Nation of Islam

American  

noun

1. an organization composed chiefly of African Americans, advocating the teachings of Islam and originally favoring the separation of Black and white racial groups in the United States: members are known as Black Muslims.

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Nation of Islam British  

noun

1.  NOI.  the official name for the Black Muslims

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Example Sentences

Elijah Muhammad, the leader of the Nation of Islam, said it was in the Jews’ “nature to do evil.”

From The Wall Street Journal

White people are not born with corrupted souls, contrary to the Nation of Islam’s doctrines.

From Salon

But Malcolm X, who was assassinated in 1965 shortly after breaking with the Nation of Islam, never really went out of style.

From Los Angeles Times

But Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan was not running for office.

From Salon

The Nation of Islam is a great example of a religion that was formed through its founders’ UFO experience and events.

From Salon