The Holy Koran of the MSTA 11:19,”From Allah’s own record book we read: The Triune Allah breathed forth, and stood seven spirits before His face. The Hebrews call these seven spirits Elohim”. As this is a Theocratic Monarchy, The Holy Prophet Noble Drew Ali demonstrated within our Free National Constitution, Act 1 specifically, our Governmental [...]
Holy Koran of the MSTA Chapter 38:13 in part,” Knoweth not the dog the footsteps of his master?” The Holy Prophet Noble Drew Ali, the day star from on high, came and revealed to us those things that we need to better ourselves. He instructed us in our Divine Constitution and By-Laws that we are [...]
After reading the Holy Instructions of Unity and meditating on unity and religious tolerance, I thought about the words of wisdom expressed by the Prophet Mohammed while instructing his companion and blood relative Ali Ibn Abu Talib about exhibiting patience… One day Prophet Muhammad (Peace be Upon Him), accompanied by the Commander of the Faithful, [...]
“The Head of every Temple must by Law, Obey the word of the Prophet; and if any Leader or head of any Temple, fails to Obey the Laws; Embezzlement is his charge, and is subject to Enforcement of the by The Grand Body; And the penalty may be a Fine or removal from Office, or [...]
Islam, Being that today is Marcus Garvey’s birthday, I thought we would revisit the relationship between him and our Illustrious Prophet, Noble Drew Ali. Also, here’s a poem written by him entitled,”Have Faith in Self“: Today I made myself in life anew, by going to that royal fount of truth, And searching for the secret [...]
Islam. I give all praises due to Allah and honors to his last Prophet. I give honors to the forerunner Marcus Mosiah Garvey. I give honors to the first Supreme Grand Sheik E. Mealy El and I also give honors to the present Supreme Grand Sheik D. Bailey El. I give honor where honor is [...]
How did the Prophet begin to uplift the Moorish Americans? By teaching them to be themselves. In the past, we had an incident within our local temple group where we had an unbelieving member who invited an Imam to our meetings to debate me. Even though this Imam was somewhat knowledgeable of Islam, he unfortunately [...]
The Moors of W.Africa demonstrated a Theocratic Monarchy which is the same type of Governmental Structure of this Free National Government, The Moorish Science Temple of America. May we continue to study and practice the traditions and customs of our Forefathers and Mothers for the Holy Prophet stated that this is the Everlasting Gospel. Peace [...]
And strive in His cause as ye ought to strive, with sincerity and under discipline. He has chosen you, and has imposed no difficulties on you in religion; it is the faith of your father Abraham. It is He Who has named you Muslims, both before and in this Revelation; that the Messenger may be [...]
This organization of the Moorish Science Temple of America is not to cause any confusion or to overthrow the laws and constitution of the said government, but to obey hereby. –Act 5 of the Divine Constitution and By-Laws of the Moorish Science Temple of America (Our Free National Constitution) Within “Moorish Leader’s Historical Message to [...]
Surah 3:103 Muslims (Moors) exhorted to Remain United “And hold fast by the covenant of Allah all together and be not disunited. And remember Allah’s favour to you when you were enemies, then He united your hearts so by His Favour you became brethren. And you were on the brink of a pit of fire, [...]
During the preparation age of soul, the age of Allah in man; there will be those that will tell the news, and teach the gospel of good will to men, and peace on earth. They have a great work to accomplish; because carnal men do not want the light. Carnal men love the dark and [...]
Islam. I give all praises due to Allah and honors to his Prophet Noble Drew Ali. I give honors to the Forerunner Marcus Mosiah Garvey, I give honors to our 1st Supreme Grand Sheik Edward Mealy El and i give honors to the Present Supreme Grand Sheik, Brother David Bailey El. I give honors to [...]
Islam, Praise Allah and always honor His and our Holy & Divine Prophet – Noble Drew Ali. In the most profound sense Unity means: Oneness of Mind. Noble Drew Ali said,”I, the Prophet was prepared by the Great God Allah to warn my people to repent from their sinful ways, and go back to the [...]
http://themoorishguide.com/ It is not unusual for a newspaper to make its debut in the city of Chicago. The past years have seen many such come and many such go. The Moorish Guide, making its initial bow to the public, knows not what the future awaits it, but throwing its efforts on the sides of right, [...]
Islam, First I rise giving eternal and absolute praises to the Great God Allah. Honors to His Prophet Noble Drew Ali and honors to whom honors are due. It is truly a sad state of affairs that Ra El formerly known as Gregory Swanigan El goes to and fro the earth seeking whom he must [...]
Islam, Praise Allah and always honor His and our Holy & Divine Prophet – Noble Drew Ali. Allah controls the destiny of our Divine and National Movement, but what is it that the Officers and Members of the Prophet’s Original Grand Body are obligated to do? 1. Our primary objective is to keep our will [...]
Islam, Praise Allah and always honor His and our Holy and Divine Prophet-Noble Drew Ali. I was browsing the Internet and came across the website of Ra Saadi El , and I was shocked to see what he had posted as the Lineage of the M.S.T.of A. There is no doubt in my mind that [...]
From the Archives, The Moorish Science Temple of America presents one of the Ten Houses of the Charter, The Bactrian Camel. Past SGS P. Davis El and Bro. D. Robinson Bey demonstrate Islamism and the Teachings of the Holy Prophet Noble Drew Ali. E. Braswell Bey was host.
Islam, I had a discussion the other day with a European claiming to be a Nordic,he claims from depths of his soul that Hannibal was not a Moor,that he was a Vedic. He also makes claim that all history books etc. portary him as the image of a European.As we very well know that most [...]
Islam, Praise Allah and always honor His and our Holy and Divine Prophet Noble Drew Ali. The following needs to be clarified and emphasized: 1. We are not engaged in argument with our beloved Brethren in Cleveland, Ohio. We responded to an inquiry from Brother Crenshaw El. We truthfully answered his questions and in accordance [...]
Islam, Praise Allah and always honor His and our Holy and Divine Prophet Noble Drew Ali. Brother Crenshaw El, the time has come for you to stop slandering Moors who are loyal to Noble Drew Ali. Remember, man knows naught by being told. The case, in reference, is where you spoke about a brother being [...]
A NATION AND COUNTRY The Negro needs a nation and a country of his own, where he can best show evidence of his own ability in the art of human progress. Scattered as an unmixed and unrecognized part of alien nations and civilizations is but to demonstrate his imbecility, and point him out as an [...]
Islam, Praise Allah and always honor His and our Holy and Divine Prophet – Noble Drew Ali. No Moorish American can truly be free until they align themselves with our Holy and Divine Prophet – Noble Drew Ali. We do this by joining the M.S.T. of A. , proclaiming our Nationality and accepting Noble Drew [...]
Let us begin to examine Chapter 1-The Creation and Fall of Man.The first chapter of any book,sets the tone and lays the foundation for the entire book.Therefore,the Holy Koran Circle Seven of the M.S.T.of A. is no different. Before one embarks upon any journey, particularly a spiritual journey in search of Self Development, there must [...]
The Holy Koran Circle Seven is an instruction manual that is based upon ancient esoteric initiation systems,that guide the reader/initiate into transforming and redeeming Self, Family, Society and the Nation. The Holy Prophet Noble Drew Ali told the Moors in the 1928 Annual Convention, “I brought you everything it takes to save a Nation,now take [...]
Islam, Praise Allah and always honor His and our Holy and Divine Prophet Noble Drew Ali. All Moorish Americans should be mindful that Our Prophet warned us to repent from our sinful ways and to go back to the state of mind of our Forefathers’ Divine and National Principles so that we would become Law [...]
From: malik el Subject: Re: New Nation on the Rise Preistly Order http://hubbert-bey.tripod.com/ To: “dwaynehubbert@yahoo.com” Cc: malik.el@gmail.com Date: Saturday, June 27, 2009, 8:21 AM Islam brotherman, Maybe you don’t know but it is my duty as a Moslem to bring forth truth and as those who strive to follow the precepts of our Divine Creed, [...]
The last Prophet in these days is Noble Drew Ali, who was prepared divinely in due time by Allah to redeem men from their sinful ways; and to warn them of the great wrath which is sure to come upon the earth. John the Baptist was the forerunner of Jesus in those days, to warn [...]
Islam, I forever rise giving eternal and absolute praises to the Great God of the Universe whom we as Moorish Americans call Allah. High Honors to His Prophet Noble Drew Ali, Honors to His Forerunner, Marcus Garvey, Honors to the Supreme Grand Sheik, D. Bailey El, and Honors to who Honors are due. In this [...]
From the Archives, the Moorish Science Temple of America presents an enlightening speech on the Holy Prophet Noble Drew Ali and the Moorish Science Temple of America. It touches on the Prophethood of our Illustrious Prophet and what it truly means to be a part of the Moorish Science Temple of America.
There is great confusion in the Asiatic community being caused by a lack of true understanding of Moorish Science and what the Holy Prophet Noble Drew Ali taught. Black according to SCIENCE means Death and the Prophet’s Teachings in the Moorish Science Temple of America are being confirmed by the Great Master Teacher John Henrik [...]
SGS Bro. D Bailey El asks the question,” Civil Rights or Divine Rights?” He gives us a better understanding on why our people are under these federal privileges and why it’s so imperative to come under the protection of the Free National Constitution as Citizens of the U.S.A.
Former SGS Bro. P Davis El speaks on Nationality, the importance of knowing our nationality, and the concepts of racial terminology. This is a powerful demonstration that must be studied.
Dr. John Henrik Clarke illustrates the history of Islam and how it proceeded into the continent of Africa. He speaks on the Arabization of Islam and how Africans must remove the Arab connotations from Islam and identify with the spiritual aspects of the Religion. He touches on how Arabia was a Colony of Ethiopia which [...]
Dr. John Henrik Clarke speaks on how it is not appropriate to identify with terms such as Negro, Colored, nor Black. He expresses the importance of our people needing a Nationality. This is the same message being echoed from 1913 from our beloved Holy and Divine Prophet Noble Drew Ali.
PowerNomics analyzes the complex web of racial monopolies and Asiatic America’s inappropriate behavior patterns that are driving it into a permanent underclass status. Dr. Anderson proposes new concepts that teach Asiatics new ways to see, think, and behave in race matters. His new education, political and economic action steps are designed to make Asiatic America self-sufficient and competitive. [...]
The movie of the story of Prophet Mohammed(PBUH) and the revealment of the Holy Quran of Mecca.
Moorish Mosque in West Africa. It is said to be from the 15th century. After Ndewura Jakpa died, and Ibrahim decided to remain in the Gonja kingdom, he realized that as an Islamic spiritual leader, or Imam, he needed a Koran. At this time there were only seven korans in existence, all of them written [...]
During the preparation age of soul, the age of Allah in man; there will be those that will tell the news, and teach the gospel of good will to men, and peace on earth. They have a great work to accomplish; because carnal men do not want the light. Carnal men love the dark and when the light shines in the dark they can not comprehend it…
We claim to be Revealers of the Light, but we must have the light before we can reveal the light. And we must be taught the light and have our souls set on fire with love and holy zeal, and make us conscious of our missions to the sons of men. We are to teach that Allah and man are one; but through carnal thoughts, words and deeds, man tore himself away from Allah and debased himself. Let us demonstrate how the Holy Breath can make things one again, restoring harmony, balance and peace.
In Chapter IV Death and Burial of Elizabeth; Matheno’s Lessons – The Ministry of Death (Line 30) we learn of the first textual mention of a brotherhood in this dynamically esoteric chapter of our beloved teachings. This chapter is esoterically inclusive of the teachings of the purification of the heart, mind and body of a Moor. The topic of purification is a major component when we discuss the battle of higher self and lower self which is key in our development as individuals, families and as a nation. This battle of higher and lower self which is mentioned in the Quran of Mecca is called by the Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) “the Greatest Jihad” because it is not against an outside enemy, it is you against your self (lower self); this is our mission – to become perfect and demonstrate the attributes of ALLAH.
In Chapter IV the economy of life is explained within lines 1-7 which inform us that John is 12 years old and that his mother has just recently passed. And has he is grieving deeply with Matheno when he learns about the ministry of death and how a noble life is strength and an inspiration unto all humanity.
Then in lines 8-13, we find out that John learns that he must have a clear concept of his work as harbinger; he is to teach men to be pure in heart, work and deed. But he must himself be pure in heart word and deed. We learn more about his vow during his infancy as a Nazarite; which is a vow to let no razor touch his face or head and not taste wine or fiery drinks.
As we get to lines 14-28, we learn that men need a pattern for their lives; that men love to follow, not to lead. And then we learn about the pattern of two types of men that assist in showing the way; the 1st assist by pointing the way (like a piece of wood) and the 2nd by teachings (leaving his footprints clearly cut to show that this is the way that he went). We are introduced to the science of teaching an approach to the inner reality which is understood by what is seen and done; usually through ceremonies, ritual forms and symbolic rites. In the Holy Koran of Mecca, it reads:
“O you who believe! when you rise up to prayer, wash your faces and your hands as far as the elbows, and wipe your heads and your feet to the ankles; and if you are under an obligation to perform a total ablution, then wash (yourselves) and if you are sick or on a journey, or one of you come from the privy, or you have touched the women, and you cannot find water, betake yourselves to pure earth and wipe your faces and your hands therewith, Allah does not desire to put on you any difficulty, but He wishes to purify you and that He may complete His favor on you, so that you may be grateful.” Sura 5 verse 6
“O you who believe, do not observe the Contact Prayers (Salat) while intoxicated, so that you know what you are saying. Nor after sexual orgasm without bathing, unless you are on the road, traveling; if you are ill or traveling, or you had urinary or fecal-related excretion (such as gas), or contacted the women (sexually), and you cannot find water, you shall observe Tayammum (dry ablution) by touching clean dry soil, then wiping your faces and hands therewith. GOD is Pardoner, Forgiver.” Sura 4 verse 43
Our Moorish teachings ensure us that the symbolic rite of washing away sins by purity in life is demonstrated as the bodies of the people are washed who would turn away from sin and strive for purity in life. This preparation rite is for those for all those moors that compromise the temple of purity and are called the sons of purity. This rite of cleansing and this temple are but symbolic of the cleansing of the soul, which does not come from outward show, but is the temple within. We should never point the way and tell people to do what we have not done; but we must go and demonstrate the way. We are to teach that men must wash symbolic of the cleansing of the soul.
And within lines 29-31, Matheno and John travel to the temple of Sakara in the valley of the Nile; Matheno was a master for many years in the temple of the Brotherhood. He told the story of John’s life, his mission and he was received by the hierophant and called the Brother Nazarite. John lived and wrought within these temple gates for 18 years; it is here that he conquered self and became a master mind and learned the duties of the harbinger.
Our ancient forefathers taught and transmitted the science of the purification of the soul (tazkiyah al-nafs) from master to disciple through the science of ethics (ilm al-akhlaq) and culminating the soul through knowledge of the disposition of the soul (malakah al-nafs). The same moors that were the sacred keepers of the secrets of the Egyptian sciences were now teaching this under the cloak of sufism through the relationship of a initiated student and a disciplined master. The same type of master and disciple relationship that is mentioned in Line 30 that John studied:
For many years, Matheno was a master in this temple of the Brotherhood, and when
he told about the life of John and of his mission to the sons of men, the hierophant
with joy received the harbinger and he was called the Brother Nazarite.
But through modern research we have found that in Senegal there is a Holy City called Touba with a plethora of Authentic African Sheikhs. They even have a spiritual authority that has the respect of both the highest authorities in the Holy City of Mecca and the Beloved City of Medina that is almost reminiscent of the old relationships between the Kingdom of Fez in the West and the rest of the Islamic East. We have to keep in mind that Senegal is within the Moorish Empire and was founded by a Moorish clan called the Zenega (Sanhaja); which was one of the largest tribal confederations of the Maghreb. Our Ancient Forefathers taught that we were given seven (7) active attributes directly from ALLAH, nine (9) sacred the trust through the members of the body and 4 known enemies to struggle against in order to obtain the cleansing of the soul.
The cloak of sufism is the science by which one knows the methods of travelling towards ALLAH. It is also the means to the purification of the soul from defects and its adornment with all types of virtues. Sufism has its beginning in knowledge, its middle is action and its finality is Deific Life or Oneness with ALLAH. This can be understood by the example of a rain drop falling into the ocean; never to be an individual rain drop, but now part of the ocean….
At the time of the Prophet and his companions, the term sufism (called tasawwuf in Arabic) did not exist as a distinct discipline. Rather it was inseparably present in the spirituality of Islam and especially in the Folk Islam of West Africa. It was called ‘a reality without a name’ as it was practiced in the daily lives of the companions through their spiritual initiation at the hand of the Prophet. He was their ‘living model’ and source of inspiration just as our beloved Prophet Noble Drew Ali is our model and example.
The ‘People of the Bench’ (Ahl As Suffa) can historically be regarded as the first Sufis as they regularly held gatherings of invocation of ALLAH (Dhikr) and received the blessing of being alluded to in the following revelation;
‘Restrain yourself together with those who pray to their Lord morning and evening seeking His Face. Do not turn your eyes away from them in the quest for the good things of this life; nor obey any whose heart we have made heedless of Our remembrance who follows his own lust and gives loose reign to his desires.’ Sura 2 verse 28.
The Prophet received the divine order to be present with this group of companions and to call upon ALLAH with them. The People of the Bench were companions of the Prophet Muhammad of which many were of foreign origin (i.e. Bilal from Ethiopia, Salman from Persia and Suhaib from Rome). They had suffered much injustice and maltreatment from the nobility of the tribe of Quraysh. Both their material poverty and their high spiritual aspiration qualify them to be described as ‘Faqir’ meaning poor in front of GOD and as a ‘Murid’ (A Murid is one who wants to reach the knowledge of Allah. This term is used in the Quranic verse, ‘Yuridoune Wajhahu’ (wanting the vision of His face). This contains the verb “Yuridu’ meaning ‘to want’. The one who is in the state of ‘wanting’ is known as a ‘Murid’ which is also a name of ALLAH (AL-MURID = The ALL WILLING).
The seven (7) active attributes from Allah are: Power from the ALL Powerful, Will from the Ever Willing, Knowledge from the All Knowing, Life from the Ever Living, Speech from the All Speaking, Hearing from the All Hearing and Sight from the All Seeing. The four (4) gates that must be traversed are: the Law (Sharia), the Spiritual path (Tariqa), true knowledge (Marifa) and the Inner Reality (Haqiqah).The eight (8) Sacred Trusts of the human body are: Heart, Hands, Feet, Stomach, Sex Organs, Mouth, Ears and Eyes. And the four (4) enemies of man are: Nafs (Ego/Lower Self), Hawa (Profane Passions), Dunya (Carnal World), Satan (Shaytan)
The human seed that came forth from the heart of Allah was full ordained to be the Lord of plane of soul, and of the plane of things made manifest. So Allah, the husbandman of every thing that is, threw forth this human seed into the soil of soul; it grew apace, and man became a living soul; and he became the Lord of all the kingdom of the soul. Hark, now, let every creature hear, the plane of soul is but the ether of the spirit plane vibrating not so fast, and in the slower rhythm of this plane the essences of life are manifest; the perfumes and the odors, the true sensations and the all of love are manifest.
And these soul attributes become a body beautiful. A multitude of lessons man must learn upon the plane of soul; and here he tarries many ages until his lessons are all learned. Upon the boundary of the plane of soul, the ether began to vibrate slower still and then the essences took on a final garb; the perfumes and the odors and the true sensations and the all of love were clothed in flesh; and man was clothed in flesh.
And within lines 29-31, Matheno and John travel to the temple of Sakara in the valley of the Nile; Matheno was a master for many years in the temple of the Brotherhood. He told the story of John’s life, his mission and he was received by the hierophant and called the Brother Nazarite. John lived and wrought within these temple gates for 18 years; it is here that he conquered self and became a master mind and learned the duties of the harbinger.
Perfected man must pass through all the ways of life, and so a carnal nature was full manifest, a nature that sprang forth from fleshly things. Without a foe a soldier never knows his strength, and thought must be developed by the exercise of strength. And so this carnal nature soon became a foe that man must fight, that he might be the strength of Allah made manifest.
Then he will stand untrammeled on the plane of soul where he must full complete his victories. Unnumbered foes will stand before man upon the plane of soul; these he must overcome, yea, overcome them every one. Thus hope will ever be his beacon light; there is no failure for the human soul, for Allah is leading on and victory is sure.
Man cannot die; the spirit-man is one with Allah, and while Allah lives man cannot die. When man has conquered every foe upon the plane of soul the seed will have full opened out, will have unfolded in the Holy Breath. The garb of soul will then have served its purpose well, and man will need it never more, and it will pass and be no more and man will then attain unto the blessedness of perfectness and be at one with Allah.
Our ancient forefathers established working schools (daaras) to cultivate the land and educate the children solidifying their ancient covenants and establish a global brotherhood (tariqa) to secure the sanctity of their esoteric secrets; they were organized by a central spiritual authority (sultan/marabout) and practiced love, truth, peace freedom and justice among each other just as it was done during the days of John and Matheno. Even today these brotherhoods initiate aspirants just as the Prophet Jesus and Mohammed during their time among their companions as demonstrated in the verses below:
Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you, and lo, I am with you always, to the close of the age. Matthew 28:19
Surely, those who pledge allegiance to you, are pledging allegiance to Allah. Allah approves their pledge; the Hand of ALLAH is over their hands. Those who violate such a pledge, commit the violation to the detriment of their own soul. As for those who fulfill their pledge with Allah, He will grant them a great reward. Sura 48 verse 10
GOD is pleased with the believers who pledged allegiance to you under the tree. He knew what was in their hearts and, consequently, He blessed them with contentment, and rewarded them with an immediate victory. Sura 48 verse 18
Peace and Love,
Shiloh Shaeed El
Egyptian Adept
Prepared January 20, 2010
Updated February 16, 2010
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