Elijah Muhammad
American religious leader (1897-1975)
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Summary
Elijah Muhammad was born on October 7, 1897[1], in Sandersville[2]. He died on February 25, 1975[3], in Chicago[4]. He worked as a Muslim minister[5], politician[6], and religious leader[7]. He ranks in the top 0.46% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18,086 views/month, #4,624 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Mount Glenwood Memory Gardens (South)[9]
- Spouse: Clara Muhammad[10]
- Child: Warith Deen Mohammed[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[13]
- Religion or worldview: Nation of Islam[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Commons category: Elijah Muhammad[16]
- Family name: Muhammad[17]
- Given name: Elijah[18]
- Manner of death: natural causes[19]
- Described by source: African-American Religious Leaders[20]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[21]
- Birth name: Elijah Poole[22]
- Name in native language: Elijah Muhammad[23]
Why It Matters
Elijah Muhammad has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]
FAQs
Where was Elijah Muhammad born?
Elijah Muhammad's place of birth was Sandersville[2].
Where did Elijah Muhammad die?
Elijah Muhammad passed away in Chicago[4].
Who was Elijah Muhammad married to?
Elijah Muhammad's spouses include Clara Muhammad[10].
What did Elijah Muhammad do for work?
Elijah Muhammad worked as a Muslim minister[5], politician[6], and religious leader[7].