History

OUR AUTHORITY AND WHY IT IS IMPORTANT :

1. It Establishes Legal Recognition
   The Moorish Science Temple of America is lawfully recorded as a corporate religious body under Illinois law, giving it legal standing and public notice of existence.
2. It Confirms Divine Authority
   The Temple derives its authority from the Great Koran of Mohammed to propagate the faith and establish the truth of the Prophet in America, placing it within international religious jurisdiction.
3. It Appoints Lawful Officers (Sheiks)
   The document records the appointment of Sheiks according to the laws and usages of the Temple, affirming the internal governance and judicial capacity of the Temple.
4. Signed by Prophet Noble Drew Ali Himself
   The document is personally signed and sworn by Noble Drew Ali, the founder and divine Prophet, making it a sacred and binding record under both law and prophecy.
5. Public Record Filed with Notary and Seal
   The recording with notary signature and official county seal gives this document full faith and credit under public record law — it is admissible and enforceable in court.

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Conclusion:

This is the legal birth record of the Moorish Science Temple of America as a sovereign religious and national body, proving its authority to operate its own tribunals, appoint officers, declare nationality, and act as a recognized consulate of the Moorish Empire.

It is irrefutable evidence that Moorish Americans are not stateless, but are heirs to a divine and lawful nation, with all the rights and protections secured under treaty, trust, and public law.

Our Authority Is National — Not Religious: No Doctrinal Requirement of Faith

The Moorish Science Temple of America (M.S.T.A.), established in 1913 and officially recorded under Trust No. 10105905 in Cook County, Illinois Republic, functions as a federal ecclesiastical government agency and consular body for Moorish American nationals. Our legal standing arises from treaty rights, constitutional supremacy, and the recorded trust — not religious membership or doctrinal belief.

We operate under the authority of:

• The Treaty of Peace and Friendship (1786/1836) between the United States and the Moroccan Empire
• The Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution (Article VI)
• The Religious Freedom Restoration Act (42 U.S. Code § 2000bb-1)
• Recorded Ecclesiastical Trust Deed (No. 10105905)

Nowhere in our founding scripture — the Moorish Holy Koran (Circle Seven) — is religious affiliation required. The foundational chapters emphasize nationality, descent, and divine law. Direct proof is cited below:

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Proof from the Circle Seven Koran

🔹 Chapter 47: Egypt, the Capital Empire of the Dominion of Africa

• “We are returning the Church and Christianity back to the European nations…” (Line 10)
• “The Moorish Americans are the descendants of the ancient Moabites…” (Line 14)
• “The Moorish Divine and National Movement is to uplift fallen humanity and teach those things necessary to make our members better citizens.” (Line 15)
• “We are to proclaim our nationality…” (Line 17)
  ✅ Focus is on national identity, not religious creed.

🔹 Chapter 48: The End of Time and the Fulfilling of the Prophecies

• “We honor all true and divine prophets.” (Line 4)
• “We are teaching our people their nationality and their divine creed…” (Line 6)
  ✅ The creed refers to birthright identity and connection to divine law — not denominational beliefs.

🔹 Chapter 49: The Cave of Treasury

• “Do not let the teachings of men hinder you from knowing yourself and your Father-God Allah.” (Line 9)
  ✅ Self-knowledge and direct divine connection are encouraged — not dependency on any religious structure.

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Proof from Early Public Messages (Pre-1927)

In Noble Drew Ali’s earliest public statements and fliers from 1913 to 1926, including his civic messages and calls for registering nationality, he consistently referred to:

• “The necessity of proclaiming your nationality.”
• “The Moorish Movement is for the uplifting of fallen humanity.”
• “I came to restore you to your ancient forefathers’ divine creed.”

✅ Nowhere in these early teachings did he require any faith-based profession or religious conversion. His focus was clearly on national identity, civic restoration, and lawful status.

📜 1. International Legal Precedent and Jurisdiction

The Permanent Court of International Justice (PCIJ) was the predecessor to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and is part of the legal lineage that supports modern treaty enforcement, international rights of peoples, and sovereign recognition.

• For Moorish Americans, many claims rely on international treaties (e.g., the 1786/1836 Treaty of Peace and Friendship with Morocco).
• The PCIJ established binding opinions on what constitutes a sovereign, the right of peoples to self-determination, and the limits of colonial administration.
• These decisions help challenge domestic courts when they violate international obligations.

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⚖️ 2. Proof of Standing as a Nation or People

The PCIJ repeatedly ruled on cases involving:

• Whether a group or territory had international personality.
• The nature of mandates, protectorates, and occupied territories.
• Whether legal titles and rights were preserved or violated by state actions.

Moorish Americans asserting treaty standing, consular authority, or trust-based ownership can cite summaries from this book to prove:

• That international law recognizes non-state actors and indigenous nations.
• That trusts, titles, and sovereign rights are protected under law regardless of state refusal.

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🛑 3. Violation of International Law = Void Domestic Acts

If U.S. courts, sheriffs, or agencies act in ways that contradict advisory opinions and rulings from this court, they are in violation of:

• International law
• Human rights principles
• Obligations of treaty enforcement under Article VI of the U.S. Constitution

This document offers legal ammunition for:

• Demanding cease and desist actions
• Filing international notices
• Establishing juridical superiority of your claim

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📚 4. Historical Proof of Legal Evolution and Recognition

Many legal doctrines that support your claims (e.g., ex injuria jus non oritur, uti possidetis, or title by conquest being unlawful) are rooted in PCIJ rulings.

This builds your foundation in:

• Law of Nations
• Status correction
• Trust law enforcement
• Redress for injury under international law