WD Farad Muhammad - The Man, Myth, and Mystery of the Nation of Islam | Blogging Theology

Who are Nation of Islam? (MEMBER OF NOI)
The Nation of Islam, abbreviated as NOI, is an African American political and religious movement. Founded in Detroit, Michigan, United States, by Wallace D. Fard Muhammad on July 4, 1930. Its stated goals are to improve the spiritual, mental, social, and economic condition of African Americans in the United States and all of humanity.

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Who is Nuri Muhammad? (MEMBER OF NOI)
Nuri Muhammad is a student of the Honourable Minister Louis Farrakhan.

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Who is Paul William?
Welcome to Blogging Theology. Our mission is to produce bitesized discussions of academic and scholarly books on Islam, Christianity and Judaism to encourage respectful interfaith dialogue and discussion to have some fun.

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Who is Leo Muhammad? (MEMBER OF NOI)
Leo Muhammad is a student of the Honourable Minister Louis Farrakhan. He is a member of the Nation of Islam in the UK.

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Who is Farrakhan? (MEMBER OF NOI)
Louis Farrakhan Sr (born Louis Eugene Walcott, 1933), formerly known as Louis X. He is an American religious leader, black nationalist, activist, and social commentator. He is the leader of the religious group Nation of Islam (NOI) and served as the minister of major mosques in Boston and Harlem. Farrakhan was appointed by longtime Nation of Islam (NOI) leader Elijah Muhammad as the National Representative of the Nation of Islam.

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What is Islam?
One of the major religions of the world, Islam literally translates to "submission," as a follower of Islam (Muslims) devotes their life to that of their God. The religion began with the teachings of Muhammad in the 7th century. The theology of Islam is based on the Qur'an, which was given to Muhammad by God. Some of the major fundamental principles of Islam include the Five Pillars, which hope to unite all Muslims into a community. Two different factions of Muslims exist - the majority are known as Sunni, with a small percentage known as Shi'a - both predominantly reside throughout the Middle East. Muhammad died in 632 AD and the religion of Islam formally started after his death. The Quran was formally compiled and finalised in 650 AD, prior to which it was 'memorised' and written across many parchments.

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What is Myth?
Mythology refers to a collection of sacred, traditional tales from a specific culture that explain natural phenomena, world origins, and cultural values. This often featuring gods, goddesses, and heroes. It serves as a lens for interpreting shared human experiences through stories, rituals, and art. Myth is a genre of folklore consisting primarily of narratives that play a fundamental role in a society. For scholars, this is totally different from the ordinary sense of the term myth, meaning a belief that is not true, as the veracity of a piece of folklore is entirely irrelevant to determining whether it constitutes a myth. Myths are often endorsed by religious and secular authorities, and may be natural or supernatural in character. Many societies group their myths, legends, and history together, considering myths and legends to be factual accounts of their remote past. In particular, creation myths take place in a primordial age when the world had not achieved its later form. Origin myths explain how a society's customs, institutions, and taboos were established and sanctified. National myths are narratives about a nation's past that symbolize the nation's values. There is a complex relationship between recital of myths and the enactment of rituals.

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