THE NATION OF ISLAM S
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WEEK 2 FRIDAY CLASS
C L O S I N G T H E G A P By The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan
Pages 26-35
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As Salaam Alaikum! 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.
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STUDY COURSE INSTRUCTIONS & PROCEDURES
Study Course Instructions
This 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 Steps Step 1: Key Word Clearing Time Frame: 30 min Key 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 min After completing step one, you may begin to read the selected reading materials. Step 3: Check Your Understanding Questions Time Frame: 30 min Review 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.
STEP 1: Key Word Clearing What does term mean? Term means a point of time designating the beginning or end of a period. It is a set date, as for payment, or termination of tenancy. It is a division of a school year, as a semester or quarter, during which a course of studies is given. It’s the stipulated duration of an appointment to a particular office. Term also means any word or phrase used in a definite or precise sense; expression. It also means, words that express ideas in a specified way. What is a devil? (dictionary) A devil is the chief evil spirit, a supernatural being subordinate to, and the foe of, God, and the tempter of human beings; Satan. A devil is a very wicked or malevolent person, also a person who is mischievous, energetic, reckless. (Origin: diabolos, slanderous, diaballein, to slander, lit., throw across) The Holy Quran uses the term Shaitan which means one whose evil is not confined to ones self, but is spread to others. What is a devil? (Supreme Wisdom Lessons) A grafted man which is made weak and wicked, or any grafted live germ from original, is devil. What does slave master children mean? A slave is a human being who is owned as property by, and is absolutely subject to the will of, another. He or she is a servant or tool of another and in a position of subjugation. (Webster) A slave is one whose power and authority is ruled over by another, whose freedom is limited according to the wishes of his master. (Hon. Minister Louis Farrakhan) A child is a son or daughter of a parent; an off-spring or descendant. A slave master is one who exercises absolute power over the life, fortune, liberty and will of another human being often depriving that human being (slave) of the necessities of life. The slave master’s children refers to the off-spring of our former slave masters who are in positions of power and are the direct or indirect beneficiaries of their forefathers. They also perpetuate (carry-on) the idea of the former slave masters. What does Satan mean? The profoundly evil adversary of God and humanity, often identified with the leader of the fallen angels; the Devil. The root of the word means an adversary, to be adverse or to plot against. What is an enemy? An enemy is a a person hostile to an idea or cause. A person who hates another, and wishes or tries to injure him; foe. It also means a nation or force hostile to another; military or wartime adversary. It can also refer to all those who are in opposition to a person, group or cause. What does example mean? The word example means something selected to show the nature or character of the rest; single part or unit used as a sample; typical instance. It is a person or thing to be imitated; model; pattern; a precedent. What does it mean to mock someone? To mock someone means to to hold up to scorn or contempt; ridicule. It also means to imitate or mimic, as in to make fun-of that person or thing due to a defect.
QUESTIONS FOR STUDY SESSION CLOSING THE GAP / WEEK 2
STEP 3: Check Your Understanding
You can use your book if you need help answering the questions. Write your answers below or on a sheet of paper.
Questions: 1. In the terms that the Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad gave to His servant, the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan, to use (in referring to the devil), what does it mean in the evolution of the Divine Message and Mission? What does it reveal?
2. What are the stages of development in the mission of Allah’s Servant? Give examples in nature/life of similar evolvement.
3. Why did the Honorable Elijah Muhammad say that “Allah did not raise us up to be mockers of anybody?”