A Rejected Stone – Unveiling Truth & Identity
Student In The Ministry Joseph Muhammad begins the lecture with prayer, emphasizing devotion and submission to Allah…. He address expresses profound gratitude to Master Fard Muhammad, who is thanked for traveling miles to North America to seek and save the lost Black man and woman. He also credits Master Fard Muhammad for wisely choosing the Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad to receive divine knowledge and radiate it to others.
The Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad is celebrated as the “messenger, the Messiah” and the “baddest, boldest, most courageous black man in the annals of history” for undertaking the monumental task of raising Black people from a state of being socially, economically, and politically dead. Student Minister Joseph Muhammad underscores his own deeper understanding of the teachings of the Bible and Holy Qur’an, as well as the work of Master Fard Muhammad and the Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad, is due to the guidance of the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan. Minister Farrakhan is described as the “illustrious leader, teacher, God,” and the “most famous Muslim on the planet” whose voice commands attention from all levels of society….
The lecture emphasizes the importance of The Final Call newspaper as the primary program for reaching their people, likening it to a “cleaning agent” that “wakes us up” and “clears the scales from our eyes”…. The address also acknowledges the dangers of the current time, explaining the necessity of safety protocols at their meetings…, praises the essential contributions of the sisters (MGC, MGT, GCC) and the vital unity between brothers and sisters…, and uses an image to illustrate the sacrificial nature that develops in a marriage over time. The impact of stress from various external factors like job insecurity, discrimination, and social isolation is discussed as a trigger for internal distress…. Regional Student Minister Rodney Muhammad delivers the keynote address focusing on the theme of “a rejected stone”.
He expresses deep thankfulness to Allah for the divine intervention in “these last days” through the person of Master Fard Muhammad, stating that his coming has initiated an unstoppable movement that is producing great minds…. He highlights his eternal indebtedness to the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan, referred to as the “messianic voice, the voice of God,” whose unwavering faith has brought back the work of the Honorable Elijah Muhammad and the Nation of Islam…. Minister Rodney Muhammad clarifies that their gatherings are not solely for discussing the problems facing Black America, but fundamentally exist because of the presence of Master Fard Muhammad, who declared their independence in …. The core message is about being set free. Drawing upon both the Holy Qur’an and the Bible (specifically the passage about the stone rejected by the builders becoming the head of the corner), the minister connects this theme of rejection to the historical and contemporary experience of Black people in America….
He describes Satan as a “sworn enemy to God” who intentionally seeks to mislead humanity, lying in wait on the straight path, particularly through religion…. He explains that the Honorable Elijah Muhammad taught that the idea of a “mystery God” originated with the devil, taught by Yaqub, an original Black man, , years ago…. This teaching, along with the prevailing attitude of white supremacy that became codified into law and social constructs…, has served to blind people to their true identity and potential, making them look down on themselves. Minister Rodney Muhammad argues that seeking validation or change from oppressors is a futile effort that reinforces white supremacy…. Instead, he presents the teachings as providing the path to Black excellence, which is the true way to dismantle the racist mindset…. He contrasts the Nation of Islam’s approach of seeking moral strength rather than relying on physical arms, and their efforts to address crime within their communities, with external forces that seek to keep Black people in a state of self-destruction.
Minister Rodney Muhammad asserts that rejecting the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan is equivalent to rejecting the best within themselves and the best leader available. He encourages the audience to accept the truth presented and offers a -day challenge to commit to the teachings and witness a significant transformation in their lives…. He reminds them that the power to change is already within them, waiting to be made manifest through knowledge and righteous action.
