First, my people must be taught the knowledge of self. Then and only then will they be able to under-stand others and that which surrounds them. Anyone who does not have a knowledge of self is considered a victim of either amnesia or unconsciousness and is not very competent. The lack of knowledge of self is a prevailing condition among my people here in America. Gaining the knowledge of self makes us unite into a great unity. Knowledge of self makes you take on the great virtue of learning.
Elijah Muhammad... and we will test you with evil and with good; and unto us shall ye be brought back.
Elijah MuhammadAccept your place in the sun as it was originally before the creation of this world... The black man is the first and last, maker and owner of the universe.
Elijah MuhammadA Muslim has five duties towards another Muslim; to return a salutation, visit the sick, follow funerals, accept an invitation and say 'God have mercy on you' when one sneezes.
Elijah Muhammad