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The Moorish Science Temple of America

Uplifting Fallen Humanity

The Moorish Science Temple of America is a religious corporation and society founded in the early 20th century by Noble Drew Ali in the United States. It is based on the teachings of Islamism and aims to promote the unity and self improvement. The temple teaches principles of love, truth, peace, freedom, and justice, and encourages its members to study and adhere to the teachings of The Holy Koran of The Moorish Science Temple of America also emphasizes the importance of self-improvement, community service, and the upliftment of humanity.

Our History

The Moorish Science Temple of America was founded by Allah's last Prophet in these days, Prophet Noble Drew Ali, in Newark, New Jersey, in 1913. The prophet taught the true and divine creed of Islam to his followers, and all who attended the meetings. In 1925, the Holy Prophet moved to Chicago, Illinois, and set up the headquarters of The Moorish Science Temple of America at 3603 Indiana Avenue. He incorporated The Moorish Science Temple of America Illinois in 1926. The Prophet sent missionaries throughout the U.S., where they established Temples in such cities as New York, Philadelphia, Newark, Charleston (WV), Milwaukee, Detroit, Lansing (Ml.), Baltimore, Flint (Ml.), and Mt. Clemens(MI). In 1928 at The First Annual Convention, Sheik E Mealy El was appointed Head of The Moorish Science Temple of America. In July 1929, the Prophet passed away under suspicious circumstances. Prophet Noble Drew Ali was the founder and head official of The MST of A from 1913 to 1928. In the October 15, 1928 Annual Convention Sheik E Mealy El was appointed by The Prophet Noble Drew Ali as Grand Sheik of The MST of A and Chairman and Supreme Grand Sheik of The Supreme Grand Council of The MST of A. In 1929 a group of disgruntled Moors led by Claude Green Bey and Charles Kirkman Bey attempted to overthrow The Prophet Noble Drew Ali. After the murder of Prophet Noble Drew Drew Ali Charles Kirkman Bey attempted to overthrow the Prophet's appointed Supreme Grand Sheik Sheik E Mealy El but failed. After the passing of Sheik E Mealy El (in 1934), the coup led by Charles Kirkman Bey reestablished themselves as Moorish Science Temple of America Inc. and named Charles Kirkman Bey Supreme Grand Advisor and Moderator.