People fought for what they had always believed was right. Just like that so did the Nation of Islam and the Black Panthers who spoke out with their thoughts, however, their strategies were different. The Nation of Islam and Blank Panthers both aim to fight for African American who did not receive justice though one of them used violence to fight for what was right. One non educated person on the idea of the name of Islam would think that the name actually relates to the muslims. However when the meaning comes to the group calling itself the “Nation of Islam”, one must be very cautious truly. To be a Muslim means to hold certain fundamental belief inside that their is in fact only one God and the last prophet to come is Mohammad. But the “Nation …show more content…
The Nation of Islam wanted freedom for all black men and women under the death sentence in prisons of the North as well as the South. It was founded in 1930 its teachings combining on elements of traditional Islam with black nationalist ideas was what it was known for. Along with that the Nation also promoted racial unity and maintenance of a strict code of discipline among members. Elijah Muhammad’s teachings included many of the basic prospects from Islam, including monotheism the belief of there being only one God, he also promoted submission to Allah, and a strong family life, and these beliefs were promoted in the Nation’ schools. All of these thought had come from Elijah, however, it was said that “Elijah also borrowed from traditional Islamic behavioral practices, including the refusal to eat pork or to use tobacco, alcohol, or illicit drugs. He tied these beliefs and practices to a myth designed especially to appeal to African Americans.” (John Gordon …show more content…
The Honorable Elijah Muhammad, patriarch of the Nation of Islam, was the young fighter’s teacher and gave him the name Muhammad Ali. Ali became a major voice against the war in Vietnam and an international cultural, social and political icon. This event is free and open to the public. Working members of the press are invited to attend. This will be the first extensive remarks by Min. Farrakhan on the passing of Muhammad Ali.” (Richard B. Muhammad). The NOI are currently working on getting their beliefs more out andwant more