Umar Lee did a post today regarding a khutbah given by Imam Siraj Wahaj at the Nation of Islam’s annual Saviors Day. I had no idea that he was to do this and am glad I found out first on Umar’s blog, because I fear I may have been hasty in forming an opinion about his decision to cooperate with this unislamic organization. However, Umar reminds us that his cooperation may have been to call them to Allah and this is the duty of all Muslims and it does not desist with the NOI because they claim Islam. As Muslims we know they are not, so it is the same as calling any other non-Muslim to Islam. The call is always Tawheed (Islamic Monotheism) first. Here is the explanation given by MANA as to their decision:
Muslim Alliance in North America
A Public Statement of Notice and Intention
For immediate release: Feb. 20, 2007
IMAM SIRAJ WAHHAJ, AMIR OF MANA, TO DELIVER KHUTBAH AT DETROIT ‘SAVIOR’S DAY’
“Invite (all) to the Way of Thy Lord with wisdom and beautiful preaching, and argue with them in ways that are best and most gracious. For Thy Lord knows best, who have strayed from His Path, and who receive guidance.” (Quran 16:125)
(Lexington, KY, Feb. 20, 2007) The Amir of MANA, Imam Siraj Wahhaj, has accepted an invitation from Minister Louis Farrakhan of the Nation of Islam, to deliver the Salah al-Jum’ah Khutbah this Friday, Feb. 23rd, as part of that organization’s “Savior’s Day” activities.
Commenting on this historic event, Imam Siraj Wahhaj stated:
“A prime aspect of MANA’s mission to humanity is da’wah (calling or inviting all of mankind to the Way of Allah), which Allah tells us in His Book to do with ‘wisdom and beautiful preaching’. Further Allah makes it clear that those who in faith take one step toward Him, He will take several toward them, and that He knows best who has strayed and who receives guidance. ( SEE: http://www.mana-net.org/)
“We of MANA are encouraged by the incremental increase in knowledge and clarity of ‘aqeedah (binding Islamic beliefs), which continues to come to the indigenous Muslims of America. We see it as being part of our responsibility to our people to contribute to that process, whenever and wherever we can clearly do so. We seek the pleasure of Allah.
“To that end and after taking naseehah (consultation) with Muslim leaders of the Ahl as-Sunnah wa al-Jama’ah in America generally, and those of the MANA Executive Committee in particular, I have chosen to accept the Minister’s invitation to deliver the Khutbat al-Jum’ah (Friday worship sermon). We pray that nothing but good will come from it.”
Members of the Diwan (Executive Committee) of MANA and others met within the past month with senior leadership of the Nation of Islam. At that meeting we addressed forthrightly our position and concerns on issues of ‘aqeedah and their primacy in Al-Islam. Those present agreed to continue dialogue towards clarification and resolution of any existing differences in that regard.
MANA’s ‘aqeedah is that of the Ahl as-Sunnah wa al-Jama’ah (The people of the prophetic practice of the Messenger of Allah, Prophet Muhammad [May Allah's peace and blessing be upon him], and the Unified Community). We do not endorse nor support any views that are not consistent with those of our illustrious predecessors from the Salaf (early Muslims from the first three generations) or the Khalaf (those who follow their Path).
We have evaluated the pros and cons of our decision, and have decided that if we must err (and we pray that we have not) that it should be on the side of mercy and good intentions.
And Allah knows best.
May Allah guide them to Islam. This use to be a dua I frequently made, but have neglected making it for several years now. I had a past with the NOI and I walked away. I tried to give dawah to those I knew in the NOI and their blind following exhausted me. Once I moved from Chicago, I no longer saw an NOI presence. People have had hope for the NOI for years. As a matter of fact one of the reasons I stuck around them for as long as I did (a year) was because I just knew that Farrakhan was going to try to bring them over to follow the Quran and authentic sunnah. I recall Saviors Day I think ‘95 when he took the ‘X’ from all of his members name and gave them permission to carry the name ‘Muhammad’. He made comments that year that led me to believe that he was close to changing his ways. When I saw that he was politicking I got out. I could not risk dying and being associated with an organization based on falsehood. Well it looks like this may be Louie’s last public speaking and Allah Knows Best. The NOI is fragmented, he is not the only one who claims the false teachings of Fard and Elijah, and once again after his death we will see even more division. Below are some comments from one of their message boards, that makes one wonder if their feelings are representative of the majority of the NOI members:
“…Allah is indeed one who answers prayers. As I have worked throughout the state of Kentucky, I have always ran up in opposition with followers of Wallace D. Muhammad and their strong stand to stay with Orthodox Islam. One of the followers of the white man’s diluted version of Islam who used to get under my skin was Sirhaj Wirhaj. As I read the Detroit Press’s coverage of Savior’s Day in Detroit, I was tickled to see that this Big Negro is now in my backyard. Oh man. Now I have a new punching bag. I can’t wait to run into him and go to his anti-Most Hon. Elijah Muhammad lectures and sit in it in full uniform and do what I have been wanting to do for over 10 years now. Challenge that spook worshipper. Allah indeed answers prayers. All Praises are due to Allah for the Most Hon. Elijah Muhammad.
Bro. Min. Hector Falu Muhammad
Louisville, KY”“…There is a reason why the Messenger of Allah, Elijah Muhammad stated that Master Fard Muhammad is the Messiah to whom the Christians have been looking and the Mahdi to whom the Muslims have been looking for.
The Hon. Elijah Muhammad stated in the Theology of Time that the Orthodox Muslims thought that when the Holy Qur’an referenced the Muhammad they think and thought it was prophet Muhammad ibn Abdullah Muhammad but it was not so according to the Messenger when he stated that the Muhammad who was born in the Holy City of Mecca is actually referring to this time in which we now live and ultimately Master Fard Muhammad.
The Messenger pointed to the overzealous depiction of Prophet Muhammad as being the Last Messenger but he said this was done or put out there by White Scientists in the Holy City of Mecca. …”
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”…Minister Hector Muhammad, this is absolutely hilarious! I didn’t know that this traitorous Negro Sirraj was also making Arab-loving suckers out of our brethren over there in Kentucky. That sorry, Arab-worshipping Negro Imam Sirraj has a Masjid right here in New York City. I’ve witnessed personally how he and his sorry Negro followers bowed down and kissed the feet of Arabs as if they were Allah Himself. Folks, don’t let all of his Arab-lingo and posturing fool you.I used to get a kick out of watching him literally freak-out and his eyes buck wildly when I’d walk past him. You see, my style of dress usually grabs the attention of most haters of the Messenger and causes them to react as if sprayed by an insecticide. And this Sirraj boy would nearly “soil” himself as if he were seeing God Himself walking past him. You may think I’m joking but I’m dead serious. These Arab-worshipping Negroes are not mentally balanced.Also, notice how ugly and homeless-looking they appear. I tell you folks, the followers of Wallace D. Mohammed and his boy Imam Sirraj Wahhaj, appear as though they’ve just crawled out of a drug-infested, crack-den. With all of their quotes of the Arab’s Hadith and bowing-down to Arabs, it is funny to see that the Arabs have not trained their Messenger-hating, Negro dogs how to dress like civilized human beings. They have no better sense than to go out in public looking like bums. It is advisable to just stay away from that crew.Minister Hector, if you decide to walk past their masjid, be prepared for potential violence. Yes my friends, they hate the Messenger and his followers that much. Don’t let this false show of unity with Farrakhan deceive you. If they detect any ounce of allegiance to the Messenger, expect to see possible violent reactions. Trust me, I speak from experience.
And Minister Louis Farrakhan would like to unite with these kind of Negro fools? Oh my goodness! I have heard it all! Folks, excuse me while I roll all over the floor laughing at this newest manifestation of Farrakhan hypocrisy. I’ve nearly passed out from laughing at this dumb, “wanna-be” Messenger Farrakhan who can’t seem to stop uniting with anyone who hates the Messenger. His works prove to us that he is not a TRUE follower of the Messenger otherwise, he’d stay the hell away from the proven enemies of our Saviour Allah.
Folks, this Saviour’s Day and throughout the year, let us use wisdom and not unite with liars, thieves and fools who hate our Saviour Allah and His Divine Messenger. Yes, we do indeed need unity, but who needs liars and haters of the Messenger as friends? If we go that route, we might as well unite and love the white devils and return to the Negro vomit of white devil Christianity.
Happy Saviour’s Day to the TRUE students of Messenger Elijah Muhammad (peace be upon him). “
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“Anybody that would join on to the Salafi movement aka Sirah Wahaj manhaj is wasting tiem and will be dissappoined when they discover that the salafi’s secretly say Allah has a hand, nose, butt and arm but they dont know what that means. They will be upset to find out that they take the hadiths literally about God being a man but just try to wiggle out of it… As for Juma. Siraj and the NOI, who knows. all i know is that our people are dead, dying and need some help”
Oh my goodness…
You know, I’ve heard that stuff for years and it never ceases to blow my mind. I feel like I need a shower after reading their filth.
Jazakallah khair for your post.
Assalaamu alaikum,
Well, insha’allah the people will be guided.
This is not the most important point, but I’m just curious. I saw a photo of Farrakhan in the newspaper, and the big sign said “Saviour’s Day”. I notice that one of the posts you quoted also spelled it tat way. Is there some reason why they use the British spelling?
As salaam alaikum.
May all be guided to the straight path inshallah.
Did you offer salat today? Alhamdulillah – make a nafl salat offering now – a great chance for dua’a.
Wa salaama,
nuh ibn
as salaamu alaikum.
my goodness! insha Allah, they will be rightly guided into to Islam.
Bismillah Al Rahman Al Rahim
Before we criticize that which we have not a clear understanding, it is much wiser to continue to study that subject because we cannot minimize Allah, his Angels, and Scripture as though we are the Authors. So, let’s take a deep breath and look around to see what is higher than ourselves. Islam comes to unite us Under one God (Allah) regardless to our different idealogical base. In the Day of Judgement, every nation must return to their own! Therefore, we Thank Allah for coming in the Person of Master Fard Muhammd, to whom all praises are due; we thank Allah for the Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad, our Messenger and Christ; We thank Allah for Our Brother The Most Honorable Minister Farrakhan; and, we are standing on the shoulders of all those Black men and Women who toiled and strove for us to feel secure enough to openly discuss the Majesty of Allah’s Grace, Mercy, and Blessings bestowed upon each of us. The Power of Allah, who came in the Person of Master Fard Muhammad, is real; and, we Must stop small time chatter! We Must Now get together, put aside differences, and Do Something For Self or Follow the way of those who go astray…..Self Destruction!
The Fact that you Brothers would use this website for anything other than peace and unity of All Black, Brown, Yellow, and Red people is OUT RIGHT SAD! IT is EQUAL to our children going to school and doing nothing but walk around with their pants down showing their underwear. Out of all the Good of to share of Allah’s word this is your past time? We should be sharing good of Minister Farrakhan, Good of Imam Warith D. Muhammad, and all scholars of our faith. Let’s Get it Right, IN THE NAME OF ALLAH! May Allah Forgive me, my family, and all Believers on the Day of Judgement.
Words from those claiming to be muslims does not speak for all muslims. The deeds of some does not reflect the faith of many. We must be mindful not to allow our personal feelings to interfere with Allah’s guidance to us regarding the deen and our responsibility.
As Salaamu Alaikum
I think it’s disgusting that a “muslim ” would even come out of his mouth and say that Allah came in the form of a man. Audhoobillahi min ashaitan rajeem! Because this is nothing but the devil in disguise. And to call farrakhan christ!!!??? Subhannallah. May Allah guide you all to what is CORRECT & TRUE. This blog make me want to puke. Let them stay in Chicago because surely the Hellfire will be their final resting place if they keep associating partners with Allah.
FYI “br. ali muhammad” It’s Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim. Look it up in arabic. It’s ba, sawd, meem, alif, lam, lam, ha (soft ha,not hard ha), alif, ra, ha (hard ha not soft ha) meem, noon, alif, ra, ha (hard), ya, meem. You need to add the vowels yourself, but seeing as though u thought it was “al rahman al rahhim” I’m sure you don’t know how. I’m curious what did you say when you took shahdah. O…dagnabit, the people in the NOI DON’T.
May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon all of us. Can’t we all get past this hate of one another? I am not a member of the NOI, nor am I shia, or sunni, or salafi, or part of any other ’sect’ of Islam. I consider Louis Farrakhan my brother, I consider Imam Siraj Wahaj my brother, because I am a Muslim. Everyone has their own views and perceptions about what Islam is, it should not divide us. There will always be different interpretations about everything, but the core belief in Islam is that there is only One God to whom all praise and worship is due, and that is Allah. And all us muslims believe that, lets use that as a basis to come together once in a while, and treat each other as next of kin to one another.
Peace
I was involved in saviors day in 95, with the hope that we could build bridges. I marched with in Oakland in solidarity against Muslim (mainly Yemeni and Pakistani) owned liquor stores in 2006. It is hard for me to feel like someone is my brother when they slander me and those I care about. When they call those of us who love the Sunnah of Muhammad s.a.w. Arab worshipppers, etc. But, as far as us all being Muslim and brothers and sisters in faith? I’d consider a Bahai or a Druze closer to my belief system. But I do believe we should give dawah to NOI. But with some of their harsh rhetoric and dogmatic views, it is hard. I just avoid having lengthy conversations.
Jack, I won’t even touch half of what you said. I’ll just focus on your main point, “but the core belief in Islam is that there is only One God to whom all praise and worship is due, and that is Allah. And all us muslims believe that, lets use that as a basis to come together once in a while”
Here is a little something from the teachings of the people that you think share the same belief Muslims believe in Allah.
The Fall of America Chapter 19 Alabama
If we are not accepted by our brother Muslims, we most certainly have been accepted by the God of Islam, Allah, Whose Proper Name is Master Fard Muhammad, to Whom praises are due forever, Who came to us without observation, as it is written of Him, however He makes His work manifest.
and
“……..I warn you my Black brother and Black sister that unless you believe in Almighty God Allah, Master Fard Muhammad, as I do and receive the name of the holy and perfect God you will never see the hereafter……
Messenger Elijah Muhammad
FALL OF AMERICA ch.33
page 143
Theology of Time
PG 390
I AM NOT RAISED UP BY GOD JUST TO KEEP YOU COMPANY. I AM RAISED UP BY ALMIGHTY GOD TO DO JUST WHAT YOU FIND IN THE BIBLE PARABLES CONCERNING GOD RAISING UP SOMEONE TO TEACH YOU. I AM THAT FELLOW. I AM THE BIBLE’S ELIJAH WHO MUST COME. THAT MAN, ACCORDING TO THE BIBLE, MUST PROCEED GOD HIMSELF TO MAKE A WAY FOR GOD. WHAT IS THIS “MAKE WAY?” IT’S TO CONVERT PEOPLE TO GOD THAT BELIEVE IN THE GOD THAT WE ARE EXPECTING TO PRESENT HIMSELF AMONG US. THIS MAN MUST HAVE A KNOWLEDGE OF THAT GOD AND MUST KNOW THAT GOD SO THAT HE CAN TEACH YOU WHAT YOU MAY EXPECT TO BE ARRIVING SOON. HE KNOWS IT BECAUSE GOD ACQUAINTS HIMSELF WITH THAT MAN.
I WAS WITH THAT GOD WHO HAS THE POWER AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE UNIVERSE FOR 3 YEARS AND 4 MONTHS, NIGHT AND DAY. HE AND I WERE RIDING AROUND IN THE STREETS OF CHICAGO AND DETROIT FOR THREE YEARS AND A HALF BEFORE EVER YOU COULD RECOGNIZE THAT HE WAS HERE WITH YOU. SINCE HE LEFT I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO ACQUAINT YOU WITH HIM AND WITH HIS VISIT. TODAY WE CAN GLADLY SAY THAT GOD HAS VISITED US IN PERSON. HE IS NOT A SPIRIT FORM BUT IN FLESH AND BLOOD AND HE HAS TAUGHT ME WHAT HE TAUGHT ME. YOU ARE TO BELIEVE IT OR LET IT ALONE. HE IS NOT A GOD TO BEG US. ..
and
Theology of Time
Messenger Elijah Muhammad
“When we say “Allah” many times we are referring to the Supreme One among us. His Name is Allah, the Supreme Being. We call Him Supreme because no other Being is the equal to Him. We don’t mean that He is a spook. There is no such thing as a God who has a form that is different than ours, or a God that is some kind of a formless Being. All of the real Gods were meat, bones, and blood. There never were any formless Gods and there never will be. God could not get joy out of us if He were not one of us.
He is Supreme in Wisdom and has Power to will and it comes to pass. “Let Thy Will be done.” He just wills a thing and it comes to pass. This, also, is conferred upon the Righteous. If you love Allah, obey Allah and His Messenger, and help to do the Will of Him Who was sent to teach you, you also can will a thing and it will come to pass. Don’t will a thing and be suspicious as to whether it will come to pass or not. If you do, you are disbelieving in your own prayer to God and disbelieving in God Whom you are directing your prayer to. Whatever you ask Him in prayer, believe that He heard it and it will come to pass if it is not a vain thing.
Allah is exactly as you have been taught of God all of your life. But He is a real Person. He is capable of being here and there at the same time.
I am a Muslim 37 years long & Strong,I only know my own Islam it’s not for me or anybody to say who is a Muslim & who ain’t.When you do this you make yourself look like Asses.Especially you White Arabs we’ve been to Mecca & peeped y’all Style Racism has even poisened Islam.Satan is in the straight path like the Quran teaches you Allah will put all you in Hell.
Hey Saviours Day is the culmination of Black History Month Anyway you don’t like it you Arabs-Desert Dwellers go back Home with ya Scary Asses,don’t forget it was the Blackman who spread Islam your people are too Scary.Remember Bilal was a Muslim B4 the Prophet & you White Arabs looked at Bilal simply for his Color & Religion so when Revelation came to the Prophet he realized why Bilal was prosecuted Muhammad said “that man is Muslim” & called him to his side.Prophet Muhammad spoke on racism in his last speech he knew this would be a problem with Christian,Jews & Dumb Mooslems.White Supremacy was coming for Heads and found some.Fools in the Muslim & Arab world have given up on the Universal Message of the Prophet & are now following Satan with Nationalism who are the Hypocrites.
The NOI is an evil, satanic cult that uses Islaamic names and terminology but has beliefs, speech and actions that are diametrically opposed to Islaam. It is shirk and disbelief in Allaah’s Beautiful Names and Attributes to liken him to His creation, by falsely claiming he came down to earth in the form of a man. We don’t even belief this with Jesus Christ the son of Mary (alayhi salam), so how can we believe that about fard, who was a disbeliving Ahmadiyya (Qadiyyani) in the first place! O you NOI disbelievers, where is the Ayah in Allaah’s Noble Book that supports this blasphemous statement. Allaah’s last Messenger (Muhammed ibn Abdullaah, salallaahu alayhi wa salam) was sent to destroy and eradicate these same deviate beliefs more than 1,429 years ago.
It is incumbent upon a Muslim, today to hate this group and others like it for the sake of Allaah. Any Muslims who claims to have love for this group could very well have nullified his Religion, and when the Angel of death snatches his soul, he/she could be taken as a disbeliever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!