Nation of Islam
The Nation of Islam is an African-American fraternal and political organization that really has little to do with Islam. Learn more about the history of this group, biographies of the leaders, and comparisons between their beliefs and those of mainstream Islam.
W.D. Muhammad - Nation of Islam Reformer
The son of Elijah Muhammad, Imam W.D. took over leadership of the Nation of Islam upon the death of his father in 1975. Imam W.D. subsequently influenced most African-American Muslims away from the black nationalist teachings of the Nation of Islam, to embrace mainstream Islam.
The son of Elijah Muhammad, Imam W.D. took over leadership of the Nation of Islam upon the death of his father in 1975. Imam W.D. subsequently influenced most African-American Muslims away from the black nationalist teachings of the Nation of Islam, to embrace mainstream Islam.
Islam in America During the Slavery Years
Muslims have been part of the American landscape since pre-Columbus times. Indeed, early explorers used maps that were derived from the work of Muslims, with their advanced geographical and navigational information of the time. There were also many Muslims among the slaves brought to the U.S. from Africa.
Muslims have been part of the American landscape since pre-Columbus times. Indeed, early explorers used maps that were derived from the work of Muslims, with their advanced geographical and navigational information of the time. There were also many Muslims among the slaves brought to the U.S. from Africa.
Islam in America During the Civil Rights Era
Most people, when they think of African-American Muslims, think of the "Nation of Islam." Certainly, Islam took hold among African-Americans and inspired many to move beyond black nationalist movements.
Most people, when they think of African-American Muslims, think of the "Nation of Islam." Certainly, Islam took hold among African-Americans and inspired many to move beyond black nationalist movements.
Islam in America Today
The number of Muslims in the United States today is estimated to be between 6-8 million. According to several surveys commissioned between 2006-2008, African-Americans make up about 25% of the Muslim population of the U.S.
The number of Muslims in the United States today is estimated to be between 6-8 million. According to several surveys commissioned between 2006-2008, African-Americans make up about 25% of the Muslim population of the U.S.