Chapter 19, Tablet 6:232 - 261

CHAPTER NINETEEN

AL KHIDR            MURDUK

Tablet 6:232             Tablet 6:261

232  In 1970 A.D. the Nuwaubian Islaamic Hebrews were founded as an official sect and communal living was set.

233  Also in the year 1970 A.D., the small flock moved to a house on Neptune Avenue and 23rd street, in Coney Island.

234  And opened the Pure Sufu Bookstore on 720 Flatbush Avenue and the layout and printing shop was 492 Flatbush Avenue, right down the block.

235  Twenty eight thirteen West 29th Street served as a meeting place and lecture hall which was my home in Coney Island.

236  We then relocated and opened a Masjid on 222 Utica Avenue.

237  This was a very spiritual period and many Angelic visitors manifested themselves to the growing congregation.

238  Our community was expanding so rapidly, we had to move again in 1972 A.D.

239  This time to 452 Rockaway Avenue where classes were held in what we called the "Upper Room."

240  The next move took us to Carroll Street where a candy store was opened.

241 Later that year the masjid was re-established at 838 St. John's Place and a book store was opened.

242  I began publishing the pamphlets of peace.

243  I wrote, typed, illustrated, reproduced and distributed them almost single handedly.

244  I diligently treaded the streets of New York and the surrounding areas as I propagated Sufi Islaam.

245  I was blessed with the "gift of gab" combined with a sense of humor and charisma that draws people of all walks of life to me.

246  People began to wonder who this man who spoke to profoundly and so persistently on many subjects which were previously considered unmentionable.

247  At first, many people joined the mission because it was the style:  to be "black"  and cultural.

248  I drew many hypocrites-phonies who just wanted to "play Muslim."

249  They didn't want to work to build a nation.

250  They just wanted to dress in Africa clothing, play drums and listen to me speak.

251  I called them the "first fruits."

252  They were faithful, but not true.

253  In 1972  A.D., after returning from Sudan I drew a literal line on the masjid floor,

254  And said:  those who wanted their "culture," but did not want to sacrifice to build for the future were excluded.

255  The mission was then carried on by those who were willing to "work for the perfection."

256  "The mission expanded and moved to a new headquarters in the Bushwick section of Brooklyn,

257  Originally occupying one building 743 Bushwick Avenue,

258  And then adding on more buildings as time passed until it had grown to a village which presently exists on Bushwick Avenue till this day.

259  Our mission has obtained all its assets through sacrificing without the aid of outside funds.

260  We've established many businesses within our community structure.

261  Immediately the jealousy and the hatred started.

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