Title: Black Muslim History
Subtitle: New Studies on W.D. Fard, Elijah Muhammad, and the Nation of Islam
Subject Classification:  Religion and Faith, History, Sociology  
BIC Classification: HRHS, HBTB, JHBK
BISAC Classification: SOC001000, HIS001000, SOC039000
Binding: Hardback, eBook
Planned publication date: Mar 2027
ISBN (Hardback): 978-1-80866-084-9
ISBN (eBook): 978-1-80866-085-6

e-books available for libraries from   Proquest  and   EBSCO   with non-institutional availability from  GooglePlay

For larger orders, or orders where you require an invoice, contact us  admin@ethicspress.com

Description

W. D. Fard, the enigmatic founder of the Nation of Islam, remains one of the most mysterious and controversial figures in American sociological history. This new collection of essays offers a critical and multifaceted reassessment of Fard and the origins of his movement. Drawing on archival materials, declassified intelligence reports, and pioneering research, leading scholars challenge existing narratives and illuminate the complex realities behind the man and the myth. The chapters explore Fard’s potential identities, the diverse theological influences on his teachings, including Theosophy and Freemasonry, and the development of his unique doctrines on race, scripture, and Black nationalism. The book provides an important resource for academics, students, and researchers in Islamic Studies, African American History, sociology, and the study of New Religious Movements.

Biography

Editor(s):  John Andrew Morrow is a retired Full Professor of Foreign Languages. He received his PhD from the University of Toronto in 2000. A leading authority on the history of the Nation of Islam, his previous works include *Finding W.D. Fard* (2019) and *W.D. Fard: The Man, Myth, and Mystery* (2025), position him at the forefront of scholarship on the movement's enigmatic founder, making him uniquely suited to helm this definitive volume.

Reviews

This title is currently being reviewed. Please check back for further updates in due course.