TRUST IN ALLAH – THE EVOLUTION OF MAN INTO GOD
This lecture provides a roadmap for navigating modern upheaval through trust in God, self-improvement, and the knowledge of self.
Student Minister Joseph Muhammad opens the service by addressing the pervasive stress and anxiety of modern times, which he identifies as the Quranic “shock of the hour”. He notes that global trauma is amplified by climate impacts, economic tariffs, and the unsettling influence of social media and AI. To counter this imbalance, Joseph introduces the “Refuge Prayer” as a spiritual mechanism to find peace amidst chaos. He offers the insight that God allows us to undergo stress not to break us, but to manifest the divine gifts and nature He has placed within us.
Keynote speaker Student Minister David Hasan focuses on the evolution of man into God, urging the audience to move away from “spooky” religious concepts and toward the reality of God as a man. He asserts that the “greatest mistake” of the Black man in America is failing to think for himself while instead seeking the validation and love of his former slave masters. Hasan posits that unity can solve 95% of our problems, yet this unity is only possible once individuals achieve a knowledge of their true origin as direct descendants of the Creator. A central pillar of his message is the necessity of the “death of the ego” as a prerequisite for spiritual growth.
Student Regional Minister Rodney Muhammad concludes the lecture by reinforcing the need for moral evaluation over political or military might. He provides historical context for why the Honorable Elijah Muhammad called for a fast in December, explaining that it serves to separate the community from the “spiritual darkness” and commercial traps of a holiday season designed to stimulate human desires for profit. Rodney further interprets the scriptural “pale horse” as a representation of a beast-like intelligence that is fundamentally opposed to the will of God and spreads “death” wherever it goes. The lecture ends with a celebration of the community’s progress, specifically the official approval of Brotherhood Day as a nonprofit organization.
