THE NATIONOF ISLAM

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Welcome to the NOI Study Course. We hope and pray that Allah will bless

you with a productive study and a deeper understanding of the

Teachings of the Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad.

A s S a l a a m A l a i k u m !

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W E E K 4W E D N E S D A Y C L A S S

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Study Course InstructionsThis study course is designed to be done both in a course room, mosque, study-group or self-paced at home. Certain parts of this course (Key Word Study) will be done with a partner. Other parts will be done independently (by yourself). When its time to partner, you and your partner (twin) are to follow the steps provided in this guide. The study course is laid out in the order you do them. It is important not to skip any steps of the guide. THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE TO BE FOLLOWED FOR OUR CLASSES.

Purpose of this Study Course Guide:

The purpose of this study course guide is to guide you through this course of study.

Time to Complete:

Although the hour and a half that we have for study this evening will hopefully allow you to progress through most of this study, however it is strongly recommend that you continue to work on this study course at home at your own pace.

Important Note: During the study course session, if you have any questions during your study raise your hand for assistance. Each believer (student) should have a copy of this study course and its instructions to take home and continue studying on their own. All steps may not completed in the class sessions in its entirety.

Study Course StepsStep 1: Key Word Clearing Time Frame: 30 minKey words are important words related to key concepts found in the reading. Having a good understanding of the meanings of these words will help each student better understand the important concepts and ideas of the study as well as eliminate misunderstandings that come with misunderstood words. Use the key word list and definitions found in this packet to do the drill (exercise) a and b.

1.) Select a partner (closest to you) and study the Key Words together, through reviewing the questions and answers to master. (If done in course room or mosque/study group the time allotted is 30-45 minutes)

a. First time through: The student has the questions and answers in front of him or her. The partner asks the student the question, and the student answers it. He/She can look at the answer if needed. The answer does not have to be word-for-word or memorized; just the concept must be correct.

b. Second time through: Once finished with the drill the first time, you start again from the beginning, this time without the answers in front of you. Your partner asks the question and you answers. If the answer is incorrect, your partner shows you the answer. Look at the answer again and repeat until you have grasped the concept, then continue to the next one.

Step 2: Independent Reading Time Frame: 30 minAfter completing step one, you may begin to read the selected reading materials.

Step 3: Check Your Understanding Questions Time Frame: 30 minReview the lists of questions. Each question is formulated to check your understanding of the key concepts and ideas found in the reading. Answer each question on a sheet of paper and be prepared to discuss your answer at the conclusion of this study class session. Sufficient time may not be given during class session to answer all of the questions. If you do not finish in class, please continue this step at home.

S T U D Y C O U R S E I N S T R U C T I O N S & P R O C E D U R E S

STEP 1: Key Word Clearing

What does original mean?Original means of or relating to an origin or beginning; fresh and unusual; novel; being that from which a copy, translation, etc. is made.

What does it mean to know?To know is to associate with, be familiar with, fraternize with, have dealings with, have knowledge of or to recognize; to be sure of or have the facts about.

What does divine mean?Divine means of or like God or a god; coming from God; holy.

What does grave mean?As an adjective, grave means important or serious; full or danger, threatening; dignified, solemn or sedate.

What does stress mean?Stress means strain or pressure. It also means special attention, emphasis.

What is a neighbor? A neighbor is one who lives or who is located near or next to another. It is also defined as another human being; fellow person.

Define parable?A parable is a short, simple story that teaches a moral lesson as in the Bible.

Define understand.To understand means to get the meaning of; to know what is meant by something or someone.

What does inferior mean?Inferior refers to something that is situated under or beneath; low or lower in order, degree or rank.

Define independent.Independent means not ruled or controlled by another; self-governing.

What does culture mean?Culture is defined here as the ideas, skills, arts, tools, and way of life of a certain people in a certain time; civilization.

What does prime mean?Prime means first in excellence, quality, or value; first in degree or rank; chief.

What does unity mean?Unity means the state of being one, or united; singleness or oneness. It is the quality of being one in spirit, sentiment, purpose, harmony, agreement or uniformity.

STEP 3: Check Your UnderstandingThe following questions are for discussion at the conclusion of the study session. The remaining questions can be completed at your own pace as you continue your study at home. You can use your book if you need help answering the questions. Write your answers on a sheet of paper.

Questions For Discussion:1. (Think About It) In the histories that were revealed to the Honorable Elijah Muhammad (66

trillion, 50,000, 6,000 years ago, etc...), what is the common theme and lesson that can be learned from these histories?

2. What keeps the Blackman from enjoying freedom, justice and equality?

3. How does “no love for self, nor love for his or her own kind” manifest itself among Black people today? Give examples of where this behavior exists presently.

4. How does the Honorable Elijah Muhammad describe the power of our unity?

Questions For Further Study:Know Thyself1. Give examples of how being without knowledge has in the past and continues to affect us today.2. Who is the Tribe of Shabazz?3. What is the origin of our kinky hair?4. What is the relationship between the rule of the enemy and our lack of knowledge of self?

First, Love Yourself1. Why do you think “the Bible puts more stress upon the ‘love for thy neighbor than love for the brother’”?

Understand Self1. What does having a true knowledge of self mean?2. What proof do you see today of who the original people are and who shall live on this earth and call it

their own? Give some examples

Help Self Before Helping Others1. Why is it important to help self before helping others?2. Why won’t the slave-master teach us the knowledge of ourselves?

What The So-Called Negro Must Do For Himself 1. What is the worst kind of crime that has been committed against Black people?2. Give examples of how you think the history of America would be different if when released from

bondage the Blackman had been given the famous “forty acres and a mule.”3. Why is ownership of land a prime and necessary part of freedom?4. What things are done today as part of a clever plan to discourage Black people from wanting to own

producing land for themselves?5. What is the significance of the year 1955?

QUESTIONS FOR STUDY SESSIONMESSAGE TO THE BLACKMAN / WEEK 4

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