Shabazz

Shabazz was a name taken by El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz (aka Malcolm X) based on the teachings of Elijah Muhammad. Muhammad described the name as belonging to the Black Asian or "Asiatic Black Man" in his book "Message to the Blackman in America".

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In Arabic sha?b?azz translates to "a people mighty and glorious".

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There is also a similar Persian name, Shahb?z, meaning "royal falcon". Indicating "royalty and nobility", the name is popular with Indian and Pakistani Muslims.

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Malcolm X: Malcolm X (born Malcolm Little May 19, 1925 – February 21, 1965 – also known as: Detroit Red, El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, and Omowale) was an American spokesman for the Nation of Islam. Malcolm X was the founder of the Muslim Mosque, Inc. and the Organization of Afro-American Unity....

Elijah Muhammad: Elijah Muhammad (October 7 1897–February 25, 1975) led the largely Black American spiritual and political organization, the Nation of Islam from 1934 to 1975....