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Nation of Islam

Learn more about the Nation of Islam, a religion founded by Wallace D. Fard to raise the moral, social, and economic standing of non-whites. With Malcolm X as one of its controversial heroes (he later broke with NOI to join mainstream Islam), the Nation of Islam has a rich history in the United States. Beliefnet offers a breakdown of wh at NOI is, how it differs from Islam, who its main founders are, and other essays and blog posts.

Related Topics: Black Muslims, Elijah Muhammad, Malcolm X, Minister Louis Farrakhan, Nation Of Islam, Warith Deen Muhammad, Islam, economic standing, turning racist ideas, Nation, Islam Understanding, Islam Features, Religion, calling whites, Movement, Islam Discussions

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Top 10 Recent Celebrity Converts

From Katie Holmes converting to Scientology, Madonna embracing Kabbalah, and Snoop Dogg joining the Nation of Islam, celebrities left and right are converting to religions they weren't born into. Here are the Top 10 Recent Celebrity Converts.

Related Topics: Entertainment, Celebrities, Conversion, Catholicism, Judaism, Islam, Kabbalah, Scientology, Agnosticism, Christianity, Nation Of Islam, Protestant, Entertainment Features

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Most Influential Black Spiritual Leaders 2007

Whether inspiring their congregations to stand up against social injustice or urging a focus on God-centered family values, African-American religious leaders are a crucial component of a rich and diverse spiritual landscape. In honor of Black History Month, Beliefnet has compiled a list of some of the nation’s most influential African-American spiritual leaders. While by no means comprehensive, the list includes some of today’s most prominent--and controversial--spiritual figures, some up-and-coming figures of note, and several individuals whose lifelong efforts have earned them a place in history.

Related Topics: Role Model, Spiritual, Leader, african american, religious leaders, affordable housing, Women, spiritual values, best selling author, spiritual leaders, Social

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America's New Evangelists

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You're Gonna Serve Somebody

Rapper Mos Def says we all devote our lives to something. He's chosen Allah.

Related Topics: Entertainment, Music, mos, Islam, Human Rights, Mos Def, controversial murder charges, surprising moral rectitude, Father, Life, world champion boxer, sweatshop conditions

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