— — = le, oe Gs FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION ” RACLOSURE COVER SHEET SUBJECT: phe Thiha . FILE: (05-9 F2 Lea) LE a THIS IS ENCLOSURE OF _____ ENCLOSURE(S) NO. DUPLICATION FEE FOR THIS PAGEEDERAL QUREAU OF INVEGJIGATION : 5 tb Pst on vemos ree 126/73 5/12/73 - 8/21/73 - 7 CHICAGO , ake tA 76 Tar are AGENCIES CHARACTER OF CASE — apyncrat EM = NOL (KEY EXTREMIST) D OFFICES ROUTING LEAD CHICAGO © AT CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. Will follow the activities o ‘MUHAMMAD and report pertinent ‘developments in form suitable p ELIJAH for dissemination. TL 129,600.26, 18S Ct cbse wn tom 2 oe rere a ACCOUPLISHMENTS GLAHED CE )WONE —Tacours | case nas enum acfore roe |r| tavnesTnecoverses | TASS C = pevoure oven one vean C}ves Divo Srinenuonnee” Clvee Ciwo (00 MOT WRITE IN SPACES BELOW Buredu {105-24822) (RM) T - U.S, Secret Service, Chicago (Via courier) 1 = Phoenix (105-5593) (Info) (RM) 2 = Chicago (157-5366) Dissemination Record of Aiteched Revert ne to0G 157-5366 ADMINISTRATIVE This investigation is based upon a réquest from the United States Department of ‘Justice that investigation be conducted concerning the Nation of Islam (NOI) to deter= mine whether its activities come within the criterie of Executive Order 10450 or are in ‘violation of federal statutes. Attached are two copies of an FD-376. A copy of this report is being furnished U.S. secret Service, Chicago, in accordance with the agreement petreen the FBi and that agency relating to the protection. — between president of the United States and other governmental officials. A copy of this report is being furnished Phoenix for information as MUHAMMND maintains & residence in that city yet rarely uses same. The identity of the Agent conducting the : investigation in Springfield, Illinois, in June, 1973, 18 . not available. : N ” Referenced report under leads referred to Phoenix airtel to the Acting Director, catbon Copy Chicago, dated 1973, titled “NATION EM - NOL." which Chica: irtel to the Acting Director, carbon copy Phoenix, titled "ELLJAH POOLE, aka, EM — NOI," dated May 8, 1973, requested be recontacted and ascertain if the 197e» ABDUL MOHAMMAD 18 correctly referred Fo a8 being an -B- we. COVER PAGE- 0G 157-366 alias of ELIJAH as Chicago has had no information alias of Ty indicate subject has ever used that name. | 7 Referenced Phoenix airtel dated May 17, 1973, reflects a review of the report of the T1linois ‘Legislative Tevestigating Commission reflects information that ‘ABDUL £. nd was obtained sits is an a ELIJAH MUHAMMAD Referenced airtel also enclosed the referenced report dated April 18, 1973. A review of same reflectst ~~ Based on the above, it is apparent ‘ABDUL MOHAMAD s merely a mistake. It fs not an alias of the subject, but is not being added to the title. = The Bureau by letter to SAC, Chicago, dated August 3, 1973, advised @ representative of IRS Headquarters, fezhington, D.C., confidentially advised IRS is not currently ation regerding MUHAMMAD but that conducting any investigi condies orfice in Chicago was in the process of conducting ‘MUHAMMAD' a routine audit of 's income tax returns. b 4 13ELIJAH MUHAMMAD's fingerprints were requested to be placed in the Single Fingerprint File, Latent Fingerprint wecPion of the Identification Division, by ‘Chicago letter te the Bureau dated July 16, 1973. INFORMANTS.3. {ESubject’s nane is infBhas inthe ADEX. ‘2. (K) The data appearing on the ADEX Card are current. 3. [Changes on the ADEX Card are necessary ‘and Form FD)-122 submitted to the Bureau. 4. (HLA suitable photograph (Kis Tix not available. Date photograph war taken 5. 2Subject is employed in a key facility and i charged with security responsibility. Interested agencies are 6. f)Tuie pot ie clnseifica _Contid@ntiel —_______ because (state reason) Che daca furnished bAMEMEMEMELId reasonably result in identification of an informant who is furnishing information relating to the internal security of this Sovernnent and who 18 of continuing value in this field to the Bureau. 7. Co Subject previously interviewed (dates) — Subject was not Kr interviewed [jreinterviewed because (state reason) he is leader of the NOI. 8. CO Thie case no longer meets the ADEX criteria and an FD-122 with succinct summary, has ‘been directed to the Burem recommending cancellation. ©. (A This case has been reevaluated-in the light of the ADEX criteria and it continues to fall within the criteria because (state reason) he is leader of the NOI, an all black organization. MUHAMMAD in his teachings emphasizes separation of the races, hatred of the white race which he refers to as “a race of devils," and teaches that = members, while they are not to carry arms, are to defend themselves at all costs and are to disarm a potential attacker and use the attacker's weapons on him. This latter teaching has apparently been the cause for continuous confrontations between members of the NOI ‘and officers of various police departments. WO. 0) Security Flash Notice (FD-165) to Identification Division: 1 Submitted 10/22/71. Placed (X) Yes (1) No 11, (0 Subject is Extremist in ADEX and Stop Notice has been placed with the Bureau Stop Index. 2. 0%) Subject designated and/or included in: Cll Key Activiet Program (7) Arab Terrorint Photograph Albom _ Be key Extremist Program 1] Extremist Photograph Alban 1 | Wentherman Photograph Alber: a COVEN TAGE| nnn oe Ss FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION - FOIPA DELETED PAGE INFORMATION SHEET Page(s) withheld entirely at thi locaton in the file, One ot more of the fllowing statements, where - indicated, explain this deletion. Deleted under exemption(s) ___270 2) __ with no segregable material available for release to you. Information pertained only to a third party with no reference to you of the subject of your request, Information pertained only to a third party. Your name is listed in the title only. Docament{s) originating with the following govemment agency‘ies) __ "wn /were forwarded to them for direct response to you. Page(s) referred for consultation to the following goverument agency(ies);, ———___________ ‘as the information originated with them. You will lity upon retum of the material to the FBI. bbe advised of avail Page(s) withheld for the following reason( For your infomation: ‘The following number is to be used for reference regarding these pages: NO DUPLICATION FEE. FOR THs PACE DELETED PAGE(S) iz & i UNFTED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (3° ‘Es Reply, Phases Refer INGTON, D.C. 90535 j 7 eM OG 157-5366 August 24, 1973 | j Director * " United States Secret Service Department of the Treasury [ ~ Washington, D.C. 20220 RE: ELIJAH POOLE . Dear Sir: : : ‘The information furnished herewith concems an individual or organization believed to be covered by the agreoment between the FBI and Secret Service conceming protective responsibilities, and to fall within the category or categories checked. 1. [Threats of actions against persons protected by Secret Service. 2. (Attempts or threats to redress grievances. ‘3. Ly Threatening or abusive statement about U. 8. or foreign official. . 4 5. Participation in civil disturbances, anti-U. 8. demonstrations or hostile incidente against foreign diplomatic establishments. 5. [J Mlegal bombing, bomb-making or other terrorist activity. 6. (2) Deffctor from U. S. of indicates desire to defect. 2. [Potentially dangerous because of background, emotional instability or ‘activity in groups engaged in activities inimical to U. 8. jot available. Photograph KXhas been furnished (Jenclosed (1) Very traly yours, ~ Clarence M. Kelley Director ~ = Special Agent in Charge (Enclosure(s)) U. 8. Secret Service Enclosure(s)UNIZgD STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUGTICE EDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATI a CONFIDEMTTAL Cony: 1 = U.S. Secret Service, Chicago (Via courier) — BIE ome catego so 16280UES ean Fle #,105-24822 AFPICES 2 ROUTIRG, ‘ pipe pope a ane so-t Geese, EXTREMIST MATTERS - NATION OF ISLAM 2 - Est cae 4 a - som ELIJAH POOLE, who £8, more commonly known as ELIJAH MUHAMMAD, resides 4847 South Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, Tilinots. "He 1s leader of the Nation of Islam (NOL), claiming fo Pine hessenger of Allah and the only divinely appointed leader } Field Office Fite 6.575366 a Tile: ELIJAH POOLE the bi man in North America, He formulate: ‘1_teachti olicies, and programs in the NO! fie performs the above, his sole occupation, from Eas and through Muhammad's Temple 2, 7351 South Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, ‘headquarters of the NOI. ts writings are feature " @ Speaks" newspaper. In mid-1973 atements attributed to him in these articles were as follows: nFight with those who fight with you and show no mercy, to them, as they will show no mercy to you, if they get within fighting distance of you. “What more than America?" "The world knows tl t America was Brought to her knees... Anerica is really ® hs that seeks to try to deceive eve: bod: The 1973 Session of the » State of Illinois, adopted a resolution com ‘and his organization for a distinct, positive Commmity program in the South Shore area of Chicago. ‘MUHAMMAD! s radio broadcast schedule set forth. z ent acter eecememtatone ar conten oh IM, 8 the propery the PB ade umes. yeur ame: ont conten Te decum Tietee i denrbated rede Poor somesI. II. Activities in the NOI. A. Teachings..+++++ B. Contacts.. wetcc 157-5366 ‘The NO 4s an all-black nationwide organization headquartered at Muhammad's Temple 2, 7351 South Stony Island Avenue, Ghivago, Illinois, under the guidance of SPISAR MUHAMMAD, self-styled "Messenger of Allah" and only divinely appointed leader Sf the black race in the United States. Its purpose is separation of the black man from Phe "devil" (white race) through establish- ment of @ black nation. Followers are Tectructed to obey the laws of the lend 1f they do not conflict with NOT laws and hot’ to carry weapons but are to defend NOI ‘officials, theix property, women and themselves 1f attacked at all costs and ‘are to take weapons away from their attackers and use. same on the attacker.CG 157-5366 ACTIVITIES IN THE NOL A. Teachings muhammad Speaks" (MS)," June 1, 1973, on page 26, sets forth an article titled, “The Nations Confused ~ Battle in the Sky, Continued," by ELIJAH MUHAMMAD, same being self-described as "part one of & series." The article reflects as follows? 7@G_157-5366 ‘The sky is the most strategic point for the world to use to win ina battle. For ages, mankind has Settled his differences on the earth. From arrows, to swords, to guns, to powder and shells. And now mankind goes to the sciences of poison - poisoning the air so that you would not be able Fo survive, Pergir is our dependency for our life. Without air we cannot live! So, today, the enemy, the devil, who was made» by nature, to always want to fight, to contend with each wYner and others - today, they have their Long and lest stand, in the air... The battle in the sky! The white race would like to poison the air of the earth - the sphere of the earth, in order to kilt everything of life. This they will not be able to do! ‘The earth is a sphere shaped thing. Here in ‘america, therefore, they could poison the atmosphere, up srlovor 15 miles in the air. But, on the other side of fhe eacth's sphere, in China the people will still survive, The people on the other side of the earth (China) will not Sh rel has been poisoned. According to the measurement of the atmosphere of the earth and the gases that it emits, it will take you, (in America) @ long time to put enough poison in the air Se ee potson and affect the air in America! But, if each people, on the opposite sides of the earth, (China and America) could produce enough poisoned gas, the poison from the two opposite sides of Phe earth, (China and America) would gradually maneuverCiti. itself around and would soon meet and make a collision of the poisoned atmosphere of the planet,..that 1s 1£ each 22> g, Soul come after the other, with the same things (poisoned 7 gas). €G 157-5366 . Due to rotation, the poisoned gas (air) of the planet would keep going up toward the ceiling of the Planet. But, nevertheless, the battle will be taken to the sky...the battle in the sky! - America and Russia, are both shooting for @ way ~ station out on our moon, They cannot hope to depend on crermoon as a spring - board, But, it would help them if they had a spring - board there end God Did Not Intervene. For, our moon is a beautiful platform up there to jump off from, out ‘of the atmosphere of our earth. But, as God Taught me, years ago - Allah, in the Person of Master FARD MUHAMMAD, to Whom Praises are due forever © Taught me, and today, it has been tested: you cannot live fon the moon without the atmosphere of the earth. _ ... From the moon, it is hard to fight the earth from a ‘distance, because of the inconvenience of shooting at the earth from a dead planet. But, nevertheless, how hard the mankind has been studying to try to produce the weapon that could defend his people on earth at a distance in the sky. But, not being able to fashion such weapon, be goes to the moon to chart it out. And the only live planets close by, that the white race would like to take per, are Mars and also Venus. “But these two live planets, Mars and Venus are very hard to command! : Since, the two planets, Mars and Venus, contain Life similar to our self; the life on Mars, we, (the Black -6-CG 157-5366 Man) have a knowledge of, but the life on Venus, we do not. have a correct answer for. & We cannot say that Allah (God) Would Arm either The Mars or Venus, to aid us in a war against an enemy. 1ife on Mars and Venus, would aid us if Alleh Desired them to. But, Allah Does Not need aid from outside the earth, for the enemy is not enough for the Black Scientists, who are called Angels. One of these Black Scientists (Angels) could take care of the whole thing. Allsh (Goa) Is All - Wise! Since, the stars which are not planets, but palls of fire, it is as easy for Allah (God) to Bring, the stars into Display, With Power, as it is for Him to Bring the inhabited planets to aid in the destruction of the nations of the earth, if He So Desired.... The battle in the sky! + MS 4s self-described in its various issues as published weekly by MI 2 in Chicago. MS, June 8, 1973, page 16, sets forth an article titled, "Ezekiel's Wheel - Battle in the Sky!" by ELIJAH MUHAMMAD, “It reflects: In the battle in the sky, it is scientifically clear that the wheel, the mother plane, will be the victor due to the fact that nature has given anyone the advantage Over the other, if the other is not able to produce the type Of weapon that 16 needed to overcome the attack of that one-(the enemy). . When the Prophet EZEKIEL (Bible) saw this battle in the sky and saw The Wheel, The Mother Plane, that wouldee 6 157-5366 us, the Black Nation, to be the victor, it has encouraged £ that Wheel (Mother have confidence in the victory 0! Plane). the Prophet EZEKIEL saw the vision of this umeet (Mother Plane) EZEKIEL became a little excited 12 wie words, EZEKIEL seid, "O Wheel, 0 Wheel. © Wheel." The Saviour Affirmed it ‘The Wheel, the Mother ship, is one of the ene of'man, in making military weapons. The SrGck Scientists knew at the time that they built the Mother Ship, that the Mother Ship and its well-trained Moth would have to fight with her and the other ‘Nations of the earth. ‘The well-trained crew of the Wheel, can dodge the enemy and make -the the Wheel, where the Wheel is not. the crew of The Wheel can the sky that its crew desires greatest Mother Ship, The enemy to look for As the word goes, elude the enemy, anywhere in to elade them. + when actual fighting has been Declared against the armies of the Planet Earth, the enemy will never get fear enough to do any harm to The Wheel. Actually, The Wheel, The Mother Ship, serves as a carrier for 1,500 deadly prepared planes with which to visit mankind on the Planet Earth. : Do not look for The Wheel, The Mother Plane, because it is not out there for are looking for it. 1 am so happy that Allah (God) Has Prepared this ‘unmatchable weapon to save us, you to find it where you ‘the Black People! It6G 157-5366 made Wheel-like carries supplies for the crew of this The battle in the © Plane...it is something to marvel at! sky! As the Black Man has been on the Planet Earth, for billions and trillions of years, and the Black Man has feta here that long, and there 1s no doubt about 1¢! Do een ink that the Black Man will allow the made man (the tee vace) that has been on the planet earth for only 6,000 years, to out-wit the Black Nation in sny war whether it be physical or mental? If 1 was the white man I would just give up and not try to fight an old ancient people who were here Toe ote the white man's father (YAKUB) thought of making the white race. - + + MS, July 13, 1973, page 6, sets forth the following by ELIJAH 2 © We, the Muslims, are entering into universal commercial business and we have the President of the Commercial world, to help us. We, the Muslims, have credit and friendship throughout Asta and Africa. We mst do for self. We, are not going to be a “Lazy Lazarus Lying at the rich man's gate. You will starve to death waiting Ste erunbs from the white man's table, We do not need to fort to pick up the crunbs from the rich man's table, wes YE piack People, have a big world, anyway. The earth Belongs to us, the Black Man, but we mist prove worthy of it. Come follow me. ¥S, July 13, 1973, page 16, sets forth an article titled, “Atlanta,” by ELIJAH MUHAMMAD. It reflects: