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What was the most controversial aspect of Elijah Muhammad's teachings?

  • His focus on economic empowerment

  • His claim about Fard's identity

  • His call for Black Independence

  • His rejection of integration

Answer

Elijah Muhammad was the leader of the Nation of Islam, a Black nationalist group that was active in the United States during the mid-20th century. He was a controversial figure, and one of the most controversial aspects of his teachings was his call for Black Independence. He believed that African Americans should separate themselves from white society and create their own independent nation.
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