Introduction: From a Muurish perspective, the history of America has been shaped by Yajuj & Majuj forces—colonial powers of European extraction—oppressing Muurs and other Indigenous peoples. The United States represents the apex of white settler colonialism, built on stolen land, broken treaties, and systemic erasure of Indigenous knowledge.

The rise of Donald Trump is a historical marker, signaling not only political instability but the beginning of the end of the settler colonial project. Indigenous prophecies—including those of the Hopi, Anishinaabe, Lakota, and other nations—foretell a period of great purification or “the great purge,” during which oppressive systems collapse and the natural order is restored. These prophecies align with the Qur’anic pattern of Sunnah, whereby civilizations that transgress the limits of justice and Fiṭrah face divine disruption.

Introduction

The Qur’an’s  Divine visual description of Yājūj & Mājūj (Gog & Magog) — once restrained behind a barrier until Allah decreed their release — can be understood historically as a symbolic and literal account of how a destructive, expansionist mentality emerged and overturned the long-standing, Qur’an-aligned Muurish order that had governed much of the world with balance.

Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of how that transition unfolded:

When James Brown released “Say It Loud (I’m Black and I’m Proud)” in 1968, it electrified a generation. At the height of the Civil Rights Movement, the song gave voice to a people who had been told for centuries to be ashamed of their appearance, heritage, and culture. It was a declaration of dignity in a world built to deny it.

But in later years, Brown reflected on the song with a more critical eye.

By Imam Halim Mustafa El-Bey

I’ve studied with Sunni scholars, Shi‘a thinkers, Qur’an-focused teachers, and traditional fuqahā’ (Islamic jurists). I’ve also learned from Indigenous elders and seekers of truth from many paths. But I do not follow any group absolutely — I follow Allah, His Book, and the pattern of the Prophets.

I describe myself as intersectarian — not sectarian.

Introduction

There is a widespread misunderstanding—perpetuated by modern media, colonial narratives, and post-prophetic-era admixture—that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and his Companions (may Allah be pleased with them) were phenotypically similar to modern “Middle Easterners.” In reality, historical, linguistic, and classical Arab sources make it abundantly clear that the original Arabs—including the Prophet (peace be upon him)—were dark-skinned, indigenous people who fit the broader classification of Muurs.

In this article, we clarify the linguistic usage of key Arabic terms like abyad, asmar, and akhdar; we examine descriptions from early Islamic and classical sources; and we distinguish between the spiritual identity of the Muurs and the religious-political construct of the Moors.

Introduction: A Slogan Beyond Politics

"Make America Great Again" (MAGA), the slogan popularized by U.S. President Donald Trump, has sparked intense political and cultural debate. While critics see it as a call to restore white supremacy and colonial nostalgia, and supporters hail it as a cry for national sovereignty, there is another dimension that few have explored: Could MAGA be an unwitting signpost of divine disruption? Could it signal the nearing collapse of a global colonial system that the Qur'an identifies with Gog and Magog (Ya'juj and Ma'juj)?

This article explores MAGA not as a campaign, but as a spiritual marker—a sign that the system built on conquest, deception, and exploitation is nearing its divinely appointed end. This piece expands on themes covered in the multi-part series "America: Destiny vs Fantasy", which argues that World War III will not be between nations—but between governments and their own people, as the lies of empire collapse under their own weight.

In our journey of spiritual awakening, identity reclamation, and Muurish revival, it is vital that we distinguish between cultural leaders, national reformers, and divinely appointed prophets. Many among our people hold Noble Drew Ali in high esteem—and rightfully so for his work in restoring pride, self-knowledge, and divine purpose among Black and Indigenous Americans. But we must ask with clarity and sincerity: Is Noble Drew Ali a prophet in the same manner as the Messenger of Allah, Muhammad ibn ʿAbdullāh (ṣallā Allāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam)?To answer this, we must define what it means to be a "prophet" (nabī) in the Qur’anic sense—not just by title or reverence, but by function, mission, revelation, and divine appointment.

Why I Follow the Qur'an First

Once I became more proficient in Arabic and returned to the Qur’an with fresh eyes, I realized something unsettling yet eye-opening:
Many Muslims don’t actually read the Qur’an as their primary guide. Most are immersed in books of hadith, schools of thought, and inherited traditions—often without critically comparing them to Allah’s clear words.

The more I studied the Qur’an for myself, the more I saw that Allah’s Book is fully detailed (6:114–115), the best ḥadīth (39:23), and the only revelation we are commanded to follow unconditionally (7:3).

I also noticed that terms like “sunnah” and “ḥadīth” do appear in the Qur’an—but never in the way Muslims today use them.

• The Qur’an speaks of the Sunnah of Allah—the unchanging way He deals with nations.

• It refers to itself as the best hadith—a unique and unmatched discourse.

So I began asking:
Why would we center our religion around human narrations—collected over 200 years after the Prophet—when we have the direct speech of Allah in our hands?

That’s not a rejection of the Prophet ﷺ. Quite the opposite—
I believe that if we truly love and honor the Messenger, we must follow the message he was entrusted with. And that message is the Qur’an.

I don’t claim perfection. I’m still learning. But I’m committed to what Allah said plainly:

“This is a blessed Book We have revealed. So follow it…”
(6:155)

I choose to follow Allah’s revelation as my foundation—not out of arrogance or rebellion—but out of trust in His words.
And I still love and respect all my brothers and sisters, no matter where they are on their journey.

Many people confuse the Muurish Awakening—rooted in the Qur’an, historical migrations from Mu, and the global legacy of indigenous Muurs—with the teachings of the Moorish Science Temple of America (MSTA), founded by Noble Drew Ali in the early 20th century. It is essential to understand their differences

Masjid Al-Bayyinah / IMAMS Position Paper

"The Qur'an tells us what to do. The Prophet's example (uswatun hasanah) shows us how to do it. Hadiths are historical records of that 'how' — beneficial, but fallible."

This principle guides the Qur'an-First Approach (QFA) adopted by Masjid Al-Bayyinah and the Indigenous Muslim American Muur Society (IMAMS). We uphold the Qur'an as the direct, unaltered word of Allah, while recognizing the Prophet Muhammad (ص) as a living example of Qur'anic practice. Hadith literature, though valuable, is a human effort to capture this practice after the Prophet's lifetime.

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