“Acquire knowledge. It enables its possessor to distinguish right from wrong; it lights the way to Heaven; it is our friend in the desert, our society in solitude, our companion when friendless; it guides us to happiness; it sustains us in misery; it is an ornament among our friends and an armor against enemies.”
Quote by Elijah Muhammad
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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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