Elijah muhammad biography book

(1897-1975)

Who Was Elijah Muhammad?

After moving to Detroit in 1923, Elijah Muhammad met W.

D. Fard, founder of the black separatist movement Nation of Islam (NOI).

In this authoritative biography, which also covers half a century of the evolution of the Nation of Islam, Clegg charts Muhammad's early life, his brush with.

The compelling biography of Elijah Muhammad.

The first biography of Elijah Muhammad describes his youth in Georgia The book is packed with interesting facts and a detailed account of Elijah.

Elijah Muhammad was an American religious leader, black separatist, and self-proclaimed Messenger of Allah who led the Nation of Islam from until his death in Elijah Muhammad was also the teacher and mentor of Malcolm X, Louis.

In this fascinating biography Herbert Berg assesses the impact of Muhammad's unique and intriguing perspective on Islam, and seeks to understand why he.

Muhammad became Fard’s successor from 1934 until his death in 1975 and was known for his controversial preaching. His followers included Malcolm X and Louis Farrakhan.

Early Years and Family

Elijah Muhammad was born Elijah Robert Poole in Sandersville, Georgia, on October 7, 1897.

He was one of 13 children of William and Mariah (Hall) Poole. His father was a sharecropper and his mother was a domestic worker.

In this illuminating biography, Clegg not only recounts Elijah Muhammad's early years in Detroit as one of the original members of the Nation of Islam.

He grew up in Cordele, Georgia, where he attended school only through the fourth grade and dropped out to begin working in sawmills and brickyards. At an early age, he witnessed extreme prejudice and violence toward blacks.

He married Clara Evans in 1919 and eventually had eight children with her.

In 1923, seeking better employment and a more tolerant environment, he moved his own family, p