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Over the years, The Moorish Science Temple of America has become a victim to negative News coverage due to false claims of individuals being active members or in some sort of association with our organization. Over the years, we have seen countless claim of so-called Moorish Sovereignty, Moorish Federation, Moorish Indigenous person and Moorish Republic; the list continues to grow each year with many bogus claims of association with The Moorish Science Temple of America. We have seated ourselves as vanguards defending against bogus claims, unrighteous acts and sheer lawlessness of those who continue to set themselves as a threat to our peaceful way of living.
National Leader Shaykh Ra Saadi El continues to be vocal in defending The Moorish Science Temple of America-1928 along with its True and Faithful followers. Shaykh Ra Saadi El is the most sought after Moorish American figure who gives clarity and understanding to the News media about the true tenets of The Moorish Science Temple and those claiming to be members.
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Anti-Government Sovereign Citizens Taking Foreclosed Homes Using Phony Deeds, Authorities Say
It's an interesting trend, Potok said, because the sovereign citizens have their roots in white supremacy. Melvin noted that all seven sovereign citizens his county is after are black and identify with the Moorish Nation, which Potok described as a black nationalist group "with very strong streak of sovereign beliefs."
"What was attractive, I think, to black groups I think was the idea of completely sovereignty: 'the white man can't mess with us,'" he said.
But Shaykh Ra Saadi El, chief minister with the Atlanta-based Moorish Science Temple of America, denies the men and women caught up with area's sovereign citizen movement have anything to with his temple.
"They're not Moorish Americans. Moorish Americans do not claim to be sovereign citizens," he said.
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Aug. 23, 2010
“There are a lot of bootleg groups out there. We call them bootleggers because what they have done is they’ve gone to the temple, got a nationality card, run out and adopted a eurocentric idea or conception, such as sovereignty, driving without a license, not paying taxes,” Chief Minister Ra Saadi El said.
Saadi El says anyone who follows DeVante or his book may be surprised when the law is not on their side.
“It’s fictitious. If you look at their stuff, they have 50,000 different entitlements of law, this quote, that quote, but not the law itself,” Saadi El said.
Steve Bierbrodt says the law is simple: Tennessee drivers have to have a Tennessee tag.
“It’s taking revenue away from the State of Tennessee. It is illegal, because they’ve got a vehicle that’s not registered with the state. It’s untraceable basically,” Bierbrodt said.
One group in Memphis says they don’t have to get state-licensed car plates.
Keli Rabon , July 1, 2010
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Moorish Nationals: Religious group or opportunists?
You may not have heard of the "Moorish Nationals," but police have. Members claim to follow Moorish science, rooted in a black religious group that's been around for nearly a century, and most of its members obey the law -- but not everyone.
In an exclusive corner of Bethesda, Md., there's a 35,000-square-foot mansion with 12 bedrooms, 17 bathrooms and trees planted by former President Bill Clinton and Vice President Al Gore. On the market for nearly $6 million, it's not exactly a steal, so imagine real estate agent Jordan Fainberg's surprise when he learned someone had moved into the vacant property.
"The owner calls me again and says, the neighbor called, there are people inside the house claiming they own the house. And I'm like, 'What?'" said Fainberg.
Lamont Butler, also known as Lamont Maurice El, claimed the mansion for himself. He even provided documents issued by the so-called "Moorish National Republic" to back it up.
(Memphis) It’s hard to track down the Moorish National Republic group in Memphis.
They exist according to a woman who is squatting in a $2 million dollar home on Shady Grove.
Most Moorish groups found online said they have nothing to do with the Memphis group.
“We are not a sovereignty group we are not a land grabbing thieving group,” said Shaykh Ra Saadi El with the Moorish Science Temple of America. “We have driver’s license. We pay taxes. We are not a sovereignty group,” he added.
We went to a home in south Memphis where the woman who is squatting at the east Memphis home told Memphis Police she lived when she was arrested in October.
What is the Moorish National Republic?
March 7, 2013, by Candace McCowant.
Bogus court filings spotlight little-known sect
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — From New Jersey to California, police, courthouse officials and real estate agents are being confronted with a baffling new problem: bogus legal documents filed by people claiming to follow an obscure religion called Moorish Science. Their motives range from financial gain to simply causing a nuisance.
No one is more exasperated by the phenomenon than the leaders of the century-old Moorish Science Temple of America, who say the growing crop of "paperwork terrorists" has nothing to do with their faith or its teachings.
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Anyone claiming being a Moorish American Moslem their claim must be based solely on the premise of what the founder Prophet Drew Ali has declared for anyone to hold such claim. This is not declared based on hearsay, conjecture, or what someone wishes to claim; it is based on the customary rights of becoming an active member within The Moorish Science Temple of America.
Feel free to contact us if you want to know the legitimacy of a Moorish Science Temple or those who are claiming to be Moorish Americans.
False Claims of Being a Moorish American Moslem.
Syracuse's Moorish Science Temple of America is one of 15 chapters in the nation
By Renée K. Gadoua, The Post-Standard
on July 26, 2011 at 7:05 PM, updated July 27, 2011 at 7:27 PM
Editors' note: This story was originally published on Feb. 22, 2008.
Syracuse, NY -- Jakada Makkah Bey begins Friday prayer services for Syracuse's Moorish Science Temple of America by raising all five fingers on his left hand and two on his right.
"Seven is a perfect number, " he says. "Our goal is to perfect our ways. Our ultimate goal is to be at peace."
Bey is the spiritual leader - referred to as governor or sheik - of Moorish Science Temple No. 4, which has met in Syracuse since 2001.
The group is one of 15 Moorish Science temples in the country, said Chief Minister Ra Saadi El, who is based in Atlanta. The Syracuse group attracts as many as 20 people to its Friday services, Bey said. There are about 200 members nationwide in the group known as the Moorish Temple of America (1928 Portion), officials said.
The National Leader of The Moorish Science Temple of America-1928
-Shaykh Ra Saadi El / Chief of Ministers
Attended Shawnee Community College in Chicago Ill as an under graduate in 1976; he would later receive an honorary Doctorate from the University of The Moorish Science Temple of America in 2005; with well over 36 years of invested studies within The Moorish Science Temple of America, the foundation of Islamic Nationalism for African Americans, Constitutional Law in relations to the status of Citizenship for African Americans and Islam in America from a Moorish Perspective. His professorship is a strong emphasis in the Sufi concept of Islam, world history, Nationality, Constitutional law and social status. He is presently the only officially recognized Executive Ruler within The Moorish Science Temple of America.
Shaykh Ra Saadi El’s books, I Am Your Prophet: The life, works and teachings of the first American born Prophet Noble Drew Ali, Islam In a Nutshell and Prescribed Manner of Prayer. Shaykh Ra Saadi El other books includes The Scientific Interpretations of The Divine Constitutions and By Laws and The Koranic Study Guide Book for Moorish Americans and The Controversial Years of The Moorish Science Temple of America.
Shaykh Ra Saadi El articles have appeared in the Moslem Journal newspaper, The Albany NY Times Union, peered reviewed journals and numerous news sources. He has appeared on many religious and social talk shows such as; Nation 2 Nation filmed out of Hollywood California; The New Nation of Islam filmed out of Detroit Michigan; The State of the Black Family filmed out of Oakland California and his very own hosted television show four years running; Islam In America from a Moorish Perspective filmed from PeoplesTV studios in Atlanta Georgia along with Red Crescent and Star World Studios (RCSWS) a internet media network. He is frequently sought out by national news media as an authority about matters pertaining to Moorish Americans and the organization itself. He has also contributed his expertise in Moorish Islamic history to author Dennis Walker whose book “Islam and the Search for African-American Nationhood” has received world wide recognition.
Shaykh Ra Saadi El has received many commendations for “Project Chance for Life” Outreach Ministries for his contribution to State and Federal Correctional Institutions which he started back in 1992. He has worked as a Drug Counselor and Spiritual adviser for many years. He is the founder of the very first Theological Moorish Islamic University; which has received notoriety from many Islamic schools of thought; The UMSTA has received recognition by The Pluralism Project at Harvard University.
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Project Chance for life Outreach humble beginnings started with Shaykh Ra Saadi El corresponding with inmates; answering letters, sending them lessons and books to assist in their moral, spiritual, growth and development. He started with just a mere 40 to 50 inmates. Presently Project Chance for Life supports well over a thousand inmates within the State and Federal Correctional Institutions across the country.
Shaykh Ra Saadi El founded Project Chance for Life Outreach Program back in 1992; he made a commitment to reach back to those who remain incarcerated by assisting them to establish a positive productive way of life. As a youth, growing up on the South side of Chicago his life was a continuous element of criminal activity as a gang chief, drug dealer and user; in and out of prison over a period of fifteen years.
Shaykh Ra Saadi El knows all to well the life of troubled young men involved in a life of crime and drugs due to his own experiences. He is able to bring a living example in showing that people who made bad decisions not only can be remorseful and repentantive; nevertheless will seek to be better in wanting to live a highly spiritual, moral and productive way of life as being a benefit to self and society. Shaykh Ra Saadi El has become a beacon light of hope not only to those who are incarcerated but people in general; as his accomplishments are but a reflection in showing men and women that people can chance for the better and remain on a righteous path along life journey.
Shaykh Ra Saadi El has received countless commendations for his works with inmates and the community; by providing religious services within the institutions as a religious services contractor for the Bureau of Prisons. He has also received recognition from the Governor of California for his community outreach works within the city of Oakland. His outreach programs extends beyond just assisting man who are presently incarcerated but also assist them even more once they return back into the free world.
Shaykh Ra Saadi El is no stranger to faithful dedication and sincere works; fixed within his service to Allah and humanity. His years of steadfast devotion to The Moorish Science Temple of American is not only seem within his vast amount of accomplishments it is seen more so within the members whose personal dedicated is only mirrored by that of his great leadership.
There are some individuals seeking accreditation as a Moorish American scholar only to have never been taught by those who were taught by Prophet Drew Ali or connected to any legitimate Temples. Shaykh Ra Saadi El’s scholarly works have plagiarized by this seeking to be recognized for scholarly works. Shaykh Ra Saadi El gives no way for failure, disloyalty, and those who seek to marginalize our beloved Prophet Drew Ali along with our Divine movemen
Presently there is no Moorish American Leader with recognized works along with years of noted dedication within The Moorish Science Temple of America other than Shaykh Ra Saadi El. The teachings and customs of The Moorish Science Temple of America-1928 have been imitated by many Moorish groups. It has been taken as the general standard of what a true Moorish Islamic community is to operate as.
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Reflections of Respect & Honor
Shaykh Ra Saadi El acknowledge by respected figures.
Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj of the Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad, is a beloved disciple of H.H Sri Swami Chidanandaji Maharaj. Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj of the Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad, is a beloved disciple of H.H Sri Swami Chidanandaji Maharaj. He is one of the most sought after speakers in India and abroad.
His lectures are a spontaneous outpouring of divine wisdom. He is a yogacharya, having conducted more than 560 yoga shibirs in India and abroad for armies, universities and private sector companies. He is a master organizer, able to work for several days without sleeping. Swamji can attend to several tasks at one time unlike other worldly people and was described as being astavadhani. He is a strict disciplinarian, prompt, precise and punctual.
Muhammad Hisham Kabbani (born 13 Safar 1364 / 28 January 1945) is a prominent Lebanese-American Sufi Muslim. Kabbani advocates an understanding of Islam described by his supporters as fundamentally based on peace, tolerance, interreligious cooperation, respect and love. Kabbani has counseled and advised Muslim leaders around the world from Afghanistan to the UK to build community resilience against violent extremism.In the US, his vocal criticism of extremism has stirred controversy among some American Muslims. In 2012 the Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre named him one of the top 500 most influential Muslims
Shaykh Ahmed Tijani Ben Oma, born in Ghana West Africa. Specialized in Islamic Law and Jurisprudence, including Comparative Religion, Astronomy, Spiritual Science and Healing, Divine Poetry and Chanting, Singing, Fine Arts and Culture. He took Arabic and Islamic Studies at the Kulliyat Athakaffah Al Arabiyah in Ghana and studied and mastered the Biblical Science and History through the Methodist Missionary High School in Ghana. Specialized in Media Broadcasting and Mass-communications and also obtained a Master of Comparative Religion. He studied and memorized the Holy Qur'aan at the age of 15 and the Holy Bible by the age of 20.
Derrick Boazman, popular radio personality of Atlanta talk radio 1380 WAOK “TOO MUCH TRUTH” former Atlanta City Councilman Mr. Boazman is President and CEO of Facilitation Strategies, Inc., which specializes in strategic planning and group facilitation activities. Shaykh Ra Saadi El appeared as a special guest to give understanding about The Moorish Science Temple of America.
Min. Ben Johnson; Professor of Christian Spirituality – Columbia Theological Seminary, Ordained Minister of Word and Sacrament – Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Presbytery of Greater Atlanta. Author of over 30 books about Christianity, Beyond 9 /11 Christians and Muslims Together-An invitation to conversation.
