Wallace Fard Muhammad

Religious Leader, Founder of Nation of Islam

Wallace Fard Muhammad - Religious Leader, Founder of Nation of Islam
Born

February 26th, 1893
132 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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A religious leader established the Nation of Islam in Detroit, Michigan, in the early 1930s. The organization sought to improve the spiritual, social, and economic conditions of African Americans. Involved in promoting self-sufficiency, the leader emphasized the importance of African American identity and religious beliefs. The figure disappeared under mysterious circumstances in 1934, leaving a lasting legacy in religious circles.

Founded the Nation of Islam in 1930

Promoted African American identity and self-sufficiency

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