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Date: Fri, 12 Aug 1994 03:04:46 -0600
From: mahmed@xnet.com (M. Ahmed)
Subject: 19. Islam or Farrakhanism

III&E Brochure Series; No. 19
(published by The Institute of Islamic Information and Education (III&E)
and reproduced with permission)
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COMPARISON BETWEEN ISLAM AND FARRAKHANISM
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ISLAM, and so-called "NATION OF ISLAM," are two different religions.  The
only thing common between them is the jargon, the language used by the
both.  "The Nation of Islam" is a misnomer; this religion should be called
=46arrakhanism, after the name of its propagator.  The religion of Elijah
Muhammad and W.D. Fard died with their death because their officially and
popularly elected successor, W.D. Muhammad, integrated the community with
the Muslim community at-large, following the Qur'an and Hadith of Prophet
Muhammad, sallallahu alaihi wa sallam.  Louis Farrakhan joined W.D.
Muhammad and gave his pledge of allegiance to him after Elijah Muhammad's
death; he later rebelled and broke his oath with impunity, or without
paying any expiation, and restarted "The Nation of Islam."

Examine the following comparisons between Islam and Farrakhanism with
regard to the belief or practice in each:

BELIEF/PRACTICE
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1.  GOD/ALLAH ALONE
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ISLAM:  One Unique, never appeared in any physical form; hence, no physical
representation is possible.  He is recognized through his 99 names.

=46ARRAKHANISM:  "...Allah (God) appeared in the Person of Master W. Fard
Muhammad, July 1930; the long awaited 'Messiah' of the Christians and the
'Mahdi' of the Muslims."

2.  PROPHET/MESSENGER
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ISLAM:  Muhammad (S) is the last Prophet and the last Messenger.  No
messenger or prophet will come after Muhammad (S).

=46ARRAKHANISM:  Elijah Muhammad was a "Messenger of Allah."  Are there any
more messengers or prophets to come?  Not clear.

3.  THE LAST DAY/THE LIFE HEREAFTER
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ISLAM:  The life on earth as we know it will come to an end; it will be
followed by the life hereafter which includes physical resurrection of the
entire humankind, judgement and the life of paradise or hell.

=46ARRAKHANISM:  "...BELIEVE in the resurrection of the dead - not in
physical resurrection, but in mental resurrection."  "No already physically
dead person will be in the Hereafter; that is slavery belief, taught to
slaves to keep them under control."  "When you are dead, you are DEAD."

4.  THE QUR'AN
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ISLAM:  It was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (S) between 610 and 632 C.E.
It is the last revelation of Allah to mankind.

=46ARRAKHANISM:  Contradictory beliefs.  On one side, "...BELIEVE in the Hol=
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Qur'an and in the scriptures of all the Prophets of God," and on the other
side, "We, the original nation of the earth ... are the writers of the
Bible and Qur'an.  We make such history once every 25,000 years ... it is
done by twenty-four of our scientists."  "Both the present Bible and the
Holy Qur'an must soon give way to the Holy Book..."

5.  THE BIBLE
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ISLAM:  It was revealed to prophets and messengers from Moses (alaihis
salam) to Jesus (A) but was corrupted.  Authenticity of statements in the
Bible are judged by the Qur'an.

=46ARRAKHANISM:  (See their beliefs above regarding the Qur'an)

6.  SHAHADAH
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ISLAM:  It means what it says, that is, Allah is Unseen, He is the Creator,
the Sustainer.  Mankind is accountable to Him Alone, and Prophet Muhammad
(S) of Arabia is the final and ultimate ROLE MODEL; no one can substitute
for him.

=46ARRAKHANISM:  A cover up to deceive gullible Muslims.  "Allah (God)
appeared in the person of Master W. Fard Muhammad," and Muhammad of Arabia
(S) was one of the prophets, not a role model for our times.  The real role
model and lawgiver for our times is Elijah Muhammad.

7.  SALAH
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ISLAM:  Five times a day is required; SALAH (prayer) includes QIYAM
(standing), RUKU' (bowing), SAJDA (prostration), JALSA (sitting on the
floor) and recitations.

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RUKU' or SAJDA.  Friday is a major congregational prayer day, not for
SALAH, but to say DU'A and to listen to a Minister.

8.  ZAKAH
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ISLAM:  Required on accumulated wealth after having in possession for one
year above the NISAB (certain limits), as defined in SHARI'A (Islamic law).

=46ARRAKHANISM:  It is a tax as "poor due" on income, similar to income tax.
Who benefits?

9.  SAWM
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ISLAM:  Fasting is required in the month of Ramadan, ninth month of Islamic
calendar.

=46ARRAKHANISM:  Fasting is required in December only.  Fasting in the month
of Ramadan is optional.

10.  HAJJ
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ISLAM:  Required once in a lifetime if conditions of finances, health, and
safety of travel are met.

=46ARRAKHANISM:  No Hajj requirement.  Farrakhan and his cronies take trips
to Saudi Arabia, and by the way, to Makkah for the main purpose of image
building and to raise funds from gullible rich Arabs.

11.  LAWFUL (HALAL); UNLAWFUL (HARAM)
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ISLAM:  Determined by Allah, the God Alone, announced in the Qur'an or by
the Prophet Muhammad (S), recorded in the authentic Hadith sources.

=46ARRAKHANISM:  Determined by W.D. Fard and announced by Elijah Muhammad.
The Qur'an and Prophet Muhammad (S) have no relevance nor authority with
regard to lawful and unlawful.

12.  AUTHENTIC HADITH
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ISLAM:  An indispensable source of Islamic beliefs and practices, the only
source after the Qur'an.  Indispensable for the understanding of the Qur'an
itself.

=46ARRAKHANISM:  Ignored, if not totally rejected by Farrakhanis.  However,
the leadership, including Farrakhan himself, may invoke Hadith if it suits
their purpose to fool gullible Muslims.

-- M. Amir Ali, Ph.D.  References for Farrakhanism quotes are given in the
author's article: ISLAM OR FARRAKHANISM.  For a copy send $3.00 to the
address given in this article.


KNOWING THE TRUE ISLAM:
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There are many groups in America who claim to represent Islam and call
their adherents Muslims.  Any serious student of Islam has a duty to
investigate and find the true Islam.  The only two authentic sources which
bind every Muslim are, (1) the Qur'an and (2) authentic or sound Hadith.
Sometimes, Fiqh is quoted as a source.  However, only that part of fiqh is
a true source and binding which quotes directly Qur'an and authentic
Hadith.  All other parts of fiqh are opinions of learned scholars.  Since
scholars are not prophets or messengers of Allah, they are fallible people.
Hence their opinions may be correct or may not be correct; they do not
become binding.

Any teachings under the label of "Islam" which contradict or are at
variance with the direct understanding of fundamental beliefs and practices
of Islam from the Qur'an and authentic Hadith should be rejected, and such
a religion should be considered a PSEUDO-ISLAMIC CULT.  In America there
are many pseudo-Islamic cults, Farrakhanism being one of them.  An honest
attitude on the part of such cults should be not to call themselves Muslims
and their religion Islam.  Such an example of honesty is Bahaism which is
an off-shoot of Islam, but Bahais do not call themselves Muslims nor their
religion, Islam.  In fact, Bahaism is not Islam just as Farrakhanism is not
Islam.

The foundation of Islam consists of TAWHEED, RISALAH,  and AAKHIRAH.  And
"five pillars" of Islam are SHAHADAH, SALAH, ZAKAH, SAWM and HAJJ.  The
rest of the building of Islam consists of SHARI'A which includes HARAM and
HALAL, RIGHTS and DUTIES, MORAL CODE, CONVEYING THE MESSAGE, IMPLEMENTATION
OF THE RULE OF ALLAH and EXCELLENCE in everything Muslims do.  Any claims
of Islam should be judged on the criteria given in this paragraph.  If the
foundation and pillars of a building are demolished there is no building
left.  Such is the case with pseudo-Islamic cults, including Farrakhanism.
=46or details request the booklet, HOW TO PRESENT ISLAM, A RATIONAL APPROACH
by the author of this brochure.

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INTRODUCTION OF III&E

The Institute of Islamic Information & Education (III&E) is established for
the sole purpose of disseminating true and correct information about Islam
and taking corrective action for the removal of misinformation and false
perceptions which exist in the American society about Islam and Muslims.
This author's article, ISLAM OR FARRAKHANISM and this brochure are
contributions to achieve the stated goal.  There may be other similar
articles and brochures forthcoming on pseudo-Islamic cults not discussed
here.

The Institute has published numerous brochures and articles on basic tenets
of Islam and Islamic practices.  Anyone wishing to have a complete set or a
selection thereof should write to the Institute and request a complete list
of its publications.  In addition, the Institute provides learned Muslims
as speakers to schools, churches, community organizations and talk shows.
The Institute operates an Islamic Reading Room in Chicago, holds classes
for non- and new Muslims who may be interested in advancing their knowledge
in Islamic beliefs and practices.  For more information write to:

The Institute of Islamic Information & Education
P.O. Box 41129
Chicago, Illinois, 60641-0129 U.S.A.

Tel. (312) 777-7443
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