Up You Mighty Nation; You Can Accomplish As You Will

Transcription

1 A Journal Of Muslim Thought Volume 10, Issue 3 February - May 2017 Up You Mighty Nation; You Can Accomplish As You Will Inside The Hopeful And The Hopeless Seek Refuge In The Lord Of The Dawn If It s Light That You Want We Must Teach Our Own The Children Are Our Future Saviour s Day And much more... Our Saviour Has Arrived

2 2 PURPOSE Original Nation Magazine was conceived by faithful and humble followers of the principles and practices of Islam as taught by the Honorable Elijah Muhammad, the Messenger of Allah (God). Writings in this periodical shall consist of thoughts of Black Men and Black Women (Original Muslims) those who bear witness that Allah (God), the Supreme Being, came in the Person of Master W. F. Muhammad and raised Messenger Elijah Muhammad as the Divine Leader, Teacher and Guide for us all. Journey with us as we explore the profound realm of wisdom, knowledge, and understanding that evolves from the ORIGINAL NATION divine reality that encompasses some 78 trillion years of ever - present existence and principled accomplishment. Islam, as brought to the Hells of North America by Allah, Master Fard Muhammad, and taught for some 40 years by His Messenger, the Honorable Elijah Muhammad, is that which gives vision to all who accept their own and join on to their own kind. We propose to continue to develop a new mind (body of thoughts and ideas) among Black people in America and also throughout the world (earth). We, the Muslims, pray to Allah, Master Fard Muhammad, through His Messenger, the Honorable Elijah Muhammad, that we are granted success in this and every other righteous endeavor we undertake. As - Salaam - Alaikum ATTENTION!!! We welcome comments on all articles written in this magazine. Send them to: Muhammad s Temple of Islam #24, 1318 Mosby Street, Richmond, Virginia, 23223, in care of ORIGINAL NATION MAGAZINE or to Muhammad s Temple of Islam #24, P. O. B , Richmond, Virginia You may also send - (all in care of ORIGINAL NATION Magazine). Our phone contact is: 1(804) All correspondence will receive a reply and all materials will be considered for publication. You may also Visit us on the Web - www. Muhammad'sTemple 24.org

3 Editor s Note Volume 10 Issue 3 February May In the Name of Allah, Who came in the Person of Master Fard Muhammad, and of His Messenger, the Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad. As - Salaam - Alaikum. It is very unfortunate that all Black people in America (and elsewhere) who serve the devil (the white race) are still under the auspices of death, lies, deceit, evil and falsehood. The Bible verifies this as it states that the devil would make evil fair-seeming. Sometimes in the year 1931, the Honorable Elijah Muhammad became acquainted with Allah (God), Who came to us in the Person of Master Fard Muhammad. They met in the Detroit, Michigan area of North America. In the previous year, on July 4, 1930, Allah, Master Fard Muhammad had already appeared to some members of our dead Black Nation. This is when He (God) declared us to be a Nation for the first time. 3 These joyous occasions (or meetings) were pleasant moments for all involved. The Holy Qur an (Chapter 53: 1-12) records this projected occurrence and the Bible verifies in Revelation (1:7-9) that every eye shall see Him (Allah-God) as He is. Messenger Elijah Muhammad was chosen by Allah (God) to acquaint all Black people in America to God Himself, as well as to reintroduce us to our civilized selves. Scripture also announces that this Great Meeting would usher in a universal change one in which we can truly believe. Allah spent nearly three and a half years, giving direct instructions to His Messenger, the Honorable Elijah Muhammad. The Messenger spent over 40 years teaching us and showing us how to truly serve Allah in the best manner. He has given us a book of instruction titled Our Saviour Has Arrived. We who believe in Allah (God), Master Fard Muhammad, and follow His Messenger, the Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad, appreciate all that has been done and is still being done on our behalf. May all of our people learn to do the same. As-Salaam- Alaikum, and HAPPY DAY!!! SAVIOUR S N0 WONDER YOUR PATIENTS NEVER RETURN, DOCTOR, YOU RE ADVISING THEM TO READ HOW TO EAT TO LIVE. Original Nation Magazine Table of Contents 1 Cover Page 2 Purpose/Attention 3 - Editor s Note / Table of Contents / Cartoon 4 - We Must Teach Our Own / America Hastens Her Own Doom 5 - Saviour s Day / America s Doom 6- Proper Preparation Of Food 7- If It s Light You Want: Knowledge, Wisdom, and Understanding 8 - The Prophet Must Be Obeyed 9 - Sister Willie Mae 10 & 11 MUHAMMAD SPEAKS: The Hopeful And The Hopeless 12 - Don t Forget Our Children / How To Rear Your Children 13 - How To Rear Your Children PATRONS LIST 16 - The Importance Of LAW in Islam 17 - Seek Refuge In The Lord Of The Dawn/ Ads 18 They Try To Make America Great Again / Ad 19 - Advertisements 20 - The Muslim Program

4 We Must Teach Our Own By Brother Kenneth Muhammad In the Name of Allah, The Beneficent the Merciful, Who came into North America in the Person of Master Fard Muhammad July 4, 1930, the long awaited Messiah to the Christian world and the Mahdi of the Muslim world. He was prophesied to come (Mathew 24:27) and has come called the Son of Man, to seek and save that which was lost; called lost sheep. (Mathew 18:11-12, Luke 15:4.) And He rose from among that people who was lost, a Messenger. Lost in every way. Robbed by their slave Masters, deaf dumb and blind of their Names, Language, Culture, God Allah, and Religion Islam; so much so that they would be called mentally dead. (Luke15:24). Also, deliberately cruel and inhumane treatment was imposed for the purpose of destroying, in our Fathers, their sense of pride, courage and self - worth, no longer being able to hold their heads up high, mentally dead and humiliated. Even though there were some white people who were for the abolishment of physical slavery and injustice, there was no one quite prepared or willing to address or even discuss from that time to this very day, the scars of mental 4 and sociological damage that was done, until the coming of Allah (God), i n t h e P e r s o n o f M a s t e r F a r d Muhammad and His Messenger Elijah Muhammad. (Holy Quran 10:47-49). Message to the Blackman Page: 48-49: We Must Teach Our Own...The ignoring of such warnings and of the time of the Judgment of this world ( the Caucasian world with their great universal power that they have exercised over the Black Nation) makes it very hard for the average black person to conceive of the idea of such a strong race of people being removed. This is a very small thing in the eyes and power of Allah, removing and destroying people who have brought His anger against them for their neglect of worship and respect of Him as the Supreme Being, who do not even respect His representatives but prosecute and kill them. These people have been the worst people to us (the Black Nation) since they have been on the face of the earth. They were created and made for just the purpose of destroying our peace as well as our lives. They have destroyed 600 million of the Black Nation since they have been on our planet. This averages 100 million every thousand years of their rule. They have affected nine- tenths of the total population of the Black Men under their rule, including the brown, red and yellow races. They have deceived as the Bible (Revelation of John) says - the whole world, and now they are being made manifest as the deceivers and adversaries of Allah and His true religion of entire submission to His Will (Islam) Hurry, Hurry, Hurry, join on to your own kind, The time of this world is at hand. America Hastens Her Own Doom! By Sister Debbie Muhammad In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. I bear witness that there is no God but Allah, and I bear witness that the Honorable Elijah Muhammad is His Messenger. As - Salaam - Alaikum. [ This article is taken from another great book, THE FALL OF AMERICA, written by The Honorable Elijah Muhammad. It begins on page 189. Please read and study this as it fits so perfectly with what is going on in these times in which we live.] The ultimate aim of this world should be known to everyone; especially the righteous. We classify the righteous as being the people who belong to the right God, the God of righteousness, truth, freedom, justice and equality of the nation of righteousness. Today the so called American Negroes must be resurrected and made to know and understand the fate of anyone who will follow or be deceived by the arch - deceivers. The strongest and most powerful weapon the arch - deceivers have at their disposal is to deceive the world of righteousness, (the Nation of Islam). They do not stop at the common. ignorant Muslims, but reach also for the scholar s and scientists of Islam, who should be aware the nation of righteousness. Be aware! To try to oppose of their trickery and deceit. We are in a world that is passing out of existence and she is putting up a fight (war) to destroy the nation of righteousness. (See page 5)

5 America Hastens Her Own Doom (continued from page 4) eousness. Be aware! To try to oppose the success of Allah s truth only hastens the doom of falsehood and its teachers. The world of evil makes its first attack on the world of righteousness, thereby clearly showing herself as being the enemy of righteousness. When she thinks she has built up a strong enough force to attack the righteous, she does so which, as I said before, hastens her own doom. Falsehood cannot be victorious over the truth in the day of truth. The resurrection is a day of truth, as it triumphs over falsehood. The arch-deceivers force war against themselves. Their ultimate aim is to do as their people always have done try to destroy the preacher of truth and those who believe and follow him. This was the aim of Cain when he slew his brother, Abel, and the aim of the dragon when he sought to destroy the woman (the Messenger), as it is written in Revelations 12:4. The Lost - found members of that nation should be taught to know the ultimate aim of this world. God has visited them, and has prepared a teacher (in myself) to teach them, thereby making it easy for them to understand and recognize this world and its secret, ultimate aim. It is even given in the Bible, in Revelations 12:9. There, it speaks of the members belonging to the righteous nation, and shows that through deceit, Satan causes them to become as himself against the truth, peace, justice, safety and security one would enjoy if only he were not deceived. Under deceit, the weak minded who have no understanding or knowledge of the arch - deceiver (the devil, Satan) - are made preys in the hands of the arch - deceiver. This will bring about war as a showdown between the God of righteousness and God of unrighteousness (the devil). It already has begun. God must fulfill his promise to show Himself as God over all the powers of heaven and earth. and men on earth. 5 Saviour s Day By Sister Chrystal Muhammad In the Name of Allah the Beneficent the Merciful Who came in the person of Master Fard Muhammad and in the name of his Apostle the Most Hon. Elijah Muhammad. As -Salaam Alaikum Every year Muslim followers of the Honorable Elijah Muhammad come together to celebrate and praise the man who was born February 26, 1877 Master Fard Muhammad, our Saviour, a Great Man who came 9,000 miles to save a people who lost the knowledge of themselves, their God, and their religion. In this great celebration brothers and sisters from near and far come in unity in a great effort to keep the teachings of the Honorable Elijah Muhammad alive, and the spirit in which it came to our people who so desperately need it. Also, to remind us of who Master Fard Muhammad is and how, without Him and His wisdom, we would not know The Messenger and what he represents, and who he is, and what these two men mean to black people. It s usually a weekend of celebration from meet and greets to enjoying each other s company and breaking bread together in a peaceful all geared towards unity, the basis for which we come together every year. The brothers dressed nicely in their uniforms or suits and the sisters in their uniforms and beautiful garments. It s a beautiful thing to see on that day the sisters in a sea of white, even the children dressing the part and acting in accordance to the teachings in a civilize manner. How would we know how to act or dress if it wasn t for Master Fard Muhammad teaching a man (small in stature) with a third grade education, from Georgia none other than the Honorable Elijah Muhammad. With the teachings of the Honorable Elijah Muhammad He changed the hearts and minds of the people. We started to think better of ourselves and be proud of who we are and where we come from. The brothers and sisters became more unified. We have much to celebrate and to be grateful for; this is not a time to be disagreeable or harbor hard feelings and even jealousy in our hearts for this day is ours, it belongs to us. This is a day that represents our beginning and how this work all started. We are a beautiful people. Master Fard Muhammad thought enough of us to think we are worth all the sacrifice and hard work He made, to bring us to this point. The Messenger thought enough of us to feel the same way, to want nothing but the best for us. I leave you with this, in our restrictive laws it states: 1. OBEY ALLAH AND HIS APOSTLE AND BELIVE THE MESSAGE SENT TO YOU AND ME BY HIS MESSENGER. 2. OBEDI- ENCE TO THE APOSTLE IS OBE- DIENCE TO ALLAH, AS THE MES- SENGER IS THE BEARER OF AL- LAH S MESSAGE. RESPECT FOR THE MESSENGER IS RESPECT FOr ALLAH. 3. LAST, BUT CER- TAINLY NOT LEAST, WORHSIP NO GOD BUT ALLAH, THE ONE THE MESSENGER REPRESENTS TO US. Who this person is speaking of is none other than our Saviour, Allah Who came in the Person of Master Fard Muhammad. I wish all of us a peaceful and blessed Saviour s Day, and let us always keep this in mind and understand the reasons we celebrate this mighty day. May Allah s peace and blessings be upon us all. As-Salaam- Alaikum

6 Proper Preparation Of Food 6 bean oil. The soy bean is too rich for our bodies. The black man would live much longer if he A MEAT BASE TO YOUR BEANS AND OTHER VEGE- TABLES. Eat one meal a day and eat good food; thus, you eat to live. As - Salaam - Alaikum. By Sister Brenda Muhammad In The Name of Allah, Who came in the Person of Master Fard Muhammad to Whom all praises are due forever, and His last Messenger, Elijah Muhammad, As Salaam Alaikum The main reason our people are complaining of stomach illnesses is because they do not cook their food thoroughly. Foods can be cooked thoroughly without being turned into mush or extra chewy. Virtually, all vegetables are good to eat except collard greens and turnip salad; sweet potatoes are full of gas and white potatoes are too starchy for those who don't live in frigid zones. Stop hastily cooking your food. Turn those high flames down under your pots and pans. Foods taste entirely different cooked in slow cookers (crock pot) and electric pressure cookers, or power cookers. There are all types of steamer pots, baskets and double boilers your fresh or frozen vegetables can be cooked without over cooking them. Oils to prepare your foods can be corn oil, canola oil, pure butter, olive oil or whatever good vegetable oil other than the soy would stop eating the poisonous pig. No matter how its cooked, how long its cooked nor how much you eat of it, it s still a detriment to the eater! When you visit the doctor for ailments, the first thing they would do is give you a pill and tell you to lay off the pork and some seafood. The reason they would give would be, they have a high salt content. The chicken, turkey, beef and lamb that is available should also be cooked thoroughly. These people would tell you to cook your meats medium to rare, when the knife and fork slices thru, its partially raw and you would then be eating harmful bacteria that can make you sick or send you to your grave; same thing with the eggs, poached, sunny side up or the more famous scrambled, soft or medium. Freshly baked bread should be eaten the next day so as not to rise again in the stomach. Soak your small navy beans overnight in fresh water and a little baking soda. Please do not cook your beans in your soak water. This water aids in softening and getting the excess soil off the beans. NEVER ADD MEAT OR DIRECTORY FOR MUHAMMAD S Temples Of Islam Muhammad s Temple # Mosby Street Richmond, Va Bro. Min. Kamau Islam (804) Muhammad s Temple Indian Rd. Gloucester, Va Bro. Min. Batin Muhammad (804) Muhammad s Temple # Chopsey Hill Rd. Bridgeport, Ct Bro. Min. Kenneth Muhammad (203) Muhammad s Temple #2 619 East 103rd St. Chicago, Illinois Bro. Min. Subhan Ali (773) Note: Visit the Muhammad s Temple of Islam nearest you (under the teachings of The Honorable Elijah Muhammad) and join on to your own kind.

7 If it s light you want Knowledge, Wisdom, and Understanding 7 by Bro. Hakeem Muhammad In The Name of Allah, Master Fard Muhammad, and in the name of His Last Messenger, the Honorable Elijah Muhammad. As- Salaam-Alaikum. The above words are no strangers to us. Many have often repeated them as they imparted their knowledge and wisdom. But let us examine them from the teaching to us from the Honorable Elijah Muhammad. The statement is often expressed in this way, Get knowledge, get wisdom and get understanding but, in all thy getting, get understanding. Why is understanding stressed and seems to out weigh knowledge and wisdom? Let us examine each word in order that we may be clear in our understanding. Understanding is defined as the ability to comprehend, to mentally grasp an ideal or information; to know.. Knowledge is defined as facts, skills, information acquired through education, or experience. Wisdom is defined as having experience, knowledge and good judgment, the soundness of an action or decision with regard to the application of experience. Understanding is defined as the ability to comprehend, to mentally grasp an ideal or information; to know. All these definitions are closely related, yet are different. The order in which the words are oft-repeated, according to the saying, shows that the order does not fit the manner in which we actually apply them. It is true that we must have knowledge in order to apply or relate to wisdom and understanding. Knowledge learned or acquired goes for little if it cannot be applied; however, understanding must come before wisdom. Wisdom cannot precede understanding as it involves having had the experience, the information or the knowledge by some means. Therefore, one must meet the criteria of having knowledge and understanding as defined, before wisdom can be attained. Wisdom is the enlightenment gained from the experience of both knowledge and understanding. This is why greater emphasis is placed on getting understanding. Having knowledge without understanding makes it impossible to gain the benefit of wisdom. Messenger Muhammad instructs us to closely study and examine his teachings to us. If we do, we will find that what he has been given for us is light and life. This is the time of our awakening. Let us not ignore what is before us. Allah, God in Person, is on the scene today and is resurrecting us through His Last Messenger, the Honorable Elijah Muhammad. Today we have no excuse for not gaining or having knowledge, understanding or wisdom. Let us exercise these attributes as we come back to self and kind. Visit a Muhammad s Temple of Islam near you, and drink from Messenger Muhammad s well of wisdom. As-Salaam- Alaikum. Radio Broadcast Schedule This is the programming schedule for the MUHAMMAD SPEAKS radio broadcast which is aired each Sunday morning at 11:30 a.m. on W C L M 1450 on the AM dial. 1st Sunday Temple Service 2nd Sunday Messenger Elijah Muhammad 3rd Sunday Live/Taped Panel Discussion 4th Sunday Messenger Elijah Muhammad 5th Sunday Temple Service

8 8 The Prophet Must Be Obeyed Holy Qur an Sura 4:60-70 Hast thou not seen those who assert that they believe in that which has been revealed to thee and that which was revealed before thee? They desire to seek the judgment of the devil, though they have been commanded to deny him. And the devil desires to lead them far astray. And when it is said to them, come to that which Allah has revealed and to the Messenger, thou seest the hypocrites turning away from thee with aversion. But how is it that when a misfortune befalls them on account of that which their hands have sent before, they come to thee swearing by Allah: We desired naught but good and concord? These are they, the secrets of whose hearts Allah knows: so turn aside from them and admonish them and speak to them effective words concerning themselves. And We sent no messenger but that he should be obeyed by Allah s command. And had they, when they wronged themselves, come to thee and asked forgiveness of Allah, and the Messenger had (also) asked forgiveness for them, they would have found Allah oft-returning (to mercy). Merciful. But no, by thy Lord! they believe not until they make thee a judge of what is in dispute between them, then find not any straightness in their hearts as to that which thou decidest and submit with full submission. And if We had enjoined them, Lay down your lives or go forth from your homes, they would not have done it except a few of them. And if they had done what they are exhorted to do, it would certainly have been better for them and more strengthening. And then we would certainly have given them from ourselves a great reward, And we would certainly have guided them in the right path.

9 9 Sis. Willie Mae Muhammad Sis. Willie Mae Muhammad (Willie Mae Hatton), 88, of Brooklyn, New York was Granted paradise by her Creator on January 4, 2017 at Concord Nursing Home. She was born in Anderson, South Carolina to the late Gaties and Annie Wright. She was a member of the Nation of Islam for 51 years, and retired from her job as a Home Caregiver. Sis. Willie Mae was a tireless worker at Temple #7 in New York City during the 1960 s through the late She taught the MGT/GCC Orientation Class for many years and was responsible for providing a firm foundation for sisters who had just graduated from Letter Writing Class. She made sure that the new sisters were well prepared before they graduated to the Big Class. She was firm, but patient when answering questions and fair when listening to a sister recite. Sis. Willie Mae also taught the Cooking Class at Temple#7. She was also an entrepreneur; she was an excellent dressmaker and designer, who made many uniforms for sisters at Temple#7. Always known to be a fashionable dresser, and wore many gorgeous garments. Some of which she modeled at fashion shows. She also was a great baker and had a bean pie business. Her delicious bean pies were in great demand. Anyone who knows Sis Willie Mae knows that she was very frank and always spoke her mind. Although she could be brusque at times, she had a heart of gold and was a kind and loving mother and grandmother figure to many brothers and sisters, locally and nationally. She will be missed by all. She leaves, to cherish her memories, her son Paul Hatton of Brooklyn NY, two sisters Dorothy Thickens of Brooklyn, NY. and Sylvene Wright of Anderson, SC.; and four grandchildren, six great -grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews, and a lot of Believer s and friends to celebrate her Legacy. We pray Allah that He is pleased with her.

10 10 The Hopeful And The Hopeless By The Honorable Elijah Muhammad Messenger of Allah We must have faith in the truth when it comes to us. We (so-called Negroes) today, are divided into two classes; the hopeful and the hopeless. The two classes confuse each other. The poor, uneducated, underprivileged, the victims of the lawless brute force of our enemies are the hopeful, and they gladly bare the truth as it is written in Mark 12:37. The intellectuals, the rich, the religious leaders and teachers of the old order are always the die-hards with the rulers of the people (the poor so-called Negroes, the Lost - found members of the Tribe of Shabazz). Allah (God) is now opening their hearts for the acceptance of the truth: the knowledge of self and others, the true religion, Islam; the religion in which the Believers are rightly guided, backed and protected by the Author, Allah (God). The Truth (Islam) inspires hope in them for a better future in a better world where freedom, justice and equality is the nature and rule of the people where hypocrites and murderers will not be tolerated. A future where every believer is the brother of the Believers, and is carried into practice every minute of the hour. The poor wants freedom indeed! He wants equal justice, equal opportunity, and an equal chance to bring into practice every good faculty that is latent in him. He wants to live under a government of right-

11 eousness and where unjust judges and rulers will not exist; where the poor enjoys peace and security equally with the rich and the rulers of the land. Allah, through their belief in Islam, makes the once slaves to lift up their heads in pride, honor and respect. The once slaves are made to feel equal with their masters and is fired with the spirit of doing for self. He will want to be a servant for no one except Allah, to Whom his life becomes dedicated. He now, for the first time, feels like a man with a true sense of self - pride. He now has hope and is hopeful of his future. Now, as all other independent people, he wants some of this earth he can call his own, wherein he (and his people) can set up a government of his choice. This is the effect Islam has upon the Believers. 11 The hopeless are the rich and wealthy; teachers, educators, religious leaders and politicians lovers, the friends of the enemies of the poor. They have no hope in self, nor in their nation. Their hopes are in the robbers of their people (the white slavemasters). They are qualified to start self government, except for having the knowledge of self. Many of them are experts in every avenue of the political sciences in government whether they were given the chance to study and learn from the slavemasters. But they just feel and believe that to try leaving their old slave masters and teachers will cause them to go to the bread line. They are hopeless. They would rather lick the boots of their masters than to leave their masters and demand some of this earth they can call their own wherein they can set up their own government to their own likeness. We (20,000,000) so called Negroes) cannot forever depend on the white race to make jobs for us and our children. We must prepare and qualify men of our own race to help lead and put our people in the paradise of self - rulership. We have in you, and in us - if united - the know - how to create and make jobs for ourselves and people! Why do we not do it? It is because of the enemy of hopelessness in the ability of self to do something for self! For too long we have been dependent upon the slave masters. Let us stand up as men and demand OR TAKE some of this earth for our 20,000,000 homeless whether the world likes it or not! We must have a home on some of this earth we can call our own, AND AT ANY PRICE. Happy Saviour s Day

12 DON T FORGET OUR CHILDREN By Sis. Elena Muhammad In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent the Merciful, who came in the Person of Master Fard Muhammad and in the name of His Apostle the Honorable Elijah Muhammad. As-Salaam-Alaikum As we, Believers, are increasing our efforts to reach out to our juniors and to provide them with more responsibilities in the Nation of Islam, there are thousands of youngsters languishing and suffering in the foster care system here in the wilderness of North America. Many are being traumatized, psychologically damaged and exploited. Many are being exposed to lifestyles which are against everything we believe in. Many are being place in the homes of our open enemies, or in the homes of other undesirables. We, who believe in Islam as taught by the Honorable Elijah Muhammad, should be very concerned and deeply disturbed by this state of affairs. Some of the most vulnerable and impressionable among us, are in the clutches of our open enemies. Quite frankly, they need to be rescued and, who better to rescue them but us? I would urge any Believer who loves children and who has 12 the time and patience required, to seriously consider becoming a foster parent (providing a temporary home to a child in need), or an adoptive parent (providing a permanent home to a child in need). I was blessed to have recently adopted a beautiful little brother, who is a real joy to me and to the Believers at Temple #41. Yes, being a foster parent and/or an adoptive parent requires filling out a lot of paperwork, answering a host of personal questions and sacrificing a lot of time for Agency, medical and miscellaneous appointments, but aren t our children worth it? Requirements vary by state, so if you are interested, you can contact the child protective agency in your state or a foster/ adoption agency to find out the requirements in your state. In many states and localities there is such a need for, in particular foster parents, that you might be surprised that the requirements are not as onerous as you might think. However, a background of committing child neglect or abuse would likely pose a problem. If you are interested in adoption, there is a website called AdoptUSKIDS which lists children who are freed for adoption in various states and provides information on adoption. How to Rear Your Children By Sis. Raquel Muhammad In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent the Merciful Who came in the Person of Master Fard Muhammad to whom all praises are due forever, and in the name of His last Messenger, The Honorable Elijah Muhammad. Today s children aren t being raised by their parents but they are more or less entering the world and becoming the friend and, in many cases, equal to their parents. Children today barely make it to age 5 before they are inundated with issues, subjects, and situations outside the scope of childhood. I recall childhood being of time of exploration, imagination, laughter, fun playing. Today s children are too concerned with their next Birthday, having a significant other, and the next party. Today s parents, especially those having children outside of the sanctity of marriage and usually under the age of 30, are concerned with similar things as their own children in addition to trying to follow every celebrity trend or fad that comes out. The Messenger the Honorable Elijah Muhammad gave the women in Islam called the MGT & GCC (Muslim Girls Training and General Civilization Class) and we are (See page 13)

13 (From page 12 ) taught the proper way to rear children. God himself doesn t want us to have children just to have them. He blesses us with these precious beings, and then charges us with the great responsibility of raising them correctly according to His rules and laws. Allah (God) expects us to teach our children the very best character, morals and how to carry themselves in a civilized manner. The day and time we live in bombards them with the exact opposites. If we would only take the time to read the Bibles which serves as a reminder of our responsibilities as parents. Psalms 127:3 behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb, a reward. This tells us that as parents we are not to take this undertaking lightly; God means business. These children we are raising belong to the Almighty; He has entrusted us to do the absolute best by them. Proverbs 23:13-14 states: Withhold not correction from the child for if thou beateth him with the rod, he shall not die. Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell. The Bible clearly instructs us as to discipline. Understanding that the Bible speaks and uses signs and symbols to convey a point we can interpret the use of rod which is defined as a wand or staff used as a symbol of power or authority, therefore as the parent you are in fact that rod and direction correctness, discipline, and morals should be taught, and taught often, to your children. The Holy Quran reminds us in Chapter 64 verses 15, Your wealth and your children are only 13 a trail, and Allah with Him is a great reward. A trail from Allah is as the definition states; it s a formal examination. And what is Allah (God) examining in regard to your children, your trail you might ask. He (Allah) wants to know that you are taking your job seriously; this isn t a game, these children are really our future. Secondly, Allah desires that we are appreciative to Him, for the blessing of life that children are, lastly but not the least. Allah is in the blessing business He wants to bless you and your children and many might not look at it this way, but it is truly a blessing after 18+ years to look at your children and see that all the work you did, the sacrifices made, the time spent, the love given, bore you As-Salaam-Alaikum great fruit and now these children will carry on as a blessing. Remember, with Allah is the reward. Let not this world detour you as a parent. Don t give in or up, don t get tired because the devil doesn t give up or get tired of tearing away at the family. Your children are just pawns in this game of war that he has waged on the family Allah s family, and we cannot let him win. Be not weary, but be watchful and diligent in the raising of your blessings, your children the future of our Nation. As I close please remember these words from 1 Peter 5:8. Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour. As - Salaam- Alaikum. Wishing All A Blessed and Prosperous Saviour s Day 2017 From the Believers in Muhammad s Temples of Islam Richmond, Virginia Gloucester, Virginia Bridgeport, Connecticut Chicago, Illinois (All are members of the Nation Of Islam

14 14 ALLAH (God) Came To Save Us All; Let s Thank Him And His Messenger, Elijah Muhammad. Are You On Board? Obey Allah and His Messenger Join On To Your Own Kind. Enjoy Heaven while you are alive. JOIN THE JOIN PATRONS THE LIST MTI #41 PATRONS Patrons List LIST Min. Kenneth Muhammad Sis. Sec. Debbie Muhammad Bro. Capt. Raheem Muhammad Sis. Capt. Crystal Muhammad Bro. Fajri. Muhammad Bro. Joseph Muhammad Bro. Dylan Muhammad Bro. Qaadir Muhammad Sis. Elena Muhammad Sis. Sammaiyah Muhammad Sis. Raquel Muhammad Sis. Mecca Muhammad Sis. Joan Nassar Mr. James Porchers Mr. Abram Eppes Mr. Mike Williams Mr. Ellis Burwell Mr. Na eem Jefferson Ms. Donielle Hall Ms. Terry Weeden Ms. Florence Goodwin Mr. Mylina Jerfferson Mrs. Alvin Daley Mrs. Rosa Jones Clarke Mr. Steve Clarke Mr. Telly Martin Mr. T. J. Martin Mrs. Mariah Martin Mr. Timothy Martin Ms. Jessica Clarke Ms. Jasmine Clarke Ms. Roslen Jones Ms. Marie Rodriquez Ms. Kimberly Brown Ms. Linda Jones Mr. Issac Scales MTI #41 Bridgeport, Connecticut In Loving Memories of Our Brothers and Sisters Bro. Clement X Jefferson Sis. Barbara X Jefferson Bro. Donald X Jefferson Sis. Clementine X Jefferson Bro. Holly X Thomas Sis. Mary 3X Taylor Min. Larry Muhammad Sis. Sophia Muhammad Bro. Ishaq Muhammad National Capt. Ameenah Rasul Bro. Jabir Muhammad Sis. Willie Mae Muhammad Mr. Daniel Porcher Sr. Mrs.Vermell Porche MTI #24 Richmond and Gloucester, VA Patrons List Bro. Min. Kamau Islam Bro. Capt. John X Bro. Sect. Hakeem A. Muhammad Bro. Lt. Hakeeme Muhammad Sis. Capt. Brenda Muhammad Sis. Lt. Evvy Islam Sis. Faye Muhammad Bettye X (Jenkins) Bro. Jeremiah A. Obey Sis. Valeria A. Obey Sis. Hanifah I. Obey Sis. Queen Jhonson Bro. Min. Batin Muhammad Sis. Kamaria Muhammad Sis. Capt. Akilah Muhammad Sis. Mia Robinson Sis. Jocelyn Robinson Sis. Saleemah Gregory Bro. Tariq Gregory Bro. Robert Gregory III Sis. Rhykeesia White Sis. Alvina Carroll Sis. Tyiesha Carroll Sis. Kamilah Muhammad Maxine Harper Yvette Grissom Shirley Hobson Gloria Massie Lora Battle Arlethie Brown Ola Bradley Benita Horton Cheryl Harper Delores Evans Gail Bey Marie Green La fone Dennis Marsha Bostick Gloria Bledsoe Gertha Wright Vickie Jones Milondra Coleman Gloria Coleman Carmil Washington Mary Young Margaret Corbin Minute West Cecilia Green Bernitha Barcroft Diane Mason Mary Roster Gwen Alexander We must have land of our own. Money, good homes and friendships in all walks of life.

15 Education begins with a true knowledge of our own selves. 15 Learn and practice How To Eat To Live. Prayer keeps us away from evil and indecency. MTI #24 Richmond and Gloucester, VA Patron List Georgia Kelly Essie Jones Betty Dogett Debora Caryle Doris Allen Martha Downing Geninevie Barnes Geneva Nelson Grace Allen Asia Powell Alisha Alexander Robert Walker Diane Walker Shirley Graham Annie Patterson Gail Robinson Penny Ellick Allie Brown Joan White Cary Johnson Yolanda Powell Bro. E. Abdul Faruq Brukti Harper Robert Anderson Sallie Y. Anderson Sallie V. Anderson Audrey Anderson Alfred Anderson Bettie Anderson Rochelle Banks Sis. Dorothy X (Davis) MTI #2 Chicago Patrons List Bro. Min. Subhan Ali Sis. Sec. Karlyn Ali Bro. Jamil Ali Sis. Halimah Ali Bro. Sec. Rashid Powell Sis. Nisa Powell Sis. Lillie Jenkins Bro. Robert X Jackson Sis. Capt. Paulette X Walton-Jackson Bro. Duwayne X Walton Bro. Dujuan X Walton Bro. Nathan X Jackson Sis. Katilya X Stroman Sis. Shacora X Grace Bro. Rakim X Stroman Asst. Min. Rashaad X Grace Bro. Shahid X Grace Bro. Curlee Humphrey Sis. Betty J. X Humphrey Bro. Danny X Thomas Sis. Pauline X Thomas Sis. Nia X Thomas Bro. Jakobe H. Taylor Sis. Amber X Jones Bro. Ambrue X Jones Bro. 1st Ofc. Stephen X Hull Bro. Cornell Hull Bro. Matthrew Hull Bro. Michael X Hull Bro. Nasir Muhammad Bro. Gary Handley Sis. Joyce Smith Sis. Julia Powell Sis. Domique Powell Sis. Ebony Hull Sis. Jasmine Powell Sis. Paris Powell Bro. Shareef Karim Sis. Nellie Muhammad Bro. David Muhammad Sis. LaVern Muhammad Sis. Ayesha H Muhammad Sis. Faithimah M Muhammad Sis. Latifah G Muhammad Sis. Regenia X Wright Sis. Raheemah Smith Bro. Khalil Muhammad Bro. Siraj Muhammad Bro. Ishmeal Abdullah Bro. Mansurmusa Abdullah Bro. Mujhadeen Abdullah Bro. Tajeem Muhammad Bro. Jamaal X Spraggins Sis, Tiffni X Spraggins Sis. Suraiya X Spraggins Bro. Jamaal X Spraggins, Jr. Bro. Jaleel X Spraggins Sis. Sameeah X Spraggins Sis. Briana Scott Bro. Leon Shelton All Praises Are Due To Allah, Master Fard Muhammad For The Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad. We must tell and teach all of our people that a Saviour has been born to deliver us all from the 400 year old slave experience in the Hells of North America. Protect And Elevate Our Women. Do something for SELF!!! We Must Produce Our Own People s Needs ACCEPT your own and be yourself.

16 The Importance Of Law In Islam By Brother John X In the Name of Allah, Master Fard Muhammad, and His Last Messenger, the Honorable Elijah Muhammad. As-Salaam-Alaikum. We are taught by Messenger Muhammad that Islam is the Blackman s natural way of life. That alone signifies importance. However, to maintain this way of life, maintenance of the highest degree is essential. Enter - Land, Air, Water (LAW) - and there you have it! If any one of the three aforementioned is not maintained, therein lies the beginning of problems or situations. That beginning, we Black People do not need. What we do need is the embodiment of L A W - that being Freedom, Justice and Equality. Hence, they are likely to have a profound effect on our success, our survival, and our way of life. 16 For the blind, deaf, and dumb of our people (so-called Negroes), proper maintenance of law guarantees visibility, civility and stability. The world awaits the arrival of and the practical application of all, yes all three and more. Filling the emptiness of the vessels with the entirety of what is our nature (Islam) rather than the wine of that damnable way of life (Christianity) is still today a daunting task. Allah, Master Fard Muhammad, knew this upon appointing His Last and Greatest Messenger, the Honorable Elijah Muhammad. Therefore, consider this Messenger Muhammad has not only completed his appointed mission as promised, but has opened the eyes (hopefully) of the socalled Negroes to the real L - A - W which when properly applied guarantees their release from slavery, suffering, and death. Law, in effect, gives proper balance to what would otherwise be chaos, confusion and mayhem. The entire universe demands consistency, continuity and proper maintenance all done within the Divine spectrum of 360 degrees. In their present, improper state, the so - called Negroes yet do not fully comprehend what true law is, what it does, and their duty to not only police what is rightfully theirs, but also theirs is the very earth on which they live. Therefore, returning to their original state (Muslim) and their natural way of life (Islam) is without a doubt what the law demands. As Salaam - Alaikum. Allah (God) And His Messenger Keep Us On Time Get Your Clocks Now Produced by FOI MTI #24 $20.00 each + shipping Contact us for stain color & print Options at Blacksunent@ aol.com

17 Seek Refuge In The Lord Of The Dawn By Brother Kamau Islam In the Name of Allah, Master Fard Muhammad, and of His Messenger, the Honorable Elijah Muhammad. As- Salaam-Alaikum. On doubt, some of us might be familiar with this statement (in the form of a question): Who is blinder than he or she who simply refuses to see? Such is a perfect description of the condition of the so-called American Negroes or African - Americans here in North America. Allah (God), in the Person of Ma s ter Fa rd Muhammad, has come to the United States and has well - prepared His Messenger, the Honorable Elijah Muhammad, who has in turn spent some 40 years instructing us in the most clearest manner. There is no intelligent reason why any of us should not embrace and practice the religion of Islam which has been brought and thoroughly taught for our salvation, today and into the future. Many, today, seem to have not learned what happened to the disobedient people of yesterday. Scripture in both Bible and Holy Qur an is filled with accounts of the wrath and destruction that befell these nations and societies. Current events manifest the confusion, chaos, and mayhem that constantly plagues the people who now bask in contemporary disobedience. 17 During the times of Prophet Muhammad Ibn Abdullah of Arabia, some 1,400 years ago, the people were warned not to befriend the Jews and the Christians (white people and their religious philosophies). Such association would bring the wrath of Allah (God) down on them all. (See Holy Qur an 5:51). Such associations, while still being carried on today, result in the dismantling of Muslim nations and societies, constant moral degeneracy, and the reducing of their cities and towns into rubbish. Allah (God), Master Fard Muhammad, instructed Messenger Elijah Muhammad, how to raise us out of this degenerate slop trough in North America. He (Elijah) spent over 40 years in an effort to rescue us from our wicked white slavemasters. He also worked hard to keep us from becoming entangled with any type of confusion coming from any confused and disobedient Black people. Many began to wage war against Allah and Messenger Elijah Muhammad in attempts to keep us from being delivered to our only Salvation - ISLAM. Some, today, stand on the outside and work to cause confusion and others seek to work on the inside to bring about confusion among the Believers. The Honorable Elijah Muhammad often instructed: Leave my teaching as it is. This is to be understood to mean do not add to the teaching and do not take from the teaching. Disobedience runs rampant today as it did with the people of 1,400 years ago who refused to properly obey and follow Prophet Muhammad Ibn Abdullah. The said Nation of Islam has no Beginning nor Ending. It always was and always will be. These are the teachings of Allah (God), Master Fard Muhammad, through His Messenger the Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad. Allah instructed our Messenger to teach us the New Islam; yet, we are still Lost- Found members of this eternal Nation. The Honorable Elijah Muhammad even teaches us that the Five Principles remain the same. This can be found in a tape he made titled Elijah Muhammad Defends Islam and The Muslims. During his Theology Of Time series, which was delivered during the Summer of 1972, at the Temple in Chicago, Illinois, he further stated that we will not build our new kingdom on old foundation. Yet, we are still LOST-FOUND members of this eternal Nation of Islam. In his Theology of Time series, delivered during the summer and fall of 1972, Messenger Muhammad brought forth more clear delivery of his message to us. He stated that Allah, Master Fard Muhammad, told him that for further guidance, He would prepare a small book for us in North America and a big book for the Orthodox Muslim world. The instructions (Holy Qur an The Dawn - Chapter 113: 1-5) given over 1,400 years ago to Prophet Muhammad Ibn Abdullah were a Divine Instruction for the people to say, to commit to memory and to discipline themselves for understanding, through their off - spring, in future generations. Upon the coming of The Lord Of The Dawn, Master Fard Muhammad, the understanding would be made manifest by His Messenger, the Honorable Elijah Muhammad. As - Salaam - Alaikum.

18 18 WANTED: Writers, Cartoon Artists, Advertisers, and Salespersons for the ORIGINAL NATION MAGA- ZINE. This is a quarterly publication of the Nation of Islam. In The Fall Of Modern Babylon... They Try To Make America Great Again All contributors to this publication must be members in good standing with an identifiable Muhammad s Temple of Islam under the guidance of the teachings of The Honorable Elijah Muhammad, the Messenger of Allah. If there is no Temple in your area you must have an acceptable relationship with the closest to you. At present we are developing a staff and a budget to sustain production, and eventually ways to compensate contributors financially and otherwise. Deadline for all materials for the next issue is Sunday, May 21, Make contact and send all articles and materials to: Muhammad s Temple of Islam #24 c/o Original Nation Magazine 1318 Mosby Street Richmond, Va A little white boy was born to be wild as all others of his kind; so goodness and righteousness he would pay no mind. He grew up in North America, bred on stories of the South, despising anything that came from a Yankee s mouth. This dormant American culture had engulfed him to the extent that he always found himself lacking in effective ways to vent. He lived his life in misery because it was such a drag; on occasion he found relief by burning the American flag. He associated with relatives who were also in this slump, questioning as to how they could ever get over the hump. They had named everything after their defeated heroes; yet, they still felt they existed on the level of a bunch of zeroes. Swaying daily to tunes such as The South Shall Rise Again, they often wondered if, and how and more than often when. The strategy of revenge seemed to bring about more defeat as they became more miserable, lounging in the Southern heat. Some did their best planning, while lying, smoking, swearing and drinking; blaming the Negro for every bad thing became their only way of thinking. The poor so-called Negro was the subject of their lies, being accused of raping their girls and their wives. They summoned all whites from near and far to make America great again by starting a race war. What better way to start than to solicit ignorant adults and youth who are oblivious to facts, soundness of mind, and truth? What better way for a cowardly people to start a mission of war than to shoot, maim, spread fear and terrorize a place of worship where unarmed Black people have forgiveness in their hearts, and love in their eyes?

19 19 Needed: Contributors to Muhammad s Newsletter. Muhammad's Newsletter, a monthly Internet publication, is seeking contributions from Muslim followers of the Honorable Elijah Muhammad. Articles must be thoroughly researched, clear, comprehensive and concise. Please, no more than five (5) paragraphs per article. Make contact and send all correspondence to: MUHAMMAD S TEMPLE OF ISLAM # Mosby Street Richmond, Virginia Phone:(804) Bro. c/o Visit us on the Web

20 20