The controversial years of the moorish science temple of. They are instructions on how to live, and the education and duties of. Noble drew ali a message to the socalled black man in america. Three urban alternatives to christianity christianity today. Drew ali taught that all blacks were of moorish origins but had their muslim identity taken away from them through slavery and racial segregation. In fact, from the beginning of the book, the reader will notice that. The status of prophet is the highest station most religious scholars. The class is taught from a booklet called the questionnaire, and continues into the study of the holy koran of the moorish.
The moorish science temple of america is a religious corporation incorporated under the illinois religious corporation act 805 ilcs 110 and combined elements of major religious traditions to craft a message of selfdetermination, personal transformation, indigenous identity in the western hemisphere, indigenous pride, uplift, civic involvement and selfsubsistence. Moorish science temple moorish american coming into their own bootleg moors exposed bogus court filings the beginning of the. Welcome to the moorish science temple, the divine and national movement of north america, inc. Born in 1886, ali was outraged by the treatment of black people during. In the early decades of the 20th century, noble drew ali established a political and religious organization known today as the moorish science temple of america. This brief statement is in regards to alerting the public of groups claiming affiliation with the moorish. Moorish science temple america of arizona in phoenix, az.
The journal of the moorish paradigm is also designed chronicle the evolution of this moorish paradigm. To love instead of hate by knowing thyself and your father god allah. Moorish science temple of america uplifting fallen humanity. He based it on the premise that african americans are descendants of the moabites and thus are moorish sometimes also spelled muurish by adherents by nationality, and islamic by faith. Reprint of original 1926 publication califa uhuru by noble prophet drew ali and sis. The holy divine prophet, noble drew ali, says that a follower of islam in the true sense of the word is one whose hands, tongue and thoughts do not hurt others. The moorish science temple of america mapping the spirit. C this article has been rated as cclass on the projects quality scale this article has not yet received a rating on the. Full text of statemoorishsciencetempleofamerica booklet. Learn moorish science temple of america houston, tx. The name moorish temple of science was changed to the moorish science temple of america, may 2, 1928, as a special meeting was called by july 20th 1928, the first governors sheiks of the temples the supreme grand council were named as the new board of directors for the now moorish science temple of america. National archives record group 147, copy book 521, and page file number 539, u. The holy koran of the moorish science temple of america divinely prepared by the noble prophet drew ali by the guiding of his father god, allah.
When the holy prophet dictated the holy koran of the moorish science temple of america to the printer, he did it from memory. Ali put together elements of major traditions to develop a message of personal. Germanbey, who was known as prince of peace was made a sheik by prophet noble drew ali himself. Department of defense, file 117 indigenous freeholder. The goal is the formation and documentation of a moorish paradigm or worldview. Drew put together elements of major traditions to develop a message of personal transformation through historical education. A lineage group of the moorish science temple of america, the moorish orthodox church was founded in new york city in 1962 primarily by warren tartaglia. Today there are small followings of ali and the moorish science temple in hartford, connecticut and lexington, kentucky. This chapter outlines the history of noble drew alis islamic movement, the moorish science temple of america, from 1925 to 1945. In 1978, bernard francis dentbey joined the moorish science temple of america.
Braswell bey the moorish science temple of america is a lawfully chartered and incorporated organization. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see a list of open tasks. Take your time, enjoy and research the wealth of information you will read and hear, dare we say, nowhere else. To redeem man from his sinful and fallen stage of humanity back to the highest plane of. Drew alis movement grew rapidly after its initial creation, apparently recruiting many garveyites, ahmadis, believers in hoodoo, and individuals interested in its economic and political programs. To anoint, appoint and consecrate missionaries of the prophet and to establish the faith of mohammed in america, and said moorish science temple of america adopted as it corporate name the moorish science temple of america20th day of july 1928 a.
January 8th prophet noble drew alis birthday january 15th moorish new year march 17th tag day march 1st sunday moorish seniors day july 20th autho. The companys filing status is listed as exists and its file number is 320777. The moorish holy temple of science was founded in newark, new jersey in 19 as the canaanite temple by timothy drew, who was born in north carolina in 1886. The name moorish temple of science was changed to the moorish science temple of america, may 1928 in accordance with the legal requirements of the secretary of the state of illinois. Youll find here the most informative teachings of islam from a moorish perspective on the pure faith of islam, nationality, history and positive law. The object of our organization is to help in the great program of uplifting fallen humanity and teach those things to make our members better citizens. See more ideas about moorish, moorish science and african american history.
Study groups under the leadership of supreme grand sheik, e. Oct 25, 2016 suggested reading for moorish enlightenment. He later assumed the title noble drew ali and established the first moorish holy temple in chicago in 1925 just four years prior to his death. Full text of statemoorishsciencetempleofamericabooklet.
Other title great meeting is on contributor names ali, drew, 18861929. In loving memory of grand sheik, divine minister, brother. Accept your own and be free from mental slavery second edition. He was dedicated to the laws, customs and traditions of prophet noble drew ali and the m. Noble drew ali was full ordained by the great god to be their prophet. We are moorish american moslems that foster the principles of love, truth, peace, freedom and justice. The registered agent on file for this company is gregorybey, greg and is located at 2117a 18th street ensley, birmingham, al 35218. Sacred writings the holy koran of the moorish science temple of america.
The holy koran of the moorish holy temple of science circle 7. Smithbey assistant supreme grand sheik supreme grand chairman sis r. The current programs that are offered by the moorish science temple of america. When you open up the holy koran of the moorish science temple of america at the top of the page, it says divine instructions from the holy prophet. The moorish science temple of america was founded for the expressed purpose of uplifting fallen humanity. Last tuesday officials and members of temple 11 invited moors to attend the premier of a documentary titled, muslim voices of philadelphia at the international house of philadelphia on chestnut street. We are a subordinate temple of the grand major temple of the moorish science temple of america, inc. Moorish science temple of america in birmingham, al company. Then you will have power to redeem your race because you will know who you are and your forefathers were. Celebrating the moorish renaissance in america through book publishing and distribution. Moorish science temple of america is an alabama foreign nonprofit corporation filed on october 27, 2014. This article is within the scope of wikiproject islam, a collaborative effort to improve the coverage of islamrelated articles on wikipedia. Historical line of moorish science temple of america leaders empire washitaw govt target or gangster a moorish american disgrace and betrayal to the faith bro.
The third supreme grand advisor and moderator of the moorish science temple of america inc. Salvation unity moorish science temple of america, inc. To anoint, appoint and consecrate missionaries of the prophet and to establish the faith of mohammed in america, and said moorish science temple of america adopted as it corporate name the moorish science temple of america 20th day of july 1928 a. The moorish science temple aka the almurakush society ds. Jul 29, 2016 the official website of the moorish science temple of america. Holy koran of the moorish science temple of america, generally chapter 4, which deals with death and how moors accept it. The holy koran of the moorish science temple of america the circle 7 revised as a better print for easier reading 2.
The prophet, just smiled, but he told the moors that he had the book in his head. The structure of the moorish science temple of america. Card stock copy of the divine constitution and by laws 3. The moorish science temple of america is a legal and lawfully chartered organization, theocratic in nature. I recently purchased this book before actually attending the temple and obtaining an official copy. Also available in digital form on the library of congress web site. Indeed, the angel was born amongst the very nation he was sent to redeem. He based it on the belief that african americans were descended from the moors of north west africa and thus were moorish by nationality and islamic by faith. Moorish science temple of america the official website. When the moorish science temple of america divided after alis death, many members joined with fard and muhammad in what became the nation of islam.
Moorish american national republic education department. The official website of the moorish science temple of america. Imperative for daily lesson by moorish americans and a. The koran, the holy book of islam, tells us that the final abode of man is the house of peace. Noble drew ali told the moorish americans, to you, i am an angel of allah sent to bring you the everlasting gospel of allah. Welcome moorish science temple the divine and national. In our missionary work, we encourage those through example that our social, moral and.
Holy koran of the moorish science temple of america. The holy koran of the moorish science temple of america audio book available now. Moorish science temple of america, inc as want to read. The registered agent on file for this company is moorish science temple america of arizona and is located at po box 16171, phoenix, az 85011. Moorish science temple of america, chicago, illinois. Falling in love with the lofty teachings of prophet noble drew ali, he became a most devoted student under the tutelage of dr.
Moorish science temple of america religious movement. Nov 16, 2016 moorish science temple of america msta the msta first began in the early 20th century under the guidance of noble drew ali. The moorish science temple of america a religious corporation was founded by our divine prophet noble drew ali in 19 a. Due to the ubiquitous nature of the moorish science temple of america, it is also a movement, a moorish national and divine movement. Unless we express ourselves through our own media, the truth about us will not be told. May 04, 2005 this book is based on the theory that the black muslim movement was created from the knowledge of the masonic order. Here is the official website of the moorish science temple of america.
The moorish science temple of america is an american national and religious organization founded by timothy drew. Continue to check back with us as we are always adding new products to the site. We have consistently demonstrated plans for the betterment of mankind, teaching those things that make our people better citizens. The companys filing status is listed as active and its file number is 602316. We are excited and honored that you are visiting us. The moorish science temple of america is an american national and religious organization founded by noble drew ali. The holy koran of the moorish science temple of america book. Almurakush means the morrocan was founded in the early 1900s by timothy drew aka drew ali, a black man who claimed he was the son of a moroccan muslim and a cherokee indian he also said he was the son of two former slaves and was adopted and raised by cherokees. The holy koran of the moorish science temple of america. If you have race pride and love your race, join the moorish science temple of america and become a part of this divine movement. So we look it as an instruction manual which we use to guide our lives. Moorish science temple of america by the moorish consulate post islam, we greet all moors in love, truth, peace, freedom and justice with high honors to the great god allah, the father of the universe and his holy and divine prophet drew ali. Apr 22, 2016 moorish science temple america of arizona is an arizona trade name filed on october 1, 20.
Virtually every religion has some sort of memorable origin story, something that explains why this particular religion is so much superior to all of the other options available to todays discriminating consumer some stories are more memorable than others. Noble drew ali, moorish science temple california inc. Moorish science temple of america is a part of the indiginous nation moorish american republic all of this nationals are. They are no more jewish or israelites, than for without a free national name, with a not a national divine title of the government in which we live. At the gravesite, the holy koran is read again and the moorish american prayer is recited. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. The journal of the moorish paradigm is a journal dedicated to moorish science, history and civilization. The holy koran of the moorish science temple of america by. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
Welcome to the official moorish science temple of america 1928 online moorish islamic store. The moorish science temple of america is an american national and religious organization. Peekel on being nominated and elected grand governor for the state of missouri for the moorish science temple of america. Sep 14, 2016 founder of the moorish divine and national movement of the world, the old canaanite temple in 19 and the moorish holy temple of science in 1925 which was changed to the moorish science temple of. Journal of the moorish paradigm black jezus broadcasting. The title of this book is the holy koran of the moorish science temple of america and it was written by noble drew ali, c. Ali, drew, moorish science temple of america, and omar ibn said collection. Moorish science templeamerica 6628 kenwood ave rosedale. We are the oldest subordinate temple in the state of missouri. Pages in category moorish science temple of america the following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total. The holy koran of the moorish science temple of america noble drew ali, c. Page 3 of 18 the moorish message descent flag of your forefathers, there is a. At 27 years old, sheik brownel, chairman of the moorish science temple of america, subordinate temple, albany, new york, clearly explains the sometimes complex theological and historical foundations upon which are the basis of the beliefs of the moorish science temple of america, an.
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