Elijah Muhammad and Supreme Literacy: Lessons in Supreme Knowledge, Wisdom, and Understanding

Elijah Muhammad and the Supreme of Literacy explores how Elijah Muhammad framed the term literacy as contrasted with its generally known definitions and applications, outlining the scriptural foundations of his teachings and the course of study prescribed for his followers. It also provides a brief history of Muhammads own educational process and general commentary on the teachings.

Format: Hardback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 15 March 2022
Publisher: University Press of America

Elijah Muhammad and the Supreme of Literacy delves into the profound concept of literacy, exploring how Elijah Muhammad reimagined and defined it in contrast to its conventional understandings and applications. This text serves as a framework for comprehending Elijah Muhammad's belief that literacy held immense significance for the success of Black individuals and women in America, as well as for people worldwide. It outlines the scriptural foundations of Muhammad's teachings, drawing inspiration from both the Bible and the Quran. A comprehensive examination of the curriculum prescribed for his followers provides a unique perspective on literacy and language. Examples of his study materials are presented, showcasing the depth and breadth of his educational approach. A brief history of Muhammad's own educational journey is presented, with a particular focus on the pedagogy of literacy as taught by his teacher, W.D. Fard. Furthermore, an introduction to the early educational focus of The Nation of Islam is provided. Finally, a general commentary on the teachings is offered through the lenses of three influential figures: W.D. Fard, who was Elijah Muhammad's teacher; Muhammad himself, who was a prominent figure in the Nation of Islam; and Minister Louis Farrakhan, who was a student of Elijah Muhammad.

Elijah Muhammad and the Supreme of Literacy delves into the profound concept of literacy, exploring how Elijah Muhammad reimagined and defined it in contrast to its conventional understandings and applications. This text serves as a framework for comprehending Elijah Muhammad's belief that literacy held immense significance for the success of Black individuals and women in America, as well as for people worldwide. It outlines the scriptural foundations of Muhammad's teachings, drawing inspiration from both the Bible and the Quran. A comprehensive examination of the curriculum prescribed for his followers provides a unique perspective on literacy and language. Examples of his study materials are presented, showcasing the depth and breadth of his educational approach. A brief history of Muhammad's own educational journey is presented, with a particular focus on the pedagogy of literacy as taught by his teacher. Furthermore, an introduction to the early educational focus of The Nation of Islam is provided. Finally, a general commentary on the teachings is offered through the lenses of three influential figures: W.D. Fard, who was Elijah Muhammad's teacher; Muhammad himself, who was a prominent figure in the Nation of Islam; and Minister Louis Farrakhan, who was a student of Elijah Muhammad.

Weight: 413g
Dimension: 227 x 161 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780761872474