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Elijah Muhammad

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Elijah Muhammad 1897-1975, American black-nationalist and religious leader, b. near Sandersville, Ga. Originally named Elijah Poole, he left home at 16 and worked at various jobs. In 1923 he settled in Detroit and became an automobile assembly-line worker. In 1931 he became a follower of Wali Farad, or W. D. Fard, who had established a Temple of Islam in Detroit. When Farad disappeared in 1934, Poole (now renamed Muhammad) assumed leadership of the movement that was to become known as the Black Muslims . He was imprisoned during World War II for encouraging resistance to the draft. Muhammad... Read more
Muhammad, Elijah
Elijah Muhammad Born: October 7, 1897 Sandersville...Illinois African American religious leader Elijah Muhammad was the leader of the Nation of Islam...institutions, and religion. Early life Elijah Muhammad was born Elijah (or Robert) Poole on... Read more
Elijah Muhammad
Elijah Muhammad Elijah Muhammad (1897-1975) was the leader of the...businesses, institutions, and religion. Elijah Muhammad was born Elijah (or Robert) Poole...along the way had been changed to Elijah Muhammad. The movement had long had a policy... Read more

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