Comments on: A Moment in Black History

By: RM

RM — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 21:32:55 +0000

In reply to Kirana. You know, I agree it was more neutral than positive, nonetheless it was still more positive than most articles on the web. Lol.

By: Kirana

Kirana — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 07:26:21 +0000

actually i felt this was an entirely neutral article and clearly implied that Nation of Islam is not the same as orthodox/Qur’anic Islam. I would say the tone is the same as would be employed if we might discuss a non-believer leader who nevertheless had an influence/effect on Muslims.

I think the confusion is from the term “Hon.” which may be mistaken (quite understandably for American readers) as the author’s own use to refer to Elijah Muhammad. I believe the author was merely using the term as used by Elijah for himself, and by his followers (his “formal” title). it’s a title, like “his excellency”, “Rt. Hon”, “Sir”, etc. not an adjective.

By: RM

RM — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 23:13:37 +0000

Thank you for writing such a positive tribute to our leader, teacher, and guide, The Hon. Elijah Muhammad. It’s too often that the goodness of his work is overlooked, and I am very appreciative of your kind words. Thank You

By: TCM

TCM — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 03:09:34 +0000

I think its inappropriate for Muslims to call honorable anyone who a) claimed prophecy after Prophet Muhammad b) had poor character and was a known adulterer and c) called for the assassination of our brother malcolm x. Anything good he did pales in comparison. Sometimes Allah uses evil people to advance good. We dont attribute the advancement to the evil person, but to Allah

By: NS

NS — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:31:35 +0000

The Nation of Islam teachings cannot be considered proper under Islamic belief because Muslims are required to believe Muhammad Peace Be Upon Him is the final messenger that will be sent to us, the Ummah – the Nation does not believe this. El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz aka Malcolm X is a legend ON HIS OWN due to his charismatic way of speaking and successful manner in telling it like it is. Allah guided him onto the right path – may he be granted Paradise. It is incorrect to say Malcolm X is a product of Elijah’s legacy. Allah made Malcolm X accelerate in his preaching and he finally discovered true Islam. He stands on his own – not needing reference to Elijah. The Nation of Islam is not Islam. It may be very beneficial for African Americans – and yes they have some great organizing skills etc in order to be able to gather so many people. But please, be true to our true brother Malcolm X and give him his due respect. After all, Malcolm X El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz cut his ties with the Nation and only Allah knows for certain – but paid the price with his life. May Allah guide us all. Aameen.

By: Muslimgirl

Muslimgirl — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:52:35 +0000

Thank you brothr I learnt a lot about African American history.

By: peter

peter — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:06:48 +0000

wow amazingggggggggg!

By: Dreamlife

Dreamlife — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 08:50:28 +0000

While the Nation’s aqeedah may have been far from true Islam, there are many lessons we can learn from them in studying the programs they put in place to uplift people from the worst of habits and practices to the noblest of character and conduct.

It’s a kind of discipline that we Muslims today should really try to learn from and apply in our own self-improvement.

By: Umm Salam

Umm Salam — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 02:16:00 +0000

I have a problem with this article. You don’t praise a man who called himself a prophet and died as such (because the Quran clearly speaks about where such root takes one in the after life). Also, I’m sure even Malcolm X who knew him better than you wouldn’t tolerate this as well. He didn’t leave only because of his unorthodox beliefs, he was a hypocrite who lied and went against his own teachings. Subhanallah, would you praise Musailamah Kadhaab? He must have brought some small good in the people but we don’t accept. Please, do not call this man honorable. People want to look for reasons to hate you.

By: ameer

ameer — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 16:21:26 +0000

AsalumAlaykum

Elijah Muhammad is considered in south africa as a very controversial person with regards to his practice of islam. What was his thought process regarding his ways of practice? And from my very limited knowledge about him, I have read that he painted himself to be Prophet like? Is this true?

JazakaAllah ghair. May the All mighty increase us. And keep us growing with beneficial knowledge in shaa Allah.

Wasalamu’alaykum

Br. ameer