Listed In: Spiritual & Religious Leaders
Birthdate: October 7, 1897
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Sandersville
Died: February 25, 1975
Elijah Muhammad was an influential American religious leader and self-proclaimed Messenger of Allah who headed the Nation of Islam from 1933 until his passing in 1975. During his leadership, he mentored notable individuals such as Malcolm X, Louis Farrakhan, and Muhammad Ali. Muhammad founded the Nation of Islam as a movement that advocated for black power, pride, economic empowerment, and racial segregation. He opposed integration and promoted black self-sufficiency, pushing for an independent nation for African Americans. Under his guidance, the Nation of Islam grew into a significant national movement.
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