Is the Nation of Islam recognized by other Muslims worldwide; When did the Nation of Islam appear in the U.S.?

Answer 1

Islam and the so called "Nation of Islam'" are two different religions. NOI is more of a political organization since its members are not limited to a single faith. Muslims consider this group to be just one of many cults using the name of Islam for their own gain. The only thing common between them is the jargon, the language used by both. "The Nation of Islam" is a misnomer; this religion should be called Farrakhanism, after the name of its propogator, Louis Farrakhan.

Islam and Farakhanism differ in many fundamental ways. For example, Farakhan followers believe in racism and that the 'black man' was the original man and therefore superior, while in Islam there is no racism and everyone is considered equal in the sight of God, the only difference being in one's piety. There are many other theological examples that show the 'Nation's teachings have little to do with true Islam. There are many groups in America who claim to represent Islam and call their adherents Muslims.

Any serious student of Islam has a duty to investigate and find the true Islam. The only two authentic sources which bind every Muslim are 1. the Quran and 2. authentic or sound Hadith. Any teachings under the label of "Islam" which contradict or at variance with the direct understanding of fundamental beliefs and practices of Islam form the Quran and authentic Hadith should be rejected and such a religion should be considered a Pseudo-Islamic Cult.

In America there are many pseudo-Islamic cults, Farrakhanism being one of them. An honest attitude on the part of such cults should be not to call themselves Muslims and their religion Islam. such an example of honesty is Bahaism which is an off-shoot of Islam but Bahais do not call themselves Muslims nor their religion, Islam. In fact Bahaism is not Islam just as Farrakhanism is not Islam.

Answer 2

Only recently were they given any recognition outside of the U.S.... and guess by who? None other than Momar Kadafi. The NOI have been arond since the 1930's founded by Elijah Poole later known as Elijah Mohamed who followed the teachings of a man called W.D. Fard. Fard is Allah in the flesh to these guys.

They do not practice "Islam" as known to the world but uses it as an umbrella to convey their doctrine. Look at their dress code and compare it to other Muslims across the world and u'll see they r not the same. They dress in European clothes not Arabian clothes, they NEVER wear a beard which is Islamic tradition, they stand up in prayer and NEVER prostrate face down, they fast in December and not in the month of Ramadaan.

How do they qualify to be Muslims is a very good question.

http://www.noi.org/history_of_noi.htm

Answer 3

The Nation of Islam came to prominence in the early 60's. It was, and is, a jail house religion. It was begun by prisoners, it is followed primarily by cons, and ex-cons. They also murdered rivals in their community (Malcom X). I think you can do better then this "religion".

Answer 4

Yes it is and N.O.I is a honorable organization. Very much so. Started in the 1930's

Answer 5

believe me am from egypt and i didnt know abt nation of islam until i saw the movies : malcolm X...no1 knows or cares abt nation of islam....but i guess they mean good, fightin for black muslim ppl rights n such

Answer 6

no they dont and they are a racist cult i know i there headquarters are in chicago and i live there i used to drive by there place all the time