Youth take the lead in ‘Guarding our righteousness’ workshop
By Zakiyyah Maryam Muhammad DETROIT—The Nation of Islam’s Youth Committee hosted its first in-person Saviours’ Day workshop, “Guarding Our Righteousness.” This workshop placed Muslim youth in the forefront of establishing a culture and standard of righteousness. Instead of a traditional panel discussion, this Feb. 24 workshop guided attendees to form study discussion circles on various topics dealing with righteousness. “The circles...
The journey of marriage: Do you know where you’re going?
DETROIT—“Marriage is half your faith” is one of the Hadith’s (sayings) of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him). During a workshop at this year’s Saviours’ Day convention titled, “The Journey of Marriage,” married couples and unmarried individuals came to get guidance and advice. The husband-and-wife team of Student Minister Amin Muhammad and Student National Auditing Coordinator Sister A’ishah Muhammad have...
Nation of Islam Historical Exhibit highlights Muslims’ accomplishments and sacrifices
DETROIT—The Nation of Islam’s (N.O.I.) Historical Exhibit opened its doors once again for the 2024 Saviours’ Day convention weekend. The exhibit made its first debut in Detroit in 2007 under the direction of Mother Tynnetta Muhammad (May Allah be pleased), wife of the Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad, at the Charles H. Wright Museum. The main focus this year was bringing back...
Brutality unleashed and California’s canine crisis
A recent report by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) found that police attack dogs have severely and permanently injured hundreds of Californians, particularly Black people, although they posed no threat to officers. “Weaponizing Dogs: The Brutal and Outdated Practice of Police Attack Dogs” found that statewide, two-thirds of Californians severely injured by police dogs were non-White; Black Californians are...
Global protests intensify and demands to ‘Free Palestine’ grow
by Nisa Islam Muhammad and Charlene Muhammad The Final Call @TheFinalCall WASHINGTON, D.C.—Thousands gathered at the Israeli Embassy in the nation’s capital and in cities across the U.S. and abroad as part of another global day of protest to demand no invasion of Rafah, a ceasefire to end the Israeli killing spree on Palestinians and the lifting of the siege of...
Genocide is in your heart for this poor and suffering people
The Holy Qur’an, Surah 103, Al-Asr (“The Time”) states: “… Surely man is in loss, except those who believe and do good, and exhort one another to Truth, and exhort one another to patience.” Allah (God) has been hitting America, and the world, with calamities. As you have noticed, these calamities have been increasing more and more since 2005. And now that...
CDC’s own scientists found masks ineffective for COVID—but agency recommended them anyway
According to an investigation by independent journalist Paul D. Thacker published this week in The Disinformation Chronicle, officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention openly questioned the findings of its own scientists’ studies contradicting the agency’s public messaging about mask effectiveness by Michael Nevradakis, Ph.D. This article was originally published by The Defender—Childrens Health Defense News & Views Website...
Sanders report warns nearly half of older Americans ‘have no retirement savings’
by Brett Wilkins A report published Feb. 28 by the U.S. Senate committee chaired by Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders exposed “the depth of the retirement crisis in America” while exploring “solutions that will allow all of our people to retire with dignity and security—not just the very wealthy.” The report—entitled A Secure Retirement for All—was released ahead of a Feb. 28 morning Senate...
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore lays out plan to fight child poverty
ANNAPOLIS, Md.—Maryland Gov. Wes Moore presented legislation he’s championing to address child poverty to state lawmakers on Feb. 28, laying out a locally focused plan to attack the root causes of concentrated poverty statewide. Gov. Moore, who served as the CEO of one of the nation’s largest poverty-fighting organizations before he was governor and has made addressing child poverty a...
Drill competition delivers with energy, excitement
by Yaminah Muhammad DETROIT—A righteous spirit of force and power echoed through the Huntington Place hall as the Nation of Islam (N.O.I.) drill teams hit the stage to compete in the 2024 Saviours’ Day Drill Competition. As one of the most highly anticipated events of the Saviours’ Day weekend, the drill competition attracts hundreds of Believers and guests each year. “Every year...