The Evolution of the Nation of Islam: the Story of the Honorable Elijah Muhammad [Paperback]

Jesus Muhammad-Ali (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 20, 2002

The "Evolution of the Nation of Islam: The story of Elijah Muhammad" tells an American success story. Its' about a family who migrated to Detroit, Michigan from their Southern roots of Cordel County, Georgia in 1923. The family sought to escape southern racism only to weather the brutal and impoverished conditions of the Great Depression. With only a fourth grade education and the tutelage of his Arabian born mentor, a 19 year old, 40 cents-a-day wage earning Georgia plow boy, Elijah Poole became known to America and the world as The Honorable Elijah Muhammad, leader of the Nation of Islam.

-It has been 27 years since the author's Grandfather, The Honorable Elijah Muhammad's passing (2-25-1975). The book also seeks to provide some insight on the Nation of Islam's broad-based value shift and the bastardizing of it's original message.

-This book is told in the words of a grandson, born and raised in America as a third generation Muslim. Jesus Muhammad-Ali afforded what may be termed a dual citizenship level of privilege in the Arab World--given the respect as a family member who pioneered religious tolerance for Islam in America.

-Published in the aftermath of September 11, 2001, THE EVOLUTION OF THE NATION OF ISLAM seeks to share the insights born out of my many visits to the Middle East. It offers a historical perspective which can only strengthen the bound of our common East-West alliance.

Product Details

• Paperback: 111 pages
• Publisher: JMA Pub (November 20, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0972519203
• ISBN-13: 978-0972519205
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,613,106 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A compelling and informative biography, April 11, 2003

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Evolution of the Nation of Islam: the Story of the Honorable Elijah Muhammad (Paperback)

The Evolution Of The Nation Of Islam: The Story Of The Honorable Elijah Muhammad is a compelling and informative biography written by the grandson of the famous, charismatic, founder and leader of the Nation of Islam, the well-known African-American religious movement. Presenting an up-close and very personal view by the family of Elijah Muhammad's strengths and foibles, The Evolution Of The Nation Of Islam offers a vivid and memorable picture of this controversial and influential twentieth century African-American religious figure.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars First-Hand Knowledge, February 9, 2003

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Michael Lieb (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Evolution of the Nation of Islam: the Story of the Honorable Elijah Muhammad (Paperback)

I read Mr. Muhammad-Ali's book with fascination and illumination. The book provides many insights into the thought and personality of the Honorable Elijah Muhammad. What Muhammad-Ali offers as a grandson is the kind of first-hand experience that no amount of scholarly investigation could otherwise provide. Judging by the plates in the book, it appears that Muhammad-Ali is an accomplished artist. This is required reading for anyone who is interested in the Nation of Islam.

Michael Lieb, author of CHILDREN OF EZEKIEL

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars very simple and smart read, December 4, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: The Evolution of the Nation of Islam: the Story of the Honorable Elijah Muhammad (Paperback)

I've been looking forward to this book project for sometime. The author put a lot of historical information about how the United States were allies with Saudi Arabia since the 1930s, and how Elijah Muhammad wanted blacks to work hard, and depend on themselves. This book is very inspiring. It's sad that there are factions of Muslims who are not living in positive ways these days, but for the most part we find very smart,peace-loving and God-respecting neighbors.

I recommend this book for the historical info and that it's presented in an easy read.