Wallace Fard Muhammad

Wallace Fard Muhammad (1877-93? – after 1934) was a preacher and founder of the black nationalist movement the Nation of Islam (NOI), establishing its first mosque in Detroit. He preached his distinctive version of Islam there for three years before mysteriously disappearing in 1934.

Related Topics:
1934 - Black nationalist - Nation of Islam - Detroit - Islam

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Alternative names on record are numerous: Wali Farad, Farrad Mohammed, W.D. Fard, and F. Mohammed Ali. Within the NOI he is generally known as Master Fard Muhammad.

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