Ishmael Muhammad facts for kids
Ishmael Muhammad was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1964. He is an American member of the Nation of Islam, which is a religious and political organization. He is the son of Elijah Muhammad and Tynnetta Muhammad.
Ishmael Muhammad serves as the national assistant minister to Louis Farrakhan within the Nation of Islam. This means he helps lead the organization alongside Mr. Farrakhan. In 1995, he was a speaker at the Million Man March, a large gathering in Washington, D.C.
Family and Role in the Nation of Islam
Ishmael Muhammad is the eldest son of his mother, Tynnetta Muhammad. His father, Elijah Muhammad, had 21 children. Ishmael Muhammad is the Student Minister at Mosque Maryam. This mosque is the main headquarters for the Nation of Islam, often called NOI.
He is also a Council Member in the organization. Many people believe he might become the next leader after Louis Farrakhan.
Important Public Appearances
Ishmael Muhammad has taken on important roles in the Nation of Islam. In 2013, he gave the main speech at the Holy Day of Atonement event on October 20. He spoke because Louis Farrakhan was not able to attend due to illness. This event showed that he is a key figure in the group's future.
He also played a big part in the events surrounding his mother's funeral in February 2015.
Life and Future Leadership
For many years, Ishmael Muhammad lived in Cuernavaca, Mexico. During this time, he focused on religious studies. Later, he returned to the Nation of Islam's headquarters in Chicago.
People often talk about the possibility of him becoming the next leader of the Nation of Islam.
