Fruit of Islam

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Fruit of Islam is the elite male-only paramilitary and security wing of the Nation of Islam, responsible for discipline, training, and protection within the movement.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf paramilitary organization
religious organization unit
security wing
abbreviation FOI
associatedWith Elijah Muhammad
Louis Farrakhan
Muhammad Mosque No. 2
countryOfOrigin United States of America
surface form: United States
dressCode distinctive uniforms
military-style caps
suits or paramilitary-style attire
functionWithinOrganization enforcement of organizational rules
maintenance of order at meetings
security screening of attendees
genderRestriction male-only
hasFemaleCounterpart Muslim Girls Training and General Civilization Class
hasRole crowd control at Nation of Islam events
internal discipline enforcement
personal protection for the Nation of Islam leader
protection of Nation of Islam facilities
security detail for Nation of Islam leadership
training of male members
historicalContext developed under Elijah Muhammad’s leadership
ideology Black nationalism
Nation of Islam theology
membershipRequirement adherence to Nation of Islam teachings
male gender
membership in the Nation of Islam
mottoOrEmphasis discipline
protection of the Nation of Islam
self-defense
notableFor close protection of Louis Farrakhan at public events
disciplined marching formations
visible presence at Nation of Islam conventions
operatesIn Nation of Islam community events
Nation of Islam mosques
organizationalStructure military-style ranks
partOf Nation of Islam
primaryLanguage English
religiousAffiliation Nation of Islam
trainingIncludes drill and discipline
martial arts
physical fitness
religious instruction
security procedures
typeOfSecurity event security
facility security
personal security

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Nation of Islam hasOrganizationWing Fruit of Islam
Muslim Girls Training and General Civilization Class counterpartRole Fruit of Islam
this entity surface form: Fruit of Islam is the men’s training wing of the Nation of Islam
Black culture includesReligiousTradition Fruit of Islam
this entity surface form: Black Islam