| Full Name |
Elijah Muhammad (born Elijah Robert Poole) |
| Date of Birth |
07 October 1897 |
| Place of Birth |
Sandersville, Georgia, U.S. |
| Date of Death |
25 February 1975 |
| Place of Death |
Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
United States |
| Education |
Limited formal education |
| Profession |
Religious leader, activist |
| Years of Activity |
1930s - 1975 |
| Brief Information |
Elijah Muhammad was an American religious leader who led the Nation of Islam (NOI) from 1934 until his death in 1975. He is credited with significantly expanding the organization's membership and influence, promoting black nationalism, and establishing a network of mosques, schools, and businesses. Under his leadership, figures such as Malcolm X and Louis Farrakhan rose to prominence within the movement. |