This is the first scholarly biography of Minister Farrakhan, leader
of the controversial religious and political movement, the Nation
of Islam, and challenges the popular portrayal of Farrakhan in
American media as an anti-Semitic and race baiting bigot. Placing
Farrakhan’s life and leadership in historical context, this book
traces his evolution from a fiery Black Nationalist in 1960s Harlem
to a respected leader in sections of the U.S and abroad, providing
insights into the history of African American Islam, Black
Nationalism and Islam in the West. Archives drawn on include the
FBI’s files on the NOI and its leaders, Farrakhan’s writings in
the Muhammad Speaks newspaper in the 1960s and early 1970s, and
lectures and interviews from the late 1970s to the present day. The
book includes excerpts from first-hand interviews with those
closest to Farrakhan, including NOI officials, pastors, imams, and
community groups that work alongside Farrakhan and his followers.
The book uncovers Farrakhan’s work in rebuilding the NOI’s
reputation in Harlem following Malcolm X’s assassination, as well
as exploring his relationships with clergy and secular leaders to
provide important insights into his religious life. Ultimately,
Dawn Marie-Gibson argues that Farrakhan’s beliefs are fluid and
that as such he presents himself as both a mainstream Muslim, a
Christian who adheres to Black Liberation Theology and as a
divinely appointed successor to and guardian of the NOI’s
founding beliefs.
General
| Imprint: |
Bloomsbury Academic
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Series: |
Islam of the Global West |
| Release date: |
December 2023 |
| Authors: |
Dawn-Marie Gibson
|
| Dimensions: |
234 x 156mm (L x W) |
| Pages: |
208 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-350-06850-6 |
| Categories: |
Books
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| LSN: |
1-350-06850-0 |
| Barcode: |
9781350068506 |
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