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Muhammad, Elijah
Muhammad, Elijah (
c.1897–1975) Leader (1934–75) of the
Black Muslims, b. Elijah Poole. He became leader following the disappearance of the Black Muslims founder, Wallace D. Fard. During World War II, he was imprisoned for encouraging draft-dodging. The rhetorical skills of
Malcolm X gained the movement national attention, and tensions grew until Malcolm was suspended. Under Muhammad's leadership, the Muslim doctrines were codified and membership increased.
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Elijah's Angel. (book)
Magazine article from: The Horn Book Magazine; 11/1/1993; ; 700+ words
; Elijah's Angel (Harcourt) grew out of my experience...experience of storytelling -- my own and that of Elijah Pierce, the woodcarver, barber, Christian...simultaneously honoring the memories and stories of Elijah Pierce. Originally, my hope was simply...
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Elijah and his father's coat.(Short Story)
Magazine article from: Highlights for Children; 2/1/2005; ; 700+ words
; ...Mother!" said the tailor's son, Elijah. "I'm old enough to walk to Zborov...delivered. "Wear your father's new coat, Elijah," she said. "That will keep you warm...him on his way. As he walked along, Elijah wondered what his mother had meant about...
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Elijah Muhammad and the Qur'an: The evolution of his Tafsir
Magazine article from: The Muslim World; 1/1/1999; ; 700+ words
; I. Introduction The Honorable Elijah Muhammad, leader of the Nation of Islam...Muslim alike, might hesitate to call Elijah Muhammad a mufassir or even a Muslim...within which to understand its contents. Elijah Muhammad produced no single work that...
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Elijah (Chronicles of Faith).(Book review)
Magazine article from: MBR Bookwatch; 4/1/2008; ; 700+ words
; Elijah (Chronicles of Faith) Susan Martins Miller Barbour Publishing...44683 www.barbourbooks.com 9781597899239, $4.97, 2007 "Elijah" is the story of the real man, Elijah, who lived a long time before Jesus was born. He was a prophet...
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Elijah's miracle Six-year-old's future appears to be free of debilitating seizures
Newspaper article from: The Topeka Capital-Journal; 9/21/2003; ; 700+ words
; ...easier now. So can their 6-year-old son, Elijah. Dedra and Mark no longer awaken to hear Elijah's epilepsy rearing its head at night --- small seizures that started as soon as Elijah tried to go to sleep and continued throughout...
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Elijah Muhammad's theology of time: A biography of Elijah Muhammad
Newspaper article from: Michigan Citizen; 8/12/1995; ; 700+ words
; Bruce Karriem Michigan Citizen 08-12-1995 Elijah Muhammad's theology of time: A biography of Elijah Muhammad and. his importance to his people Elijah Muhammad, the founder of the Nation of Islam can probably be considered...
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Jews pay tribute to Elijah year `round.
Newspaper article from: Dallas Morning News; 4/7/2004; 700+ words
; ...Hogan/Albach At every Passover Seder, Elijah's the one with the special wine goblet...when it comes to biblical superheroes, Elijah the Tishbite is among the most colorful...When his time came to leave earth, Elijah calmly stepped into a fiery chariot sent...
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Jews pay tribute to Elijah during Passover
Newspaper article from: Charleston Gazette; 4/10/2004; ; 700+ words
; At every Passover Seder, Elijah's the one with the special wine goblet...when it comes to biblical superheroes, Elijah the Tishbite is among the most colorful...When his time came to leave Earth, Elijah calmly stepped into a fiery chariot...
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Finding a home for Elijah
Newspaper article from: Beacon News, The (Aurora, IL); 10/6/2003; ; 700+ words
; ...out, however, Alissa's younger brother Elijah Malik Barron was also a carrier. To avoid seeing Elijah, who is now 3 years old, follow in the...almost six months after his transplant, Elijah is doing well, according to Dr. Paul Szabolcz...
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The Life and Death of Elijah Harris; He resolved to turn his life around, and he died trying.
Newspaper article from: The Washington Post; 5/10/1991; ; 700+ words
; ...office. Johnson wound up arresting young Elijah Harris (after collaring him and threatening...was to inform Johnson that his "son" Elijah was dead, shot to death on the mean streets...You don't remember me, do you? I'm Elijah, the boy you almost threw out the window...
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Muhammad, Elijah 1897–1975
Book article from: Contemporary Black Biography
Elijah Muhammad 1897 – 1975 Leader of the Nation of...x201D; So said Jesse Jackson shortly after the Honorable Elijah Muhammad ’ s death on February 25, 1975. Elijah Muhammad was a fearless critic of white America at a...
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Elijah
Book article from: A Dictionary of the Bible
Elijah The most notable of the ecstatic prophets...cent. Although the narratives relating Elijah's exploits contain theological ideas...historical fact in the recorded contests which Elijah pursued on behalf of Israel's traditions...
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Elijah ben Solomon
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography
Elijah ben Solomon The Jewish scholar Elijah ben Solomon (1720-1797) was one of the greatest authorities...exalted titles of Gaon (excellency) and Hasid (saint). Elijah ben Solomon was born and died in Vilna, Poland (Vilna is now...
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Muhammad, Elijah
Encyclopedia entry from: U*X*L Encyclopedia of World Biography
Elijah Muhammad Born: October 7, 1897 Sandersville...Illinois African American religious leader Elijah Muhammad was the leader of the Nation of...institutions, and religion. Early life Elijah Muhammad was born Elijah (or Robert) Poole...
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Elijah Muhammad
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography
Elijah Muhammad Elijah Muhammad (1897-1975) was the leader of the Nation of Islam ("Black...independent, black-operated businesses, institutions, and religion. Elijah Muhammad was born Elijah (or Robert) Poole on October 7, 1897, near...
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