No gambling of any kind (numbers, dice, cards, games of

chance).
7. No smoking of any kind (reefers or cigarettes, cigar or pipe).
8. No drinking (wine, whiskey, beer, ale, alcohol or other

intoxicant).
9. No dope (heroin, cocaine or any other).
10. Do not associate with those in bad standing or out of Mosque.
11. Kill no one whom Allah has not ordered to be killed.

12. Do not commit acts of violence on ourselves or others.
13. Do not deal with the hypocrite or show sympathy towards them.
14. Insubordination is forbidden.
15. Slack talk and gossip is forbidden.
16. Do not feel, rub or pat sisters.
Rev. August 2020

Laws On Muslim
Behavior and Manners
Laws On Muslim
Behavior And Manners
1. To serve one God (Allah); one religion, Islam
2. No being loud between ourselves, nor in public
3. Too much joking is not good.
4. No talking loud or yelling in public

5. No using ugly (slang) indecent language.
6. No calling each other nicknames, etc.
7. No singing foolish and filthy songs.
8. No dancing, twisting, or shaking the body in public
9. No lusting or staring in the eyes of a brother.

10. No chewing gum, or using tobacco in any form.
11. No gambling or games of chance.
12. No smoking or drinking of the fire spirit.
13. No whistling, it is not becoming of a Muslim

14. Go cleanly dressed at all times
15. Keep your home clean, as well as your Temple.

16. A sister should never invite or allow strange men into her
home, in the absence of her husband.
17. Show respect for self and others.
Laws on Muslim Behavior & Manners 66

18. Show respect and honor those in authority, whether they respect
themselves or not.
19. Provoke no one.
20. Do not steal or take advantage of anyone, just because of the

freedom to do so.
21. Do not quarrel or fight with each other.

22. Teach your children from doing evil or filth.
23. We do not marry strange men.

24. Laziness is a sin in Islam, instead be smart and industrious.
25. Do good and righteous regardless of whom or where.
26. Be not wasteful, help to build a better future for self or land.
27. Be not divided, have love and unity for self and kind.
28. If you are wrong, apologize, truth will set you free.
29. Be clean internally (mentally), as well as externally (bodily)
These instructions were given to us by the Honorable Master Elijah

Muhammad, that we could gain respect for our Nation.
Laws on Muslim Behavior & Manners 67

Proper Dress of
The M.G.T. & G.C.C.
Proper Dress Of
The M.G.T. & G.C.C.
M aster Fard Muhammad came to the Wilderness of North

America to raise us up. The Honorable Elijah Muhammad
teaches us that when you teach a man, you teach an
individual, when you teach a woman, you teach a nation. The Nation
of Islam has the best culture and our former ways are not reflective of
the high standard of civilization. We must be willing to orientate our
minds and submit to the teaching and guidance of the Most Honorable
Elijah Muhammad and his Divine Servant, the Honorable Minister
Louis Farrakhan.
1. The Regulation or Official garment (Princess, Imperial, Swing,

Vanguard or 3-pleat uniform) should be worn to Mosque
Meetings.
a. The robe of the Righteous is white. White symbolizes
purity and should be worn on Sundays, Muslim Funerals or
when instructed and is to be accessorized by white shoes
and purse. Crystals, pearls, rhinestones or diamond
earrings, necklace and bracelets (encased in silver) should
be worn.
b. In the spring, summer, fall, beige should be worn in

M.G.T. class while in the fall and winter the color is
brown. Beige or brown should be accessorized by gold
jewelry. Shoes and purse are to be the same color as the
garment.
c. The blue uniform can be worn in all seasons. Pearl earrings
are to be worn along with blue shoes and purse. Red shoes
or boots are to be worn with the blue Vanguard or M.G.T.
Officer’s uniform. Pearl stud earrings are to be worn with
the Vanguard uniforms.
Proper Dress of the M.G.T. & G.C.C. 69

d. Always strive to wear the appropriate color uniform to
your weekly meetings.
2. The cape that accompanies the Princess and Three-pleat
uniform should be worn.
3. A Muslim woman’s attire is complete when she has gloves that

compliment her outfit.
4. We should never leave our homes without proper head
coverings. Headpieces, Fezzes and Vanguard hats made by the
M.G.T. factories should be worn with the M.G.T. Official
garment. When selecting a scarf, choose the dominant color of
the outfit to match. Turbans, head wraps and baseball caps are
improper.
5. We should not add scarves of any kind around our necks when
wearing official garments.
6. No jewelry other than M.G.T. bars should be pinned to

uniforms, i.e., Doves, slogan buttons, broaches, etc. No ankle
bracelets should be worn to the Mosque meetings. Only one set
of earrings should be worn when attending Mosque meetings.
We should not body pierce or tattoo our body.
7. Our hair should be clean and well groomed at all times. No

bangs should be worn. We must take into consideration our
headpieces fezzes and Vanguard hats before choosing a hair
style.
8. A Muslim should bathe daily and wear deodorant.

9. Our teeth should be given daily care in the form of brushing,
flossing and bi-annual dental visits.
10. We should wear the proper foundation, i.e., camisole top, slip,
pettipants, brassiere and girdle under our garments.

Foundations
Camisole Tops
Half Slips

Whole Slips
Pettipants

Brassieres
Girdles

11. We must make certain that we remove spots and soil from our
garments no later than the night before they are to be worn.
When we appear in public, we represent all Muslim sisters. We
must give a good impression of Islam whenever we leave home.
Our clothes should be neatly pressed and immaculate. Buttons,
zippers, snaps, hems, etc. should not be in need of repair or
replacement.
12. We must make certain that our garments are tailored for our
individual frame. It is undignified to wear a garment that does
not fit properly or is made improperly. The garments that we
wear should not look “home made” or raggedy.
13. No see through or tight fitting garments (including uniforms)
should be worn.
14. The hem of the dress or skirt should not only cover the calf of
the leg but should be ankle length.
15. We should steer clear of waist cinching belts.
16. No bare arms, chest or back is to be displayed. Also the arm
should be covered to the point just below the elbow,
17. An M.G.T. should always be found wearing stockings, i.e.,
pantyhose, thigh-highs and knee-highs. No matter what the
weather, she should not display bare feet.
18. Crew socks should only be worn with athletic wear.

19. Our footwear should complement our garment and be in good
repair. The heel should not exceed 2 inches. No run-over or
scuffed shoes should be worn. Evening shoes should not be
worn with the cotton garment #19. Gym shoes or sneakers
should not be worn with anything other than athletic wear.
White shoes should not be worn in the Fall and Winter except
with your white uniform on Sunday.

20. We should wear shoes that are designed for comfort, as well as,
style. When we come to the Mosque we do not display our toes
or heels.
21. Our outer wear (coats, jackets, sweaters) should be clean and
compliment our garment. Our outer wear should not be an
afterthought.
22. Our nails should be no longer than 1 inch from nail bed to tip.
We should keep our nails and cuticles in good health.
23. The colors that we choose for our nails should be either clear,
American manicure or French manicure. No loud colors are to
be worn. Minister Farrakhan has instructed us not to wear
polished toenails.
24. Casual Attire. When roller skating, bowling or attending

recreational activities, we must still maintain modesty. We may
wear tunic tops and pant or warm-up suits with jackets designed
to fall to the knee. We do not wear “gangsta” styles as it
represents gangster mannerisms. Baseball caps can be worn if
one is engaged in sports activities.
25. Our children’s attire should also reflect our Muslim culture as
taught by the Honorable Elijah Muhammad and His Divine
Servant, the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan. They must be
well groomed and their clothing should reflect the same
requirements as the M.G.T. & G.C.C.
As you will later read in the M.G.T. & G.C.C. Class Creed it states
that we should strive to dress and act like the kind of Muslim that we
wish to become. The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan has
reminded us that the more we surrender to the idea of God and make
ourselves over to the way of God the more we become the woman of
God.

“The heart should be kept as clean as possible. The mind should be
kept as clean as possible. A good Muslim woman is striving to keep
her mind and body clean because that it is the house you want to
invite God to come into, and be with you for a while. That’s very
beautiful. In fact, God wants to remain with you forever, but, he can’t
dwell in a dirty place.”

MOTHER KHADIJAH FARRAKHAN’S FASHION TIPS
M
➢
aster Fard Muhammad came to make us beautiful. We
should not say that we are Muslim women and not reflect
beauty and dignity. This is incorrect!
Accessories are the Ultimate finishing touches to our wardrobe.
It does not matter how much or how little you spend for your
garments without accessories it is incomplete. However, don’t
over accessorize whereby it looks gaudy or overbearing.
➢ Head Coverings
The best head covering is the Muslim Headpiece - it is

especially designed to fit all sizes, shapes and features of the
face. Everybody looks good in a Muslim Headpiece, and that is
a fact. If you do not look good in your headpiece, then you are
not wearing it properly or you are not wearing the pattern of the
Official M.G.T. and G.C.C. garment.
The draped scarf also fits any face. To add a look of elegance,
you can lift both the headpiece and scarf by adding a bow or
puff in the hair. However, the height should not be lifted to the
point it looks like a steeple.
➢ If you are thin, you can get away with almost anything! But
make sure you are modest and dignified!
➢ If you are a little overweight or heavy set:
It is better to wear solid colors. Of course, you can wear prints;

however carefully select your prints and patterns in the best
taste.
Mother Khadijah Farrakhan’s Fashion Tips 80

Do not wear horizontal stripes that wrap around your body.
Instead wear vertical stripes.
Do not wear large prints, flowers, checks or lines.
➢ If you have a full face, wear longer earrings.
➢ A long necklace that falls below the bust line slenderizes you.
Try 2-3 layers of pearls with the matching pearl earrings. This
looks great. However, if the earrings are long and fall near the
shoulder, no necklace is needed.
➢ Black slenderizes you, but it must be accessorized. Beautiful

gold or silver jewelry on black is very striking and stunning. It
makes you look elegant and gives you that dignified feeling that
makes you want to say,
“I have arrived .... Look at me!!!! (smile!)
Mother Khadijah Farrakhan’s Fashion Tips 81

Eating The Proper Foods
Eating the Proper Foods
O ur Saviour Allah and His Messenger, The Honorable Elijah

Muhammad, wants us to eat the very best of foods. To know
what to eat, when to eat, and how to prepare our foods
properly. It is always best to eat only fruits and vegetables along with
small navy beans, whole milk and whole wheat bread. If you can do
without eating any kind of flesh, that is fine! Have organic meats
such as beef, lamb and squabs if you must eat any meat. Do not eat
the pig’s flesh, pork by-products, or lard. Fish is excellent to eat.
Some examples of good fish are white fish, whiting, salmon, bass,
perch, orange roughy, and yellow pike. The best fish to eat is fish that
weights under ten pounds.· However, do not eat water scavengers of
the fish family such as lobsters, crabs, oysters, snails, shrimp, eels or
catfish. Also, do not eat fish that weigh (or can grow) over fifty
pounds or fish that do not have fins or scales.
Do not eat wild game or so called exotic foods such as deer, reptiles,
turtles, frogs, bats, snails, raccoons, possums, snakes, octopus,
calamari or squid, alligators or their eggs or insects.
Do not eat wild birds such as wild turkeys. Also, do not eat turkey that
is old and has been frozen for an unknown amount of time. Freshly
killed farm-raised, grain-fed turkey is best to eat.
Eat vegetables, but be careful of so-called “soul food.” Stay away

from collard greens and turnip salads, kale, black-eye peas, field peas,
lima beans, butter beans, and soybeans. Small navy beans, fresh green
peas, and small red beans can be eaten. Do not eat any other peas. Do
not eat nuts, cornbread or grits. Cornmeal must be cooked twice
before we can eat it, it is too coarse for our stomach.
Stay away from overly starchy foods such as sweet potatoes, white
potatoes, and various pastas. You may eat fruit, but remember, eating
raw fruit is much better than eating cooked fruit.
Eating the Proper Foods 83

You may drink whole milk, eat cheese and butter. However, it is
always best for infants to drink only their mother’s milk when
possible.
Prepare your foods properly. Cook all food until it is thoroughly done.
You may boil, bake or broil your food. Avoid fried foods .
Eat only one meal a day and fast as often as you like. You should
especially fast, in observance of Ramadan.
Follow these simple guidelines, and you will be eating to live a

longer, healthier life!

Eating the Proper Foods – Additional References

The Sacredness Of The Female
In the Name of Allah, The Beneficent, The Merciful.
T HROUGHOUT THE EARTH the female has and continues

to suffer the abuse of men and the abuse of societies that have
not clearly understood the extreme importance and
tremendous value of the female.
In many societies when a female child is born there is great
disappointment, and the female is looked down upon as someone so
much less than the male, which leads to abuse, the lack of proper care,
education, and cultivation of her gifts and talents, and lack of
appreciation to Almighty (God) Allah for the gift of women.
The Holy Qur’an teaches us that both male and female have the same
essence or come from the essence or being that is Allah, the All Wise
God. He has given both male and female complimentary natures
which, if acted on properly, help each mate to attain to fulfillment,
perfect peace, and full development or perfection.
The disrespect of women is the reason that the earth and the
world is in the condition that it is in. There cannot be a new world
except that there is a new and better understanding of the female,
which will give us (men) a clearer understanding of self and above all,
a clearer understanding of Allah (God). In the Bible, Allah (God)
declares, “Behold I make all things new.” The Honorable Elijah
Muhammad has taught us that we cannot bring in a new world except
that we accept a new idea that will give us a new way of thinking, and
that new way of thinking based on an idea and word that comes
directly from the Supreme Being will give us His Sight. We need to
see life, creation and Allah (God) as He sees Himself and sees His
creation. If we can begin to perceive reality as Allah (God) perceives
it, then, and only then, will we treat Allah (God) and His creatures as
they ought to be treated.
The Sacredness of the Female 88

It is written in the Holy Qur’an, Surah 2, verse 138, “(We take) Allah’
s (God’ s) colour, and who is better than Allah at colouring, and we
are His worshippers.” Since, it is the light of the sun which gives all
things their color, then, we who follow the Light (Truth) sent down by
Allah (God) begin to see or perceive reality as Allah (God) perceives
it. We take His Colouring, which is His View.
What is Allah’ s (God’ s) view of the female? She is the manifestation

of His attribute of mercy to the world. She is undeserved kindness to
us, for, through her we are extended through the generations. It is only
through her that we live again, and again, and again. It is only through
her that we continue to move toward the true perfection that Allah
(God) desires for His creation. She is the cornerstone of the family
and therefore is critical in the whole process of nation and world
building.
Allah (God) speaks to us saying that, we should reverence the womb

that bore us. According to Random House Dictionary, reverence is,
“a feeling or attitude of deep respect tinged with awe, veneration; a
gesture indicative of deep respect; an obeisance, a bow, or curtsy.”
I repeat, we must reverence the womb that bore us. Since, the womb
of our mother is sacred, then, this teaches us that the womb of every
female is also sacred, for it is from her womb that all the Scientists,
Prophets, Sages, Messengers, Kings, Rulers and Gods have come and
will come.
According to Random House Dictionary, sacred is, “devoted to some

deity or to some religious purpose; consecrated; entitled to veneration
or religious respect by association with divinity or divine things; holy:
regarded with reverence; secured against violation, infringement etc;
properly immune from violence, interference, etc.” How many women
see themselves and their wombs as sacred? If the womb is sacred,
then the passageway through which the seed of life enters the womb is
also sacred.

In the Bible, St. John, Chapter 10, verse 9, Jesus says, “I am the door:
By me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out,
and find pasture.” Jesus is to Allah (God) as the passageway to the
womb. Jesus is the Eternal Door to Allah (God). Therefore, as Jesus is
sacred so is the passageway to the womb also sacred, because it is the
eternal door to the womb.
That which is sacred must be safe and not violated. Women all over
the earth, due to an improper view of self, have violated themselves
and allowed men and society to violate them.
It is unthinkable that a person of righteous bearing would go into a

mosque, synagogue, church, or cloister and profane that which is
sacred. Any person who violates the sacredness of the house of Allah
(God) is considered uncivilized, savage or a heathen. We know it is
improper to violate the sacred house of Allah (God), and, as Muslims
we are exhorted by Allah (God) to protect all houses where Allah’ s
(God’ s) name is remembered. How much more sacred is the womb of
our mothers and the wombs of our female children and the wombs of
the females in our society? How much more protection should be
placed on the female? How much more should she and we guard her
chastity? How much more should we be taught and encouraged not to
violate the sacredness of the channel that leads to the sacred chamber
where Allah (God) Himself works with women to bring about the
answers or solutions to all human problems?
From this day forward, everyone who reads this article is responsible
to act in accord with its truth. We must never mistreat women, abuse
women, or beat our wives. We must treat women with the greatest of
respect and honor believing that they are sacred. The female,
believing that she is sacred, should never allow herself to be violated,
disrespected, and dishonored and, must never violate and dishonor
herself. If the female will see herself as sacred and, if we, the males,
will see our females as sacred, then, perhaps we can reverse criminal
tendencies in our children and bring forth from this sacred chamber

called womb, children in the image of Allah (God); children made like
the Great Prophets, Sages, Kings and Rulers of righteous bearing.
Prophet Muhammad gave us the criterion to judge the best of men. He
said, “The best of you is he who is kindest to his mother and his
wife.”
THIS CRITERION SHOULD NOT ONLY apply to our mothers

and wives, but, to all our female children as we move toward basic
nation building through the institution of marriage.
The process of marriage begins first with a natural attraction to some

physical characteristics of the male and the female which please each
other. This natural attraction then leads to a desire to be closer to that
person whom we are attracted to, which leads to communication to get
to know each other beyond the physical points of attraction.
Premarital sex is forbidden
Among the righteous, those of high moral values, premarital sex is

forbidden. In this world premarital sex is the order of the day and
anyone who forbids premarital sex is looked at as archaic, old
fashioned, and not thinking in the best interest of the individuals.
However, 50percent of all marriages in America end up in divorce.
Therefore, we need to take a careful look at the approach to marriage
and weigh it by the standard given to us by Allah (God), the Best
Knower, through His revelation of the scriptures that are among every
people.
Premarital sex is discouraged among the righteous, because it

interferes with the pursuit of knowledge of the parties who are
attracted to each other or who must determine whether this attraction
that has led to communication will give us a sure knowledge that this
is the mate that they are willing to devote their entire lives to. Sex is
powerful. It is a natural hunger in the male and the female even as the
desire for food and water.

This desire for sexual expression, if fulfilled before adequate
knowledge of the individuals is gained, clouds the mind and disallows
us to make the best judgment that we are capable of making. Sexual
expression is so powerful that it can cloud our minds from seeing
anything but the pleasure that we derive from sexual expression.
Then, the participants do not enter into a marriage contract with a
sober mind. When we are drunk from the passion of the fulfillment of
pleasure, this impedes our ability to make proper judgment. A drunk
driver with faulty judgment can end up being a menace to society.
Drunkenness impairs judgment. Therefore, we are asked not to drink
and drive. Allah (God) however, demands that we do not drink for in
all things good judgment and proper decisions are what bring
blessings to our life. We are the sum total of the decisions that we
make. Bad decisions lead to the destruction of the life force. Good
decisions lead to fulfillment of the aim of life. Most marriages are
made on the basis of sex and, therefore, when the sex drive diminishes
there is nothing of substance to hold the marriage together, because it
was made from a physical, rather than a spiritual desire.
Among the righteous, courtship is chaperoned. This is done to keep
the parties who are attracted to each other from entering into
premarital sex, which then stops the process of courtship. In the word
courtship is the word court. By definition we mean a place where
justice is administered and a place where the process of finding the
truth which forms the basis of justice and judgment.
When two people are courting they are bringing evidence to either
support their intention to be engaged, or evidence that they should
look in other directions. This process of finding out as much as we can
about each other is necessary in forming good and proper judgment.
The individuals are the jury that must render a decision and the
individuals must become the judges that ultimately make the decision
that he or she is the right one for me. Cross examination is a part of
court procedure, which allows direct testimony to be challenged to see
if the persons are telling the truth, for it is only truth that will permit

us to make good judgment. The more truth we know about each other,
our characteristics, ways, strengths and weaknesses, it is the more
right we can be in making a decision if we should become engaged to
be married or not.
By the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan

Updated: Apr 18, 2010
Originally appeared in Final Call Volume 14, Number 19
© 2012 FCN Publishing, FinalCall.com.

Courtship and Marriage
Courtship And Marriage
“While Allah (God) created man and woman to incline toward one
another and to seek unity with one another, He also made it a difficult
thing to do. The process of uniting through marriage is a replication of
the process of uniting with God. If we run away from the difficulties
of marriage we diminish our ability to face the difficulties of seeking
to become one with Allah (God).”
F inding a suitable mate is a primary goal in life. You have just

entered this class and you may be married, single, divorced,
separated, widowed, engaged, or living with someone without
the benefit of marriage. Regardless of your circumstances, living the
life of a Muslim will impact you and your loved one. Naturally, you
are anxious to receive guidance in this area. When you successfully
complete your orientation, you will enter the M.G.T. Class where you
will receive instruction on the law as well as counseling on your
individual circumstances.
Love is not a plaything of the immature. Love is sacred and deserving

of a mature and reverent expression, the subject of courtship and
marriage is part of the M.G.T. curriculum, but is not included in the
Orientation Class. This is a time for you to focus on your own
individual growth and development. If you are not in a relationship
you should not initiate one while you are in Orientation Class.
You are about to come into knowledge which will profoundly affect
your perception of marriage, which will alter your views of what you
want and need in a husband. It is important that you begin to acquire
knowledge of self before commencing a new relationship or ending an
improper relationship.
Courtship and Marriage 95

“In the absence of knowledge, the different natures of male and
female can work destructively against the union of both. The
fundamental knowledge that is absent in male/female relationships is
the knowledge of how we should relate to God and each other.”
Courtship and Marriage 96

The Mosque Officials
and Their Roles
THE MOSQUE OFFICIALS
AND THEIR ROLES
The Nation of Islam is a Sovereign Nation. What is Sovereign?

Sovereign is the intentional independence of a state, combined with
the right and power of regulating its internal affairs without foreign
interference.
The Nation Of Islam is a free and sovereign nation. Having a free

waving FLAG, the sun moon and star. A Theocracy governed by the
Holy Quran and our own CONSTITUTION.
The Provisional Constitution ratified in 1986 outlines our Preamble,

By-Laws, Executive Branch, Legislative Branch and Articles of
Governance.
The Nation Of Islam has defined border laws and we, it’s citizens
have Nation ID numbers (similar to Social Security) and our garments
are designed with a military function. We are spiritual, political,
geographical…We are comprised of 9 regions:
Region City Mosque

1) Central Chicago Maryam
2) Delaware Valley Philadelphia No. 12
3) Eastern New York No. 7
4) Mid Atlantic Washington DC No. 4
5) Southern Atlanta No. 15
6) Southwest Houston No. 45
7) Western Los Angeles No. 27
8) 7th Miami No. 29
9) European London, England No. 1
Over 120 cities in US, Caribbean, Central AM, South AM, Africa,
Europe
Mosque Officials and Their Roles 98

T
HE LOCAL MINISTER
The Local Representative of the Honorable Minister

Louis Farrakhan in your city is the principal and chief
executive officer of the local Mosque.
He or she reports directly to the regional minister.

The Local Minister is vested with authority over and responsible for
the spiritual, religious, economic, educational, administrative and
military affairs of the Mosque. The Local Minister is vested with
authority over and responsible for the effective, prudent and profitable
operation and growth of the local Mosque. He/She provides the
general direction of all business operations and other affairs of the
Mosque, as well as guidance and direction for the local laborers with
respect to these matters.
T
HE LOCAL SECRETARY
The Local Secretary works under the Local Minister and

reports directly to the Regional Secretary. The Local
Secretary has authority over and is responsible for
managing and conserving the financial assets of the
Mosque. He/She is also responsible for the maintenance of national
policy emanating from the Office of the National Secretary.
The Local Secretary is charged with the responsibility for the

maintenance, control and coordination of books and records in the
Mosque. He/She is the local point of organization and management of
intelligence, statistical service and actual facts necessary to the overall
operation and growth of the Mosque.
T
HE LOCAL F.O.I. CAPTAIN
The Local Captain of the Fruit of Islam has authority over

and is responsible for the effective, prudent growth and
development, teaching and training of the men in the

Local Mosque. The Local Captain works under the Local Minister and
reports directly to the Regional F.O.I. Captain. He is responsible for
the inspiration, motivation and organization of the men to fulfill the
plans, goals and objectives of the Local Mosque. The Local F.O.I.
Captain is responsible for enforcing the law and security at all Nation
properties.
T
HE LOCAL M.G.T. CAPTAIN
The Local Captain of the Muslim Girls Training and
General Civilization Class has authority over and is
responsible for the overall growth, development, teaching,
and training of the women in the Local Mosque. The
Local M.G.T. Captain works under the Local Minister and reports
directly to the Regional M.G.T. Captain.
She is responsible for the inspiration, motivation and organization of

the women to fulfill the plans, goals and objectives of the Local
Mosque.
T
HE LOCAL DIRECTOR OF PROTOCOL
The Local Director of Protocol has authority over and is

responsible for insuring compliance with customs and
regulations pertaining to order, ceremony, and etiquette of
the Mosque activities. The Local Director of Protocol
works under the Local Minister and reports directly to the Regional
Director of Protocol. He/She is responsible for the implementation of
national policy and procedures pertaining to protocol within the
Mosque, or in the course of public events, meetings and conferences
when the Nation of Islam or any of its officials are a sponsor,
participant or guest.
In order for any authority to be successful in carrying out its authority

that authority needs the good will of the governed and the way to
obtain good will is to govern with justice and equality.

On the other hand, those who are the governed, as we all are under
some authority, have the duty and the obligation to respect and obey
those in authority among us, whether they are of our own race,
religion or not.
Each of us who are governed also governs and the best rule to use to
protect both those who govern and those who are governed is:
“Do unto others as you would have others do unto you”

Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan – Respect For Authority, Study Guide 14

The Muslim Program
THE MUSLIM PROGRAM
WHAT THE MUSLIMS WANT
T his is the question asked most frequently by both the

whites and the Blacks. The answers to this question I shall
state as simply as possible.
1. We want freedom. We want a full and complete freedom.

2. We want justice. Equal justice under the law. We want
justice applied equally to all, regardless of creed or class or
color.
3. We want equality of opportunity. We want equal

membership in society with the best in civilized society.
4. We want our people in America whose parents or
grandparents were descendants from slaves to be allowed to
establish a separate state or territory of their own-either on
this continent or elsewhere. We believe that our former slave
masters are obligated to provide such land and that the area
must be fertile and minerally rich. We believe that our
former slaver masters are obligated to maintain and supply
our needs in this separate territory for the next 20 to 25
years-until we are able to produce and supply our own needs.
Since we cannot get along with them in peace and equality, after
giving them 400 years of our sweat and blood and receiving in
return some of the worst treatment human beings have ever
experienced, we believe our contributions to this land and the
suffering forced upon us by white America, justifies our demand
for complete separation in a state or territory of our own.
What The Muslims Want 104

5. We want freedom for all Believers of Islam now held in federal
prisons. We want freedom for all Black men and women now
under death sentence in innumerable prisons in the North as well
as the South.
We want every Black man and woman to have the freedom to

accept or reject being separated from the slave master’s children
and establish a land of their own. ..
We know that the above plan for the solution of the Black
and White conflict is the best and only answer to the problem
between two people.
6. We want an immediate end to the police brutality and mob

attacks against the so-called Negro throughout the United States.
We believe that the Federal government should intercede to see

that Black men and women tried in White courts receive justice
in accordance with the laws of the land-or allow us to build a new
nation for ourselves, dedicated to justice, freedom and liberty.
7. As long as we are not allowed to establish a state or territory of
our own, we demand not only equal justice under the laws of the
United States, but equal employment opportunities-NOW!
We do not believe that after 400 years of free or nearly free labor,
sweat and blood, which has helped America become rich and
powerful, that so many thousands of Black people should have to
subsist on relief, charity or live in poor houses.
8. We want the government of the United States to exempt our

people from ALL taxation as long as we are deprived of equal
justice under the laws of the land.
9. We want equal education-but separate schools up to 16 for boys

and 18 for girls on the condition that the girls be sent to women’s

colleges and universities. We want all Black children educated,
taught and trained by their own teachers.
Under such schooling system we believe we will make a better
nation of people. The United States government should provide,
free, all necessary textbooks and equipment, schools and college
buildings. The Muslim teachers shall be left free to teach and
train their people in the way of righteousness, decency and self-
respect.
10. We believe that intermarriage or race mixing should be

prohibited. We want the religion of Islam taught without
hindrance or suppression.
These are some of the things that we, the Muslims, want for our
people in North America.

THE MUSLIM PROGRAM
WHAT THE MUSLIMS BELIEVE
1. WE BELIEVE in the One God Whose proper Name is

Allah.
2. WE BELIEVE in the Holy Qur’an and in the Scriptures of

all the Prophets of God.
3. WE BELIEVE in the truth of the Bible, but we believe that
it has been tampered with and must be reinterpreted so that
mankind will not be snared by the falsehoods that have
been added to it.
4. WE BELIEVE in Allah’s Prophets and the Scriptures they

brought to the people.
5. WE BELIEVE in the resurrection of the dead-not in physical
resurrection-but in mental resurrection. We believe that the so-
called Negroes are most in need of mental resurrection,
therefore, they will be resurrected first.
Furthermore, we believe we are the people of God’s choice, as

it has been written, that God would choose the rejected and the
despised. We can find no other persons fitting this description
in these last days more than the so-called Negroes in America.
We believe in the resurrection of the righteous.
6. WE BELIEVE in the judgment; we believe this first judgment

will take place as God revealed, in America.
7. WE BELIEVE this is the time in history for the separation of
the so-called Negroes and the so-called White Americans. We
believe the Black man should be freed in name as well as in
What The Muslims Believe 107

fact. By this we mean that he should be freed from the names
imposed upon him by his former slave masters. Names which
identified him as being the slave master’s slave. We believe that
if we are free indeed, we should go in our own people’s
names-the Black peoples of the Earth .
8. WE BELIEVE in justice for all, whether in God or not; we
believe as others, that we are due equal justice as human beings.
We believe in equality-as a nation-of equals.· We do not
believe that we are equal with our slave masters in the status of
“freed slaves.”
We recognize and respect American citizens as independent

peoples and we respect their laws which govern this nation.
9. WE BELIEVE that the offer of integration is hypocritical
and is made by those who are trying to deceive the Black
peoples into believing that their 400-year-old open enemies
of freedom, justice and equality are, all of a sudden, their
“friends.” Furthermore, we believe that such deception is
intended to prevent Black people from realizing that the
time in history has arrived for the separation from the
Whites of this nation.
If the white people are truthful about their professed friendship
toward the so-called Negro, they can prove it by dividing up
America with their Slaves.
We do not believe that America will ever be able to furnish

enough jobs for her own millions of unemployed, in addition to
jobs for the 20,000,000 Black people as well.
10. WE BELIEVE that we who declare ourselves to be righteous

Muslims, should not participate in wars which take the lives of
humans. We do not believe this nation should force us to take
part in such wars, for we have nothing to gain from it unless

America agrees to give us the necessary territory wherein we
may have something to fight for.
11. WE BELIEVE our women should be respected and protected as
the women of other nationalities are respected and protected.
12. WE BELIEVE that Allah (God) appeared in the Person of

Master W. Fard Muhammad, July, 1930; the long-awaited
“Messiah” of the Christians and the “Mahdi” of the
Muslims.
We believe further and lastly that Allah is God and besides

HIM there is no God and He will bring about a universal
government of peace wherein we all can live in peace
together.
HE LIVES

Muslim Fight Song
Muslim Fight Song
FIGHT SONG
WE ARE FIGHTING FOR ISLAM,

AND WE WILL SURELY WIN
WITH OUR SAVIOUR ALLAH,
THE UNIVERSAL KING

WE ARE UNITED WITH OUR NATION
AND CALLED BY HIS NAME
SO LET US RISE YE MUSLIMS,
FIGHT FOR YOUR OWN
(CHORUS):
FIGHT OH YE MUSLIMS,
FIGHT FOR YOUR OWN
FIGHT FOR YOUR NATION,
AND WE WILL ALL BE FREE
FIGHT FOR YOUR NATION,
FIGHT FOR YOUR OWN
FREEDOM JUSTICE AND EQUALITY

WE NOW MUST HAVE
FOUR HUNDRED YEARS A SLAVE FOR DEVILS,
LOST FROM OUR OWN,
FIGHT FOR YOUR OWN
(CHORUS)
THE EARTH BELONGS

TO THE RIGHTEOUS,
FIGHT FOR YOUR OWN
ALLAH GAVE TO YOU AND I
FOR A NATIONAL
THE SUN, THE MOON, THE STARS
THE BEST OF HES CREATION,
HE HAS GIVEN TO YOU
FIGHT FOR YOUR OWN
(CHORUS):
REPEAT LAST VERSE AND CHORUS SOFTLY
Muslim Fight Song 111

M.G.T. & G.C.C.
Preparation For Graduation
MG.T. & G.C.C. PREPARATION FOR GRADUATION
PACKAGE
OUR M.G.T. & G.C.C. STATEMENT
“
A
s M.G.T. & G.C.C. we have been chosen by our Saviour
Allah (God), who came in the Person of Master Fard
Muhammad, to bring in a new world order of
righteousness. We are sacred vessels by which Allah (God) extends
himself generation after generation.
Since we have come into the knowledge of our sacred duty, we will
never allow anyone to ever again violate or disrespect us, our family
or our Nation.
We accept our role as “The Example” that Allah (God) himself has
chosen, to be for every woman, man and child to pattern themselves
after.
Our M.G.T. & G.C.C. Statement 113

GENERAL ORDERS
AND THEIR MEANING
1. To take charge of this post and all Temple property in view.
2. To walk my post in a perfect manner, keeping always on the

alert.
A Sentinel is required to observe everything that takes place

within sight or hearing. He/She is not required to walk her post in
marching cadence, but he/she should preserve an alert and
soldierly bearing. During inclement weather, he/she may be
permitted to stand at ease or in a sheltered place, if available.
3. To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.
All Sentinels are to prevent violations of orders, if possible.

Minor infractions are reported when the Sentinel is inspected or
relieved. In cases of serious violations, the Sentinel will give the
Alarm and also arrest (apprehend) the offender if necessary and
possible, and turn him/her over to the Officer of the Guard. In
like manner, every Sentinel will report any unusual or suspicious
occurrences, challenge and/or detain any/all suspicious looking
person(s). He/She exercises intelligent judgment as to the
necessity in challenging, detaining and calling for the Officer of
the Guard. All members of the Nation of Islam are required to
respect a Sentinel in the performance of his/her duty.
4. To report all calls from posts more distant from the temple
than my own.
This is to insure that all calls and messages are relayed in.
General Orders and Their Meaning 114

5. To quit my post only when properly relieved.
The quitting of a post without authority is a serious offense in

any nation or military organization, which could be punishable
by death, depending upon the circumstances. If a Sentinel needs
relief he/she should seek such by adhering to the procedures so
established by the Officers of the Guard.
6. To receive, obey, and pass on to the sentinel, who relieves

me, all orders from the commanding officer, officer of the
day, and non-commissioned officers of the guard only.
All of these persons are competent enough to give orders.

However, orders should come to a Sentinel through a Squad
Leader, the Officer of the Day (O.D.), or Officer of the Guard
(O.G.). If he/she receives any orders from other Officers, they
should be reported to the Squad Leader or the Officer of the
Day at the very first opportunity.
7. To talk to no one except in the line of duty.
A Sentinel will answer questions of persons seeking legitimate
information, but will not indulge in conversation having no
connection with the Sentinel’s duties. When answering
questions, the Sentinel should, as a safety factor, maintain a
distance which equals one and one-half arms length, feet spread
(the challenging position) and hands in front (right hand upon
left).
8. In cases of disorder, to give the alarm.

In case of fire, a Sentinel should give the Alarm by calling
“Fire, No. __” (give the number of his post). In case of disorder
other than fire, he should call: “Officer of the Guard, No. __”.
In either case, if the danger is great and immediate, he/she gives

the Alarm and moves to arrest (General Order #3).

9. To allow no one to commit a nuisance on or near my post.
The Sentinel is required to intelligently dissuade and terminate

any act of vulgarity, keep traffic moving (as per instructions),
and eliminate any annoyances.
10. In any cases not covered by inspections, call the guards.
When a situation arises that had not been covered at inspection

and during the assignment of posts, call: “Officer of the Guard,
No. __”. In no case, after calling the Officer of the Guard,
should the Sentinel say, “Never mind” (or words to the effect),
nor shall the Officer of the Guard heed such a change in the
call, but rather employ discernment in his/her approach due to
the change.
11. To salute all officers and standards not cased.
Unless urgent duties prevent, or hands are full, or orders so

direct, a Sentinel salutes all Officers and Standards (flags) not
cased (not closed or covered) within saluting distances (see
General Order #12). After an Officer finishes conversing with a
Sentinel, the Officer is saluted again as the Sentinel departs.
While conversing with a Senior Officer, the Sentinel will not
salute any Junior Officers) who may pass or approach. During
the hours for challenging, a Sentinel salutes an Officer when
he/she has been recognized in advance.
12. To be especially watchful at night during the time of
meetings.
During night time and time for meetings that constitute the
greatest time for danger, all Sentinels must be qualified, ready
and willing to challenge all persons on or near his/her post, and
allow on one to pass without proper authority. Except as
otherwise ordered by the Commanding Officer, all persons
approaching a Sentinel’s post between night fall and

completion of the meeting are challenged. When such a person
is to be challenged and is about 30-paces distance, the Sentinel
sharply say, “Halt! Who goes there?” He/She may then require
the person to stand fast or to approach him/her. On recognizing
him/her as a person having authority to pass, the Sentinel then
orders, “Advance. . .” (so and so). If a group approaches, the
Sentinel after challenging, orders “Advance Once, to be
recognized.” If several persons approach, they are advanced in
order of seniority, thus: Commanding Officer, Officer of the
Day, Officer of the Guard, Squad Relief, Non-Commissioned
Officers of the Guard, and all others. The Sentinel halts, but
does not advance a Junior Officer while a Senior Officer is on
his post, unless so ordered by the Senior Officer. Until they are
recognized. HE/SHE NEVER ALLOWS MORE THAN ONE
PERSON TO APPROACH HIM/HER AT ONCE, NOR ANY
PERSON TO APPROACH HIM/HER WITHIN 6 FEET! If in
doubt as to any person, the Sentinel detains him and calls the
Officer of the Guard. When challenging, the Sentinel takes the
prescribed stance (see General Order #7) and holds this position
until the challenged party is advanced.
SPECIAL ORDERS FOR SENTINELS

In addition to General Orders, each Sentinel must know those Special
Orders for his particular post. These could include the number and
limits for his post, and special duties to be performed, thus: “My
Special Orders are: My post is #2. It extends from (so) to (so). Once
each hour, I make a round of the Temple, parking lot, Minister’s
quarters, etc., and all doors.”

BASIC MOSQUE PROCEDURES
N ow that you have completed the requirements to becoming a

Registered Believer of your Nation of Islam, there are many
procedures that you will have to become acquainted with.
Your next phase of Training will be the Stabilization Class. The
Stabilization Class will be for six to eight weeks and more in depth
information will be forwarded to you at that time. It is vital for you
and your Nation that you complete the Stabilization Class
successfully. Accordingly, your attendance is critical.
Please remember,
“The RESTRICTIVE LAW OF ISLAM is our Success at

any time.
Any one who fails to be ONE HUNDRED PERCENT to

the LAW shall be dismissed from his or her Post.”
The Supreme Wisdom

Original Rules Of Instruction To The Laborers, Point #10
Master Fard Muhammad
1. The Mosque is not a social meeting place. Heads turned to look

for friends in the congregation, sleeping, moaning nods, and
gay greetings, and a distracted restlessness are all out of place
in the Mosque.
2. If one happens to catch a friend’s eye, certainly there is no
reason to withhold a glance of recognition and a brief smile, but
respect for the Mosque and concentration on the Minister
should be the basis of all of our behavior.
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3. A Muslim Sister should never enter the Mosque unless she is
sure she is properly dressed in the way she has been taught and
instructed by The Messenger. The following are the dress
requirements for Mosque Meetings:
Sundays and Special Occasions - White Regulation Garments;
Wednesdays - Beige or Brown Regulation Garment (Beige in

the Spring and Summer; Brown in the Fall and Winter);
Fridays - Dress should be modest;
Saturdays - Beige or Brown Regulation Garment (Beige in the

Spring and Summer; Brown in the Fall and Winter).
The Navy Blue Regulation Garments can be worn year round.

The Green Regulation Garments can be worn on Wednesdays
only in the Spring and Summer.
4. A Muslim Sister always returns the Greetings of “As-Salaam

Alaikum,”
5. Never hold unnecessary conversation in the checkroom (voices
do carry).
6. Upon entering the Mosque, all Registered Believers must check

in at the Secretarial Desk to sign-in, receive correspondence
and/or pay charity. Until Graduation, all newly Registered
M.G.T. & G.C.C. must sign-in on both the “NON-
REGISTERED ATTENDANCE LIST FOR PROCESSING
SISTERS” as well as the “M.G.T. ATTENDANCE LISTING”.
After Graduation all Registered M.G.T. & G.C.C. sign in on the
“M.G.T. ATTENDANCE LISTING”. The Charity Breakdown
for Registered Believers and M.G.T. & G.C.C. is attached.
7. A Muslim Sister addresses everyone with respect, she says

“Yes, Sir/Ma’ am” or “No, Sir/Ma’am”.
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8. A Muslim Sister and her children go to the restrooms before
entering the congregation, so as not to distract the Minister or
others by leaving and entering.
9. A Muslim Sister hears and obeys instructions from her Officers

or those of higher rank than she with joy.
10. A Muslim Sister gladly volunteers to help in the Mission of the

Messenger of Allah and obeys the Messenger of Allah, The
Honorable Elijah Muhammad, “to work cheerfully.”
11. A newly registered Muslim Sister should enjoy her classes and
become rooted in the Nation of Islam for six to twelve months
before she takes on any official or laboring posts.
12. A Muslim Sister does not allow anyone to break the Ranks of
Sisterhood and the Nation.
13. Teach children to be on their best behavior while at the

Mosque. Quietness in voice and walking should be taught first;
with proper guidance, attentiveness should come later.
14. An attitude of deference and respect whenever one enters the
Mosque should be taught to children at the earliest possible age.
The proper behavior ought to be observed by the young from
the attitude of their seniors.
15. Mothers should never leave their children unattended if not

properly trained. Start training at an early age.
16. All children under 10 should be escorted to and from the rest
rooms by their parent and/or an adult.
17. A Muslim Sister does not chastise her children in public; she
should take them to the rest room and do so.
18. A Muslim Sister never crosses her legs. Crossing ones ankles is
allowed - the right foot over the left. She should sit upright.
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19. A Muslim Sister always carries a matching handbag and clean
gloves. Her scarf should be clean and freshly pressed - a perfect
Example of Allah, His Messenger and His Nation.
20. A Muslim Sister should not be out late at night unescorted nor
out at all hours of the day.
21. A Muslim Sister should never look a brother directly in the eye.
22. A Muslim Sister keeps a good distance when talking with a
brother.
23. A Muslim Sister does not engage in unnecessary conversation

with a brother. If a Sister is approached by a F.O.I. for other
than official business or he appears to be romantically
interested in her, she should direct him to his F.O.I. Captain,
firmly but with respect. If a Sister is interested in finding out
information about a F.O.I., she should address her questions to
the M.G.T. & G.C.C. Captain (see Muslim Courtship).
24. A Muslim Sister should not eat on the bus or in open,
undesignated eating places. Nor should she go into a store with
her Garment on and purchase cookies, candies, etc. - she should
send a brother.
25. A Muslim Sister should stand when called upon by an Official

or anyone of higher rank.
26. A Muslim Sister should stand when addressing an audience, the

Class, an Official or anyone of higher rank.
In order to graduate from the Orientation Class, all Sisters must have
recited 100% exact the Student Enrollment (questions and answers).
Upon recitation, she should immediately place an order for her White
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Regulation Garment. The Regulation Garment takes approximately 3
to 4 weeks to make and should be paid for in full at the time of
ordering. Either of the following garments will be acceptable for
graduation: The White 3-Pleat Garment or the White Imperial
Garment.
TO PURCHASE GARMENTS CONTACT YOUR LOCAL

CAPTAIN.
Newell Apparel makes the regulation garments and they can be

contacted at:
7907 S. Emerald
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 488-5364
email: [email protected]
Hours: Monday thru Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Fashann Fashions makes the 3-Pleat Garment and they can be

contacted at:
8016 South Cottage Grove
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 994-3132
Hours: Monday thru Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
ACCESSORIES:
The following items are to be worn with the Regulation Garments:

Clean Shoes to match the color of the uniform (no sling backs, no
open toe shoes, the heel should be 2-1/2” or less);
Clean Handbag to match the color of the uniform;
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Clean Gloves to match the color of the uniform (no long armed
gloves, and no lace gloves);
M.G.T. or Vanguard Bar;
Flesh Toned Stockings;
Proper Foundation (bra, girdle, camisole, and pettipants);
Earrings (crystal, diamonds, pearls, or rhinestones only; no gold toned

jewelry; no shoulder sweepers);
Clean White Handkerchief;

Watches and Bracelets should be matching (no gold-toned or black);
DO’s AND DON’Ts:
The Regulation Garment should be clean and pressed. On the day of

Graduation, Sisters are to report to the Mosque no later than 8:00 a.m.
Sisters should be dressed already in their Regulation Garment or they
may come with it - however, the Regulation Garment must be pressed
and ready to wear. There may be little time allowed for Sisters to
change into their Regulation Garments. There will be no ironing nor
gloves, stockings, earrings, etc., available to purchase on the day of
Graduation. Sisters should prepare their Regulation Garment and
accessories at least two days before the Graduation.
All Visitors and Guests of the Graduates will be allowed in at 10:00
a.m. Please advise your guests that they will have to submit to a brief
Security Check to be admitted into the building. They should leave all
cigarettes, mace, any sharp objects/weapons, etc. in their vehicles or at
home. Only female guests of the Graduates will be allowed to be
present for the Graduation Ceremony.
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GRADUATION PROGRAM:
During the Graduation Program, the “Nation of Islam’s Pledge to Our

Flag” will be recited by everyone. Accordingly, all Sisters are
required to memorize the Pledge to Our Flag. Also, “As A Muslim
Pledge” will be recited by the Graduating Class with the aid of a
Directress. Accordingly, all Sisters should be familiar with the “As A
Muslim Pledge”.
Each Sister will be required to have a “biographical card” that is

approximately 11/2 minutes (90 seconds). All Sisters should print their
bio-card on 3” x 5” index cards, using the front side only and should
practice to be sure that it does not go over the 90 second time frame.
The following items should be included in the address: Your Name;
what Islam has done for you; and what you hope, with Allah’s
permission, to do for your Nation.
FINAL WORDS:
On behalf of the National M.G.T. & G.C.C. Captain, and all of the
M.G.T. & G.C.C. across North America and the World, we are so
honored to have you stand and accept your own and begin the process
of being yourself - your Righteous Self.
WITH OUR LOVE,

WE SINCERELY WELCOME YOU TO YOUR CLASS!
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THE NATION OF ISLAM’S
PLEDGE TO OUR FLAG
(When Standing and Facing Our Flag;

The Leader Will Say: “Original Salute “: Then Recite)
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, THE BENEFICENT, THE

MERCIFUL.
LET US GIVE PRAISE TO ALLAH, OUR GOD FOR HIS

LOVE, MERCY AND BLESSINGS UPON US IN THIS
WILDERNESS;
FOR GIVING TO US A FLAG THAT REPRESENTS THE

UNIVERSE, THE SUN, THE MOON AND STAR S;
IT ALSO MEANS, THAT WE ARE FREE, JUSTIFIED

AND MADE EQUAL TO ALL MAN KIND.
(Ready Front!)
M.G.T. Song 125

AS A MUSLIM
I, as a Muslim follower of The Honorable Elijah Muhammad, under

the direction of His National Representative, the Honorable Minister
Louis Farrakhan
PLEDGE:
To conduct my personal and public life according to the highest moral

and ethical standards;
To refrain from doing or saying anything that is harmful or

mischievous;
To refuse to take or knowingly administer any harmful talk;
To hold in strictest confidence all personal matters committed to my

care;
To do all in my power to maintain and elevate the standards of my

religion;
To devote myself to the welfare of those committed to my care;

And with loyalty, to aid Allah and His Messenger in their work.
I, FURTHER UNDERSTAND:
That discipline is an honor and being disciplined does not mean that I
am being punished;
That I am learning to place the task of my unit my team above my
personal desires;
That I am learning to obey promptly the orders of my leaders so that
even when they are not present, I will carry out their orders to the best
of my ability;
That when I have learned these things, I will have Supreme

Discipline, the kind that saves lives and wins battles.
MY WORD IS BOND!
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M.G.T. SONG
We’re the M.G.T and the G.C.C.

Muslim girls in training
We are striving to be
We’re determined to gain respect
Rear our children, make them the best
Caring for our homes and our families too
We the MGT are appealing to you
Let us rise and let nations see
Righteous women in unity
Eeeeeee-liiiiii-jah Muhammad
Oh, Elijah, Elijah’s Class
Oh ,Elijah, Elijah’s Class
We are taught to bathe and pray
Five times a day
Following Elijah to our
Saviour we say
Thanks to Allah humdulillah
For our leader and Messenger
Eeeeeee-liiiiii-jah Muhammad
Oh! Elijah, Elijah’s Class
Oh! Elijah, Elijah’s Class
(Repeat Chorus
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Addendum for Instructresses
ORIENTATION EXAMINATION
1. Who is Elijah Muhammad?
2. What year did The Honorable Elijah Muhammad meet Master

Fard Muhammad?
3. When is the birth date of The Honorable Elijah Muhammad?
4. What name did Master Fard Muhammad use at the time of the
first meeting with The Honorable Elijah Muhammad?
5. What is The Honorable Elijah Muhammad’s slave name?

6. The Honorable Elijah Muhammad is also known as who?
7. After Master Fard Muhammad began training The Honorable

Elijah Muhammad, what name did The Honorable Elijah
Muhammad use?
8. Master Fard Muhammad began training The Honorable Elijah
Muhammad for his mission in what year?
9. What year was The Honorable Elijah Muhammad jailed and

why?
10. What year did The Honorable Elijah Muhammad deliver his
lass address? What was the title of his last address?
11. What magazine did Minister Louis Farrakhan read as a child?

12. What did Minister Farrakhan do for a living before he accepted
the teachings of The Honorable Elijah Muhammad?
13. What year did Minister Farrakhan accept the teachings of The
Honorable Elijah Muhammad?
14. What are the titles of the three (3) top laborers?
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15. What are the five (5) principles of Islam?
16. What are the five (5) fundamentals of Islam?

17. What is the purpose of prayer?
18. What is the purpose of fasting?
19. When did Master Fard Muhammad first appear in America?
20. What year did Minister Louis Farrakhan begin rebuilding the
Nation of Islam?
21. What is the meaning of M.G.T. & G.C.C.?

22. What is the meaning of F.O.I.?
23. Name five (5) kinds of foods that we eat?
24. Name five (5) kinds of foods we do not eat?
25. When do we celebrate our Saviours’ Day?
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M.G.T. & G.C.C.

Mother Khadijah Farrakhan

Mother Tynetta Muhammad

The Honorable Elijah Muhammad

THE ESSENCE (CHARACTER) OF ONE WHO BELONGS TO GOD......................2

HISTORY OF THE NATION OF ISLAM .............................................................5

A BRIEF HISTORY ON THE ORIGIN OF THE NATION OF ISLAM IN

BIOGRAPHY OF MASTER FARD MUHAMMAD ...........................................11

A SAVIOUR IS BORN MASTER FARD MUHAMMAD ......................................12

BIOGRAPHY OF THE MOST HONORABLE ELIJAH MUHAMMAD ...........15

AN HISTORIC LOOK AT THE MOST HONORABLE ELIJAH

BIOGRAPHY OF THE HONORABLE MINISTER LOUIS

BIO SKETCH OF THE HONORABLE MINISTER LOUIS FARRAKHAN

MEANING OF THE M.G.T. & G.C.C. CLASS ...................................................30

BIOGRAPHIES OF MOTHER CLARA MUHAMMAD, MOTHER

MOTHER CLARA MUHAMMAD: AN EXAMPLE OF BLACK

MOTHER KHADIJAH FARRAKHAN: A BELOVED FIRST LADY .......................37

LETTER FROM SISTER CAPTAIN EMERITUS AMEENAH RASUL

PRINCIPLES, BELIEFS AND PRACTICES .......................................................46

PILLARS OF ISLAM ......................................................................................48

RULES OF CONDUCT ...................................................................................49

OPENING PRAYER .......................................................................................57

THE REFUGE PRAYER .................................................................................60

ADDITIONAL PRAYERS ................................................................................60

RESTRICTIVE LAWS OF ISLAM ......................................................................62

LAWS ON MUSLIM BEHAVIOR AND MANNERS.........................................65

PROPER DRESS OF THE M.G.T. & G.C.C. .......................................................68

MOTHER KHADIJAH FARRAKHAN’S FASHION TIPS .....................................80

EATING THE PROPER FOODS ..........................................................................82

THE SACREDNESS OF THE FEMALE .............................................................87

COURTSHIP AND MARRIAGE .........................................................................94

THE MOSQUE OFFICIALS AND THEIR ROLES.............................................97

THE MOSQUE OFFICIALS AND THEIR ROLES ..............................................98

THE MUSLIM PROGRAM ................................................................................103

WHAT THE MUSLIMS WANT .....................................................................104

MUSLIM FIGHT SONG .....................................................................................110

M.G.T. & G.C.C. PREPARATION FOR GRADUATION ................................112

OUR M.G.T. & G.C.C. STATEMENT..........................................................113

GENERAL ORDERS AND THEIR MEANING .................................................114

BASIC MOSQUE PROCEDURES ...................................................................118

THE NATION OF ISLAM’S PLEDGE TO OUR FLAG .....................................125

M.G.T. SONG ............................................................................................127

ADDENDUM FOR INSTRUCTRESSES...........................................................128

ORIENTATION EXAMINATION ....................................................................129

THE ESSENCE (CHARACTER)

In the Holy Qur’an there is a Surah (Chapter) titled “The Women”

The meaning of “character” is “the mental and moral qualities

Except from The Divine Nature & Value of Women

O n July the Fourth, the day of America’s Independence

IN 1931, THE MASTER WAS preaching this Great Truth of

Upon the Master’s departure in 1934, the Honorable Elijah

History of The Nation of Islam 6

History of The Nation of Islam 7

Contrary to the inflammatory rhetoric that has been utilized by the