Mu’urican Gansul 2009 MinutesMu’urican Gansul 2009 Minutes

2009 Minutes Of The 2009 Minutes Of The Mu’urican Gansul Mu’urican Gansul                                                                      THE UNDERSIGNED, I-TEref Ankh-El , Mustasafeer ( Trust Protector)of the above named body politic , indigenous Institution, THE UNDERSIGNED, I-TEref Ankh-El , Mustasafeer ( Trust Protector)of the above named body politic , indigenous Institution,

was present and constituted a quorum of the Mission. was present and constituted a quorum of the Mission. During the 2009 seasons ( year ), The Mustasafeer by the assistance of Noble Kerry A Allende-El completed our mandate by During the 2009 seasons ( year ), The Mustasafeer by the assistance of Noble Kerry A Allende-El completed our mandate by

affixing/ witnessing our seals for the homecoming reclamation documentation of moo-rish nationals within our territory affixing/ witnessing our seals for the homecoming reclamation documentation of moo-rish nationals within our territory /field office .  /field office . 

The Mustasafeer in duty assisted moors with the establishment of their aboriginal identification cards, and nativity records. The Mustasafeer in duty assisted moors with the establishment of their aboriginal identification cards, and nativity records. The Mustasafeer (Trust Protector ) in addition, attended Gansul and Moo-rish Science Temple Meeting at the “Muur-rican The Mustasafeer (Trust Protector ) in addition, attended Gansul and Moo-rish Science Temple Meeting at the “Muur-rican

Lounge”with appointed Co-Mustawazeers ( Amun Araru Heh-El, Benjamin Hotep El , Robert El Bey, and others Lounge”with appointed Co-Mustawazeers ( Amun Araru Heh-El, Benjamin Hotep El , Robert El Bey, and others COTRUSTEES) . COTRUSTEES) .

The Mustasafeer (Trust Potector) stimulated cultural events with the introduction of Clinard Hinson “Vitale Life Structured The Mustasafeer (Trust Potector) stimulated cultural events with the introduction of Clinard Hinson “Vitale Life Structured Water” to the Tsenocomoco Territory.Water” to the Tsenocomoco Territory.

The Mustasafeer (Trust Potector ) furthered the organized education method by the enrollment of nationals to the The Mustasafeer (Trust Potector ) furthered the organized education method by the enrollment of nationals to the Jurisconsultus University.Jurisconsultus University.

The Mustasafeer established banking qualifications during this 2009 season.The Mustasafeer established banking qualifications during this 2009 season. Lastly, The Mustasafeer by the assistance of the Chief of Staff Dawiyd –Bar: Eloheem-El , Prince Alim Bey and Princess Lastly, The Mustasafeer by the assistance of the Chief of Staff Dawiyd –Bar: Eloheem-El , Prince Alim Bey and Princess

Kadirah established the Amurican Nation Permanent Mission @ the 2009 Permanent Forum For Indigenous People. These are Kadirah established the Amurican Nation Permanent Mission @ the 2009 Permanent Forum For Indigenous People. These are the deeds now recorded in the Minute Book. the deeds now recorded in the Minute Book.

Resolved that all Trustees, Officers and Agents of this Company shall respect, keep and preserve the privacy of company Resolved that all Trustees, Officers and Agents of this Company shall respect, keep and preserve the privacy of company business dealing, records, and the like, and shall not divulge private information to third parties or government agencies or business dealing, records, and the like, and shall not divulge private information to third parties or government agencies or courts without express consent of the Mission trustee.   courts without express consent of the Mission trustee.  

There being no more business to come before the Mission, the minutes are deemed complete. There being no more business to come before the Mission, the minutes are deemed complete. Date: __________________Place:______________________Date: __________________Place:______________________ Mustawazeer (Trustee ) :___________________________________Mustawazeer (Trustee ) :___________________________________ Mustawazeer (Trustee) : ___________________________________Mustawazeer (Trustee) : ___________________________________ Mustawazeer (Trustee):___________________________________  Mustawazeer (Trustee):___________________________________ 

Minutes for Dawiyd Bar Eloheem El, Autochthon Yamassee Muurs, Mt. Jerusalem Minutes for Dawiyd Bar Eloheem El, Autochthon Yamassee Muurs, Mt. Jerusalem Embassy Embassy

1 January 2009 to1 January 20101 January 2009 to1 January 2010    Signed and sealed Lawful documentation for Malachi Z. York-El via Jaame Amun Re Signed and sealed Lawful documentation for Malachi Z. York-El via Jaame Amun Re

El ,January 09El ,January 09 Meeting with Mustasafeer in Virginia, March 09Meeting with Mustasafeer in Virginia, March 09 Distributed Fliers for U.M.A.A.R. event at UN, and designed post card. Distributed Fliers for U.M.A.A.R. event at UN, and designed post card. Applied for U.N. Permanent Forum of Indigenous Peoples, April 09.Applied for U.N. Permanent Forum of Indigenous Peoples, April 09. Myself and Mustasafeer attended UNPFII 09.Myself and Mustasafeer attended UNPFII 09. Meeting with Sekou Owusu (President of the Republic of New Africa), giving an Meeting with Sekou Owusu (President of the Republic of New Africa), giving an

overview of our indigenous history. Establishing a status of future endeavors.overview of our indigenous history. Establishing a status of future endeavors. RecruitedRecruited 2 new members. 2 new members. Tribal Meeting at East point library, Details: Lawful protocols, history, culture, 3 hour Tribal Meeting at East point library, Details: Lawful protocols, history, culture, 3 hour

block instruction.block instruction. Signed and sealed Lawful documentation for Malachi Z. York-El via Jaame Amun Re El Signed and sealed Lawful documentation for Malachi Z. York-El via Jaame Amun Re El

, June 09, June 09 Meet with Sister Nisa Shabazz to detail setup for Tribal (U.M.A.A.R.) Presentation in Meet with Sister Nisa Shabazz to detail setup for Tribal (U.M.A.A.R.) Presentation in

February at Morehouse University.February at Morehouse University. Prospected land for Autochthon Yamassee Muurs “Black Eagle Tribal Village”. Prospected land for Autochthon Yamassee Muurs “Black Eagle Tribal Village”. United Nations accepted application for Autochthon Yamassee Muurs.United Nations accepted application for Autochthon Yamassee Muurs. Joined Aboriginal Law Firm (online). Joined Aboriginal Law Firm (online). Made Treaty with the United Washitaw Muurs.Made Treaty with the United Washitaw Muurs. Talks of Treaty with Gullah Geechee Nation. Talks of Treaty with Gullah Geechee Nation.

Prophet Noble Drew Ali Prophet Noble Drew Ali Founder ofFounder of

The Moorish The Moorish Science Temple of Science Temple of

AmericaAmericaMoorish Divine National Moorish Divine National

Movement Movement

““Temple Information”Temple Information”

Introduction Introduction In an era of time when there is much misunderstanding In an era of time when there is much misunderstanding

concerning the religion of Islam, it is absolutely imperative that concerning the religion of Islam, it is absolutely imperative that all of us are functioning under the divine principles of Love all of us are functioning under the divine principles of Love Truth Peace Freedom and Justice. We must not do anything Truth Peace Freedom and Justice. We must not do anything that will cause confusion or that will perpetuate a that will cause confusion or that will perpetuate a misunderstanding as to what this movement is dedicated to. All misunderstanding as to what this movement is dedicated to. All Officials and members of the Moorish Science Temple of Officials and members of the Moorish Science Temple of America, must strive to imitate the Prophet Noble Drew Ali in America, must strive to imitate the Prophet Noble Drew Ali in words, actions and deeds.words, actions and deeds.

Due to the limited resources we are not always able to visit Due to the limited resources we are not always able to visit each and every branch temple on a regular basis. Therefore each and every branch temple on a regular basis. Therefore this pamphlet must serve an important role to ensure that our this pamphlet must serve an important role to ensure that our members are properly instructed on how to hold service. members are properly instructed on how to hold service. Please learn and adhere to the information found within.Please learn and adhere to the information found within.

Nationality and Identification CardNationality and Identification Card

As stated above, when one joins the M.S.T.of A, he or she is As stated above, when one joins the M.S.T.of A, he or she is issued a Nationality and Identification Card. The expense of issued a Nationality and Identification Card. The expense of the card is twenty five cents. The official issuing the card the card is twenty five cents. The official issuing the card should explain or answer any questions related to the card. It should explain or answer any questions related to the card. It should be carried at all times. The proper way to fill out the should be carried at all times. The proper way to fill out the Nationality and Identification Card is as follows: on the top Nationality and Identification Card is as follows: on the top line write the age of the person at the time he joined the line write the age of the person at the time he joined the temple and the date, on the second line write his or her temple and the date, on the second line write his or her name and tribal name. (See example below) It is important to name and tribal name. (See example below) It is important to spell out the word Brother or Sister instead of abbreviating it. spell out the word Brother or Sister instead of abbreviating it. We ask that you use blue or red ink to complete this card. We ask that you use blue or red ink to complete this card. Nationality Cards can be purchased from the Moorish Nationality Cards can be purchased from the Moorish American Publishing Company and Supply House.American Publishing Company and Supply House.

Tribal NamesTribal Names The names of El and Bey are tribal names. They are not titles. There were The names of El and Bey are tribal names. They are not titles. There were

three tribes of the ancient Moabites, the El, Bey and Ali tribes. Prophet three tribes of the ancient Moabites, the El, Bey and Ali tribes. Prophet Noble Drew Ali told the moors however, not to use the name Ali. He Noble Drew Ali told the moors however, not to use the name Ali. He instructed us further not to name our children Ali. All Moors are to use their instructed us further not to name our children Ali. All Moors are to use their tribal names as soon as they join the M.S.T of A. We don’t have to go to tribal names as soon as they join the M.S.T of A. We don’t have to go to court and have our names changed because we are not changing our court and have our names changed because we are not changing our name. We are proclaiming something that we have always been by being name. We are proclaiming something that we have always been by being born a Moorish American. In fact the Prophet Noble Drew Ali told the Moors born a Moorish American. In fact the Prophet Noble Drew Ali told the Moors not to give up their slave names because we have a birth right under them. not to give up their slave names because we have a birth right under them. We don’t have to change any existing records. The Prophet Noble Drew Ali We don’t have to change any existing records. The Prophet Noble Drew Ali told the Moors, “Let all old business stand as it is and do all new business told the Moors, “Let all old business stand as it is and do all new business in your free national name.” The Prophet Noble Drew Ali also told the in your free national name.” The Prophet Noble Drew Ali also told the Moors “ You cannot make anyone write your name. When you get the pen Moors “ You cannot make anyone write your name. When you get the pen in your hand you write it.”in your hand you write it.”

Nationality Nationality As stated in our Divine Constitution and By-Laws,” With us all members must As stated in our Divine Constitution and By-Laws,” With us all members must

proclaim their nationality….. This means simply that in order to join he or she wishes proclaim their nationality….. This means simply that in order to join he or she wishes to proclaim their nationality. Ther are no requirements. (it is important to note that a to proclaim their nationality. Ther are no requirements. (it is important to note that a member is not required to learn anything before receiving his or her card. member is not required to learn anything before receiving his or her card. Membership is free all over the world, but to identify oneself as a Moorish American, Membership is free all over the world, but to identify oneself as a Moorish American, he or she must purchase a Nationality and Identification Card. This card should be he or she must purchase a Nationality and Identification Card. This card should be carried at all times.carried at all times.

As stated in our literature our nationality is Moorish American. When one proclaims As stated in our literature our nationality is Moorish American. When one proclaims his or her nationality they are to no longer identify themselves as Negro, Black, his or her nationality they are to no longer identify themselves as Negro, Black, Colored, Ethiopian, etc. Prophet Noble Drew Ali stated: Nationality is the foundation Colored, Ethiopian, etc. Prophet Noble Drew Ali stated: Nationality is the foundation of mankind and whoever fails to proclaim his nationality is a slave in whatever land of mankind and whoever fails to proclaim his nationality is a slave in whatever land he is found in.” Our Prophet came to free us from the conditions of mental slavery, he is found in.” Our Prophet came to free us from the conditions of mental slavery, therefore it is of the utmost importance that we stop clinging to names and principles therefore it is of the utmost importance that we stop clinging to names and principles that delude to slavery and go back to the state of mind of our forefathers. that delude to slavery and go back to the state of mind of our forefathers. Proclaiming our nationality and acknowledging ourselves as Moorish American is a Proclaiming our nationality and acknowledging ourselves as Moorish American is a very important part of our salvation as a nation of people, for it helps us consciously very important part of our salvation as a nation of people, for it helps us consciously re connect ourselves to the history, culture and religion of our forefathers. Let us not re connect ourselves to the history, culture and religion of our forefathers. Let us not be disheartened by those who may choose not to refer to us as Moorish Americans, be disheartened by those who may choose not to refer to us as Moorish Americans, what is most important is that we recognize ourselves as such and begin to act what is most important is that we recognize ourselves as such and begin to act accordingly. Prophet Noble Drew Ali began to uplift the Moorish Americans by accordingly. Prophet Noble Drew Ali began to uplift the Moorish Americans by teaching theme to be themselves. It is important to remember that will be our teaching theme to be themselves. It is important to remember that will be our humility, strength of character and a strict adherence to the divine principles of humility, strength of character and a strict adherence to the divine principles of Love, Truth, Peace Freedom and Justice that will distinguish us as Moorish Americans.Love, Truth, Peace Freedom and Justice that will distinguish us as Moorish Americans.

When Teaching Nationality it is important to emphasize the things that were taught When Teaching Nationality it is important to emphasize the things that were taught by Prophet Noble Drew Ali, See Moorish Literature pamphlet, A Divine Warning By by Prophet Noble Drew Ali, See Moorish Literature pamphlet, A Divine Warning By The Prophet for the Nations.The Prophet for the Nations.

Moorish CustomsMoorish Customs The headdress for the Moors are as follows: men wear a fez The headdress for the Moors are as follows: men wear a fez

which is usually red with a black tassel, or a turban. It is which is usually red with a black tassel, or a turban. It is important to note that turbans should not be purple or black. important to note that turbans should not be purple or black. Black Fezzes are to be worn only by Muftis who have been Black Fezzes are to be worn only by Muftis who have been appointed by the Grand Sheik. Sisters wear turbans and appointed by the Grand Sheik. Sisters wear turbans and crowns of varying colors with the Moorish American Crescent crowns of varying colors with the Moorish American Crescent pin in the V center of their turbans. The Prophet didn’t bring pin in the V center of their turbans. The Prophet didn’t bring the Kufi as part of the official headdress.the Kufi as part of the official headdress.

The word Islamism is not a part of our Moorish Greeting and The word Islamism is not a part of our Moorish Greeting and should not be used as such. When greeting another Moor we should not be used as such. When greeting another Moor we hold up our right hand with our palm out and greet our hold up our right hand with our palm out and greet our Moorish brother or sister with the word Islam, and depart with Moorish brother or sister with the word Islam, and depart with the word Peace.the word Peace.

When entering or moving about the Temple it is our custom When entering or moving about the Temple it is our custom to hold up our right hand with our palm out.to hold up our right hand with our palm out.

Our ReligionOur Religion

As stated in our Questionnaire, our religion is Islamism, which is the doctrine and practice of As stated in our Questionnaire, our religion is Islamism, which is the doctrine and practice of Islam. Islam means peace and submission to Allah. Islam didn’t start with Prophet Mohammed. Islam. Islam means peace and submission to Allah. Islam didn’t start with Prophet Mohammed. As stated in the Holy Koran of Mecca, Islam was before Mohammed. Prophet Mohammed is the As stated in the Holy Koran of Mecca, Islam was before Mohammed. Prophet Mohammed is the founder of the uniting of Islam.founder of the uniting of Islam.

As Moorish Americans we are returning to Islam, as it was prepared by our forefathers for our As Moorish Americans we are returning to Islam, as it was prepared by our forefathers for our earthly and divine salvation. Islam is taught by Prophet Noble Drew Ali, emphasizes the earthly and divine salvation. Islam is taught by Prophet Noble Drew Ali, emphasizes the importance of living by the divine principles of Love, Truth, Peace , Freedom and Justice.importance of living by the divine principles of Love, Truth, Peace , Freedom and Justice.

There has been misunderstandings in the past concerning the manner in which Moorish There has been misunderstandings in the past concerning the manner in which Moorish Americans practice Islam as opposed to more traditional forms of the religion. Many have Americans practice Islam as opposed to more traditional forms of the religion. Many have concluded that because we don’t adhere or certain rituals we are not actually practicing Islam. concluded that because we don’t adhere or certain rituals we are not actually practicing Islam. However, nothing could be further from the truth. Our lessons support this that we are taught However, nothing could be further from the truth. Our lessons support this that we are taught rites and forms are but symbolic and are not the essence of religion but a means to help men rites and forms are but symbolic and are not the essence of religion but a means to help men comprehend. Custom does not alter the nature of truth. Our Prophet has brought us a higher comprehend. Custom does not alter the nature of truth. Our Prophet has brought us a higher form of Islam an as told the Moors: You are going to have to take these lessons and go form of Islam an as told the Moors: You are going to have to take these lessons and go straighten out your brothers in the East”straighten out your brothers in the East”

One area that needs to be addressed is the erroneous assertions that Prophet Mohammed was One area that needs to be addressed is the erroneous assertions that Prophet Mohammed was the last Prophet that Allah would ever send to this earth. Many Base this belief on the fact that the last Prophet that Allah would ever send to this earth. Many Base this belief on the fact that the Holy Koran of Mecca states that Prophet Mohammed was the seal of the Prophets. The word the Holy Koran of Mecca states that Prophet Mohammed was the seal of the Prophets. The word seal has been interpreted by some to mean the end or conclusion, as one might seal an seal has been interpreted by some to mean the end or conclusion, as one might seal an envelope so that no more material could be put in. However, this interpretation has always envelope so that no more material could be put in. However, this interpretation has always been in dispute by many Islamic scholars.been in dispute by many Islamic scholars.

A seal is also a sign of authority, something that confirms or authenticates. Prophet Mohammed A seal is also a sign of authority, something that confirms or authenticates. Prophet Mohammed was the Seal of the Prophets in that he came with the authority form Allah to confirm the was the Seal of the Prophets in that he came with the authority form Allah to confirm the religion of Islam. Our lessons teach us that a Prophet is a thought of Allah Manifested in the religion of Islam. Our lessons teach us that a Prophet is a thought of Allah Manifested in the Flesh. The thoughts of Allah are infinite and cannot be circumscribed. As Moorish Americans we Flesh. The thoughts of Allah are infinite and cannot be circumscribed. As Moorish Americans we should be able to stand on the fact that Noble Drew Ali is a Prophet that was sent by Allah in should be able to stand on the fact that Noble Drew Ali is a Prophet that was sent by Allah in due time to redeem man from his sinful and fallen stages of humanity back to the highest plane due time to redeem man from his sinful and fallen stages of humanity back to the highest plane of life with his Father God Allah.of life with his Father God Allah.

Meeting ProceduresMeeting Procedures As stated in our Divine Constitution and By-laws All meetings are to be opened and closed promptly….. Friday Holy As stated in our Divine Constitution and By-laws All meetings are to be opened and closed promptly….. Friday Holy

Day Services are generally opened at 7:30 pm.Day Services are generally opened at 7:30 pm.

The Chairman gavels the meeting to order and request that everyone stand, face the east and repeats the Moorish The Chairman gavels the meeting to order and request that everyone stand, face the east and repeats the Moorish American Prayer, This is done with both heels together, feet at forty-five degree angle, arms in an up right at angle American Prayer, This is done with both heels together, feet at forty-five degree angle, arms in an up right at angle with five fingers on the left and two fingers on the right. Important note: Mufti’s on Chairman’s post should remain with five fingers on the left and two fingers on the right. Important note: Mufti’s on Chairman’s post should remain standing facing forward with their hands by their sides.standing facing forward with their hands by their sides.

After everyone is seated the Chairman gives praises to Allah; and honor to the Prophet Noble Drew Ali. Honors to After everyone is seated the Chairman gives praises to Allah; and honor to the Prophet Noble Drew Ali. Honors to Brother Marcus Massiah Garvey, the past and present leaders of the Moorish Science Temple of America……. Honors Brother Marcus Massiah Garvey, the past and present leaders of the Moorish Science Temple of America……. Honors to Man, because when you honor man you honor Allah. Additional honors to our Moorish Literature, flags and LTPFJ . to Man, because when you honor man you honor Allah. Additional honors to our Moorish Literature, flags and LTPFJ . Peace.Peace.

After giving praise and honors, the Chairman then reads from our Divine Constitution, By Laws and Additional Laws After giving praise and honors, the Chairman then reads from our Divine Constitution, By Laws and Additional Laws found in our Moorish Questionnaire. ( All seven Acts) After the reading of the laws, the Chairman then reads briefly found in our Moorish Questionnaire. ( All seven Acts) After the reading of the laws, the Chairman then reads briefly from our Moorish Holy Koran.from our Moorish Holy Koran.

After reading from the Koran, the Chairman then calls the speakers according to their rank of office. He would call After reading from the Koran, the Chairman then calls the speakers according to their rank of office. He would call Divine Minister’s first, Assistant Chairman, Chairman, Assistant Grand Sheik, Grand Sheik and Grand Governor if Divine Minister’s first, Assistant Chairman, Chairman, Assistant Grand Sheik, Grand Sheik and Grand Governor if visiting. During the times that Prophet Noble Drew Ali was in the flesh he would be the last speaker of the evening. visiting. During the times that Prophet Noble Drew Ali was in the flesh he would be the last speaker of the evening. It is important to note Prophet Noble Drew Ali’s instructs that we put our best speakers out front. This is especially It is important to note Prophet Noble Drew Ali’s instructs that we put our best speakers out front. This is especially important where ministers may not be present. It is important that those who speak to a body of Moors attend important where ministers may not be present. It is important that those who speak to a body of Moors attend Sunday School on a regular basis and teach according to the Divine Instructions of the Holy Prophet Noble Drew Ali.Sunday School on a regular basis and teach according to the Divine Instructions of the Holy Prophet Noble Drew Ali.

Each speaker is allotted 15 minutes. After the last speaker has spoken the Chairman calls on the Governor to read Each speaker is allotted 15 minutes. After the last speaker has spoken the Chairman calls on the Governor to read the Divine Warning. If there is no Governor present , the Grand Sheik or next highest official reads the Divine the Divine Warning. If there is no Governor present , the Grand Sheik or next highest official reads the Divine Warning.Warning.

After the readings of the Divine Warning, the business of the temple is take care of. This is also the time set aside After the readings of the Divine Warning, the business of the temple is take care of. This is also the time set aside for announcements and proclamations.for announcements and proclamations.

After the business of the temple has been taken care of the Chairman calls on the Secretary to read the minutes of After the business of the temple has been taken care of the Chairman calls on the Secretary to read the minutes of the meeting. (It is important to note that when time does not permit, the reading of the minutes may be tabled until the meeting. (It is important to note that when time does not permit, the reading of the minutes may be tabled until another time. After the reading the Chairman calls for corrections and or additions to the minutes and then a vote is another time. After the reading the Chairman calls for corrections and or additions to the minutes and then a vote is taken.taken.

After the vote has been taken and accepted by the majority, the Chairman requests that everyone stands, face the After the vote has been taken and accepted by the majority, the Chairman requests that everyone stands, face the East and repeats the Moorish American Prayer. After the prayer the meeting is adjourned.East and repeats the Moorish American Prayer. After the prayer the meeting is adjourned.

Procedures For Conducting Procedures For Conducting Sunday SchoolSunday School

Sunday School Class is generally opened at 2 pm. The Chairman then requests that Sunday School Class is generally opened at 2 pm. The Chairman then requests that those in attendance stand, face the East and repeat the Moorish American Prayer.those in attendance stand, face the East and repeat the Moorish American Prayer.

After the prayer of the Chairman requests that everyone remains standing for the saying After the prayer of the Chairman requests that everyone remains standing for the saying of the Moorish Honors. He then leads them in them in the Moorish Honors that were of the Moorish Honors. He then leads them in them in the Moorish Honors that were previously stated.previously stated.

After the Chairman leads everyone in the Moorish Honors he requests that they be After the Chairman leads everyone in the Moorish Honors he requests that they be seated and reads the Divine Constitution and By laws as well as the additional laws that seated and reads the Divine Constitution and By laws as well as the additional laws that re found in the Moorish Questionnaire.re found in the Moorish Questionnaire.

After the reading of the laws, the Chairman reads from the Holy Koran of the MSTA and After the reading of the laws, the Chairman reads from the Holy Koran of the MSTA and then calls the Sunday School Instructor to lead the Class.then calls the Sunday School Instructor to lead the Class.

According to Act 5 of the Additional Laws, the teacher must confirm himself to the According to Act 5 of the Additional Laws, the teacher must confirm himself to the questionary. And let every member exercise his five senses who is able to do so.. The questionary. And let every member exercise his five senses who is able to do so.. The instructor covers the 101 questions in the Questionnaire, allotting time for questions and instructor covers the 101 questions in the Questionnaire, allotting time for questions and comments.comments.

After the Sunday School Instructor covers the 101 questions in the Questionnaire, After the Sunday School Instructor covers the 101 questions in the Questionnaire, whomever is designated then instructs the class in the Holy Koran of MSTA the Koran whomever is designated then instructs the class in the Holy Koran of MSTA the Koran instructor should start at the beginning and work through the Koran a verse at a time. It instructor should start at the beginning and work through the Koran a verse at a time. It usually takes about a year of most temples to go through the Koran and then this usually takes about a year of most temples to go through the Koran and then this process is repeated. As the study of Self is a lifetime endeavor, there is of course no process is repeated. As the study of Self is a lifetime endeavor, there is of course no need to rush through the Koran. What is most important is that members learn these need to rush through the Koran. What is most important is that members learn these Divine Instructions so that they might better apply them to their lives.Divine Instructions so that they might better apply them to their lives.

After about one and a half hours of Sunday School, about 3:30 pm the Instructor turns After about one and a half hours of Sunday School, about 3:30 pm the Instructor turns the meeting back over to the Chairman, who calls on the Governor or Grand Sheik to the meeting back over to the Chairman, who calls on the Governor or Grand Sheik to read the Divine Warning.read the Divine Warning.

After the reading of the Divine Warning, the business of the temple is taken care of as After the reading of the Divine Warning, the business of the temple is taken care of as previously stated. previously stated.

Moorish HolidaysMoorish Holidays

The Moorish American Holidays are as The Moorish American Holidays are as followed:followed:

Prophet Noble Drew Ali’s Birthday, Jan. 8Prophet Noble Drew Ali’s Birthday, Jan. 8thth

Moorish American New Year Jan. 15Moorish American New Year Jan. 15thth

Moorish American Tag Day Mar. 17Moorish American Tag Day Mar. 17thth

Authority Day Jul. 20Authority Day Jul. 20thth

Anniversaries of the Young Peoples Moorish Anniversaries of the Young Peoples Moorish National League on the first Sunday in Dec. National League on the first Sunday in Dec. and anniversary of the Sister’s Auxiliary on and anniversary of the Sister’s Auxiliary on the 3the 3rdrd Saturday in December. Saturday in December.

Duties of Officials Duties of Officials The Grand Sheik, is the head official of a Temple. He or she is a minister or must function in this capacity The Grand Sheik, is the head official of a Temple. He or she is a minister or must function in this capacity

as the head religious official of his or her temple. All Grand Sheiks are instructed to read the Chapter as the head religious official of his or her temple. All Grand Sheiks are instructed to read the Chapter Magistrate and Subject for guidance, and diligently study their Holy Koran and Divine Constitution and Magistrate and Subject for guidance, and diligently study their Holy Koran and Divine Constitution and By laws, as instructed by Prophet Noble Drew Ali.By laws, as instructed by Prophet Noble Drew Ali.

The Grand Sheik is like a father to the temple and must set a good example by living the life of Love, The Grand Sheik is like a father to the temple and must set a good example by living the life of Love, Truth, Peace, Freedom and Justice. He is to work diligently to keep the peace in the temple and among Truth, Peace, Freedom and Justice. He is to work diligently to keep the peace in the temple and among its members. He is to see to it that the teachings of our Prophet and his laws are being taught and its members. He is to see to it that the teachings of our Prophet and his laws are being taught and carried out as he instructed. In teaching, he is not to introduce radical or conflicting doctrines that will carried out as he instructed. In teaching, he is not to introduce radical or conflicting doctrines that will only sever to obscure or distract from the saving power of our Divine Instructions. Prophet Noble Drew only sever to obscure or distract from the saving power of our Divine Instructions. Prophet Noble Drew Ali told the Moors I brought you everything it takes to save a nation, now take it and save yourself, Ali told the Moors I brought you everything it takes to save a nation, now take it and save yourself, when he made this statement he was holding up a Holy Koran of the Moorish Science Temple and a when he made this statement he was holding up a Holy Koran of the Moorish Science Temple and a Questionnaire.Questionnaire.

The Assistant Grand Sheik is to assist the Grand Sheik in all affairs as long as he is functioning under the The Assistant Grand Sheik is to assist the Grand Sheik in all affairs as long as he is functioning under the Divine Principles of Love, Truth Peace Freedom, and Justice. He takes orders from the Grand Sheik and Divine Principles of Love, Truth Peace Freedom, and Justice. He takes orders from the Grand Sheik and carries out the duties of the Grand Sheik where and when he is unable to serve.carries out the duties of the Grand Sheik where and when he is unable to serve.

The Chairman is the Official, who calls the meeting to order, leads the prayer, reads the laws, calls the The Chairman is the Official, who calls the meeting to order, leads the prayer, reads the laws, calls the speakers and keeps the peace during the meetings. He is to work in harmony with the Grand Sheik speakers and keeps the peace during the meetings. He is to work in harmony with the Grand Sheik and carry out those orders, or suggestions that conform to Love Truth Peace Freedom and Justice. He and carry out those orders, or suggestions that conform to Love Truth Peace Freedom and Justice. He is to see to it that the speakers teach from the Divine Instructions of Prophet Noble Drew Ali, and is to see to it that the speakers teach from the Divine Instructions of Prophet Noble Drew Ali, and tactfully corrects any mistakes that might be misleading to the public. In conducting of business or tactfully corrects any mistakes that might be misleading to the public. In conducting of business or elections, the Chairman does not have a vote, except to break a tied vote.elections, the Chairman does not have a vote, except to break a tied vote.

The Assistant Chairman is to conduct the meetings in the absence of the Chairman. The Chairman is in The Assistant Chairman is to conduct the meetings in the absence of the Chairman. The Chairman is in authority to preside over meetings unless he yields the chairmanship to the Assistant Chairman for authority to preside over meetings unless he yields the chairmanship to the Assistant Chairman for some business reason or by order of the Grand Sheik. When issues are on the floor that affect, some business reason or by order of the Grand Sheik. When issues are on the floor that affect, concern or relate to the Chairman, the Chairman should yield the Chairmanship to the Assistant concern or relate to the Chairman, the Chairman should yield the Chairmanship to the Assistant Chairman long enough to have these issues settled. If the length of this period is not clear or it is not Chairman long enough to have these issues settled. If the length of this period is not clear or it is not clear as to the settlement of the issues, let the Grand Sheik decide and let the meeting continue in clear as to the settlement of the issues, let the Grand Sheik decide and let the meeting continue in peace. peace.

The Secretary is to record the minutes of the meetings and record the financial transactions of the temple. The Secretary is to record the minutes of the meetings and record the financial transactions of the temple. Keep accurate records of such finance and prepare reports to be sent in to the home office. The Keep accurate records of such finance and prepare reports to be sent in to the home office. The Secretary should maintain and accurate roster of the Temple members and should make quarterly Secretary should maintain and accurate roster of the Temple members and should make quarterly reports to the home office.reports to the home office.

The Assistant Secretary is to assist the Secretary and assume responsibilities in his or her absence.The Assistant Secretary is to assist the Secretary and assume responsibilities in his or her absence.