MTTBM_week_20_wed by Barnar Muhammad

THE NATION OF ISLAM S

WEDNESDAY CLASS WEEK 20 MESSAGE TO THE BLACKMAN Pages 228 - 237

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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 IN 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 raise your hand for assistance. Each believer (student) should have a copy of this handout and its instructions to take home and continue studying on their own. All steps may not be completed in the class sessions in its entirety.

Study Course Steps Step 1: Key Word Clearing 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) 2.) 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. 3.) 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 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 Time Frame: min is formulated to check your30 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 answers at the conclusion of this 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.

KEY WORD CLEARING

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What is the meaning of doom?

What does it mean to be deceitful?

Doom means death, destruction, or some other terrible fate. It is a judgment, decision, or sentence, especially an unfavorable one.

To be deceitful means guilty of or involving the concealment or distortion of the truth for the purpose of misleading others.

What is Belgium?

What is a brotherhood?

Belgium is a low-lying country in western Europe, on the southern shore of the North Sea; population 10,414,300 (est. 2009); capital, Brussels, official languages, Flemish and French. It is the headquarters for the European Union and NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization).

A brotherhood is the relationship between brothers; an association, society, or community of people linked by a common interest, religion, or trade. What is meant by the term "at hand"?

What are fools?

To be "at hand" means nearby; close in time; about to happen.

Fools are silly or stupid persons; persons who lack judgment or sense.

What does FBI mean?

What does poisoned mean? Poisoned means to treat (a weapon) with a substance that has an inherent property that tends to destroy life or impair health in order to augment its lethal effect. What is meant by lazy? Lazy means unwilling to work or use energy; characterized by lack of effort or activity; showing a lack of effort or care; slow moving.

The FBI is the Federal Bureau of Investigation: the federal agency charged with investigations for the Attorney General and with safeguarding national security. What is the meaning of hinder? Hinder means to cause delay, interruption, or difficulty in; hamper; impede. It means to prevent from doing, acting, or happening; stop.

What is the meaning of within? To be within means to be inside; at or to some amount or degree not exceeding. It means to be in or into the interior of or the parts or space enclosed by. What is a citizen? A citizen is a native or naturalized member of a state or nation who owes allegiance to its government and is entitled to its protection. What is meant by inhuman? Inhuman means lacking qualities of sympathy, pity, warmth, compassion, or the like; cruel; brutal. It is that which is not human in nature or character. What is a doctrine? A doctrine is something that is taught; teachings collectively; a body or system of teachings relating to a particular subject.

STEP 3: Check Your Understanding The 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. What is an immediate need for all preachers? 2. What is the “old lie” that the Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad says that our people need to STOP preaching? Why? 3. What were some of the problems that our people had to solve (right out of slavery) in order to build a nation of our own? 4. According to the Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad, what is our defense? 5. The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan has mentioned that we must be the “moral superiors” in this time. Why did he say this? 6. Why do you think the Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad stated that college university graduates are poisoned 100% more in mind and into the love of the enemy than the uneducated? Give examples to support this statement. 7. Why do the scriptures say that the poor gladly received the truth? 8. What does the Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad mention about what God will do if America attacks any nation? How is this being fulfilled in the recent history and today? 9. What is the Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad’s argument in regards to the NOI being falsely accused of hate teaching?

Questions For Further Study: 1. In the offering of integration, does this include some this earth to call our own? Why? 2. Who brought the first of our parents here for slave purposes? What was the year? 3. What should the teachers and leaders of black people be sure to teach their children? Why is this important? 4. The Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad states that the Caucasian has not only deprived black people of justice and equality, but his own white brother. He even mentioned that they war against each other all the time. Give examples of this from history. 5. Why can’t we simply demand the white man accept us as equals? 6. Where should we look if we want freedom, justice and equality? 7. Did Jesus teach Christianity in his time? Explain your answer. 8. Why shouldn’t we fear that the white world will destroy us? 9. If the government will not give us some land or a state of our own, then what does the Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad say they must do? 10. What does the Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad mean when he said that Allah has made him the door? 11. Are black people by nature sinners?