Federal Bureau of Investiagtion

“ Elijah's appeal to his Black Muslim followers lies not so much in the pseudo-Islamic religious aspects of his organization as in his strong condemnation of white society. Because Elijah has been unsuccessful in recruiting educated Negroes to accept his teachings, the cult's future will depend upon the success of his concerted appeal to the less-educated and less-privileged Negroes who are dissatisfied and frustrated with their lot in the United States. ”

“ One of the FBI's many responsibilities is that of investigating members of "basic revolutionary organizations or groups" who are dangerous or potentially dangerous to the internal security of the United States. ”

“ All NOI activities are keyed to the raising of money. Each member is required to contribute to several special funds of his temple. Each member's regular contributions vary among the individual temples from about $6 to $13.50 per week and are used to operate the local temple and to support Elijah and the national headquarters in Chicago. Other revenue to support "the Nation" comes from bazaars and rallies, sales of the cult newspaper, and from the profits of businesses run by the temples. ”