Tynnetta Muhammad facts for kids

Tynnetta Muhammad (born May 10, 1941 – died February 16, 2015) was an important writer, researcher, and spiritual leader. She was part of the Nation of Islam, a religious and political organization.

In the 1960s, she wrote articles for the Nation of Islam's newspaper, Muhammad Speaks. She was married to Elijah Muhammad, who was the leader of the Nation of Islam. They had four children together.

Later, when Louis Farrakhan became a leader in the Nation of Islam, Tynnetta Muhammad continued to write. She had a weekly column in The Final Call newspaper called Unveiling the Number 19. People in the movement often called her "Mother Tynnetta Muhammad."

Early Life and Learning

Tynnetta Muhammad was born Tynnetta Alethea Nelson in Detroit. In 1958, she joined the Nation of Islam. She worked as a secretary for Elijah Muhammad.

She wrote for the "Women in Islam" section of Muhammad Speaks. Sometimes her first name was spelled "Tynetta" in publications.

Her Family

Tynnetta Muhammad and Elijah Muhammad had four children. Their names were Madeeah, Ishmael, Rasul, and Ahmad.

Her Beliefs and Writings

Tynnetta Muhammad was a strong voice for the Nation of Islam's teachings. She wrote about many topics related to their beliefs.

Writing in Muhammad Speaks

In the 1960s, Tynnetta Muhammad often wrote about issues important to women. She encouraged Muslim women to dress and act modestly. She believed in traditional clothing and behavior.

She also wrote articles that used passages from the Bible and the Quran. These articles supported Elijah Muhammad's role as a prophet. She believed in separating Black people from others. She said this was part of a divine plan.

Writing in The Final Call

After Elijah Muhammad passed away in 1975, his son Warith Deen Mohammed made some changes. Tynnetta Muhammad did not agree with these changes. She supported Louis Farrakhan, who continued the original teachings.

She saw Farrakhan as a great leader. In her writings during the 1980s and 1990s, she focused more on future events. She wrote about UFO sightings and a coming "apocalypse" or end of the world. She believed Elijah Muhammad had predicted this.

She used a special way of studying numbers, based on the number 19. She believed a "Mother Plane" from space would destroy the white race. She said a UFO was seen after the 1986 bombing of Tripoli.

She also thought the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster in 1986 was a sign. She believed it was a punishment for America's space program. She felt the program was preparing for war against the "Great Mother Ship."

Her main book, The Comer by Night, was published in 1986. In this book, she wrote that Elijah Muhammad was still alive. She believed he was living in a "space craft."

By the early 1990s, she predicted the apocalypse would happen in 2001. Some people saw the September 11 terrorist attacks as proof of her predictions. Tynnetta Muhammad herself claimed that UFOs appeared during the destruction of the World Trade Center.

Tynnetta Muhammad continued to support Louis Farrakhan until her death. She passed away on February 16, 2015.