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Quote by Elijah Muhammad

“Discard your former slave-master's names and be willing and ready to accept one of Allah's Pure and Righteous Names that He Alone will give our people from His Own Mouth! A good name is, indeed, better than gold.”

Quote by Elijah Muhammad

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Elijah Muhammad
Elijah Muhammad

Elijah Muhammad was a prominent political leader and religious figure, born on October 7, 1897, and passed away on February 25, 1975. He was the founder and leader of the Nation of Islam, an African American religious movement that gained significant influence in the 20th century. Muhammad's teachings and leadership had a profound impact on the civil rights movement and the African American community. more

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